Cove vs ADT
Looking at ADT? Here's why families choose Cove.
Professional monitoring without the hidden fees, surprise charges, or multi-year contracts. Plus a 60-day risk-free trial ADT doesn't offer.
- No Contracts
- 60-Day Risk-Free Trial
- Lifetime Equipment Warranty
Cove vs ADT, side by side
| Feature | Cove | ADT |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Monitoring | $23/mo | $55/mo |
| Contracts | No contract | 36-mo contract |
| Risk-Free Trial | 60 days | |
| Equipment Warranty | Lifetime* | Limited/varies |
| Free Cancellation | ||
| Touchscreen Panel | ||
| Customer Rating | 4.6/5 | 1.2/5 |
- *Standard with Cove Premium Monitoring. Cameras not included.
- †Individual systems and features may vary. Cove encourages consumers to conduct their own independent research.
Why families switch to Cove
No Contracts, Ever
Stay because you want to, not because you signed a 36-month agreement. Cancel any time, with no penalty.
60-Day Risk-Free Trial
Try the full system for 60 days. If it is not right for you, send it back for an equipment refund.
No Hidden Fees
Transparent pricing: pay for equipment once and a flat monthly monitoring rate. No activation or install charges.
Install in around 30 minutes
Fully wireless, no drilling. Peel-and-stick sensors and an on-screen setup guide get you protected fast.
Lifetime Equipment Warranty
Cove Premium Monitoring backs your equipment for life. If it fails, we replace it. (Cameras not included)
Support That Actually Helps
US-based experts available 24/7 to answer questions, cancel false alarms, and help in an emergency.
Frequently asked questions
Cove delivers the same 24/7 professional monitoring as ADT, but at less than half the monthly cost, with no multi-year contract and a 60-day risk-free trial that ADT does not offer. Every Cove system also ships with a touchscreen panel and a DIY install that takes around 30 minutes, so you skip the installation fees and sales appointments.
Most families switch for three reasons: the monthly bill drops from about $55 to $23, there is no long-term contract locking them in, and Cove backs the equipment with a lifetime warranty on Cove Premium Monitoring (cameras not included). They keep the professional monitoring they want without the surprise fees and pressure that come with traditional providers.
You get your full Cove system and 24/7 professional monitoring for 60 days. If it is not right for you, send it back for a refund of the equipment, with no restocking fees and no cancellation penalty. ADT does not offer a comparable trial.
Yes. Cove uses US-based professional monitoring centers with rapid emergency dispatch, and RapidSOS integration helps responders reach you faster. The monitoring is the same professional-grade service. You are simply not paying ADT prices for it.
Most customers finish in around 30 minutes. The system is fully wireless with no drilling required. Peel-and-stick sensors and an on-screen setup guide on the touchscreen panel walk you through every step.
No. Cove pricing is transparent: you pay for your equipment once and a flat monthly monitoring rate. There are no activation fees, no installation charges, and no early-termination penalties.
Yes. Because Cove is wireless and self-installed, you can take the entire system with you when you move. Unplug the panel, peel off the sensors, and set everything up again at your new home in minutes.
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