Govee Bluetooth Thermometer/Hygrometer

[GWBowman]

Recently, I was approached, via email, by a gentleman with Govee. He ask if he sent me a Bluetooth Thermometer/Hygrometer, would I review it in a cigar forum. Having never heard of the company, I went to https://www.govee.com/#/home to verify this is for real. So I said “Sure”. I have no other ties to Govee and am doing this to honor my agreement.
https://i.imgur.com/1AErIHe.jpg
This device is approximately 3”x 2” x 1” and comes in a bracket with double sided tape on the back. It runs on 3 AAA batteries that are already installed. I pulled the insulator tab and the display came to life. There are apps for iOS and Android. I installed it on my iphone. Directions are clear and easy to follow. This is the app home screen
https://i.imgur.com/q02D8xP.png
You can assign a name to the device to remind you where you are using it.
I put it in the refrigerator for several minutes and even the freezer for a couple just to watch the response, which seems to be fairly quick. It then spent several days in various humidors. Worked fine in Tupperware, wood, and an ammodor. I had no problems in any environment where I used it.
I turned on the temperature and humidity alarms, and set the limits using the slides.
https://i.imgur.com/almFjxI.png
This is why the humidity number is red in the home screen shot. One morning I laid the sensor out on the dining room table and went to get ready for work. I heard my phone make a noise and found this
https://i.imgur.com/SPDmnjy.png?1
I have noticed if you close the app, no alerts come through. As long as you leave it running in the background, it will push notifications if it gets out of the limits. *CORRECTION - I closed the app a few minutes ago and just received a push notification.*
https://i.imgur.com/BDzYm0M.png
The above picture shows tracking the changes on a period of time, any where from the last hour to the last year.
Probably my favorite feature is how the device is calibrated.
https://i.imgur.com/lJDPAXa.png
It's done through the app. You can watch the temperature and rh vary on the display as you manipulate it.
I found these for sale on Amazon for $39.99 https://www.amazon.com/Thermometer-H...26799554&psc=1 but have been told, they will eventually be available on the Govee site. If anyone has questions, I'll do my best to answer them.

[dj1340]

Looks very nice George. Curious how it does in the long term, certainly something to consider.

[GWBowman]

*CORRECTION - I closed the app a few minutes ago and just received a push notification.*

[Brimy]

GWBowman
Have you had any other bluetooth hydro experience to compare it to?

[GWBowman]

GWBowman
Have you had any other bluetooth hydro experience to compare it to?

Experimenting with this one prompted me to purchase one. I’ll post a review in a few days.

[GWBowman]

GWBowman
Have you had any other bluetooth hydro experience to compare it to?

Let me cut to the chase. I recently bought the Boveda Bluetooth Thermometer/Hygrometer. It was $23.72 shipped.

The Govee is larger than the Boveda.
The Govee has a display. Handy if you are putting it in a glass front/top humidor, or other place you want to check it without pulling your phone. The Boveda doesn't have a display, but if Bluetooth is your main purchasing point, not necessary.
The Govee looks more detailed when tracking the history, IMO.
The Govee has a button to export data, not available on the Boveda. I haven't experimented with that.
The Govee can be calibrated to what ever standard you choose. The Boveda requires a Boveda Calibration Kit. The Boveda comes with a 75% RH kit and you can buy a 75%/32% kit for two point calibration.
As you have stated, the regular price is...different.

These are the differences I have noticed. This is all based on my opinion and your mileage may vary. I am not a professional, don't play one on tv, nor have I stayed at a Holiday Inn Select lately.

Recently, I calibrated both the Govee and a Boveda Bluetooth in a 75% Boveda Calibration Kit. Late last night, I put both in a small wooden humidor. This morning the Govee reads 68.2%. The Boveda reads 66%. A HygroSet ii, that resides in that humi, reads 63%. I have pulled the HygroSet and put in a calibration kit to see what it reads there. I'll try to post the result after 24 hours.

[GWBowman]

I received an email from Govee, a few hours ago, asking me to share the following discount

30% ($12) Off Discount Code: 6TMFSY7R
Validation: 09/19/2018 12:01 AM PDT --- 09/30/2018 11:59 PM PDT

[GWBowman]

I said I would post again after 24 hours. It has been that and more. The Govee is reading 66.8% at 71F, the Boveda says 65% at 70F, and they are side by side in a wooden humidor. The HygroSet ii that was reading 63% in that humidor, settled in at 66% in the 75% calibration kit. Not sure yet if it was badly of calibration, or needs to be tossed. I adjusted it and put it back in the calibration kit.

[Cig]

I received an email from Govee, a few hours ago, asking me to share the following discount

30% ($12) Off Discount Code: 6TMFSY7R
Validation: 09/19/2018 12:01 AM PDT --- 09/30/2018 11:59 PM PDT

It seems running deals at this time and the code works! Code ends soon but I got it lol.


Your link did not work and I ordered mine via Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Thermometer-Hygrometer-Bluetooth-Wireless-Temperature/dp/B07DWMJKP5/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1538213834&sr=8-1-fkmr1 (https://www.amazon.com/Thermometer-Hygrometer-Bluetooth-Wireless-Temperature/dp/B07DWMJKP5/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1538213834&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=govee+smart+hygrometer)