The Advantages of Having a Home Safe
If you asked a group of people to make a list of what they should do to protect their homes from intruders or natural disasters, it’s likely almost all of them would put having home and contents insurance at the top of their lists.
This makes perfect sense – bad things happen, so it’s smart to have this kind of safeguard in place.
It’s also likely that most people in this group wouldn’t put a home safe on their lists. Thanks to popular culture, we’ve been conditioned to think that home safes are only for the super-rich.
Remember the last movie you watched where someone had a home safe? The character was probably a gazillionaire, and when his safe was open, you could see evidence of their wealth, like a pile of rare gemstones or bundles of cash.
Home and Contents Insurance is NOT ENOUGH
In the real world, there are a lot of practical reasons why having a home safe, in addition to home and contents insurance, makes sense. In fact, it’s one of the most important features in any homeowner’s security system.
- Better than a safe deposit box
A safe deposit box requires you to pay a monthly fee, whereas a home safe requires only a one-time purchase, which is a lot cheaper in the long run.
Besides, a home safe can do everything a safe deposit box can do but it’s a lot more convenient because you can access items anytime, not just when the bank is open.
- Protects irreplaceable items
With home and contents insurance, you can replace things like a tv or a washing machine when something bad happens. But what about important family photos, personal items of jewellery, or keepsakes given to you by someone important in your life? If these kinds of items are stolen or damaged, they can’t be replaced with comparable items because they are unique.
- Gives you peace of mind when you’re away from home
Having a home safe gives you peace of mind. Whether you go away for the weekend or travel overseas for an extended period, you know that your valuables are protected if your home is broken into. You won’t need to try to hide valuable things in a sock drawer or in a biscuit tin.
- Personal documents remain safe
There are certain kinds of personal documents that may be replaceable, but it would be incredibly inconvenient. They include your birth certificate, passport, marriage licence, tax returns, medical history, health insurance, wills, legal paperwork, or any other documentation that identifies you or outlines your personal details.
- Storing valuable possessions
It’s always a good idea to have cash available for when you need it but it’s not such a good idea to leave it lying around. If you have collectibles, such as coins or stamps, you need to make sure they stay secure. The same goes for bonds, stock certificates, permits, deeds and titles, and external hard drives.
- Keeping certain things confidential
Let’s face it, there are certain things that we want to keep personal and don’t want broadcast to people around us. I’m not necessarily talking about anything illegal, or even anything immoral. Computer data breaches by hackers are becoming more and more prevalent, so keeping passwords and bank and credit card details in a home safe rather than on your computer makes a lot of sense.
Choosing a home safe
So, it’s clear that home safes are a great way to protect you and your family, and would be an invaluable feature of your home. But which one should you buy? What are some of the factors you need to consider?
With so many options on the market, it’s important to look at the available features. The KeepControl Smart Safe is one of the best home safes on the market because of the impressive list of features it has:
- Thickened premium galvanised steel plates, which makes break-ins virtually impossible.
- Smart sensors are installed, which trigger a high decibel alarm if the safe is moved.
- You can monitor the storage status of your safe via a smart phone app when you’re not at home.
- The safe has a touch LED keypad, which can be unlocked with a six-digit code, or with one click through your mobile app.
- On your app, there’s a Mobile Administrator function where you can set PIN codes and add or delete PIN members. You can add up to 200 PIN codes for family or friends. You can also generate one-time offline codes to allow someone else access to the safe.
- The inside of the safe is covered in felt, which will protect items from damage.
- If the safe battery runs low, it can be unlocked with an emergency key.
- You have the option of mounting your safe on the wall, floor or any flat surface.
Why Choose a KeepControl Smart Safe?
KeepControl has the best security solutions. We offer Australia wide delivery to your door. Contact us today on 1800 654 919 or at info@keepcontrol.au.