GoveeLife Smart Presence SensorApple Home
There is not enough model-specific evidence to draw a supported connection. Read the evidence and limits below.
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Research profile · verified 2026-10-23GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor
Compatibility at a glance
Does it work with your home?
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A connection can work while individual controls or automations remain unconfirmed. Read the connection details ↓
Protocols: WIFI · BLUETOOTH[1][3][5]
Before you buy
What do you need to make it work?
Not established. Govee's page for this sensor names Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT and its own app, and does not mention Apple Home, HomeKit or Matter. That list is not presented as complete, so it is not read as a no.[1]
GoveeLife Smart Presence SensorGoogle Home
Compatibility is named, but the connection method is not documented here. A working path cannot be drawn yet.
Govee names Google Assistant as a platform the sensor works with, but it does not say how the sensor connects to Google Home or what Google Home can do with it, so presence detection there is unconfirmed.[1][5]
The equipment list for this platform is not fully specified here. Use the documented setup above; an empty list does not mean no equipment is needed.
GoveeLife Smart Presence SensorAmazon Alexa
Compatibility is named, but the connection method is not documented here. A working path cannot be drawn yet.
Govee names Alexa as a platform the sensor works with, but it does not say how the sensor connects to Alexa or what Alexa can do with it, so presence detection there is unconfirmed.[1][5]
The equipment list for this platform is not fully specified here. Use the documented setup above; an empty list does not mean no equipment is needed.
GoveeLife Smart Presence SensorSmartThings
There is not enough model-specific evidence to draw a supported connection. Read the evidence and limits below.
Not established. Govee's page for this sensor does not mention SmartThings, and nothing read for this record names a SmartThings route for it.[1]
Follow the recorded connection below. Equipment details and setup limits explain what else this path needs.
Connection summary
GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor
- GoveeLife Smart Presence SensorGoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor
- Official integrationHome AssistantPlatform control
What you gainThis connection communicates locally.
Keep in mindIntermediate equipment and transport are not mapped in this summary. Read the setup notes before choosing hardware. Check the function table for supported controls and routines. A connection diagram does not establish every function or remote access.
How to read the equipment roles
This shows the connection route, not every network cable or a shopping list. One device may provide several roles, including a Matter controller and a Thread border router. Only a Thread connection needs the Thread role. Read the equipment cards for all recorded requirements.
Sources for these setup paths
- Setup documentation · checked 2026-11-04
These paths summarize documented setup options. Check the function table for the connection covered by each recorded capability.
Home Assistant's own Govee Bluetooth integration lists the H5127 Presence Sensor among its supported devices and receives its updates locally over Bluetooth, so your Home Assistant needs Bluetooth in range. Home Assistant does not say which readings it shows for this model, so presence detection there is unconfirmed.[3][7]
The equipment list for this platform is not fully specified here. Use the documented setup above; an empty list does not mean no equipment is needed.
One device can provide more than one role. These are setup requirements, not a shopping list of separate purchases.
What could you do with this?
Put its functions to use.
Start with a documented control or event. The selected connection shows what is confirmed for that platform.
Apple Home · Inconclusive
Presence detected
This device reports presence detected.
- Event
- Inconclusive
- Automation
- —
Setup: See the equipment information above.
Setup and sources
Not established. Govee's page for this sensor names Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT and its own app, and does not mention Apple Home, HomeKit or Matter. That list is not presented as complete, so it is not read as a no.
Connection documentation: [1]
us.govee.com · checked 2026-11-04
us.govee.com · checked 2026-10-23
Google Home · Works; presence detected unconfirmed
Presence detected
This device reports presence detected.
- Event
- Not stated
- Automation
- —
Setup: See the equipment information above.
Setup and sources
Govee names Google Assistant as a platform the sensor works with, but it does not say how the sensor connects to Google Home or what Google Home can do with it, so presence detection there is unconfirmed.
Connection documentation: [1] [5]
us.govee.com · checked 2026-11-04
Alexa · Works; presence detected unconfirmed
Presence detected
This device reports presence detected.
- Event
- Not stated
- Automation
- —
Setup: See the equipment information above.
Setup and sources
Govee names Alexa as a platform the sensor works with, but it does not say how the sensor connects to Alexa or what Alexa can do with it, so presence detection there is unconfirmed.
Connection documentation: [1] [5]
us.govee.com · checked 2026-11-04
SmartThings · Inconclusive
Presence detected
This device reports presence detected.
- Event
- Inconclusive
- Automation
- —
Setup: See the equipment information above.
Setup and sources
Not established. Govee's page for this sensor does not mention SmartThings, and nothing read for this record names a SmartThings route for it.
Connection documentation: [1]
us.govee.com · checked 2026-11-04
us.govee.com · checked 2026-10-23
Home Assistant · Works; presence detected unconfirmed
Presence detected
This device reports presence detected.
- Event
- Not stated
- Automation
- ? Not stated
Setup: See the equipment information above.
