About Key Safes and Telecare24

• Standard, premium, and free options
• Available with all telecare alarm orders
• Grant access to your home only for people you trust
• Ideal if you have no keyholders nearby

Yale Y500 Key Safe.

The standard key safe box option that we currently stock is the Yale Y500 key safe. Featuring a combination lock, a weatherproof cover and space for 3 keys – the Y500 from Yale is perfect for domestic use and provides fantastic value for money without compromising on security.

• Made from thick steel
• Designed to store keys on the outside of a property
• Mechanical four wheel combination lock
• Holds up to 3 Yale type design keys
• Weatherproof protective cover
• Give crucial access to carers & support workers
• Easy to fit to an exterior wall using the included fixing kit

This key safe is available to purchase from Telecare24 for £39 (incl. VAT) when you order a personal alarm plan.

Burton Keyguard Digital XL.

If you are looking for even greater security and room for more keys, the Keyguard Digital XL is a perfect choice.

This highly-rated key safe holds a ‘Secured By Design’ accreditation. Built to a Police Preferred Specification, this key safe offers over 4,000 possible combinations and is the world’s first key safe to be certified to meet the LPS1175 Issue 8 A3 standard – the highest standard available today.

This key safe is available to purchase from Telecare24 for £69 (incl. VAT) when you order a personal alarm plan.

Defender Key Safe (FREE).

For customers who order a Telecare24 personal alarm, we offer a free Defender Combination Key Safe worth £29.

The Defender Combination Key Safe is a compact and highly secure unit and was awarded silver in Real Homes’ Best Key Safe Guide 2022.

• Durable metal body
• Holds up to 5 keys
• 10,000+ possible combinations
• Weather-resistant dial cover
• Easy installation

To claim your free key safe, simply apply the code KEYSAFE at the checkout.

Key safes are especially useful for elderly people with mobility issues or memory problems, or who are at risk of falling, as they do not have to carry  keys that can get lost or misplaced.

A key safe is typically used to provide access to a property or building by authorised individuals, such as employees, service providers, or family members. If your family or friends live more than 15 minutes away, or where you haven’t designated a keyholder contact, a key lock box is an essential part of using our careline service. Having a key safe for elderly installed means the emergency services can enter your home if you need help so that you can be looked after.

• When installing a key safe, it’s important choosing a strong, solid wall like brick or concrete to ensure it stays secure. Avoid weaker surfaces like drywall or thin wood, as they can be easily damaged.
• Selecting a flat area of wall in an area where you can drill into. If the wall is not flat, the key safe may distort. This will mean it may not close or open properly
• Consider selecting a location that is accessible to you but discreet enough to be overlooked by intruders. Also, take into account environmental factors to avoid areas prone to flooding or excessive moisture.
• Each key safe comes with specific installation guidelines. Always follow the manufacturer’s installation guidelines.
• Do not install a key safe closer than 6” or 15cm to the corner of a masonry surface.

We know fitting an outdoor key safe can feel a little daunting – after all, it holds the keys to your front door and your home – but it is safe. If you’re concerned, take a moment to read our blog post, 5 reasons to have a key safe.

Our advice is to first check that a key safe is recommended by others or is highly rated in its reviews . Additionally, you should also look for signs of certification or accreditation.

The Yale Y500 key safe is one example of a trusted product which has a spacious key cabinet made from thick steel that is sturdy, weatherproof, and allows the user to set a 4-digit combination to unlock it. This kind of trusted key safe product is far more secure than simply keeping a spare key under your doormat or in a nearby flowerpot, and both come highly recommended at their individual price points.

As a careline alarm customer, we will keep a record of the location of your key lock box as well as your code and will only ever pass this to the emergency services if they need to gain access to your property.