When it comes to home security, keeping your car keys safe is just as important as locking your front door. Thieves are becoming more sophisticated, using devices to intercept your key fob’s signal and drive away in seconds. To help you stay one step ahead, our security expert Anthony Neary has shared his top 10 safest places to keep your car keys at home.
1. Inside a signal-blocking pouch
A signal-blocking pouch usually has a metal lining that stops radio transmissions from reaching your keys. These are a must-have for any household with keyless entry vehicles and can be tested by standing near the car with the key inside the pouch. For more keyless car tips, read our blog: Tips to Prevent Keyless Car Theft
2. In a home safe
A compact home safe offers high-level protection, not just from thieves, but also from fire and accidental loss. Store your keys in here overnight, or when leaving the house unattended, with the knowledge that they are securely locked away. Browse our range of home safes from trusted security brands: Home Safes
3. Away from entrances or windows
Ensure you keep your keys away from entrances or windows, as these could be easily seen by thieves peering in. Bowls, hallway tables and window ledges are often the first places that thieves look – and are often within easy reach via letterboxes or smashed glass. If you have a keyless car, it can also be more likely that thieves can pick up a transmission from here.
4. In a hidden location
Drawers and cupboards are ideal for hiding your car keys, making it trickier for thieves to find them. Choose a discreet, mini safe to lock your keys away, then put the safe into your chosen hiding place – even better if this is lockable too! View our range of compact safes that can be easily stowed away: Small Safes
5. Not in your car
Your car is the worst place that you can leave your keys, as it makes it very easy for burglars to take them and drive off. Even spare keys should be kept in a safer space than the inside of your vehicle, in case these are stolen too.
The safest place to keep your car keys at home is in a signal-blocking pouch, within a safe, in a hidden location away from doors, windows, and especially your car. By using a combination of the above you’ve got the best chance of outwitting thieves. For more options, view our vehicle security range: Vehicle Security
