The Govee H5081 is an ESP32-based Wi-Fi endpoint designed for residential automation. The internal switching component is a 15A relay rated for resistive loads, integrated into a slim-profile chassis that permits stacking in North American duplex outlets. Signal communication is handled via a 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n radio, with Bluetooth LE (BLE) reserved for initial provisioning handshakes.
Material specifications confirm the chassis is composed of heat-resistant polymers. The control logic is managed via AWS IoT Core, resulting in sub-200ms command latency under standard network conditions. This specific model (H5081) lacks a shunt resistor circuit, precluding the capture of real-time power consumption data. Performance metrics recommend a 20% safety overhead, effectively limiting sustained loads to approximately 1200W to prevent relay degradation.
Hardware analysis indicates that the device requires an active internet connection for control via third-party voice assistants, as it lacks native Matter support or a local API for standalone execution. The BLE-assisted pairing is designed to reduce connection errors during the initial network handshake.
- Processor: ESP32-based IoT chipset.
- Communication: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi + BLE (pairing only).
- Safety limit: 15A (resistive) maximum.
If your application requires active energy monitoring to identify high-draw appliances, the Kasa KP115 offers the necessary shunt resistor hardware that this Govee model lacks.
This unit belongs to the smart power hardware classification, functioning as a binary remote switch.
