# \#gun-safe **URL:** https://forums.wyze.com/tag/gun-safe/226.md [Latest](https://forums.wyze.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.wyze.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.wyze.com/tags.md) --- ## [Hello Everyone, New to the Wyze Community](https://forums.wyze.com/t/hello-everyone-new-to-the-wyze-community/344571)
**Author:** [@conog24169](https://forums.wyze.com/u/conog24169)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/hello-everyone-new-to-the-wyze-community/344571 "2026-09-12T05:15:10Z")
Hi everyone! I’m new here and happy to join the Wyze community. I’ve been getting more interested in smart-home devices and security cameras, so I’m looking forward to learning from everyone’s experiences and tips. Glad … --- ## [Wyze gun safe batteries](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-gun-safe-batteries/338640)
**Author:** [@jvrthp](https://forums.wyze.com/u/jvrthp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2025, 2:55pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-gun-safe-batteries/338640 "2025-11-08T14:55:59Z")
can you use lithium or do you have to use alkaline? --- ## [Wyze Gun Safe - First Impression](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-gun-safe-first-impression/221903)
**Author:** [@R.Good](https://forums.wyze.com/u/R.Good)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-gun-safe-first-impression/221903 "2025-09-30T14:37:13Z")
First, a shout out to fulfillment and shipping. I made this order 2 days ago probably 30 seconds after it went live on the Wyze site. I had no idea it was going to be on the site and I just happened to get lucky. But the… --- ## [Gun Safe Experiences](https://forums.wyze.com/t/gun-safe-experiences/264394)
**Author:** [@Zamboknee](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Zamboknee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/gun-safe-experiences/264394 "2025-05-16T18:02:20Z")
I’m wondering how people like the Wyze Gun Safe. Please share your experiences here: good or bad. Is it working good? How does it compare to just a regular fingerprint safe? Any issues? We’re approaching getting a h… --- ## [Gun Safe Mechanical Issues](https://forums.wyze.com/t/gun-safe-mechanical-issues/328924)
**Author:** [@kolbfred](https://forums.wyze.com/u/kolbfred)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2025, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/gun-safe-mechanical-issues/328924 "2025-04-27T20:32:26Z")
Having issue with safe functioning correctly it is not functioning as an RELIABLE device. I did not set it up while my wife was ill after I bought it. I opened the box and set it up yesterday. Got it linked to phone a… --- ## [Wyze Gun Safe Battery Eject Doesn’t Work](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-gun-safe-battery-eject-doesn-t-work/270498)
**Author:** [@jknott14](https://forums.wyze.com/u/jknott14)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2025, 11:29pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-gun-safe-battery-eject-doesn-t-work/270498 "2025-04-05T23:29:29Z")
So have had my gun safe over a year (aka out of warranty) have never had to charge it until recently. Went to eject the battery case and the button is faulty and won’t eject. Essentially it’s stuck in place no matter how… --- ## [Gun Safe Out of Stock!](https://forums.wyze.com/t/gun-safe-out-of-stock/315988)
**Author:** [@Champagne706](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Champagne706)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2024, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/gun-safe-out-of-stock/315988 "2024-11-17T22:57:10Z")
Does anyone know when the Gun Safes will be back in stock!?!? --- ## [Discount Program for Law Enforcement and Government employees](https://forums.wyze.com/t/discount-program-for-law-enforcement-and-government-employees/225803)
**Author:** [@dana.mulvehill](https://forums.wyze.com/u/dana.mulvehill)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2024, 8:48pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/discount-program-for-law-enforcement-and-government-employees/225803 "2024-06-08T20:48:03Z")
In a recent conversation with a support specialist I brought up a topic for discussion and was told to bring it here. I would like to inquire about the possibility of introducing a discount program for government and/or… --- ## [Wyze Safe - No More Replacing Batteries (get power from phone)](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-safe-no-more-replacing-batteries-get-power-from-phone/292900)
**Author:** [@carverofchoice](https://forums.wyze.com/u/carverofchoice)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 9:04pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-safe-no-more-replacing-batteries-get-power-from-phone/292900 "2024-05-05T21:04:30Z")
Use your phone to give the safe power I have a Wyze Gun Safe. I don’t use it very often. My batteries will sometimes nearly go from 100% to 0% before I even use the safe next. It felt like a waste of batteries. I started… --- ## [Gun safe has a flimsy battery compartment retention mechanism](https://forums.wyze.com/t/gun-safe-has-a-flimsy-battery-compartment-retention-mechanism/295329)
