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Once the humidor has been properly setup, make sure the humidity and temperature stay at 70% and 70 degrees F. A degree or two off will not affect the cigars. If you live in a hot and humid area (Florida, for example), you might want to maintain the humidor at 68/68. If you live in the mountains of Colorado, where the humidity and temperatures are low, 72/72 might work a little better.
Just remember to check your cigars by pinching them occasionally. "The pros" can tell freshness by this method better than any hydrometer! Since most people keep their homes between 68 and 72 degrees, it is actually easy to maintain the proper temperature. In fact, very little needs to be done. Accordingly, humidors rarely come with a device that measures temperature.
Since most people who have a humidor will be using it on a daily basis, it is very easy to check the cigars for freshness and the hydrometer for the proper humidity. If the humidity falls below 70%, add a little distilled waster to the humidification device. In the average home, this might have to be done weekly.
If you live in a dry climate you may have to do this more often. If you live in a wet climate, you may get away with doing this a bit less often. If the humidity becomes too high, leave the lid open for a short time and watch the hydrometer. Once it falls back to the proper level, close the lid. You can also add additional cigars which will, of course, absorb some of the excess moisture. After a short while, you will become adept at maintaining the humidor at the proper humidity level.