Andy Halliday opened the scoring with a near 30-year daisy cutter before Liam Boyce added a second before half-time. Gary Mackay-Steven completed the scoring with a fizzing shot from the edge of the box after the interval.
Cove Rangers had their moments at the start of the match before Hearts got to grips with the game.
There were 2,000 fans in attendance to witness their first Hearts game at Tynecastle since March 2020 and they would have been happy with what they saw.
A number of players impressed for the home side. How did the 16 involve rate out of ten.
Player ratings scale - 10: One of the best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: A terrible day at the office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of the worst performances you've seen.
9. Josh Ginnelly - 7
A fine 70 minutes for the winger. Developed a great rapport with Smith as he held his position on the touchline. Tried to be positive at all times, taking on the full-back. Was a constant danger and could have scored before being subbed. Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group
10. Gary Mackay-Steven - 8
The attacker has found his feet at Tynecastle. Towards the end of last season he became a real threat and he has continued that into this campaign. An excellent goal for the team’s third and just someone you expect to conjure up something when he’s on the ball. Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group
11. Liam Boyce - 8
For all of Hearts’ control he wasn’t constantly involved. But when the ball went to him he made something happen, whether it was a flick around the corner, laying on a chance, providing a craft dummy or scoring. Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group
12. Aaron McEneff - 6
Some good supporting runs. Missed a great chance to make it 4-0. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group