{"id":3157,"date":"2022-08-01T10:43:07","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T02:43:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.playground.my-alfred-dev.com\/blog\/?p=3157"},"modified":"2022-08-15T11:16:21","modified_gmt":"2022-08-15T03:16:21","slug":"make-your-own-hide-a-key","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/make-your-own-hide-a-key\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Your Own Hide a Key Object With These Easy Ideas\ufffc"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-e0ad2089cebfa7205ec7ec3a562c35df\">We\u2019re fans of <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/hide-a-key\/\">hide a keys<\/a>, objects designed to look like regular household items that conceal spare keys for safe keeping. The key to their success, of course, is that they actually pass for the object they pose as.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unsurprisingly, this isn\u2019t always the case. Making your own hide a key using actual objects you\u2019ll find around the home or garden is an easy way to get around this.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to find out how you can DIY your own failsafe key hiding objects for inside and outside the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/make-your-own-hide-a-key\/#Preparing_the_Key\" title=\"Preparing the Key\">Preparing the Key<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/make-your-own-hide-a-key\/#How_Do_You_Make_a_Secret_Key_Holder\" title=\"How Do You Make a Secret Key Holder?&nbsp;\">How Do You Make a Secret Key Holder?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/make-your-own-hide-a-key\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparing_the_Key\"><\/span><strong>Preparing the Key<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whichever hide-a-key object you decide to make, you should \u2018prepare\u2019 the key that\u2019s being hidden first so that it can be more easily accessed and avoids falling out of the object. You can do this one of two ways: via a magnet, or via a piece of string.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magnet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most reliable way to prep the key is to use a magnet to \u2018stick\u2019 the key to, so that it can then be attached to metallic surfaces without fear of falling out of the object that you hide it in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can also just be used as a more simple way to hide a key underneath a surface or object, like a window sill or table, if you don\u2019t have the time to make a hide-a-key object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Make Magnetic Hide a Key &amp; Secret Stash FREE - DIY Tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2VpC1M2b0Fk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Dialed in DIY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Purchase a small magnet about an inch in diameter, and glue this onto the inside or back side of your chosen DIY hide-a-key object, or otherwise the surface you want to hide the key underneath.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your key isn\u2019t magnetic, glue a coin that is attracted to magnets to one side of it.&nbsp; Voila: the key will now attach to the magnet, keeping it safer inside your chosen hide-a-key object and preventing it from falling out of or away from surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">String<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attaching your key to a piece of thread several inches long is particularly useful if your DIY hide-a-key object of choice is long in depth; it will allow you to grab a hold of the key more easily rather than trying to fish it out, or losing it all together.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply tie a piece of string through the hole in the center of the key. If no the key has no hole in it, simply wrap the string around the top of it and carefully glue it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hide your Spare Key Like a Spy with this DIY Dead Drop Key Hider\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-kWnftvtlMU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: ITS Tactical \/ Imminent Threat Solutions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, this is also a fast-track method for hiding your key more simply, like in dirt in the ground, in a plant, or in a plant pot. Attaching a small keyring to the other end of the string may make it more useful, so that you can hang it from surfaces more easily and avoid losing it in dirt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Make_a_Secret_Key_Holder\"><\/span><strong>How Do You Make a Secret Key Holder?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hiding a Key Inside: Fake Book<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A quick Google will reveal a bunch of fake book hide-a-key objects for your shelf, and while a book is a failsafe and timeless idea for hiding any kind of object, the plastic ones you\u2019ll find posing as books are laughably unconvincing. Use a real book instead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/A-stack-of-books-line-a-shelf.jpg\" alt=\"A stack of books line a shelf\" class=\"wp-image-3161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/A-stack-of-books-line-a-shelf.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/A-stack-of-books-line-a-shelf-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/A-stack-of-books-line-a-shelf-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Find an unwanted hardback book with a depth of at least two inches.<\/li><li>Open the book at least twenty pages in and place a plastic container that is both smaller and thinner than the book itself into the middle of the page. Ensure it fits. This will become what houses the key inside the book. For items you might find lying around the house, we recommend using a thin tupperware or old ice tray.<\/li><li>Trace around the edges of the plastic container using a pencil and ruler.<\/li><li>Using a sharp utility knife, carefully cut around the traced shape and remove the paper.<\/li><li>Glue the plastic container into the gap in the middle of the book (make sure to wrap something protective, like an old cloth or cellophane, around the other pages and cover to avoid glue spillage).<\/li><li>Shut the book firmly and apply watered down glue to the edges of the other pages. This will stick them together and stop them moving around when you come to access the container. Make sure not to glue the pages that lie on top of the container; you want these to move naturally.<\/li><li>Attach a magnet to the inside of the container using glue if you wish to prevent the key from falling out as you move the book around.<\/li><li>Allow to dry before use, and place on shelves with the spine facing outwards.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hiding a Key Outside: Sprinkler Head<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiding a key outside is, of course, a little more risky. That\u2019s why sometimes buying a hide-a-key object can be detrimental to security if it simply doesn\u2019t look convincing enough.