VAULTEK MX Series Smart Handgun Safe
- Up to 8 handguns plus magazines and documents
- 80-fingerprint biometric scanner, 8-digit backlit keypad
- ViSN Wi-Fi live alerts via iOS/Android app, US only
- 14-gauge steel body, 12-gauge steel door
- 11.5 x 15 x 11.6 in (D x W x H), 8 in interior depth
- Auto-opening door with impact detection alarm
- Nano Key 3.0 panic button and 2 backup keys
Refresh date unavailable · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A strong fit for a multi-handgun household that wants phone alerts and several ways in. The Wi-Fi features stop working outside the US, and the safe needs its power cable run to its spot.
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ASIN: B0DV5QMMDVCategory: Gun Safes
Overview
A handgun owner with several pistols gets one smart safe that holds them alongside magazines, passports and cash, opened by fingerprint, backlit keypad, the Nano Key or a manual key. The door opens itself on entry, and ViSN Wi-Fi sends safe activity alerts to a phone app.
Phone alerts for every opening and every bump turn it from a locked box into a monitored one, which matters when other people share the home. Wi-Fi features work only in the US, and network setup adds a step to installation.
Who it's for
Owners with a handful of pistols, spare magazines and travel documents get one bolt-down box with app monitoring and impact alerts. Buyers abroad lose the connected features, and a single-pistol owner will leave most of the shelf empty.
Pros and cons
- Fingerprint, keypad, Nano Key or key entry
- Live phone alerts for openings and impacts
- Door opens itself on access
- Height-adjustable pull-out shelf
- Wi-Fi unsupported outside the US
- Battery backup not listed
- Only one pistol rack included
- Needs a power cable run
Performance notes
Response time rests on the biometric reader and the proximity sensor, which lights the keypad as a hand approaches. Break-in resistance comes from the anti-pry bars and dual anti-impact latches, while the impact sensor sounds the alarm and pushes an alert through the app. Wi-Fi strength at the safe location decides how quickly those alerts arrive.
Where it stands among gun safes
- #5 most-searched brand and model of the 9 gun safes lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 29 gun safes we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Vaultek |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Chamber Depth | 8 inches |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 11.5 × 15 × 11.6 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | Up to 8 handguns |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Pre-Drilled Mounting Holes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, US Only |
| Other details | |
| Lock Type | Dual anti-impact latch system |
| Interior | Height-adjustable pull-out shelf, Twin Pistol Rack, modular accessory modules |
Closest rivals on specs
Holewor Handheld Biometric Gun Safe for 2 Handguns- Chamber Depth 8 vs 7.2 inches (+11%)
Frequently asked questions
How do you mount the Vaultek MX Series safe?
It has pre-drilled holes and comes with mounting hardware, so it can be fixed to a nightstand or another stationary object. A power cable is included, so plan the spot near an outlet.
Does the Vaultek MX Wi-Fi work outside the US?
No. The listing states ViSN safes are made for use in the US only and the Wi-Fi functions will not be supported outside the US.
What is the Nano Key 3.0 on the Vaultek MX?
The listing calls it a panic button. It is one of the ways to open the safe besides the fingerprint scanner, keypad and backup keys.
Can the Vaultek MX interior be rearranged?
Yes. It includes a pull-out height adjustable shelf and one Twin Pistol Rack, and extra accessory modules can be added for more handguns or spare magazines.
Is the Vaultek MX Series a fire safe?
No fire rating is listed. It is a steel smart handgun safe built against prying and impact.