Amazon Basics 36SAM Electronic Home Safe, 1.2 cu. ft.

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Amazon Basics 36SAM Electronic Home Safe, 1.2 cu. ft.

Amazon Basics 36SAM is a 1.2-cubic-foot steel home safe with a programmable electronic keypad and backup key. Its shelf and listed floor- or wall-mounting options suit documents and smaller valuables, but it is not water resistant and the listing does not claim fire protection.

At a glance

Programmable keypad access with a backup key for emergency use.
Interior shelf provides a separate place to organize stored items.
Listing describes steel construction with a thicker-gauge door, two live-door bolts and concealed hinges.
Mounting holes and hardware are claimed for floor or wall installation.

Price

$146.85Save 25%

Reference price: ~~$196.94~~

Price checked: Nov 13, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

34-litre capacity and a shelf offer room to separate documents and valuables.
Electronic keypad is paired with a backup key.
Mounting hardware and pre-drilled holes are listed for floor or wall installation.

Cons

Not water resistant and no alarm is listed.
AA batteries are required and not included.

Technical specifications

22 specifications

Identity and access
Brand	Amazon Basics
Model	36SAM
Lock type	Electronic
Control type	Push Button Control
Colour	Black

Capacity and construction
Capacity	34 liters
Material	Alloy Steel
Weight	13.29 kg
Interior shelf	Interior shelf for convenient organizing
Door construction	8-gauge steel door
Body construction	14-gauge steel body
Bolts and hinges	2 live-door bolts and pry-resistant concealed hinges

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	33D x 33W x 36.1H centimetres
Exterior dimensions	13 x 13 x 14.2 inches (WxDxH, exterior)
Interior dimensions	12.83 x 10.35 x 14 inches (WxDxH, interior)
Chamber depth	33.02 centimetres
Mounting types listed	Floor Mount, Wall Mount
Mounting provision	Pre-drilled mounting holes and hardware for easy floor and wall mounting

Materials and protection
Water resistance listed	Not Water Resistant
Alarm	No Alarm

Power and backup access
Backup access	back-up key for emergency use
Battery requirement	AA batteries required (not included)

What to know before buying

The listing gives 1.2 cubic feet in the title and feature copy but 34 liters in specifications. It also shows dimensions in centimetres and inches, and lists wall and floor mounting without specifying which installation suits a particular location. Verify fit and mounting requirements before buying. Fire protection is not claimed, and customers specifically report disappointment about the lack of fire resistance.

What’s in the box

Included

Bolt

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Households storing documents, jewellery, cash or small devices that want keypad access and a backup key.
Buyers who can secure the safe to a suitable floor or wall and do not require stated fire or water protection.

Less suited to

Anyone needing a fire-rated or water-resistant safe, or an alarm.
Buyers who need batteries included or require a confirmed mounting configuration for a particular site.

Amazon Basics 36SAM Electronic Home Safe, 1.2 cu. ft. · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 30,504 ratings

5 stars73%73%
4 stars17%17%
3 stars4%4%
2 stars1%1%
1 star5%5%

Customer feedback describes the safe as useful for home security, roomy for its size and easy to set up. Feedback is mixed on build quality, ease of use and weight, while customers express disappointment about the lack of fire resistance. Those points matter particularly if you expect frequent access or need protection for heat-sensitive contents. Customer impressions do not establish tested security or fire performance.

Positive themes

Customers describe it as useful for home security and say it gets the job done.
Customers praise its roomy size and ease of setup.

Negative themes

Customers express disappointment that it is not fire resistant.

Mixed feedback

Customer opinions are mixed on build quality, ease of use and weight.

Frequently asked questions

Does this safe provide fire or water protection?

The listing does not claim fire protection and states that it is not water resistant. It is not a fit for buyers who need either protection.

How can the safe be opened?

The listing describes a programmable electronic keypad and a backup key for emergency use. AA batteries are required and are not included.

Can it be mounted to a wall or floor?

The listing specifies floor and wall mounting options, pre-drilled holes and mounting hardware. Confirm the intended installation fits your location.

How much can it hold?

The title and feature copy state 1.2 cubic feet, while the specifications list 34 liters. The listing also provides interior dimensions, which can help assess whether your items fit.