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Cove home security pricing

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4.0
Installation: DIYMonitoring: $17.99/mo.+Equipment: $249+Contract: None
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Updated 6/24/24

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Is Cove home security worth the cost?

Cove is a build-your-own home security system with devices ranging from around $15–$250 apiece. But we found the company’s equipment to be among the most affordable in the market due largely to the fact that Cove offers frequent sales that slash its prices by as much as 60%. With its budget-friendly equipment and affordable monitoring plans, we found it to be a good option for those looking for a deal on their home security system.

Cove doesn’t tie its customers into long-term contracts, so you have a couple of options when purchasing its equipment. You can pay for equipment up front, which can range from as little as $200 to around $500 depending on what you choose to include in the system and whether you purchase the equipment on sale.

You can also choose to go with the company’s Pay Later or Pay Never plan. With this plan, you agree to either maintain a service plan with Cove for at least 36 months or pay for the equipment if you cancel early (1).

Cove doesn’t offer self-monitoring, so you’ll need to subscribe to either Cove Basic ($17.99 per month) or Cove Plus ($27.99 per month). You can choose to either install Cove yourself or pay a fee of $99 for a professional installation.

How Cove stacks up on value

Cove has a DIY price with a professional look and feel—making it a unicorn of sorts in the home security industry.

At Helpful, we look at value both from upfront and monthly costs, but we also consider if what you’re getting for the price is truly worth it. When we tried Cove, we found the equipment to be of much higher quality than other DIY brands, but with a similar price tag. And although the monthly cost of premium monitoring is a bit higher than many competitors, it’s far lower than high-end brands such as Vivint and ADT.

Cove may not have the name recognition of those professionally installed companies, or even fellow DIYers like SimpliSafe or Ring, but when we asked ourselves, “was what we paid what we got?” we were pleasantly surprised by the answer, and felt that it stacks up extremely well in such a crowded market.

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Basic-tier package

$438.00

Cove does not offer preselected packages, so it's up to you to customize your system. We compiled this package to represent an optimal system for a smaller house (one to two doors and minimal ground-floor windows) with basic home security needs. Prices are subject to change, and you may come across frequent discounts.

To order your Cove home security system, check out system availability.

DevicesPart of package?Price
Touch screen panelYes$249.00
Door sensors (2)Yes$30.00
Window sensors (2)Yes$30.00
Motion detectorYes$30.00
Indoor cameraYes$99.00

Middle-tier package

$766.00

Cove does not offer preselected packages, so it's up to you to customize your system. We compiled this package to represent an optimal system for a medium-sized house (two doors and four ground-floor windows) with more comprehensive video protection. Prices are subject to change, and you may come across frequent discounts.

To order your Cove home security system, check out system availability.

DevicesPart of package?Price
Touch screen panelYes$249.00
Door sensors (2)Yes$30.00
Window sensors (4)Yes$60.00
Motion detector Yes$30.00
Indoor cameraYes$99.00
Outdoor cameraYes$199.00
Kami doorbell sensorYes$99.00

Premium-tier package

$1,081.00

Cove does not offer preselected packages, so it's up to you to customize your system. We compiled this package to represent an optimal system for a large house (two doors and six ground-floor windows) with high-end cameras and environmental sensors. Prices are subject to change, and you may come across frequent discounts.

To order your Cove home security system, check out system availability.

DevicesPart of package?Price
Touch screen panelYes$249.00
Door sensors (2)Yes$30.00
Window sensors (6)Yes$90.00
Motion detectors (2)Yes$60.00
Indoor cameraYes$99.00
Outdoor cameraYes$199.00
Skybell doorbell cameraYes$189.00
Glass break detectorYes$35.00
Smoke detectorYes$95.00
Flood sensorYes$35.00
Costs to consider

In addition to Cove's equipment pricing, consider other charges, including which professional monitoring plan you choose and optional professional installation.

Self-installation: $0
Professional installation: $99
Self-monitoring: N/A
Professional monitoring: $17.99–$27.99/mo.
Additional fees: N/A
Prices vary by product, package, and type of installation. You'll want to
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Cove packages and prices

Like many DIY home security companies, Cove may offer frequent discounts on its equipment.

The prices below are current as of March 7, 2023.

DevicesFeatured prices
Touch Screen Panel$87.15
Door Sensor$5.25
Window Sensor$5.25
Motion Detector$10.50
Glass Break Detector$12.25
Smoke Detector$33.25
Flood Sensor$12.25
Security Key Remote$8.75
Panic/Medical Button$7.00
Indoor Camera$34.65
Outdoor Camera$69.65
Skybell Doorbell Camera$189.00
Kami Doorbell Camera$99.00
Optional Professional Installation$99.00
Cancelation costs for Cove

Since Cove doesn’t require its users to sign a contract, you can cancel the service at any time without paying a penalty. Cove allows you to return the system in the first 60 days and receive a full refund if you aren’t satisfied.

Contract length: None
Cancelation fee: $0