AEGIS Fireproof Safe Box, 1.2 Cubic Feet Small Fire Steel Security Home Safe with Digital Program Keypad for Office Dorm Money

I purchased this item in 2021. We secured it in our closet and it is working well. I like that it has a key option as well as using a code to open it. Recently, I had to change the batteries and lost the battery cover to allow me to use my code. I forgot how to uncover the key option and wrote to the company to see if they could help me. They replied immediately send me a video and I was able to unlock my safe. I thanked the company and advised them of my battery cover issue. They are sending me a new battery kit so that I can continue to use the code. I am amazed that after five years they are still providing me with excellent customer service. The charge for a new battery was minimal and I feel very fortunate to know that this company is here to resolve my issue after so five years of purchasing it. The safe is well made and strong. I use it for my travel documents and other personal items, plus I am comfortable knowing that my money is also protected.

After two other tries this safe fitted into the outer space exactly and inside space for a jewelry box with drawers. The measurements provided by the sellers of the previous safes didn’t take into account the opening available with the door open. One had huge door hinges so we couldn’t get the box passed the hinges. Another didn’t specify a drop in the floor of the safe so the bottom drawer couldn’t get open past the safe front perimeter. No problem if you don’t need these specifications. We also noticed that this safe was more compact yet had more interior space though was sturdily built. It claims it is fireproof for up to one hour in flames. Another genius feature was that it didn’t have a clumsy external backup battery system. One safe we tried caught fire testing the external battery. Instead this one has a USB port!! You only need the code to open it. Once you close the door and rotate the lock it’s locked: you don’t need to enter the code unless you want to open it again. Since I have to open the safe at least once daily this is an extremely convenient feature. All in all a very thoughtful engineer designed this model which suited our requirements exactly and may even be over the top for most users. 5 stars!!

My family's safe situation has become less-than-ideal recently. We used to cram everything (documents, passports, unused credit cards, etc.) into one of those small briefcase-style fireproof chests. Years later, keeping that little chest organized has become nearly impossible, so my spouse gave her blessing to purchase a bigger safe that would give us plenty of growing room. I was 100% certain about 3 things - First, it had to offer meaningful fire and water protection. Second, it had to have a passcode lock because we want to set our own code rather than memorize a random combination. And third, after reading plenty of horror stories about other safe brands being rendered inoperable after just months due to electronic failures, it HAD to come with backup keys. The more I searched, I wasn't certain I would ever find something that met all 3. Then I found the AEGIS line. My first thought was "this sounds too good to be true", but I decided to take a chance. The safe arrived in pretty basic packaging, but hey - it's a safe, right? All corners were reinforced with molded plastic corner pieces and the entire door side was protected with styrofoam, so that's a plus. The keys were bagged and taped inside of a cutout in the styrofoam. The keys are small, nondescript brass keys that don't mention anything about being for a safe, which I appreciate. The key slot is hidden by a removable plastic cover that snaps on easily and takes a little force to slide off. The key mechanism is reasonably smooth and I could feel pins setting as I inserted the key, which reassures me that it's not just a blank lock. Once you fully insert the key and turn it, you can feel the lock mechanism release and you're able to turn the handle and release the deadbolts. Every surface on the inside of the safe is finished with a felt fabric, including the door. The shelf rails are metal with metal screws, but are fastened to the inside with what appear to be plastic anchors. I'm not thrilled about that, but the shelves seemed to hold weight just fine. Aside from having to tighten two of the screws, it was very straightforward to set the included shelf pins to the desired spacing. I noticed that the inside door panel is secured to the door with four screws, so I took off the inside panel to inspect the locking mechanism inside the door. I'm very impressed with the engineering of the locking mechanism and the key override. With the exception of the plastic handle, the locking mechanism appears to be all metal. The key override is a very simple mechanism that moves a latch on the inside to allow the handle to turn and the pins to retract. I chose to apply some household oil to the components to prevent the mechanism from seizing up later on - a common complaint I've read in reviews of other brands. I applied oil to each of the components and actuated the lock several times to distribute it. It worked great out of the box but feels even better now. The inside of the door cavity is empty safe for some fireproof material on the exterior side, and I'm not entirely sure how well it is fireproofed compared to the rest of the shell. I'm considering buying some fire sealant caulk or some other fireproofing material and applying it inside the door for extra peace of mind. I don't know if this safe necessarily *needs* that, but that's just my own paranoid thought process. Regardless of the true fire resistance, you would still be wise to buy a fireproof document bag and put that inside of the safe as well for even greater protection. Overall, I am highly impressed with the engineering of the AEGIS safe, and very happy with the price I paid for it. It is by no means a bank vault - but for a no-frills 2.6cu.ft. fireproof safe, it's still a tremendous value.

This safe is just as advertised and very pleased with my purchase. Initially, had an issue with the electromagnet which apparently was damaged in shipping. Customer service responded immediately(same evening), diagnosed the problem and shipped a new electromagnet which resolved the issue. Would absolutely purchase again.

