Receiving the API error

[rjreiffer]

When I try to run the index.html on DeanBerman's site I get the following error: There was a problem getting your Govee devices. Please confirm your Govee API Key and try again. Any idea on how to get around this?

[uncdubdiver]

It seems your API key is wrong if you're getting that message. Did you get the API key from the Govee app/account?

[rjreiffer]

Thanks for getting back to me! I did get the code via the request method that was described, in fact I asked for a second one and tested that as well. Out of curiosity, does the API key need to have a unique name? Thanks Rich Reiffer Sent from my iPhone

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On Jan 31, 2022, at 5:18 PM, uncdubdiver ***@***.***> wrote:  It seems your API key is wrong if you're getting that message. Did you get the API key from the Govee app/account? — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe. Triage notifications on the go with GitHub Mobile for iOS or Android. You are receiving this because you authored the thread.

[uncdubdiver]

The API key is given to you by Govee, it's a unique code that is good only for you and your account and connected devices.

[rjreiffer]

According to the directions that you had posted. I made a local copy of index.html. Browsed to it (using Chrome) and entered my private API key that I got from Govee. If I use the index.html direct from the main page I get this error, if I use the index.html as you have it list later, nothing works. Excuse a beginner here but is it something obvious that I am missing?

[uncdubdiver]

So using a local copy of the index page doesn't work anymore due to browser security updates/restrictions, it won't allow you to access the Govee API site from your own javascript/client browser.
You should be able to go here and do the same thing: https://www.deanberman.com/govee/smartthings/

[gsarode]

I am facing the same issue, requested the new key from Govee, lets see.

[uncdubdiver]

Ok GL, let me know if I can help any further.