GoveeLife Smart Air Quality Monitor for Home, CO2 Detector for Health, Sleep Quality & Energy Efficiency, Thermometer Hygrometer with Real-Time Display & Alarm, for Office, Bedroom, Kitchen

The new CO2 equipped Air Monitor
Not to long ago @GOVEE released a new air monitor, model H5140.The box and device are pretty similar as the original.The new monitor is physically the same but is now a gray color instead of white. But for some reason Govee kept the cord and plug white.Another major difference. The original monitor detected particular material in the air while this new monitor does not monitor particulates in the air. Rather its primary monitoring is for CO2 levels.So I spend a fair amount of time in our garage as can be seen in many of my posts. Indoor air can get easily contaminated.So what is CO2?First it’s different than Carbon Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide is very dangerous. Your home should definitely always have a Carbon Monoxide detector.CO2 is a naturally occurring substance. But can be dangerous.Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a chemical compound made up of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms. It is a vital gas for life on Earth, as it is used by autotrophs in the process of photosynthesis to produce oxygen and complex organic compounds. However, the levels of CO2 in the atmosphere have significantly increased since the Industrial Revolution, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas, as well as land clearing activities. This rise in CO2 is closely associated with global warming and climate change, as the gas traps solar energy in the atmosphere.What are safe levels of CO2?Generally CO2 levels under 1,000 ppm are desired. Regular outside air is usually around 400 ppm. Indoor CO2 levels are usually between 400-1000 ppm.As levels reach and exceed 1,000 ppm we will start having side effects. These will start as drowsiness and headaches and as CO2 levels increase so does the effects. Ultimately reaching levels that are not conducive to life.Ventilation and getting away from the CO2 source is an immediate need in these circumstances. So this amazing device will sound an alarm and send push notifications when CO2 levels reach a level of ppm you set. I set it at 1402 ppm.It also tracks temperature and humidity.As well as dew point and VPD just as the original.Definitely a useful little product that can save your life as well as give you useful information about the air in your home.One thing to note. None of the Air Purifiers will clean carbon monoxide or dioxide out of your air. Ventilation and finding the cause of these high levels is the fix.

Smart CO2 monitor
The GoveeLife Air Quality Monitor helped identify that there were high levels of carbon dioxide in my house while sleeping. Alerts can be through the app or from the device itself.I have it on my desk while working to alert when levels are getting high when the house is closed up.I like that I can monitor levels while away.

Another good addition to the Govee ecosystem.
I have been trying this air quality monitor for the last month and have found it to be a very useful device. Its cost is comparable to other models on the market, and it offers a variety of features that make it a solid choice. It would be best for those who already have, or intend to have, multiple Govee products that utilize the Govee mobile app.​What I Like​Always-On Display: The display is a major plus, as it shows key information at a glance. I also appreciate the physical button to quickly switch between the CO2 level and the current time.​Clear Visuals and Data: The colored line provides an instant visual cue for CO2 levels, and the device offers many charts and views for tracking historical data for CO2, temperature, humidity, and dew point. There is also a view for Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD).​Connectivity and Customization: Connecting to both the Govee and Alexa apps was very simple. It’s also easy to set up alarms for air quality levels and adjust brightness with two separate scheduling options.​What I Like Less​Design: The side loop takes up unnecessary space, which makes the device a bit bulkier than it needs to be.​Limited App Functionality: While the Alexa app connection was easy, the views are limited. There’s a dashboard for temperature data, but the historical data won’t load, and the only other information shown is current humidity and CO2. Compared to other air quality monitors, this is very limited information.​A Note on the Govee App​I recently got a new phone and noticed the Govee app was missing my historical data. After a little exploring, I discovered that I could restore the charts by going to Settings > “Get all data.”

Love
Love the history/data on my phone and the ability to set alerts.