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a little elbow grease, you can make an extremely convincing hide-a-key using an actual sprinkler head, to effectively conceal keys outside your home. After all, what\u2019s more realistic than an actual object?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DIY Sprinkler Head Hide-A-Key\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uKo6BMdAyEc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credite: The WiFi Garden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-f12710fe0b2bde3cdf7cb7ac1c8a5592\"><li>Purchase a real <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=sprinkler+head&amp;crid=C5GZ87ZK29AD&amp;sprefix=sprinkler+hea%2Caps%2C258&amp;ref=nb_sb_noss_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sprinkler head<\/a>.<\/li><li>Unscrew the top and remove the insides of the unit, including springs and plastic components.<\/li><li>On the underside of the top piece, glue a magnet or small latch for the key to tie to via a piece of string or cotton thread. This will keep the key from falling into the bottom part of the unit and make it easier to gain access to.<\/li><li>Attach the pipe adapter to the bottom of the sprinkler head.<\/li><li>Plant the pipe deep into the dirt around your home, either in the front or back garden. Make sure it is surrounded by plants for added realism and additional subtlety.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hiding a Key in Apartments: Outdoor Thermometer&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Living in an apartment immediately restricts your options for hide-a-key objects that don\u2019t look awkwardly out of place. You probably don\u2019t have any outdoor space to use sprinkler heads and planters, for example.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thermometers that attach to external walls are a good way to get around this and maintain realism, without having to resort to shoving your key under the doormat and risking your security.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"FLIPO Secret Safe Thermometer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wdhPeMKh3Zw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Jerry Phlippeau is The FLIPO Dream Maker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-4afe9bd5c0bee04b9d2ba5f23d9e534b\"><li>Buy an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=outdoor+thermometer&amp;sprefix=outdoor+therm%2Caps%2C170&amp;ref=nb_sb_ss_retrain-deeppltr_1_13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">outdoor thermometer<\/a>.<\/li><li>Attach the key to the back of the thermometer. For simplicity, you can just use tape, but we\u2019d recommend using either magnets or string for additional strength. Eventually, pulling tape on and off the back will wear it out.<\/li><li>Mount the thermometer to the wall. For apartments, we recommend you use one with suction cups or double sided tape on the back as opposed to having to drill into the wall. If you would prefer the latter, consult your landlord before doing so.&nbsp;<\/li><li>If the thermometer mounts to the window using suction cups, make sure to tape paper over the back of the key to avoid reflections in the glass revealing its location!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span><strong>FAQ<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Are hide a keys safe?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-1dbb10d365d100a7a24d5e8405df2c8f\">Hide a keys that look convincingly like the object they are mimicking are probably significantly safer than those that are dead giveaways, which is why making your own can be useful. But keeping keys outside your home is always going to pose more of a risk to your security than not having keys outside your home. If using hide a key objects, <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-prevent-home-invasion\/\">incorporate other security measures to reduce the risks<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-f80a9603831672ca7c90f081ca0a2210\">For example, free apps like<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/\">AlfredCamera<\/a> <\/strong>could help <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/turn-old-phones-into-security-cameras\/\">put your old phones to use and act as an outdoor security cameras<\/a> which will alert you when they detect unusual movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-10991f6acf2691c5337d884b663bad0f\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\">AlfredCamera is available to download now for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/alfredcamera.app\/store\/blog\"><strong>iOS<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Android<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where do burglars not look?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Burglars prioritize easy access and highest value, so the mundane and the out of reach is less at risk. The first floor is going to be at higher risk than any other since it is easier to access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where can I hide a key in my porch?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend using an outdoor thermometer for hiding a key on the porch. Attaching a key to the back is a simple procedure using either a magnet, string, or just tape.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do you hide a key in the garden?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Placing your key inside a sprinkler head is an excellent way to hide a key in the garden. Generally speaking, the more foliage and clutter there is, the more concealed and \u2018natural\u2019 looking the hidden key will become.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where can I hide a key in my room?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An old but gold place to hide a key in your room is inside of an old hardback book. This amounts to cutting out a chunk of the inside pages and gluing the container into the gap to subtly conceal your key. Place the book back on the shelf and voila: none will be the wiser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where should you not hide a spare key?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-003606b7b2e458b4cf194b35a8a8a704\">You should <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/hide-a-key\/\">never try to hide a spare key under the doormat or in a mailbox<\/a>. These are painfully obvious, easy-to-access hiding spots that\u2019ll be the first place home invaders will gravitate towards, and should therefore be avoided in favor of more subtle hiding spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-0a2ea2a45a9b9c2f89c2f1c9724799bf\">Recommended reading:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/places-to-hide-your-spare-car-keys\/\">8 Best and Worst Places to Hide Your Spare Car Keys<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-hide-alfredcamera\/\">How to Hide AlfredCamera: 10 Clever Tips<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Are hide a keys safe?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Hide a keys that look convincingly like the object they are mimicking are probably significantly safer than those that are dead giveaways, which is why making your own can be useful. 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