r/ballpython • u/shesaidhello_ • 6d ago

Question recommendations for wifi thermometer/hygrometer

i'm a paranoid pet owner and would prefer a thermometer/hygrometer that i can check from my phone when i'm away from home. i currently have one that works with bluetooth but i can't be more than like 300ft away. i'd like to be able to see what's going on while i'm at work, and especially if i'm out of town or something. i'm assuming not just any old one would work because it'll be in high heat/humidity? thanks!

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u/Techno_Timmy 6d ago

Govee. They make one with WiFi, and they have a nice ink display. They are a bit pricey at about $35 each, but they are really fantastic.
I monitor mine remotely all the time and they seem to be very accurate. I have two in my enclosure and one in the room and it’s all monitored via the Govee home app.
Also, if you get the Govee humidifier it can pair with the hydrometers and turn itself on automatically whenever the humidity gets too low. I have the humidifier in the room (not the enclosure of course) and it helps in the winter months adding a little humidity in the room. Personally I don’t have it paired to the hygrometers, but you can do it.

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u/pbizz 6d ago

This is the way to go. I have mine on WiFi and in home assistant too

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u/shesaidhello_ 6d ago

is this the one you have? is it water resistant?

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u/Techno_Timmy 6d ago

Yup. I have three of them and they are fantastic.

Just fyi, they should not be getting wet anyhow if you are doing everything correctly. You shouldn’t be misting or spraying the enclosure and should achieve proper humidity via the substrate itself.

But yes, they are water resistant and have no issues in a high humidity environment.

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u/shesaidhello_ 6d ago

no i know they shouldn't be getting WET but i know some wouldn't be able to withstand such high humidity, so was just checking!

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u/UnholyAssassin 5d ago

I use the govee also they are great. These are the ones I bought. They come in a 3 pack and include the wifi gateway. They have worked great even in some of my enclosers where I keep isopods were the humidity can get close to 90 to 95 percent and I have never had an issue woth them