**Author:** [@fsantiago](https://forums.wyze.com/u/fsantiago)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/gun-safe-has-a-flimsy-battery-compartment-retention-mechanism/295329 "2024-04-09T13:56:13Z")
anyone here with their Wyze gun safes feel the battery compartment is kind of flimsy? if i allow my safe door to pop open unimpeded, the jolt from its momentum hitting the end of its hinge travel pops open the battery co… --- ## [Gun Safe MAC address](https://forums.wyze.com/t/gun-safe-mac-address/273209)
**Author:** [@Resist](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Resist)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/gun-safe-mac-address/273209 "2023-08-08T22:43:13Z")
Where do I find the MAC address for my Wyze Gun Safe? I can’t seem to find it in any of the settings. --- ## [Gun Safe Cable](https://forums.wyze.com/t/gun-safe-cable/260952)
**Author:** [@ARoad13](https://forums.wyze.com/u/ARoad13)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/gun-safe-cable/260952 "2023-05-16T16:10:01Z")
So I love the gun safe, Good price fr this type of product, however I was a little suprised that there was no cable attachement option. I know you can mount it but If I dont want to attach it to something or what to be … --- ## [Wyze Gun Safe connected to Google Home](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-gun-safe-connected-to-google-home/263502)
**Author:** [@davemeberg](https://forums.wyze.com/u/davemeberg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-gun-safe-connected-to-google-home/263502 "2023-04-01T21:06:12Z")
Add ability to connect Gun Safe to Google Home app. For those using it to store/secure various items, can simplify experience. --- ## [Medium and full size security safe](https://forums.wyze.com/t/medium-and-full-size-security-safe/232809)
**Author:** [@stroudpj](https://forums.wyze.com/u/stroudpj)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2022, 12:36am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/medium-and-full-size-security-safe/232809 "2022-10-12T00:36:31Z")
I love the features of your gun safe and I’m ready for you to incorporate those features into a medium and large size safe. --- ## [Question about gun safe extended warranty](https://forums.wyze.com/t/question-about-gun-safe-extended-warranty/240709)
**Author:** [@hoppybun333](https://forums.wyze.com/u/hoppybun333)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2022, 11:04pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/question-about-gun-safe-extended-warranty/240709 "2022-09-04T23:04:49Z")
Wondering if gun safe purchasers went with the extended 1-3 year warranty by Extend and if they’d recommend it? Thanks! --- ## [Gun Safe Unsuccessful Attempt Notifications](https://forums.wyze.com/t/gun-safe-unsuccessful-attempt-notifications/223171)
**Author:** [@Gryphon](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Gryphon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 5:58pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/gun-safe-unsuccessful-attempt-notifications/223171 "2022-09-02T17:58:25Z")
I have purchased and love your Wyze Gun Safe. You do advertise that the Gun Safe will track and let you know who has opened the safe and when unsuccessful attempts are made. However, this is a little misleading as there … --- ## [Wyze Gun Safe Open Duration Notification](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-gun-safe-open-duration-notification/222259)
**Author:** [@dsjones0](https://forums.wyze.com/u/dsjones0)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 3:05am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-gun-safe-open-duration-notification/222259 "2022-06-21T03:05:39Z")
My biggest fear with a pistol safe, which I use daily, is to accidentally leave it open when I go to work. If left open accidentally and found, it could be very tempting to young fingers. I purchased this safe hoping th… --- ## [Wyze Gun Safe](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-gun-safe/228509)
**Author:** [@kdw.157](https://forums.wyze.com/u/kdw.157)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 1:20am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-gun-safe/228509 "2022-05-09T01:20:06Z")
Has anyone mounted the safe to a wall and what did you use to keep a gun from falling out when you open it. I was thinking of using a strong magnet pad. --- ## [Safe First Impressions](https://forums.wyze.com/t/safe-first-impressions/226146)
**Author:** [@towelkingdom](https://forums.wyze.com/u/towelkingdom)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2022, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/safe-first-impressions/226146 "2022-04-19T20:18:53Z")
I have to say, the safe is snappy to open and startup/setup was a breeze! I like the multiple options for opening the safe and the customization of the lighting. I wish the setup guide would have better explained how to… --- ## [Gun Safe won't connect to app via Bluetooth](https://forums.wyze.com/t/gun-safe-wont-connect-to-app-via-bluetooth/223441)
