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Govee Wi-Fi Thermo-Hygrometer H5179

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Does the Govee Wi-Fi Thermo-Hygrometer H5179 work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Govee Wi-Fi Thermo-Hygrometer H5179 is a temperature and humidity sensor that connects over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It suits Home Assistant users through an integration (Bluetooth).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Unknown
Unknown
Alexa
Unknown
Unknown
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[1–3]
BLE, via govee_ble; 1 other path

Key facts

Govee Wi-Fi Thermo-Hygrometer H5179 facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[4]
List price$39.99[4] as of
Measures or detectsTemperature and humidity[4]
ConnectionWi-Fi, Bluetooth[4]
Voice assistantsunknown

Integration paths

How the Govee Wi-Fi Thermo-Hygrometer H5179 connects

2 pathsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
BLEGovee Home app on a phone within Bluetooth range[4]unknownunknown
Wi-Fi cloud2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network, Govee Home app[4]unknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Govee Wi-Fi Thermo-Hygrometer H5179

3 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[1]govee_bleBLE
  • Quality: No score[1]
  • IoT class: Local Push[1]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[1]
Model namedNone stated
Home AssistantCommunity[2][3]lasswellt/govee-homeassistantWi-Fi cloud
  • Quality: Custom[2][3]
  • IoT class: Cloud Push[2][3]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2][3]
Model namedLimited: Cloud-based; needs a Govee API key[2][3]
HomeyOfficial app (cloud)[3][5]com.govee.developerWi-Fi cloudVendor system covered, model not namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Cite this page

Govee Wi-Fi Thermo-Hygrometer H5179. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/govee-wi-fi-thermo-hygrometer-h5179. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Govee Bluetooth - Home Assistant integration
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    DBgithub.com / GitHub: lasswellt/govee-homeassistant (Govee Cloud Integration)
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  3. [3]
    MFRdeveloper.govee.com / Govee Developer Platform: Supported Product Models
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  4. [4]
    MFRus.govee.com / Govee Wi-Fi Thermo-Hygrometer - Govee US
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  5. [5]
    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Govee
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