Cove Knowledge Base

Solar Cam Troubleshooting

Published October 24th, 2025 by Brayden Tanner

This guide will help you resolve issues you may encounter with your Outdoor Solar Camera. Use this guide to address the following problems: Camera Will Not Power On Check if the LED indicator lights up when you press the reset button briefly. Make sure the battery is charged. Place the camera in direct sunlight for at least 6–8 hours, or plug it int

Alarm Touchpad WiFi Troubleshooting Guide

Published April 7th, 2025 by Brayden Tanner

Step 1: Basic Troubleshooting 1. Check WiFi Signal Strength If the Touchpad is far from your router, try moving it closer temporarily to see if the connection improves. If possible, place your router in a central location for better coverage. Run a Network Communication Test on the Touchpad: Tap the three dots at the bottom of the screen → Settings

Solar Cam Pairing and Mounting

Published October 24th, 2025 by Brayden Tanner

This guide will help you pair your Outdoor Solar Camera to the Cove Connect App using Bluetooth enrollment and place it securely on a flat surface or wall mount. Before You Begin Make sure you have the following: A fully charged Outdoor Solar Cam The included USB-C power cable and adapter Access to a 2.4 GHz Bluetooth is enabled on your mobile devi

Eufy Doorbell Camera on the Eufy Security App

Published July 2nd, 2025 by Brayden Tanner

This article is intended for the Eufy Doorbell camera to be used on the Eufy Security App. We have the ability for the Eufy Cameras to operate on the Cove connect app. For information on using the Eufy Doorbell Camera on the Cove Connect app, please refer to this article . Say hello with the Eufy doorbell camera. If we had to describe this doo

Alarm Touchpad Failing to Connect to the Hub via Ethernet

Published April 7th, 2025 by Brayden Tanner

If your Alarm Touchpad is unable to connect to the Hub when using an Ethernet connection, check whether your router supports Thread. What is thread? Thread is a low-power, wireless mesh networking protocol designed specifically for IoT (Internet of Things) and smart home devices. It's used to connect devices like smart locks, sensors, lights, and t

Cameras Failing to Connect to the Eero Router (or Other Mesh Routers)

Published April 7th, 2025 by Brayden Tanner

If your cameras are not connecting to your Eero router or another mesh router, follow these steps: Open the Eero app (or your router's app) and navigate to Settings. Select Troubleshooting. Click My Device Won’t Connect. Select My device is 2.4GHz Only. Click Temporarily Pause 5GHz (this disables the 5GHz network for about 10 minutes). Restart the p

How to Download Clips from Your Eufy Camera in the Cove Connect App

Published July 2nd, 2025 by Brayden Tanner

If you have Eufy cameras paired with your Cove Connect system, you can easily access and download your stored clips directly from the Cove Connect app. Below are the steps and important tips to ensure a smooth experience: Step-by-Step Instructions for Customers Open the Cove Connect App on your smartphone or tablet. Navigate to the "Cameras" Sect

How It Works - Door/Window Sensor

Published July 2nd, 2025 by Brayden Tanner

Each sensor has two parts: The larger piece is the sensor that talks to your panel The smaller piece is a magnet When the magnet is close to the sensor, it knows your door or window is closed. If they’re too far apart, the panel may not detect "Open" or "Closed" correctly. These sensors are typically used on doors and windows around the outside of y

Eufy Outdoor Camera on the Eufy Security App

Published July 2nd, 2025 by Brayden Tanner

This article is intended for the Eufy Outdoor camera to be used on the Eufy Security App. We have the ability for the Eufy Cameras to operate on the Cove connect app. For information on using the Eufy Outdoor Camera on the Cove Connect app, please refer to this article . The Eufy outdoor camera. When you’re buying an outdoor camera, you want one t

How Can I Tell What Type of Smoke Detector I Have?

Published July 2nd, 2025 by Brayden Tanner

Cove has offered a few different models of Smoke detectors, some of which are no longer being sold. In the Smoke Detector section of the sensors provided by Cove, you will only find articles in reference to the current model being sold. In this article, you will find links to articles for smoke detectors that are no longer offered. Please take a loo