**Author:** [@HDanger](https://forums.wyze.com/u/HDanger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/gun-safe-wont-connect-to-app-via-bluetooth/223441 "2022-04-06T17:02:17Z")
Gun Safe won’t connect to app via Bluetooth after firmware update 1.0.5.0 Wyze app is also running the latest update. Anything on this? --- ## [Won't pair on setup to my Pixel 5](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wont-pair-on-setup-to-my-pixel-5/224007)
**Author:** [@SoupSamich](https://forums.wyze.com/u/SoupSamich)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 2:04am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wont-pair-on-setup-to-my-pixel-5/224007 "2022-04-02T02:04:41Z")
I can’t complete the setup on the gun safe with the wyze app during the pairing phase. I am using a pixel 5 running android 12. It did however complete the set up and pairing process perfectly fine when I used my wife’s … --- ## [Biometric Handgun Safe (WiFi-enabled)](https://forums.wyze.com/t/biometric-handgun-safe-wifi-enabled/147201)
**Author:** [@TXRivergirl](https://forums.wyze.com/u/TXRivergirl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/biometric-handgun-safe-wifi-enabled/147201 "2022-03-30T13:05:09Z")
It would be a great product for Wyze to create a handgun safe that opens with a fingerprint and sends a tamper alert if unauthorized users are trying to open it. This would be a small safe that can be mounted either dir… --- ## [Where to Mount Wyze Gun Safe?](https://forums.wyze.com/t/where-to-mount-wyze-gun-safe/221983)
**Author:** [@Resist](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Resist)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 7:33am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/where-to-mount-wyze-gun-safe/221983 "2022-03-22T07:33:06Z")
I’m curious where everyone is going to mount their Wyze gun safe. Obviously it needs to be secured or a criminal would take the whole safe. I look forward to hearing about creative ways of hiding it, yet keeping it nea… --- ## [Wyze Gun-Safe Open Duration Notification](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-gun-safe-open-duration-notification/222250)
**Author:** [@dsjones0](https://forums.wyze.com/u/dsjones0)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 3:39am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/wyze-gun-safe-open-duration-notification/222250 "2022-03-20T03:39:54Z")
My biggest fear with a pistol safe, which I use daily, is to accidentally leave it open when I go to work. If left open accidentally and found, it could be very tempting to young fingers. I purchased this safe hoping th… --- ## [Gun Safe - Full (10-digit) keypad](https://forums.wyze.com/t/gun-safe-full-10-digit-keypad/221647)
**Author:** [@rsmolkin](https://forums.wyze.com/u/rsmolkin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/gun-safe-full-10-digit-keypad/221647 "2022-03-18T10:53:13Z")
I love the idea of the Gun Safe. But why the keypad only has number 1-4? How do we enter a combinations that requires numbers 5-9 and 0? I wish you’d given us a regular number pad for combinations. I don’t want to co… --- ## [Gun Safe!?! Just When I Think You Guys Couldn't Get Any Better!?!](https://forums.wyze.com/t/gun-safe-just-when-i-think-you-guys-couldnt-get-any-better/221517)
**Author:** [@ExpletivesCensored](https://forums.wyze.com/u/ExpletivesCensored)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 5:02am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/gun-safe-just-when-i-think-you-guys-couldnt-get-any-better/221517 "2022-03-18T05:02:26Z")
Dudes!!! Yo!!! This has got to be the riskiest endeavor for Wyze thus far. Not risky on account of the acceptance of the marketplace, after all, Wyze is a US based company, and not the UK, China, or Australia. The risks … --- ## [New Wyze Item?-Gun Safe](https://forums.wyze.com/t/new-wyze-item-gun-safe/221412)
**Author:** [@wolfcorner](https://forums.wyze.com/u/wolfcorner)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2022, 10:12am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/new-wyze-item-gun-safe/221412 "2022-03-17T10:12:40Z")
Was trying to get a parts breakdown for the Wyze Cordless Vac and noticed a new item under the Home grouping: Wyze Gun Safe. I’d be interested in feedback from everyone, given the often buggy nature for Wyze items over … --- ## [Gun Safe V2 - Portable](https://forums.wyze.com/t/gun-safe-v2-portable/221583)
**Author:** [@djalan2000](https://forums.wyze.com/u/djalan2000)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2022, 4:32am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/gun-safe-v2-portable/221583 "2022-03-17T04:32:46Z")
Just ordered one of the new Gun-Safes… Great looking product… But was wishing it had a handle also… Someone suggested to ‘wishlist’ Gun-Safe V2 - a portable one! So, I am doing just that! One that will pass the tough …