Govee temp/hygrometer vs infrared temp gun temperature

[Ashleyg]

Hi All,

Not sure how many of you have the Govee temp/hygrometer, they seem to be pretty amazing, however when i'm checking these temps vs. an infrared temp gun, like from home depot... the temp gun is reading about 5-10 degrees warmer. Any opinions on which would be more accurate?

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

I'm not familiar with the Govee (no smartphone); does it have a probe?

One reason for the discrepancy could be that your temp gun doesn't have an emissivity adjustment(?)
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/my-home-made-enclosure.182780/page-2#post-1670406

 

[Horaceunit]

The Govee are smart devices that connect to your cellphone via Bluetooth. No probes. I consider them fairly accurate but I don't trust them 100%. I would hazard a +- 5-10% variance would be normal. One thing I've noticed is the humidity readings can be way off if they get wet. I always take the humidity reading with a big grain of salt after I first mist my Crested Gecko's tank. I would think an infrared temp gun (assuming proper calibration) would be more accurate.

 

[Flick boy]

Hi the readings will vary the temp gun will be giving surface temp and the govee will be giving you ambient temp. I use both along with wired probes 1 at basking 1 at the bottom of the enclosure and a humidity probe in back middle . The govee has very good independent reviews I tested mine along side 2 thermostats and there wasn't very much -/+ difference i think around 2 degrees

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

FWIW, I use these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08Y6CYVT9/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Horaceunit]

I think they are fairly accurate with temperature and ambient humidity but when they get wet the humidity reading gets thrown off. I've misted in the Crested Gecko tank and waited a few minutes and then but a second govee in right next to the one I keep in the tank being carefull not to let it get wet and the first one always reads a higher humidity than the second one even after a few minutes setting together. As you mentioned they are really good at ambient temperature and humidity especially in a room.

 

[Horaceunit]

FWIW, I use these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08Y6CYVT9/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Good accuracy as far as you can tell? Probe ones are usually better. I had ones from Zilla and exo terra that were not very good even with the probes.

 

[Flick boy]

Yeah I don't spray mine you are going to get false if they get wet . But yeah ikeep temp and humidity gauges outside the tank also to compare data flipping chameleon lol who'd have 1

 

[Flick boy]

I've more probes than an alien space ship

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Good accuracy as far as you can tell? Probe ones are usually better. I had ones from Zilla and exo terra that were not very good even with the probes.

Yes. Getting 5 together is nice because you can immediately tell if one is wonky. None so far.

So far they've been ±1°F/±2%. Only the probe goes inside; the main unit stays outside & dry.

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

I've more probes than an alien space ship

 

[Horaceunit]

Yes. Getting 5 together is nice because you can immediately tell if one is wonky. None so far.

So far they've been ±1°F/±2%. Only the probe goes inside; the main unit stays outside & dry.

Nice! Thanks!

 

[CasqueAbove]

use Govee, I have like 9 or something. Getting them too wet will through them for a bit , but they dry out and are fine. They are as accurate as the advertise +/- 2f on temp and +/- 4% on humidity. I have had none fail completely, only dead battery after 18months or so. I use them not only in chams but snakes and dart frogs and roaches as well. They can get wet but not soaked. I have drown one and once dried out it still works.
Their newer models are Wifi and I believe can be checked from anywhere.
Theses are good products at a good price point. The company has recently started sponsoring some reptile video channels which means they are realizing a market. I hope to see some stuff marketed too us in the future.

Also if inclined an capable, the plastic square just holds a little board. You could easily 3D print a new case, or paint the one you have making sure to leave the hole. This would be purely for looks, like make it look like a rock or a stick.

 

[Horaceunit]

Oh no I agree they are good and I use them in the house to keep a check on ambient temperature and humidity and in a Crested Gecko tank and a tree frog tank. I'll also use a couple in the chameleon enclosure but I think a couple with probes is a good idea too.

 

[Flick boy]

Yeah a couple with probes is good but love being able to get up in the morning and download the data and what the temp / humidity has been that night as I only run my fogger when its the coolest part of the night

 

[CasqueAbove]

Oh no I agree they are good and I use them in the house to keep a check on ambient temperature and humidity and in a Crested Gecko tank and a tree frog tank. I'll also use a couple in the chameleon enclosure but I think a couple with probes is a good idea too.

I agree, I am hoping Govee will start producing one’s with probes. They have a solid but inexpensive base technology. It would not take much for them to make more herp specific stuff. That is my hope anyway

 

[Ashleyg]

I agree, I am hoping Govee will start producing one’s with probes. They have a solid but inexpensive base technology. It would not take much for them to make more herp specific stuff. That is my hope anyway

The wifi is a game changer, I check it from anywhere, plus it creates a report of humidity averaged out through the night and shows the peaks etc....good to check how the fogger affects with the mist....

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Just for the record, I have nothing against the Govee. It's a matter of lifestyle. I'm retired, and—especially during the pandemic—at or close to home. I also don't own a smartphone. The Govee is just overkill for me. I don't need a record of readings that are off—if I see any (and I haven't in 7 months other than changing a basking bulb), I can rectify immediately.

 

[Ashleyg]

I have a whole new setup going from a hybrid enclosure to open mesh, i'm in California so its been a challenge to get some decent humidity. Comes in handy if you're out of town to be able to tell if theres a problem at home with the enclosure.

 

[Horaceunit]

Just for the record, I have nothing against the Govee. It's a matter of lifestyle. I'm retired, and—especially during the pandemic—at or close to home. I also don't own a smartphone. The Govee is just overkill for me. I don't need a record of readings that are off—if I see any (and I haven't in 7 months other than changing a basking bulb), I can rectify immediately.