Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Cove vs Moes
Cove vs Moes: the differences
| Compare |  Cove | Moes ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0 | €50.95 |
| Monitoring per month | $20.10 to $39.90 | €0 |
| Products | Alarm, Camera, Smoke alarm, Video doorbell | Alarm, Camera, Smart lock, Video doorbell, Smoke alarmCovers more |
| Professional monitoring | YesHas it | No |
| Cloud plan per month | $30 | Not confirmed |
| Free features | Not confirmed | Live viewing, motion alerts, two-way audio and local microSD recording with no subscription |
| Recording retention | 30 days | Not confirmed |
| Security update period | Not confirmed | 2 years |
| Monitoring countries | United States | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Minimum contract (0 months), Local storage (Yes), Money-back period (60 days), Top resolution (2k), Installation required (No).
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Key differences
- Moes scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Products: only Moes offers Smart lock.
- Professional monitoring: only Cove.
- Support channels: only Cove offers Phone.
- Pricing model: only Cove offers Monitored.
- Power source: only Cove offers Wired.
Our verdict on each
Cove
Cove suits US homeowners who want a single system covering cameras, a video doorbell and smoke alarms without a fixed contract term. Hardware is listed at $0, while adding professional monitoring runs the monthly fee to $20.10 to $39.90, so the outlay depends on whether you want an alarm answered day or night.
Moes
Moes fits homeowners who want wide device coverage without recurring fees, and it takes an overall score of 9.2 here. Devices start at €14.95, cameras cost €50.95, and monitoring runs at €0 a month on a 0 months contract, backed by a 2-year warranty.
Score breakdown
| Area | Cove | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9Hardware is listed at $0, monitoring fees run $20.10 to $39.90 a month and contract months are 0 months. | 9.2HigherEntry price of €14.95 sits below the site median of €96.46, and monitoring runs at €0 a month. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherProduct types span alarm, camera and smoke alarm, so alarms, cameras, a video doorbell and smoke alarms come from one maker. | 9.2Free camera features, local microSD recording, a 2-year warranty and 60 days to return a device. |
| Trust | 9.0Founded in 2018, run by Cove Smart, LLC in US, with a 60 day money back window. | Not confirmed |
Licences and countries
| Country | Cove | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
Feature by feature
| Products | Cove | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Smart lock | No | Yes |
| Video doorbell | Yes | Yes |
| Smoke alarm | Yes | Yes |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Cove | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Home security cameras | 28 of 75 | 20 of 75 |
| Security cameras without a subscription | 18 of 53 | 13 of 53 |
| Video doorbells | 21 of 54 | 17 of 54 |
| Home alarm systems | 13 of 33 | 9 of 33 |
What we checked
Cove
- covesmart.com: 18 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Moes
- moes.net: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- moeshouse.com: 2 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Cove | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Diy, MonitoredCovers more | Diy |
| Power source | Battery, Solar, WiredCovers more | Battery, Solar |
| Ecosystems | Not confirmed | Alexa, Google, Homekit, Matter |
| Legal entity | Cove Smart, LLC | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2018 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Chat, Email, Help centre, PhoneCovers more | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Cove | Moes | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum contract | 0 monthsat the median | 0 monthsat the median | 0 months |
| Money-back period | 60 dayshighest quarter | 60 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
| Cloud plan per month | $30highest quarter | Not confirmed | $3 |
| Recording retention | 30 daysat the median | Not confirmed | 30 days |
| Security update period | Not confirmed | 2 yearsbelow the median | 3 years |
Median across 65 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Cove
Pros
- Hardware is listed at $0 on the Cove DIY plan, well under the $19.99 entry price at Annke.
- The monitored plan carries contract months of 0 months, so no minimum term stands in the way of moving provider.
- Local storage is supported and clip retention runs 30 days, so footage does not depend on a subscription alone.
Cons
- Monitoring is not free once you want an alarm answered: fees run $20.10 to $39.90 a month.
- Monitoring covers US, so the professional tier does not stretch beyond a single market.
- Cameras top out at 2k, below the sharpest kits in the category, so higher resolution buyers look elsewhere.
Moes
Pros
- Entry devices come in at €14.95, under the site median of €96.46 for starting prices.
- Recurring cost is €0 a month on a 0 months contract, so there is nothing to renew later.
- Heating, lighting, plugs, sensors, blinds, cameras, doorbells, locks and alarms are all sold by one brand, listed under alarm, camera and smart lock.
Cons
- A hub is required, so the entry price of €14.95 does not cover a working starter system and the hub sits among the listed thermostat, trv and lighting.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line among the listed routes to help.
- Professional monitoring is not offered, so alarm, camera and lock owners handle their own alerts rather than relying on a watching service.
Who each suits
Cove
Who it suits
- US buyers who want cameras, a video doorbell, an alarm panel and smoke alarms from one maker across alarm, camera and smoke alarm.
- Renters and flat owners who want local storage and 30 days of clips without a fixed term.
- Households that plan ahead, since the money back window is 60 days from the point of purchase.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers outside the US, since Cove's monitoring covers US while Aqara lists cameras at £36.98 in pounds for UK shoppers.
- Shoppers after a single piece rather than a system: The Home Security Superstore lists items from $13.95.
- Camera-only buyers, since Annke lists cameras at $19.99 and Cove adds a cloud plan at $30 a month on top.
Moes
Who it suits
- Homeowners and renters who want heating, lighting, plugs, blinds and cameras bought from a single seller.
- Anyone who will not pay a monthly monitoring fee and prefers card recording at home to a cloud plan.
- Households already running Alexa, Google or HomeKit who want Matter and Thread kit to join the same home.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers on the smallest possible budget, since SONOFF starts lower at €6.16.
- Buyers who would rather deal with a lighting and heating specialist, since Aqara lists hub, sensor and lighting and Lutron lists lighting, blinds and thermostat.
- Anyone who wants a watching service to respond to alarms, since professional monitoring is not offered.
Current offers
Country by country
| Country | Cove | Moes |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Cove
How much does a Cove security system cost to start?+
The Cove DIY plan is listed at $0, so the hardware is free to buy. The costs arrive after that: professional monitoring is $20.10 to $39.90 a month, and cloud storage is $30 a month. Buyers should treat the entry price as the cheap part and budget for those recurring lines.
Is there a contract or minimum term on the Cove monitored plan?+
Contract months are 0 months on the monitored plan, so there is no minimum term to serve. Cove ranks 1 of 60 brands on that measure. Where most monitored alarms lock a household into a term, Cove asks for none here, which keeps switching costs low.
Moes
What does a Moes device cost at entry?+
The cheapest listed Moes devices start at €14.95, which sits below the site median of €96.46 for entry pricing across the brands listed here. Cameras sit higher, at €50.95 for the range. Buyers pay for hardware only, so the outlay is the whole cost rather than a first instalment followed by fees.
What do I need before I start a Moes setup?+
A hub is required, so budget for that before the individual devices. The range covers thermostats, radiator valves, lighting, plugs, hubs, sensors and blinds under thermostat, trv and lighting. Once the hub is running, the rest of the kit talks to it over matter, thread and zigbee rather than needing separate bridges for each standard.