The safe met all the things I was looking for - heavy duty, a degree of fire resistance, well constructed and simple to install and use. Instructions were very clear. Safe uses a code of varying length of your choosing and has a way to open it in the event of dead batteries using an external battery. That came in handy for me as I will describe later. It also has back up keys in the event of an emergency. I installed the safe in a cabinet, mounting it with the holes on the base and the back. I'm out of town now but will see if I can add a picture later. The thing that impressed me most was Aegis' responsiveness, customer service and assistance with a problem not of their making. After I opened the impressive, solid shipping box and removed the safe, I put it aside while contractors finished some work in the room where I planned to install it. I took the bag with the keys, instructions and back up battery cable out before I did that and put them aside until I was ready to install. I had not installed batteries in the safe at that point. Unfortunately the contractor may have scooped the bag up with the accessories along with his construction waste. I was not able to open it when I was ready to install it. Aegis walked me through what I needed to do with an external battery bank to open it so I could bolt it down and is sending me replacement keys coded to the lock on the safe. Aegis provided a level of after sale service not always seen these day. Very happy!! John

I was watching the news and saw a family prying open a safe after a forest fire destroyed their home. Once opened, you could plainly see the contents were ashes. If fire is your primary concern, you'll likely need a concrete lined safe costing much more and being much heavier, I know, I had one of those safes when I lived in the mountains. That said, I'd recommend putting important documents in a fireproof bag or box then putting them in the safe. That's what I did and it gives me peace of mind. Who knows how good the fire protection is until after a catastrophe hits. Sadly, the family that was able to pry open their safe did so fairly easily and the safe's construction look similar to this one. This is a good safe for keeping valuable items from walking away and may give some protection against disasters but just know, at this price point, it's not the safe deposit box at a bank. If that's what you're looking for, look for a safe that cost 4 or more times as much as safes in this category. I'm happy with my purchase, it arrived quickly, undamaged, and works well. My only complaint would be after entering my code it kept flashing the red error light when I tried to open it. Turned out to be my own fault and if the instructions had been a bit more clear, it might have saved me a bit of anguish but I'm perfectly happy with my purchase and would recommend this safe as it's large and secure.

This is a hard review to write. On one hand, the safe is pretty much junk. It is a mistake even to call it a safe. A minimally skilled attacker could open it in under a minute. On the other hand, it is really inexpensive. So, it might be unfair to compare it to a real safe that costs five times more. I will try to adjust my expectations and give you just the facts. You can then decide for yourself if this “safe” is right for you. The Good The safe arrived well packed and in good condition. Setup was easy and everything worked as it should. The safe looks and feels solid and is nicely finished inside and out. I took the panel off the door and inspected the boltwork. It looked pretty good in there. The mechanical portion is nicely designed and assembled. Clearly not as robust as commercial safe but good enough. In a pry attach I think the frame and door will yield long before the bolts give out. The Bad The safe is flimsy and the fire proofing is thin. The manufacture does not mention on their website how thick the steels is on the door or body, so you can assume it’s paper thin. Likewise, in a real fire the fireproofing is probably worthless. Another problem is the red reset button on the side of the door. Pushing the button resets the lock so you can change the combination. A common exploit, frequently demonstrated on YouTube, is to wiggle a coat hanger around the edge of the door and push the button. The manufacturer, Primetal Safe, knows about the problem, and on their website they have a picture of the safe door with a plastic cover shielding the button. My safe arrived without the cover. When I emailed Primetal customer support asking for the missing part, they emailed me back saying that they no-longer include the cover with the safes. (To their credit however, they did respond to my email within a day, which I appreciate.) The Ugly The electronic portion of the lock is rudimentary and is attached to the back of the door with double sided tape! When I took the back panel off the door, I found the electronic board was unstuck and sitting on the boltwork, where it would eventually get damaged when the safe opened and closed. I fix the problem. If you buy this safe, I recommend you inspect yours for the same defect. My Opinion The best use for this safe is as a visual deterrent, or better, as a decoy safe. It’s fine for storing low values items and things you don’t want to misplace. It makes a great gun safe. But under no circumstances should you expect it to keep anyone from opening it -- quickly and easily. That said, except for a lock picking attack, any other attempt to open the safe will leave signs that it was tampered with. For some people that may be enough. Conclusion Three stars. I would have given it four, but I had to deduct a star for the loose electronics board, which was a serious defect.

I wanted a fire safe that also provides some security. This one is solid and I like the features for the price. It's large enough to store most normal size documents without having to roll or fold them. It's heavier than many others safes this size and about twice as heavy as some (which is a good thing to me). It was easy to figure out, operate, reset combination, etc. If it was waterproof, it would have it all. It may be possible to make this one waterproof with the right gasket. I'm satisfied so far.