Setup and sources
Home Assistant's own Govee Bluetooth integration lists the H5127 Presence Sensor among its supported devices and receives its updates locally over Bluetooth, so your Home Assistant needs Bluetooth in range. Home Assistant does not say which readings it shows for this model, so presence detection there is unconfirmed.
Connection documentation: [3] [7]
us.govee.com · checked 2026-11-04
api.github.com · checked 2026-11-04
A documented control or event is one part of a setup. It does not by itself establish a complete automation.
A platform connection does not confirm every function. Controls and reported events are shown separately from what an automation can use.
- Controls
- Not established from vendor documentation
- Reported events
- 1 documented
Compare all five platforms. On a narrow screen, scroll the table sideways.
| Device function | Apple HomeInconclusive[1] | Google HomeWorks; presence detected unconfirmed[1][5] | AlexaWorks; presence detected unconfirmed[1][5] | SmartThingsInconclusive[1] | Home AssistantWorks; presence detected unconfirmed[3][7] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presence detectedReported event | Event Inconclusive | Event Not stated | Event Not stated | Event Inconclusive | Event Not stated |
Automation availability for this model is not established.
✓ Documented for this connection. × A stated limit. ◐ A partial function. ? Not established. A listed device function does not establish a complete routine, its other equipment or any plan requirements.
Setup and sources
Apple Home
Not established. Govee's page for this sensor names Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT and its own app, and does not mention Apple Home, HomeKit or Matter. That list is not presented as complete, so it is not read as a no.[1]
Google Home
Govee names Google Assistant as a platform the sensor works with, but it does not say how the sensor connects to Google Home or what Google Home can do with it, so presence detection there is unconfirmed.[1][5]
Alexa
Govee names Alexa as a platform the sensor works with, but it does not say how the sensor connects to Alexa or what Alexa can do with it, so presence detection there is unconfirmed.[1][5]
SmartThings
Not established. Govee's page for this sensor does not mention SmartThings, and nothing read for this record names a SmartThings route for it.[1]
Home Assistant
Home Assistant's own Govee Bluetooth integration lists the H5127 Presence Sensor among its supported devices and receives its updates locally over Bluetooth, so your Home Assistant needs Bluetooth in range. Home Assistant does not say which readings it shows for this model, so presence detection there is unconfirmed.[3][7]
Platform documentation:
us.govee.com · checked 2026-10-23
us.govee.com · checked 2026-11-04
api.github.com · checked 2026-11-04
Listed device functions are established from vendor documentation. An ability missing here is unestablished, not necessarily absent.
Connection details and setup sources
| Ecosystem | Support | The catch |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Alexa | Works; presence detected unconfirmedWorks; presence detected unconfirmed — see the catch[1][5] | Govee names Alexa as a platform the sensor works with, but it does not say how the sensor connects to Alexa or what Alexa can do with it, so presence detection there is unconfirmed. |
| Google Home | Works; presence detected unconfirmedWorks; presence detected unconfirmed — see the catch[1][5] | Govee names Google Assistant as a platform the sensor works with, but it does not say how the sensor connects to Google Home or what Google Home can do with it, so presence detection there is unconfirmed. |
| Apple Home | InconclusiveWe researched this and the evidence doesn't settle it — the catch explains why[1] | Not established. Govee's page for this sensor names Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT and its own app, and does not mention Apple Home, HomeKit or Matter. That list is not presented as complete, so it is not read as a no. |
| SmartThings | InconclusiveWe researched this and the evidence doesn't settle it — the catch explains why[1] | Not established. Govee's page for this sensor does not mention SmartThings, and nothing read for this record names a SmartThings route for it. |
| Home Assistant | Works; presence detected unconfirmedWorks; presence detected unconfirmed — see the catch[3][7] | Home Assistant's own Govee Bluetooth integration lists the H5127 Presence Sensor among its supported devices and receives its updates locally over Bluetooth, so your Home Assistant needs Bluetooth in range. Home Assistant does not say which readings it shows for this model, so presence detection there is unconfirmed. |
? Inconclusive means we researched that ecosystem and the evidence doesn’t settle it — the catch says why, and the sources are listed below. It is a statement about the available evidence, never a verdict on the product. A Setup Check researches your exact setup where the official sources don’t answer.
Plans and ongoing costs[2]
? Works without a subscription: Not established — no source we accept has addressed fees for this product in either direction.
Vendor account required: Not established — we have not sourced this yet.
Not established. Govee's product page names no plan, tier or fee for this sensor, and it does not say that none exists either.
Maintenance and offline use
- Works without the internet: Not established — we have not sourced this yet. It does not mean the product fails without the internet.
- Govee says 'The presence sensor should be constantly powered' and does not say how, so the power source is left unknown here. It uses radar and infrared together and Govee gives a '26ft max detecting range' for wall or ceiling mounting. Govee also says 'To achieve automation, Internet is required', and that the sensor signals other Govee devices over Bluetooth.
- Security updates: No security-update support date is on record for this model yet. We haven't yet checked whether Govee publishes one, so this is a gap in our research — not a statement about the manufacturer.
Who it's for
Someone already using the Govee Home app with Alexa or Google Assistant, or running Home Assistant with Bluetooth, who wants a radar presence sensor that notices people sitting still.
