GoveeLife Smart Ice Maker
- Capacity: 26 pounds
- Material Type: Stainless Steel
- Refrigerant: R600a
- Voltage: 115 volts
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ASIN: B0BQBR9X5QModel: H7172Category: Ice Makers
Overview
GoveeLife's H7172 turns out 9 bullet-shaped ice cubes in about 6 minutes and up to 26 lbs over 24 hours, with app and Alexa control, three cube sizes, and a 10-minute self-clean cycle built in.
Like most compact countertop units, it recirculates its own reservoir water rather than connecting to a line, so the ice comes from whatever tank you fill and top up. App control adds remote start and full-basket or low-water alerts, features that matter more for a unit run unattended, such as at a party or in an office.
- 9 bullet ice cubes in about 6 minutes
- Up to 26 lbs of ice per 24 hours
- Three cube sizes, app and Alexa control
- 10-minute self-cleaning cycle
Who it's for
People who want fast small-batch ice without a plumbed-in ice maker, for daily drinks, parties, or camping. Not built as a long-haul, heavy-use appliance for constant commercial-style output.
Pros and cons
- First cubes ready in about 6 minutes
- App and Alexa control with full-basket and low-water alerts
- Built-in cleaning cycle runs from the panel or app
- Smallest ice size setting is still fairly large
- Ice basket feels flimsy to at least one owner
- One unit stopped freezing after about a year
Performance notes
Ice starts forming within minutes of power-on and a full basket signals through the app, panel, and an audible alert loud enough to hear from another room. The smallest of the three cube-size settings still produces a fairly large cube according to at least one owner, so it is not a true nugget or crushed-ice machine.
Specifications
| Brand | GoveeLife |
|---|---|
| Model | H7172 |
| Capacity | 26 pounds |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Refrigerant | R600a |
| Voltage | 115 volts |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the GoveeLife H7172 need to be connected to a water line?
No, it is a self-contained countertop unit. You fill the internal reservoir manually and it recirculates that water to make ice.
How small is the smallest ice size setting?
It is smaller than the other two settings, but at least one reviewer found it still produces a fairly large cube rather than a fine nugget.
Do I need WiFi to use it?
No, the machine runs on its physical controls without a network connection. WiFi only adds app control, alerts, and scheduling.