GoveeLife Smart Pool Thermometer with WiFi Gateway, Digital Swimming Water Thermometer Temperature Monitor with IPX7 Waterproof, Remote App Notification Alert for Ice Bath Tub, Fishbowl, Pond, Hot Tub

I was using the old reliable Walmart floating duck thermometer for a few years until I found this Govee device. All I can say is that it works very well and the setup was easy. I connected the gateway to my cellphone and added my wifi connection. Paired the gateway to the floating wireless thermometer and voila. I even added a widget to my iPhone and Apple Watch to always see what my water temp is at any time. The app also allows you to set notifications for min and max temps, and track/ extract historical information. I live about an hour north of Houston TX where summers can get quite hot. However my pool temps have never been above 86, whereas 80 is quite cold. My wife freezes in anything less than 80. So it’s nice to know the exact temp.I can only imagine what other uses this wireless thermometer has. It’s been about 4 weeks now and so far the triple A batteries in the floating device are holding strong.My only dislike is the lanyard it comes with for securing to the edge of your pool. I made a longer lanyard from some 550 paracord, knotted at both ends and secured to one of my skimmer lids.

I normally think if LED lights when I think of Govee products but I wanted a temperature sensor for my pond so I could monitor when it was safe to move some indoor fish to the outside pond. Other units I tried sat outside the water and used a little probe on a wire that was placed into the water. These were way too easy to break and not sturdy.By contrast this fully contained unit has a nice solid feel with no exposed sensors etc. it not only captures the temperature it records and logs the history. I can even see the effects of thinks like rain on the ponds temperature now. I’m really impressed with the granularity of the data. It’s even got reports for what time of day is warmest, averages etc. way more detail than I expected.Only annoying bit is the app doesn’t automatically and immediately update when launched. It’ll show old data until you pull down to make it refresh then it connects and gets all the current data. Minor quirk and not worth lowering the rating when it exceeds other expectations.

The GoveeLife Smart Pool Thermometer has been an absolute game-changer for monitoring water temperatures! I use it for my hot tub and ice bath tub, and it’s been incredibly accurate and reliable. The thermometer is easy to set up, and the WiFi Gateway ensures that I can track the temperature remotely through the app, no matter where I am.One of the best features is the remote app notifications. I get an alert on my phone if the water temperature goes above or below my set range, which gives me peace of mind when I’m away. Whether it’s for a fishbowl, pond, or pool, the IPX7 waterproof design ensures it works flawlessly even in outdoor conditions.The thermometer is precise and has helped me keep my water at the perfect temperature for everything from relaxing in my hot tub to ensuring the ideal conditions for my fish. The battery life is impressive, and I love that it’s a low-maintenance product that just works.I highly recommend the GoveeLife Smart Pool Thermometer for anyone who needs a reliable, easy-to-use thermometer for pools, hot tubs, ponds, or any other water feature. It’s been an essential addition to my setup!

Connection was easy, temp accurate. Problem I'm having is, the initial batteries lasted a month or so. Put in new batteries, they were dead in a week. Maybe bad a battery? Another set of a different brand, 5 days. Tried again, cleaning the battery contacts, just in case, and re-seating the connector. Nope, 7 days. And this with "Long Battery Life Mode" turned on. Seems like this short battery life is an issue with many, but not all of these sensors. So, I'm back to Ambient Weather, not quite as convenient or accurate, and can't check the temp with my phone, but the batteries last 6-9 months.5/16/24 update: Customer support contacted me, they figured out some water intrusion had caused an issue with the unit, which was causing the extreme battery drain. Attaching the picture I sent them, if your unit has this kind of corrosion, it may not work as it should. They're sending me a replacement, even though I've had the unit for over 6 months! Huge kudos for above and beyond customer service.I'm going to put some Teflon tape on the threads of the replacement, to assure it remains water-tight. I'm upping my review rating, since the units function is excellent, just have to make sure the unit remains watertight.

I’m on my second season and it works flawlessly. I check pool temp frequently to manage heating and this unit does the trick. I removed it and the batteries for the winter, and when I reinstalled the batteries it synchronized to the WiFi again immediately. Very happy with this.

Govee support reached out to me and offered a full refund. I accepted and immediately purchased another one of these devices. Hopefully it works. We have 20ish Govee devices in our house as leak detectors and thermometers and they work fantastic. The leak detectors are a MUST HAVE for any homeowner. I want to add Govee support is next level. During the setup of one of their devices I called on a weekend for assistance. They were closed and I figured out the issue (ID10T error). Govee support called me back on Monday. Great products. Great support.*****Normally love Govee products. I have 24 of their leak detectors and temp sensors on my mesh network without issues but this one. It is in our pool and constantly goes offline making it worthless. Sorry, one star.

This thing is a game changer. Easy to connect and love that I can read my pool temp from my phone! I wish we would have gotten this sooner!! It has only been in the water a few days so as far as battery life or durability I cannot speak on just yet, but so far we love it!