FORFEND Smart Fingerprint Wi-Fi Safe, Remote App Control/Alarm/Live Monitor

Ok, this "safebox" (the manufacture's term, not mine) is not a safe in the traditional sense. But for the sake of the review, I will call it a safe. This safe saved me $1,400.00. How? I was ready to pull the trigger on a Hollon PM 1014C - TL15 safe (I mean that IS a real safe as it weighs 450lbs and has concrete poured inner walls and is TL rated to survive an attack by a trained (not a smash grab) burglar for 15 minutes with all the tools at his disposal). It's probably worth all its $1,600 dollar asking price and is everything this FORFEND Safe is not. The FORFEND safe is 38lbs and can most likely be cut into in matter of minutes with a saw. A dozen good whacks or so with a sledgehammer and most likely you're in? So, you may be wondering why I opted for this over the Hollon. It's all about layers of security. And this little guy adds to it in spades: The ability to notify me via the app that it's been touched (moved) is amazing. The built-in sensitivity trigger alarm works great. It tells me if there was an attempt to open and I can lock it down remotely with a tap of the screen on my phone (only to buy the few extra minutes to respond or call the police). It can be a "dumb" safe too and just open with a code or fingerprint (which works amazingly well) or it can be a smart safe and do all the features that made me buy this. I'd rather be notified that my safe is being attacked (or pried from the floor as I currently have it anchored) then not being notified with a "dumb" TL-15 safe, that while, in its weight and construction, may be a deterrent to the smash and grab robber, the more exercised one can and will eventually get into. Remember layers? I have this safe behind a secure door (tied to my home alarm) in my office closet with that door under surveillance from my Google Nest camera (on a separate power source with a backup battery) all tied to my SimpliSafe alarm and Google Home system behind two doors that have doorbell cameras with motion activated lights around the house. The fact I can open it remotely via the app or using "Hey Google...open safe" and Google will ask me for the passcode and unlock while at home is cool too. Some have complained it's hard to set up the WIFI/app/connectivity part. It can be daunting but just follow the instructions, play the videos (pause them when needed is key) and in about 10 minutes you'll be up and running. A few call outs to save you some time and headaches: 1. If you opt to use the smart features don't waste your time setting up the keypad or fingerprint reader as setting up the WIFI will cancel out that information and you will have to reset it up AFTER you do the optional WIFI setup. If you don't plan on using the WIFI just set it up the keypad and reader and be done. 2. The included gateway that connects to the safe and bridges to your home WIFI network is cheap feeling in hand but works fine. My only concern was...do I want a foreign gateway on my home WIFI network that I have no idea what it's keeping track of and or monitoring data wise? Think of TikTok. So, I have it connected to a separate wireless network I don't use anything else on but this gateway. It's the only device on that network. Maybe I'm too over cautious but it is what it is. I will/may one day splurge and get the Hollon safe but the $200 this cost me is more than fine for now. It came packaged well and is decent for a "safebox" but it's great with its smart features. Oh yeah and the app is pretty good too. Easy to use, responsive and no monthly or any additional cost to use.

Set was easy, I love they did a video separately for each step. Following each step everything went as it should and i got all security set up with codes and biometrics. Though I haven't figured out how to get it to stop going off every time I open it, even though i I open it with my print, it accepts it, but then after 15 seconds it's going off. And it sets of a couple ways, first is so loud beeps, then it'll sound off like a police car, though it wouldn't be heard outside the house it is loud. The size is like having two sore boxes stacked for the height and a man's shoes box positioned up and down for the width all the way around (for each side) the weight is like picking up a half grown German Sheperd i think it's around 35lbs. I just got it so I can't speak on battery life. We're moving so I won't mount it down just yet. But I do think it's a great value for the price.

This safe exceeded my expectations. It’s sturdy, well-built, and provides plenty of space for important documents and valuables. The setup was simple, and the smart features make it very convenient to use. I especially like the added peace of mind of being able to access and monitor it easily. Overall, it’s a great value for the price and feels secure and reliable. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a quality home safe.

It works, but sometimes the code will not sure if I use thumbprint

Set up was step by step. Well worth the money. The alarm set to go to my phone is great!!! Good size for what I needed. Like key, fingerprint, code choice.

Does as advertised. I keep my gun and other important documents and I keep a 100lbs dumbbell on the top. If they want my safe, he who be worthy of lifting 100 lbs can friggin have it. Great safe, didn't know I'd like the biometrics so much. Decent for the price. Decent size, you aren't fitting granny's ashes in there but a few smith and wessons fit just fine.

After one year, my safe started having a false “tamper alarm” about once a week for the last 2 months They are advertised as having a warranty, but the company has been extremely difficult to deal with. They are responsive, but not helpful at all. It’s been such a headache dealing with them. Good luck trying to take advantage of their warranty if your safe becomes defective.

This safe is very secure keeping your valuable items and you can do both passcode and fingerprint. I like that it has an alarm system and is big enough to keep my stashes of money!

Excelente producto, cumple su función al 100%