I got this on sale from Govee directly and just unboxed it. The cons out of the box I see so far: 1. you can't edit the probe labels in the app, so you're stuck with 1-4. 2. The probes are not color-coded which would have been a nice touch 3. The probe bases are too large to fit thru many probe ports on your pit without minor modification. 4. The Govee API does not support this device yet, so I can't add it to Home Assistant (yet?) 5. There is no option to calibrate any drifting temperatures, so you have to take their word for it ...I have not yet tested accuracy but hear good things in the reviews. For the price, I still think that the pros do outweigh the cons. The display is large, there are a lot of options for temp alerts, and a built-in timer too. If the API ends up supporting this, it will be very nice.
Is there a way to calibrate it? Only probe 1 reads 212⁰ in boiling water just above sea level. All three other probes are close, but reading high, like 216⁰, 217⁰, and 225⁰.
this model (H5198) supports wifi and bluetooth simultaneously, so if you add it to your wifi network, yes - you can still read temperatures and receive alerts while off network. I tested this to confirm.
The only thing I don't like about this.. YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO SET YOUR ALERT TIMES WITHOUT THE APP IF YOU DON'T WANT TO USE THE APP!! It really stinks that you have to set the alert times in the app. I don't know why you can't do this it doesn't make any sense. What if you don't want to use the app and you want to use it like a regular thermometer.. this should be another button on there when you switch to alerts then you could change the alert times. We're talking about a thermometer that retails for almost $90!!! I MEAN COME ON..
@@DigitalDavid It’s a thermometer for cooking and grilling. I want to see it demonstrated in it’s intended application. I have owned several digital thermometers that are fancy tech that can’t properly measure. I received one of these for Christmas that I am contemplating sending back to Amazon. So I am looking for a demo in the intended environment. I don’t give a hoot about how many configuration options it can support or whether it has a magnetic base. If it can’t measure accurate food temperatures, it is useless.
Thanks so much! The app isn't all that intuitive so your demo really helps!
So glad it helped! It's really nice so I hope you enjoy yours for cooking!
I got this on sale from Govee directly and just unboxed it. The cons out of the box I see so far:
1. you can't edit the probe labels in the app, so you're stuck with 1-4.
2. The probes are not color-coded which would have been a nice touch
3. The probe bases are too large to fit thru many probe ports on your pit without minor modification.
4. The Govee API does not support this device yet, so I can't add it to Home Assistant (yet?)
5. There is no option to calibrate any drifting temperatures, so you have to take their word for it ...I have not yet tested accuracy but hear good things in the reviews.
For the price, I still think that the pros do outweigh the cons. The display is large, there are a lot of options for temp alerts, and a built-in timer too. If the API ends up supporting this, it will be very nice.
Thanks for the feedback! Always appreciate when people share their experiences!
~B
Sure you can. Well... sort of. In the Set Temp for the probe(s) you can label them there, and it shows on the individual probe view.
Is there a way to calibrate it? Only probe 1 reads 212⁰ in boiling water just above sea level. All three other probes are close, but reading high, like 216⁰, 217⁰, and 225⁰.
So I can leave home and stay connected through WiFi? Or is this like the other cheap ones on Amazon and only have about 50ft of Bluetooth range?
I think there is a wifi one and a bluetooth. I use the inkbird wifi one which is similar if you have a wifi one you can leave home and stay connected!
this model (H5198) supports wifi and bluetooth simultaneously, so if you add it to your wifi network, yes - you can still read temperatures and receive alerts while off network. I tested this to confirm.
As long as you are connected to WiFi you won't have any range constraints!
~B
does the readout on the base unit stay on all the time? or does it go into power saving (non-illuminated) mode after a certain amount of time?
Stays on!
~B
How do you know the readings are accurate if you didn't compare with other thermometers ?
Good point. I'll make sure to show both readings next time! But I can tell you it was accurate and worked as advertised!
~B
How deep do you put the probes in? Their instructions are terrible, thanks!
Great video review! What time is dinner?
Sorry 10 months late on this reply 😆
The only thing I don't like about this.. YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO SET YOUR ALERT TIMES WITHOUT THE APP IF YOU DON'T WANT TO USE THE APP!!
It really stinks that you have to set the alert times in the app.
I don't know why you can't do this it doesn't make any sense. What if you don't want to use the app and you want to use it like a regular thermometer.. this should be another button on there when you switch to alerts then you could change the alert times.
We're talking about a thermometer that retails for almost $90!!! I MEAN COME ON..
That's a great point. Hopefully they watch this video and see your feedback.
link is broken.
Click the intl link it works great! It will geolocate to your local Amazon. Still working great in US it's available and in stock!
I can read instructions and menus too. I want to know how it works on the grill or oven. This video was a waste of time.
What specifically do you want to know that wasn't in the video?
@@DigitalDavid It’s a thermometer for cooking and grilling. I want to see it demonstrated in it’s intended application. I have owned several digital thermometers that are fancy tech that can’t properly measure. I received one of these for Christmas that I am contemplating sending back to Amazon. So I am looking for a demo in the intended environment. I don’t give a hoot about how many configuration options it can support or whether it has a magnetic base. If it can’t measure accurate food temperatures, it is useless.
@DigitalDavid I agree with @rjollis I would love to see s demonstration and review if the actual device... not the app.