Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Eve vs Surety Home
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Eve |  Surety Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $550 | $11Lower |
| Subscription per month | €0 | $11 to $60 |
| Markets | AU, AT, BE, CA, CZ, DK, FI, FR, DE, GR, IE, IT, LU, NL, NO, PL, PT, ES, SE, CH, GB, USCovers more | US |
| Matter certified | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Local control | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Heat pump compatible | No | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Hub required (Yes), Energy reporting (Yes).
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Key differences
- Surety Home scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.9.
- Price from is lower at Surety Home: $11 vs $550.
- Support channels: only Surety Home offers Chat, Community.
- Device types: only Eve offers Trv.
- Device types: only Surety Home offers Hub.
- Protocols: only Eve offers Matter.
- Protocols: only Surety Home offers Z wave, Wi fi.
- Ecosystems: only Eve offers Homekit, Matter, Smartthings.
- Markets: only Eve offers AU, AT, BE.
Our verdict on each
Eve
Eve suits households that want heating, lighting and blinds under a single app, and it takes the running cost away: the subscription is €0 a month. The trade-off sits at setup, because a hub is required and heat pump compatible is no, so hardware matters more than monthly cost.
Surety Home
Surety Home suits US homeowners who want cameras, alarms, locks and doorbells from one vendor, with professional monitoring optional and nothing tying them in. Hardware starts at $129, cloud storage adds $3 a month, and the DIY route tops this group on contract length.
Score breakdown
| Area | Eve | Surety Home |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Eve sits at 54 of 54 brands on price from, with entry at $550. | 8.8HigherEntry hardware of $129 with cloud storage at $3 a month keeps the running cost low. |
| Offer | 8.9Device types span thermostat, trv and lighting and ecosystems alexa, google and homekit, with a hub required. | 9.5HigherProfessional monitoring plus local storage, with alarm, camera and smart lock spanning alarm, camera, smart lock, video doorbell and smoke alarm. |
| Trust | 9.1HigherThe maker is Eve Systems GmbH in DE, support runs on email and help centre, and local control is yes. | 9.0Founded in 2011, backed by SuretyCAM, LLC and a 30 day money back window. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Eve | Surety Home |
|---|---|---|
| Home security cameras | 48 of 75 | 35 of 75 |
| Smart thermostats | 14 of 24 | 13 of 24 |
A third option
GHome Smart has price from at $9.99, against $550 for Eve and $11 for Surety Home.
GHome Smart reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Eve | Surety Home |
|---|---|---|
| Device types | Thermostat, Trv, Lighting, Plug, Sensor, Blinds | Thermostat, Lighting, Plug, Hub, Sensor, Blinds |
| Protocols | Matter, Thread | Thread, Z wave, Wi fi |
| Ecosystems | Alexa, Google, Homekit, Matter, SmartthingsCovers more | Alexa, Google |
| Legal entity | Eve Systems GmbH | SuretyCAM, LLC |
| Headquarters | Germany | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2011 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Home security
| Fact | Eve | Surety Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.95 | $129Lower |
| Monitoring per month | $0Lower | $19 |
| Minimum contract | 0 months | 0 months |
| Products | Camera | Alarm, Camera, Smart lock, Video doorbell, Smoke alarmCovers more |
| Professional monitoring | No | YesHas it |
| Local storage | No | YesHas it |
| Pricing model | Diy | Diy, MonitoredCovers more |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 30 days |
| Cloud plan per month | $0Lower | $3 |
| End-to-end encryption | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Free features | iCloud storage with local analysis, no subscription | Not confirmed |
| Top resolution | 1080p | 2k |
| Power source | Wired | Battery, Poe |
| Recording retention | 10 days | Not confirmed |
| Installation required | No | No |
| Monitoring countries | Not confirmed | United States |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Eve | Surety Home | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $550highest quarter | $11lowest quarter | $99.99 |
Median across 25 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Eve
Pros
- The subscription is €0 a month, so there is no renewal step to budget for.
- Contract length is 0 months and the cloud plan is $0 a month, so the model is a sale rather than a rental.
- Matter certified is yes and the protocol list is matter and thread, so the kit can join an existing Matter network.
Cons
- A hub is required, so Thread devices need extra hardware before anything joins the network.
- Heat pump compatible is no, which rules Eve out for a home running a heat pump.
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so there is no phone route during a first install.
Surety Home
Pros
- Contract length of 0 months ranks 1 of 60 brands on that measure, so a monitored alarm can be tested without a long tie in.
- Cloud storage at $3 a month keeps the recurring line small, with the monitored plan at $19 a month above it.
- alarm, camera and smart lock all sit in a single account, so an alarm, camera, smart lock, video doorbell and smoke alarm can come from the same vendor.
Cons
- US covers a single market and US names the US alone, so the setup does not travel with a move abroad.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line among the listed channels.
- Monthly monitoring is a middling showing, at rank 44 of 51 brands.
Who each suits
Eve
Who it suits
- People on Apple HomeKit or Matter who want local control and a subscription of €0 a month.
- Anyone who wants a single maker to cover heating, lighting, plugs, sensors and blinds, with sales across AU, AT and BE markets.
- Camera buyers who care about privacy: end to end encryption is yes, and the camera is wired and needs no installation.
Who should look elsewhere
- Heat pump households, because heat pump compatible is no, and Aqara and SONOFF both list thermostats and radiator valves in their ranges.
- Anyone who wants professional monitoring, because professional monitoring is no, while Aqara and Lutron both list sensors among their device types.
- Shoppers who want a phone number during install, because support runs on email and help centre only.
Surety Home
Who it suits
- US homeowners building one system from a single vendor, covering alarm, camera, smart lock, video doorbell and smoke alarm in a single account.
- Renters and owners who will not sign a long monitoring contract, since 0 months of commitment are required.
- People who want professional monitoring as an added step rather than the default, with DIY and monitored routes offered on the same hardware.
Who should look elsewhere
- Price first, gear second: entry hardware of $129 sits above The Home Security Superstore at $13.95 and Annke at $19.99.
- Anyone shopping outside the US, since US covers a single market, should weigh Aqara, listed at £36.98, before assuming local cover.
- Single camera buyers who do not want a hub, since a hub is required and adds cost that a camera only purchase avoids.
Current offers
Eve
Current offer
Discount code
10% off next purchase for newsletter subscribers: 10%
Subscribe to the Eve newsletter; discount applies to next purchase of single units at the Eve Store
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Eve | Surety Home |
|---|---|---|
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Eve
What does Eve cost to get started, and is there a monthly fee?+
Eve's entry price is $550, which covers the cheapest way into the range rather than a single device, and the subscription is €0 a month. Nothing renews at a higher rate later, so the running cost of kit you already own stays the same.
Do I have to pay for cloud storage or a subscription?+
The subscription is €0 a month and the cloud plan is $0 a month. History sits in iCloud with the analysis done on your side, so the camera works as a purchase rather than a service, and no paid tier is needed for the recording history.
Surety Home
What does Surety Home cost to run each month?+
Entry hardware on the DIY route is $129. Cloud storage for recorded video runs at $3 a month, and the monitored plan, which adds professional response, is $19 a month. Because 0 months of contract are required, those recurring figures read the same at renewal as at entry.
Is there a minimum contract on the monitoring plan?+
No minimum term is needed, since the contract is 0 months. That result ranks 1 of 60 brands on contract length, the strongest of the ranked measures here. The trade off sits on the service side, where monitoring holds a middling rank of 44 of 51.