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Wireless hygrometers?

kann said:
I picked up a few Govees off of Amazon due to these writeups, @Lucifer Morningstar. I can trade off a point or two in precise accuracy for the cost differential between these and other units. I've had them salt testing for about 48+ hrs now; one is at 70.6%, and the other is at 72.1% RH. Double bagged.

For the life of me, I can't see or figure out how to calibrate them. Can you manually calibrate the Govee units, or should I just make note of how far off they are and go from there?
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There should be a settings section in the app, that you can make your calibration adjustments
 
Thanks for this comparison! I'll be spending more time away from home soon and needed a way to monitor my babies. 😁
 
Lucifer Morningstar said:
Hi BOTL/SOTL,

I'd like to know what everyone uses for wireless monitoring of their storage. Specifically with the option of showing historical data
So far from what I have read is the Sensorpush is basically the king, with the Govee units a cheaper alternative. Xiaomi apparently use the same sensors as the Govee or Sensorpush - but I'd be hesitant to buy a bunch of those if they turn out to be duds.

As I am in Australia pricing will be from Amazon (listed). Unfortunately, me being in Australia means there is a nice tax on it because Australia.

The options I have:
  1. Sensorpush. $83 each.
  2. Govee. $19 each.
  3. Inkbird. $22, or $44 depending on the unit.
  4. Maybe something from Alibaba/Aliexpress?
  5. Xiaomi?
  6. Anything else?
Ideally, the unit would be under $100 for each sensor and be accurate to ±3, or less.

I'm receiving a Raching MON1800A (basically a cigar cooler with humidifying) and would like some decent hygrometers to monitor and have the ability to do graphs.
So before I go ahead and buy 5 of anything, I'd like to know.
I've currently bought 3 different units, but anyone recommendations from experience would be great.

Thanks!
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What model Govee you bought? I have the CI Smart Sensor and it worked fine for a while, but then shot up to 95% in my humidor, I bought a Bovida calibration pack and it refuses to calibrate... tried the past week... it never comes out of the "finalizing calibration" screen in the app... and shows 95% LOL....
so I'd like to try the Govee, but what model is the better one for that $20?

thanks!
Mike B
 
Exibar said:
What model Govee you bought? I have the CI Smart Sensor and it worked fine for a while, but then shot up to 95% in my humidor, I bought a Bovida calibration pack and it refuses to calibrate... tried the past week... it never comes out of the "finalizing calibration" screen in the app... and shows 95% LOL....
so I'd like to try the Govee, but what model is the better one for that $20?

thanks!
Mike B
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Satan hasn't been here in almost 2 years.

Also, buy once cry once. Sensor Push
 
Scap said:
Satan hasn't been here in almost 2 years.

Also, buy once cry once. Sensor Push
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but, my desire was to know the model of the Govee :-)

seriously, the SensorPush is considered "the best", the Cadillac? How long does the batter last? I'm so sick of these hydrometers not working... I thought the SmartSensor would be the end all be all... battery barely lasts a month, and I've had it maybe a year now and the thing is all out of whack and refuses to finish calibrating :-(

I'll spend the cash LOL

Mike B
 
Exibar said:
but, my desire was to know the model of the Govee :-)

seriously, the SensorPush is considered "the best", the Cadillac? How long does the batter last? I'm so sick of these hydrometers not working... I thought the SmartSensor would be the end all be all... battery barely lasts a month, and I've had it maybe a year now and the thing is all out of whack and refuses to finish calibrating :-(

I'll spend the cash LOL

Mike B
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This is the ones I have https://amzn.to/3VUdNe8
The ones I have are 2 years old and still have 4 out of 5 bars for battery. When I recalibrated them this week all were in spec except for one. So I have to replace 1 out of 10 after 2 years or just remember how off it is🤷‍♂️
 
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Exibar said:
but, my desire was to know the model of the Govee :-)

seriously, the SensorPush is considered "the best", the Cadillac? How long does the batter last? I'm so sick of these hydrometers not working... I thought the SmartSensor would be the end all be all... battery barely lasts a month, and I've had it maybe a year now and the thing is all out of whack and refuses to finish calibrating :-(

I'll spend the cash LOL

Mike B
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Looking back thru amazon order history....I got my Sensor Push HT1's in 2019. Replaced batteries in 22, and again in 24.

Keeping in mind, I put them in my fridge and freezer for extended periods over the last year while diagnosing some cycling issues. *cold hurts battery life.
 
I replace the battery in my sensor push every other year. They seem to last a little over two years for me.
 
I replace my sensor push batteries and calibrate then once a year. Not because the are dead, but because its easier to remember ;)
 
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