Cove Security

This small device is the control panel for your home security system. Its 7-inch touchscreen looks and acts like the alarm panels seen in many high-end systems. It includes on-screen instructions with animations to make the system easier to use. You can use the two-way talk feature to communicate with the monitoring center directly through the panel. Smash and Grab Protection ensures that the monitoring center is notified even if intruders attack the panel. And don’t worry about what might happen if the power goes out— the Cove Touch Panel comes with 24 hours of backup battery protection to keep your system up and running. Retail price is $184.

Cove recommends one door sensor for every exterior door. You can add more door sensors at any time for $15 each. These are easy to install, work with any door type, and come with a 5+ year battery life. They are programmed to self-test every 60 minutes to regularly ensure they are working properly.

For average-sized homes, Cove recommends one motion detector that covers a central location/high-traffic area of your home. These can be added on for $30 each. The motion detectors are pet-friendly up to 40 lbs. This detector has a 5+ year battery life, is easy to install and like Cove’s other equipment, is programmed to self-test every 60 minutes.

Cove recommends installing a window sensor on any windows that will be susceptible to intruder entry, especially those that may be out of sight to neighbors or passersby. These sensors can be used on any windows, have 5+ year battery life, are easy to install and self-test every 60 minutes. Window sensors can be added for $15 each.

Designed to be installed near windows, these devices detect the sound of breaking glass. Available for $35 each, place one wherever you have doors, windows or other glass exteriors that need more protection than a door or window sensor.

Cove recommends at least one YI indoor camera depending on the size of your home. These are ultra-wide angle HD video cameras that detect things like motion and even babies crying. These should be placed in a central location of the home. The YI Indoor Camera retails for $29.50, but you may be able to get it free or at a discount if Cove is offering a promotion. At the time of this writing, Cove is including one free YI Indoor Camera with all packages, but additional cameras can be added for $29.50 each.

For $30 each, this one sensor sounds an alarm in the event of smoke, fire or freezing temperatures. Alerts are customizable. Start with one in a central location on the main floor, and add another in each sleeping area if desired.

Carbon monoxide is potentially deadly. This alarm, which you can add to your package for $50 each, detects carbon monoxide and issues an alarm before the levels become dangerous.

Leaks often build up slowly and remain unnoticed until there’s a full-fledged flood or expensive water damage. Install a flood sensor, $20 each, in areas that are vulnerable to leaks and you’ll be alerted before the damage becomes extensive.

Attach one of these to your key ring, and you can arm or disarm the system at the touch of a button. The security key remotes retail for $25 each. Unless you live alone, you’ll probably want more than one.

This wearable help button is designed to be worn around the house. It’s even waterproof, so it can be worn in the shower. Just press the button to alert the monitoring center, who can send along medical, fire or police services as needed. The panic button costs $20.