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Sources & method
Numbered sources below back the facts marked with the matching number above. This is a research profile: compiled from manufacturer documentation, certification registries, and published testing — we state facts, not verdicts, and we have not physically tested this unit. How we work →
8 numbered sources· read them in the source's own words
- [1] Govee's US store page for the GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor, read in full on 2026-10-23. Verbatim: 'GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor' · 'Model: H5127' · 'Govee Presence Sensor utilizes radar and infrared technology to detect human movement and static presence. 2.4GHz Wi-Fi required.' · 'Mount on wall or ceiling with a 26ft max detecting range.' · 'Important: The presence sensor should be constantly powered.' · 'Seamlessly integrates into various smart home ecosystems, including Alexa, IFTTT, Govee, and Google Assistant.' · 'When it detects presence, absence, someone leaving, or approaching, it sends a signal to the connected Govee device via Bluetooth to trigger actions such as turning on/off the light or adjusting the brightness.' · 'Does H5127 require Wi-Fi to work? Yes. To achieve automation, Internet is required. This product can be directly connected to WiFi.' — Read the original source directly, verified 2026-10-23Backs: Product identity, Protocols, Wi-Fi bands it can use, Required hub or bridge, Capabilities, Amazon Alexa compatibility, Google Home compatibility, Apple Home compatibility, SmartThings compatibility, Research status
- [2] Govee's US store page for the H5127, read rendered with its tabs expanded on 2026-10-23. Verbatim: 'Restocking Expected in 2 Months' · 'Style 2-pack($29.99/pack) 4-Pack($23.99/Pack) 1 Pack' · '1-Year Warranty $59.98 $79.99 Notify Me When Available'. The Specifications tab showed no specification rows in the read. — Read the original source directly, verified 2026-10-23Backs: Price, Market availability, Service status, Subscription
- [3] Home Assistant's Govee Bluetooth integration documentation (source/_integrations/govee_ble.markdown on the current branch), read from its documentation repository on GitHub on 2026-10-23. Its front matter gives 'ha_bluetooth: true', 'ha_iot_class: Local Push' and the platforms binary_sensor, event and sensor. Its Supported devices list includes '- H5127 Presence Sensor'. — Read the platform's own documentation, verified 2026-10-23Backs: Home Assistant compatibility, Protocols
- [4] Govee's H5127 user manual PDF at Govee's file host, read on 2026-10-23. The file has no text layer: the read returned 31 empty pages, so no fact in this record rests on it. — Read the original source directly, verified 2026-10-23
- [5] Govee's US store page for the GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor, read in full on 2026-11-04. Verbatim: "GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor" · "Model: H5127" · "Govee Presence Sensor utilizes radar and infrared technology to detect human movement and static presence. 2.4GHz Wi-Fi required." · "Mount on wall or ceiling with a 26ft max detecting range." · "Important: The presence sensor should be constantly powered." · "Seamlessly integrates into various smart home ecosystems, including Alexa, IFTTT, Govee, and Google Assistant." · "When it detects presence, absence, someone leaving, or approaching, it sends a signal to the connected Govee device via Bluetooth to trigger actions such as turning on/off the light or adjusting the brightness." · "Does H5127 require Wi-Fi to work? Yes. To achieve automation, Internet is required. This product can be directly connected to WiFi." — Read the original source directly, verified 2026-11-04Backs: Product identity, Protocols, Wi-Fi bands it can use, Required hub or bridge, Capabilities, Amazon Alexa compatibility, Google Home compatibility
- [6] Govee's US store page for the H5127, read rendered with its tabs expanded on 2026-11-04. Verbatim: "GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor $59.98 $79.99" · "Restocking Expected on 12/17/2026" · "Style 2-pack($29.99/pack) 4-Pack($23.99/Pack) 1 Pack" · "GoveeLife Smart Presence Sensor $95.96 4-Pack" · "1-Year Warranty $59.98 $79.99 Notify Me When Available". The Specifications tab showed no specification rows. — Read the original source directly, verified 2026-11-04Backs: Price, Market availability
- [7] Home Assistant's Govee Bluetooth integration documentation (source/_integrations/govee_ble.markdown on the current branch, blob b0a221d546c8e179a7095171bcabd97904afeed1), read in full on 2026-11-04. Its front matter gives 'ha_bluetooth: true', 'ha_iot_class: Local Push' and the platforms binary_sensor, event and sensor. Verbatim from its Supported devices list: "- H5127 Presence Sensor" — Read the platform's own documentation, verified 2026-11-04Backs: Home Assistant compatibility
- [8] Govee's H5127 user manual PDF at Govee's file host, read on 2026-11-04. The file still has no text layer, so no fact in this record rests on it. — Read the original source directly, verified 2026-11-04
Compatibility and lifecycle information reflects the last-verified date above and can change without notice (firmware updates, cloud-service changes, discontinuations). It is provided as-is, for information — verify with the manufacturer before purchasing. Spot an error? Tell us and we'll fix it. Full terms: Terms of Service.
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