The Govee Smart Plug 2 (H5081) integrates energy monitoring sensors within a compact 2.4GHz Wi-Fi endpoint. Internal hardware auditing reveals a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) System-on-Chip (SoC) that facilitates zero-touch provisioning. The energy telemetry is processed through a dedicated shunt resistor circuit, providing wattage, voltage, and current data with a +/- 2% variance rating.
Performance metrics indicate the unit supports a 15A peak resistive load. The physical chassis is designed for high-density deployment, with dimensions that allow two units to reside in a standard North American duplex outlet. While the primary control path is cloud-based, the hardware supports a "Distributed Gateway" mode for local sensor-to-plug communication, reducing response latency for environmental triggers.
Material analysis confirms the use of heat-resistant polymers, though the unit is not rated for high-surge inductive loads such as large-scale refrigeration compressors. Historical data storage for energy consumption is managed through the Govee cloud servers, requiring an active internet connection for long-term telemetry visualization.
- Sensor suite: Integrated wattage, voltage, and current monitoring.
- Provisioning: BLE-assisted handshake.
- Chassis format: Slim-profile duplex-compatible.
If high-frequency data sampling for professional energy management is required, the Emporia Smart Plug provides an alternative with a focus on specialized energy management dashboards.
This hardware belongs to the energy monitoring smart plugs classification, serving as a terminal point for power analysis.
