NOTE: 25% Off Discount Code Below!!!!
So we are often asked how can someone monitor the inside temperature of their motor coach or RV because they have pets. After all, it does not take long for the temperature to build on a hot day if the A/C fails or the park looses power. So it would be good to be alerted when the temperature inside gets up to a certain point. (Or down for that matter…Freezing for example.)
Well there are devices that we see recommended all the time, that targets pet owners and the justifiable fear that they have, that uses 4G cell service so it is independent and will work as long as it can reach the carriers cell tower. However, there is also an on going monthly fee for the service. After all, it needs cell service and as we all know, that is not free.

So I thought I would see what else was out there for options and came across the Govee Wi-Fi Temperature & Humidity Monitor that works on Wi-Fi. So if you have internet access via Wi-Fi, this little monitor can send a “push” message to your phone to alert you.
So like I mentioned, to get the notices your coach or RV needs to have Wi-Fi that has Internet access. Be it a private Wi-Fi system in your coach that you connect to the RV Park Internet or some other way like a JetPack. I would think that these days, most RV’er or coach owners do have service. So seeing you have Wi-Fi, this little device will be able to send out alerts. Best part, there is no ongoing service fee for the alerts or data storage! (Yes, it can chart the temps if you are into that.) Let’s face it, you are already paying for 4G cell data Internet, why pay again for a standalone plan for one device to use?
Currently we don’t have furry kids, so we don’t need one for that reason, but I do have areas that I would like to monitor for temperature. My Wi-Fi Equipment cabinet and also my cargo bay so I do own 2. (Yes, I have a fan in the equipment area, if the fan fails, this will alert me to the issue as the heat will rise.) This Govee monitor will alert on High and Low temperature and even on humidity!
User Hack…Sign up for the free account and then install the app on your partners phone and login to the same account. Then both phones can be alerted and you have a better chance at being able to respond. :)
SO GOOD NEWS….I told the company I was going to do a video on it and they offered a 25% discount code! I was not going to say no to that for our subscribers. :) But here is the catch… This code is only good until July 21, 2019. So if this is something you think you may need, this is a good chance.
Product Link to Amazon: Govee Wi-Fi Temperature & Humidly Monitor
Promo Code: P7385444
Some Notes On Use:
I can’t speak yet to a LOW BATTERY ALERT, but I can say it DOES ALERT you if the server does not hear from the unit in X amount of time and tells you to check the unit. I THINK it was within an hour when I and Brenda got an alert to check it after I pulled the battery out.
As far as how long it will run, not sure on that either yet. :) However, it is good to note that it does not stay connected to Wi-Fi all the time, it wakes up connects, sends the data, and goes to sleep. That is unless it hits your setting then it wakes up and sends right away. So if you tell it to send data every 10 mins vs every 30 mins, well, the batteries will not last as long as it needs to wake and and send more often.
So seeing it has two settings, I would also have to assume that it would take longer for the server to report it has not seen the unit in some time if set to 30 mins vs 10 mins. I for one don’t need 10 min reports and would rather have the longer battery life. As such, I run it at 30 mins. Remember, even at 30, you will still be alerted right away when it goes above your preset temp.
Oh yes, you know me, there is a video I did about the monitor so you can see how it works. :)
Thanks, Dave for the info. I am going to order one. We tried the Temp Stick which worked essentially the same way. However, it kept losing its connection with my AT&T 4G hot spot. So, we bought a portable AT&T wi-fi from AT&T. Temp Stick sent me a second Temp Stick, but still couldn’t keep the connection. They refunded me without a problem. So, now so happy to hear about this one for 1/3rd the price. Will let you know how we make out.
Hope this one works out better for you. :)
please review the negative comments about this product….it has serious wifi issues. Have they been resolved?
I have been using it for sometime now and I have had no Wi-Fi issues. So not sure what you are referring to in regards to negative comments in this regard.
It goes not support 5G Wi-Fi (5Ghz) and only supports 2.4Ghz but I am fine with that as 2.4Ghz will travel though objects much better that 5Ghz. Looking at the chart history I don’t see any time points missed.
Hi Dave great video I ordered 2 units the only problem there no place to put the code so I did not get any discount
CANCEL THE ORDER RIGHT AWAY! You must have missed it for at checkout there is a place for PROMO CODE.
Please HELP with our Govee. It will not connect to our ATT WiFi box. Everything else we ever bought does including the Nest. What are we missing?
Thought answer to our leaving dogs alone with no worry.
Hi…Not sure how I can help you get connected. Have you reached out to Govee ti inquire. Also, what AT&T JetPack Model do you have? I have two and maybe we have the same one and then I can try it.
Thanks for reply. Don’t know how to sent picture of ATT box other than email. Receipt only says Pho ZTE MF271A Z700A B. Have had for 2 years and real satisfied.
Hi…It seems to be a home system with phone support. It is not something we would have living in a motor coach so nothing I could test. Be be sure you are not trying to connect to a 5Ghz network if the unit is a dual band router as the Govee does not work on 5Ghz as was noted, only 2.4Ghz. So if you are trying to connect to an SSID that may have a 5G in it, select the other one for your home that does not. But not sure why you are using this in your home, the idea is for a coach or RV and that would not have a home system in it. (I would not think.)
David, just ordered two of these devices and then after ordering, I see that Amazon says there is a newer version. Have you seen this?
There is a newer model of this item:
Govee Temperature Humidity Monitors, Digital Outdoor Hygrometer Thermometer for Cellphone, WiFi Temperature Humidity Smart Sensor with Alerts. Temperature Humidity Gauge for Home, Basement and Garage
Govee Temperature Humidity Monitors, Digital Outdoor Hygrometer Thermometer for Cellphone, WiFi Temperature Humidity Smart Sensor with Alerts. Temperature Humidity Gauge for Home, Basement and Garage
$69.99
(82)
In Stock.
Hi…Nope, I did not see that when I had ordered. Mine has been working just fine so not sure what the difference would be in this case. Thanks for point it out though!
Oh, I see, this one is part of the “Gateway” device they are using now. I have tested the Water Detectors which uses the gateway and I told them I could not recommend it based on issues like not telling you when the device has not “checked in”…So how am I sure it is working? :) (I pulled the battery and it never told me anything about not hearing from it.) So the water sensor us out, but not sure how the new version of the temp monitor would be. I for one like seeing the LCD display, especially for my electronics cabinet. :)
We have to use this WiFi box in our home as no internet service in our area. We just have to unplug and take with on road. Works great. Decided to send Govee back. Will use our Nest pointed at thermometer to check temperature in coach when away. Our box is a 2.4Ghs. Went to ATT store and asked.
Thanks for all the help you do. Enjoy your site.
Because of your review, I added the Govee unit a few weeks ago and coupled it with our TOGO in the motorcoach. Both are working flawlessly! Thanks, David. Oh, by the way, the regular Amazon price has dropped to $49.99. Great little device.
Hi..Great to read Bruce. We still use ours to monitor our electronics gea cabinet and also cargo bay area. Oh dang…We just got Loki, now I need one for the inside of the coach itself. Heading to Amazon. :)