Ordered this set a year ago when my sump pump somehow became unplugged and my basement flooded. Set one detector by my sump pit and the other between the AC unit and water heater. Pretty much forgot about them after that. Last night, over a year after purchase, a loud alarm sounded in my basement and I got leak notifications on my iPhone and Apple Watch. Found out my sump pump had died. Thanks to the alarm, I was able to take action before flooding made it more than a couple feet beyond the sump pit. I’m very thankful I purchased these! A++

This water sensor system comes with the sensors pre-paired to the hub. It's relatively easy to pair them to a different hub if needed. The detection works well but requires more than just a barely damp floor to activate as the bottom contacts are slightly above floor level. There's also a very sensitive set of top contacts if you place the sensor precisely under a known potential leak and it leaks right onto the sensor.When water is detected the sensor itself alarms along with push notifications from the app (if enabled) and email and text notifications too.The significant drawback is that the user is not notified of weak or dead batteries at all. I had one sensor's original batteries fail yesterday after 27 months and I received no notification of any type. The sensor itself emitted a very faint beep that sent me investigating to find and deduce the cause.My belief is that the sensors only communicate with the hub when water is detected and during the pairing process. So unless you test your sensors periodically (a damp fingertip on the top contacts works) you'll have no idea of battery status. Now I need to go and test a whole bunch of these.

Water Sensors ReviewI recently purchased these water sensors that have proven to be an invaluable addition to my client’s business. These sensors are designed to alert you via push notification if a leak is detected, as well as set off a local alarm to alert anyone present of a leak. This dual alert system ensures that any potential water damage is addressed immediately, minimizing the risk of costly repairs and equipment damage.Real-World Application During a recent water leak event, the data room housing a lot of expensive equipment experienced a leak due to a conduit being flooded by landscape irrigation outside the building. To ensure my client was aware of any future flooding at the onset, as opposed to two days later, we installed these sensors as a solution for instantaneous alerts. This proactive approach has proven to be incredibly effective.Critical for Business Use For a business, knowing if there is a leak after hours is incredibly important to protect valuable equipment in their server room, including telephone equipment, surveillance equipment, networking equipment, and more. These sensors have proven immensely valuable, as they alerted the owner to the presence of a leak only three days after installation. They were able to promptly address the issue while being located 40 miles away from the office.Reliability and Efficiency These water sensors are reliable, energy-efficient, and robust. Their small form factor makes them non-intrusive, allowing them to be placed discreetly in critical areas without taking up much space. The peace of mind they provide is immense, knowing that any potential water damage will be detected and addressed immediately.Conclusion Overall, I couldn’t be happier with this purchase. These water sensors have proven to be a reliable and effective solution for detecting leaks and preventing water damage. Their ability to provide instantaneous alerts, both locally and remotely, makes them an essential tool for any home or business looking to protect their valuable equipment or property. I highly recommend these sensors to anyone in need of a dependable and efficient water leak detection system.

Anyone that’s gone through water damage will tell you this is definitely worth the time and investment. Time will tell if these devices will work down the road but what I like about this product is that there are alarms on each sensor as well as an app that will trigger email notifications and app notifications. If your Wi-Fi and power is down for some reason, you still have the alarm in each individual sensor as a fallback. As others have pointed out, the initial set up can be a bit of a pain, particularly if you were on 5G so I decided to outline the steps for my process as a Verizon FiOS customer using gigabit service and 5 GHz WiFi.Fios SetupFirst go to the FiOS app on your iPhone or android. Depending on your app set up, click on Internet (Manage your home network)/Advanced Settings/Self Organizing Network (SON) and disable it. Once you come back out to the Prior menu screen you should see both your 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks. In order to set up the Govee, I temporarily disabled my 5 GHz networks to avoid any issues with the device pairing. After I was done setting up the hub and pairing all sensors, I reenabled the 5 gig service.Step-by-step setupGovee Hub Setup:Plug-in Govee hub device so buttons are on the left. Download Govee Home app. Open it and click the plus button to add a new device. Type 5040 or 5041 depending on your model. Create a Govee account with the email you want to be notified when there’s an alarm. With the hub plugged in so the buttons are on the left side, press and hold the top button for three seconds until the blue light starts blinking in a slow steady manner. Click confirm on the Govee app and type in your Wi-Fi password. That should create the Govee gateway in your list of Wi-Fi options, which you will need to select. So go to settings/ Wi-Fi and click the Govee gateway option in your list of Wi-Fi SSIDs. Once your phone connects to the Govee Gateway, go back to the Govee app and continue through any prompts. Make sure your phone is close to the Govee hub and that you’re within range of your router.When the hub is done connecting, you should automatically see the sensors that came in your kit, listed in your Govee app on your phone. From here, you can select the sensor in the app, click the gear icon in the top right corner and rename each individual device with the location where you are putting it. E.g., 5040-T67G (XXXX) can be renamed to dishwasher or washing machine, etc.Pairing Additional Govee Sensors:If you purchased additional sensors, you will need to pair those with the Govee hub individually. At least that’s how I did it so I could keep track of each sensor and rename it appropriately.To pair a new sensor, remove the battery cover from the sensor so that the device is active. With the hub plugged in so the buttons are on the left, press and hold the lower button for three seconds. It should begin to blink red and blue. At this point press and hold the sensor button for three seconds and let go. You should hear a subsequent beep from the sensor within a few seconds of letting go of the button. From here, your device should be added to the app within 30 to 60 seconds and you should be able to see the new sensor number listed the app. You may need to change screens (click on profile then click back to the home button) within the app to see the update. Follow the same steps to rename each sensor as needed.I purchased additional sensors so I needed to identify them individually and decided to use a label maker on each one so that I don’t get them mixed up.Because I had so many sensors, and could not figure out how to identify the individual sensors in the app, I was forced to trigger the alarm (by getting each sensor wet momentarily). This allowed me to see which sensor in the app was triggered and from there I was able to rename it. It also allowed me to test the function of each sensor.Hope this helps those of you in my situation!

I have been struggling with an undiagnosed and intermittent leak from my dishwasher. We are leaving for vacation and I was stressed. What if?! I found this Govee Wifi Water Detector and thought I would give it a try.Installation and Connecting to the Hub: No brainer. Similar to other connected home devices so the process should be familiar to you. Don't over think it and it works great. I downloaded the Govee Home app to my Pixel 6 and it worked as expected. Relatively intuitive. I have no issues with the interface nor the included printed instructions.Functionality: I needed to KNOW that these worked (I got two) so I tested both of them. I even took my phone off of my home wifi network when I tested the alerts. I put a small amount of water under the probes and an alarm sounded. Instantaneously I received an alert on my phone via the mobile network. If I am away from home, good to go! Just don't forget to leave a key for your friend to get in and address the water issue.The audible alarm is plenty loud at the high setting (default). Leave it there. Shuts off temporarily when the button on the face of the device is pushed. Remove it from the water source and dry and no more alarm.Proximity to the hub seems very reasonable. I plugged the hub in closer to my router and there are at least four walls and a floor between the hub and one of the devices. No issue.Price: Well worth it. It is going to cost me several hundred to repair the few flooring planks so this is much cheaper.Things to Consider1. Get the wifi version with the hub. What is the point if you are not home when the washer hose breaks?2. To my knowledge this does not integrate with Google Home or Alexa. These connected home devices should really be universal in their integration with at least those platforms.3. My purchase had two leak detecting units only identifed by their model number and four more digits. I triggered each one individually and saw which was which by the notification. Small inconvenience and easily solved. I renamed them for their location.Overall, super happy.