The Smart Station Concept. Accessible Price.
Essential DS2e
The Essential DS2e is the Smart Station form factor without the biometric and ViSN premium. Same footprint as the DS2i. Same auto-open silent slide door. Same anti-impact latch and anti-pry construction. Same interior LED that activates when the door opens.
Entry: Smart Sense™ 4-digit backlit keypad and backup manual key. No biometric, no WiFi, just the right spec for the buyer who wants the nightstand safe experience without paying for connectivity they won't use.
Charging: 1 USB + 1 USB-C built in. Steel security cable included.
Storage
Pistol, spare magazine, jewelry, car keys, personal belongings
Access Points
Smart Sense™ 4-Backlit Keypad, Backup Keys (no biometric on this model)
Charging Ports
1 USB + 1 USB-C built in
Door
Auto-open, silent slide action; interior LED activates on open
Security
Anti-impact latch + anti-pry; tampering activates security sleep mode
Cable
Heavy-duty steel security cable included
Mounting
Under-desktop or desktop plate options (sold separately)
Dimensions
Exterior: 12.125″ × 8.25″ × 3″ | Interior: 9″ × 7.5″ × 1.5″
Why this safe
The DS2e is how you get the Smart Station experience, the auto-open door, the nightstand form factor, the USB charging, without paying for biometric or ViSN connectivity you may not need or want. If you're happy with a keypad, if you don't need remote alerts, if the form factor and the fast access are the point, the DS2e delivers everything that matters at a lower entry price.
Why it matters
Not every buyer needs 80 fingerprints and WiFi alerts. For a bedside safe that replaces the box-on-the-nightstand and adds keypad security and USB charging, the DS2e hits the requirements. The anti-impact construction and security sleep mode aren't removed on the Essential model. They're standard on the whole Smart Station platform.
Who it's for
Budget-conscious buyers who want the Smart Station concept without the biometric premium. People who prefer keypad entry to fingerprint. Buyers who don't need remote monitoring but do want the nightstand form factor and fast access.