
Mechanically, the eSafe feels like a substantial and robust product.
Electronically, it’s a bit of a mystery at best, due to poor documentation. I have managed to open it with the preset Admin code, but not without difficulty, due to lack of any instruction in the Hello Guide. It literally just says: “Open the eSafe”. An important discovery was that the power supply to initially open the eSafe, before inserting batteries, only works with USB-C to USB-A, not with USB-C to USB-C cables.
However, I haven’t been able to add any User Codes, using the preset Admin code, which seems pretty basic, but maybe the instructions in the Hello Guide are incorrect? I followed these instructions, but always got a red light instead of a the green one, which would confirm that the User code can be or was successfully added. Or am I required to first change the preset Admin code, for the addition of User Codes to work?
Adequate documentation has clearly been the biggest issue, so far! The Hello Guide doesn’t start with instructions on how to open the eSafe, has a PR Code that points to the wrong Manual for the Product, whilst the PR Code on the eSafe itself gives a clue to the correct Manual (V4.0), but the link isn’t working. I managed to piece info together, but am rather discontent, and haven’t even tried to use the App for anything more advanced.
One guy at Key Safe Company seems quite knowledgable, but I am not sure this device can be reliably used. Another technical staff member, who I spoke to today, didn’t even know that the eSafe needs to be connected to a power supply to work. I hope I can get in touch with the guy who advised my pre-sales!
Quality: 3
Value for money: 4