GoveeLife H5104 Hygrometer Thermometer Review: Cheap, Accurate Temp and Humidity Logging
An accurate, easy-to-read Bluetooth temperature and humidity sensor with app alerts and years of data history, but no Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-only smart support.
The GoveeLife H5104 is a low-cost, accurate temperature and humidity sensor with a clear LCD screen, app alerts and long-term data logging that make it punch well above its price. It reads quickly and accurately (refreshing every couple of seconds), the Govee app shows customizable graphs plus dew point and VPD, you can export up to two years of data, and you get push alerts when readings cross your thresholds. The catch is connectivity: it is Bluetooth only (no Wi-Fi), so you must be within range to read it live, and for smart-home use it works with Home Assistant (over Govee BLE) and the Govee app, but not Alexa, Google, HomeKit, SmartThings or Matter. It runs on AAA batteries (not rechargeable). For monitoring a room, fridge, greenhouse, aquarium, camper or wine cellar on a budget, it is excellent value.
- Budget temp/humidity monitoring
- Data logging and alerts
- Greenhouses, aquariums, cellars
- Home Assistant (over BLE)
Pros
- Accurate temperature and humidity readings that refresh every couple of seconds
- Cheap, with a clear LCD showing current and min/max values
- Good Bluetooth range and easy battery-and-pair setup
- Strong data logging: app graphs, dew point/VPD, and exportable multi-year history
- Push alerts on out-of-range readings, plus automations within Govee
- Works with Home Assistant over Govee BLE; useful for many rooms or use cases
Cons
- Bluetooth only, no Wi-Fi (must be in range to read live)
- Remote monitoring/whole-home automation needs a Govee hub or node
- No Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, SmartThings, IFTTT or Matter
- Runs on AAA alkaline batteries with no rechargeable option
- Must be fairly close to read the on-device screen
- Govee humidifiers are poorly supported in Home Assistant
Who is the GoveeLife H5104 for?
This is an inexpensive Bluetooth temperature and humidity sensor for anyone who wants accurate readings, history and alerts without spending much. It has a 3.1-inch LCD showing current and min/max temperature and humidity, refreshes every couple of seconds, and connects over Bluetooth (there is no Wi-Fi). In the Govee app you get customizable graphs, dew point and VPD, push alerts when temperature or humidity go out of range, and data history you can export (up to two years). It runs on 2 AAA batteries, supports automations within Govee's ecosystem, and integrates with Home Assistant via Govee BLE, but not with Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings, IFTTT or Matter. It best suits people monitoring a bedroom, nursery, office, fridge, greenhouse, aquarium, reptile tank, wine cellar or camper on a budget, and Home Assistant users happy to read it over Bluetooth.
What buyers love
Owners consistently praise accuracy and value: the sensor is described as precise (with near-identical readings between units), quick to respond, and very cheap for what it does. The LCD is easy to read with handy min/max values, setup is as simple as inserting the batteries and pairing, and the Bluetooth range is better than expected, reaching across a whole house or up to a camper parked nearby. The data logging is a standout: owners use the app's graphs and exportable history to win disputes with landlords over humidity and HVAC problems, track aquarium and greenhouse conditions, and watch trends over time, with the app handling many sensors at once and showing dew point and VPD. Push alerts when readings exceed set thresholds, automations that drive a Govee humidifier or fan based on temperature and humidity, a battery that lasts roughly a year, and a discreet design round out the praise. Many buyers end up putting one in every room.
What to know before you buy
The main limitation is that it is Bluetooth only, not Wi-Fi. Several buyers expected Wi-Fi and were caught out: you have to be within Bluetooth range to read it live (the app shows logged history when you reconnect), and true remote monitoring or whole-home automation needs a Govee hub or node device. Its smart-home reach is narrow: it works with Home Assistant over Govee BLE and within the Govee app, but there is no Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, SmartThings, IFTTT or Matter support. It runs on AAA alkaline batteries with no built-in rechargeable option, which a few owners dislike on environmental grounds. You need to be fairly close to read the on-device screen clearly, and one reviewer noted that Govee's own humidifiers are not well supported in Home Assistant, which limits some automation ideas. None of this undercuts its core job, but it shapes what you can do with it.
Is the GoveeLife H5104 worth it?
Yes, for accurate, logged temperature and humidity monitoring on a budget it is hard to beat. It is cheap, precise, easy to set up, and the app's history, graphs and alerts add real value for everything from a nursery to a greenhouse to a humidity dispute with a landlord. Buy it knowing it is Bluetooth only (so you read it in range or pull history later), supports smart homes mainly through Home Assistant over BLE rather than the big voice platforms, and uses AAA batteries. If you need Wi-Fi remote access without a hub, voice-assistant integration, or a rechargeable design, look elsewhere; if you want a dependable, low-cost sensor with great data logging, it is an easy recommendation, and many owners buy several.
Frequently asked questions
Does the GoveeLife H5104 use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth?
Bluetooth only; there is no Wi-Fi. You can read it live when within Bluetooth range, and the app stores history that syncs when you reconnect. For true remote monitoring or whole-home automation you would need a Govee hub or node device.
Does it work with Alexa, Google Home or HomeKit?
No. It does not integrate with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, IFTTT or Matter. It works with the Govee app and with Home Assistant over Govee BLE, and supports automations within Govee's own ecosystem.
Can it log and export data?
Yes. The Govee app shows customizable graphs (including dew point and VPD) and recent-day charts, and you can export up to two years of history, which owners use for landlord disputes, greenhouse and aquarium monitoring, and tracking trends.
Is it accurate, and how is the battery life?
Owners report it is accurate, with near-identical readings between units and a roughly two-second refresh. It runs on 2 AAA batteries that typically last about a year; there is no built-in rechargeable battery.
What can I use it for?
Anything that needs temperature and humidity monitoring on a budget: bedrooms and nurseries, offices, fridges, greenhouses, aquariums and reptile tanks, wine cellars, and campers. Alerts and logging make it handy for catching HVAC or humidity problems.
