Cove vs Traditional Security
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Cove vs traditional security, side by side
| Feature | Cove | Traditional |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless equipment, no drilling | ||
| Monthly cost | $19.99-$29.99/mo | $40-$59.99/mo |
| Professional Monitoring | 3 US-based centers | 2-6 US-based centers |
| $5/mo Equipment Reward* | ||
| Lifetime Equipment Warranty* | ||
| Contracts | None | 3-5 year contracts |
| Avg installation time | 27 min | Install starts at $99 |
| Can move with you | ||
| 24/7 Customer Support |
- *Standard with Cove Plus Monitoring.
- †Individual systems and features may vary. Cove encourages consumers to conduct their own independent research.
- **According to a study by Parks Associates.
Same professional monitoring. Half the price.
- Cove
- 4.5/5
- Vivint
- 3.4/5
- Brinks
- 3.0/5
- ADT
- 1.2/5
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Frequently asked questions
No. Cove systems connect over a built-in cellular signal, so your security stays online even without home Wi-Fi. If you do have Wi-Fi, the panel will use it as well for an extra layer of connectivity.
No. The cellular monitoring connection is built into the Cove panel and is independent of your personal phone or carrier. You do not need a specific provider, and it works anywhere there is cellular coverage.
The touchscreen panel has a rechargeable backup battery that keeps your system running during a power outage, and the cellular connection keeps it monitored. You stay protected even when the lights are off.
Cove offers a full range of equipment: door and window sensors, motion and glass-break detectors, indoor, outdoor, and doorbell cameras, smoke, carbon monoxide, and flood sensors, a key remote, and a panic button, all controlled from the touchscreen panel or the Cove app.
Installation is do-it-yourself and takes most customers around 30 minutes. Plug in the panel, follow the on-screen setup guide, and place the wireless peel-and-stick sensors where you want them. No tools or drilling required.
Place the panel in a central, easy-to-reach spot near an outlet. Many customers choose an entryway or kitchen. Keep it away from large metal objects and within cellular range so it can communicate reliably with your sensors.
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