Biometric Safes

  • Q: Are biometric locks secure?

    Biometric locks are just as secure as a standard mechanical lock or digital lock. In fact, they may be more secure because they use your unique fingerprint to open. Nobody else will have your fingerprint. Unlike a key, a fingerprint cannot be lost, stolen, or taken into a locksmith to make ...

  • Q: Are biometric safes reliable?

    A: Biometric safes offer the latest technology and quick access to your valuables and firearms. The reliability of the lock depends on the brand of safe as well as your age. Brands such as Liberty and Vaultek offer a reliable, high-quality fingerprint reader with low false read rates. If you are...

  • Q: How do biometric safes work?

    A: Biometric safes have a secure fingerprint reader that records the whirls and special characteristics on your finger in an encrypted digital format. When you swipe your finger on the reader, it matches the scan to the fingerprint stored in the lock and opens the safe if it is a match. If it doe...

  • Q: How do I change my battery on my biometric safe?

    A: Every safe is different on where the battery compartment is located. Some have the batteries located on the outside of the safe for an easy changeout. Some are located inside the safe and require using the override key to get into the safe to change out the batteries. Each safe will come with ...

  • Q: If the battery dies completely, will the lock still remember my fingerprint?

    A: Yes, your fingerprint is stored in a volatile memory chip. Even if your battery is completely dead, your fingerprint(s) will still be saved. All you need to do is replace the battery. You can then swipe your fingerprint to get back into the safe.

  • Q: What are the advantages of a biometric lock?

    A: Here are some advantages to buying a safe with a biometric lock. Biometric locks will give you some of the quickest access to your valuables out of all the locks out there. You can open your safe in 1-2 seconds. If you have a pistol or rifle in your safe, you can access it in an emergency qui...

  • Q: What are the downsides to a biometric lock?

    A: There are some downsides to buying a safe with a biometric lock. The cost can be a factor as safes with biometric locks typically cost more than a safe with a mechanical or digital lock. As biometric technology grows, the cost will come down. If you are price conscious, a safe with a mechanica...

  • Q: What happens if my fingerprint doesn't work?

    A: Almost all fingerprint safes have other ways to get into the safe if your fingerprint doesn't work. This could be because of issues with your fingerprint, the lock has failed, or your battery is dead. Most of the time you will use the provided override key to get into the safe to gain access t...

  • Q: What is a biometric safe?

    A: Biometric safes, also known as fingerprint safes are any safe with a lock that uses your unique fingerprint to open. Depending on the brand of safe, the reader can hold multiple fingerprints and allow you to choose who can enter the safe. You can program multiple fingers or add trusted ...

  • Q: What is the best biometric safe?

    The top 5 best biometric safes with high-quality fingerprint readers are: Vaultek VT20i Liberty HDX-250 Vaultek MXI-WIFI Tracker S19 Liberty HDX-350

  • Q: What kind of power does a biometric lock take?

    A: A biometric lock typically takes either a 9V battery or AA batteries to operate. These will last about a year depending on use. Even if they last longer, you should still change them once a year like you do your smoke detectors. The lock will beep when the battery is getting low letting you kn...