Hotel in-room safes

[Ronin]

It could be unique to a particular safe. I just tested mine, and the only slight variance was at the locking bolts.

Can you list the brand / model of the safe in question?

[mastrmindalliance]

There is no model number or identification this one except "Elsafe Assa Abloy" but judging from the pics on this page: http://www.elsafe.com/page?id=1587 it's the "Sentinel II". I think the original, older one, that had no branding is made by the same peeps because the buttons share the same shape and layour and from memory the lining is similar.

Perhaps the iPhone thing has something to do with a lack of signal... Do we have anyone with iPhone Firmware knowledge? It wouldn't surprise me if there was a function to power down after say an hour of total lack of signal. My blackberry (Torch) get fulls bars sitting inside the safe with door open while the 3gs completely drops out. A quick googling turns up no info on it though.

Anyone have the Dev SDK? This would probably have the FW function set...

[OiRogers]

As mentioned prior.... Analog Toothbrush. no battery worries.

and I think your compass is onto something... I'd be leery of using the safe for electronics and watches.

[Ronin]

Reading up on their web site, these safes can accept: RFID Modules to be used with certain room key, and onboard power for charging devices. While the safe above does not have these modules, it is possible something related to them being RFID/Power ready could be the issue.

My personal safe seems to OK.