You know what a pain it can be to put up Holiday lights each year. Take the lights out of the basement or attic and check that they are still functional. Once you have done this, you can mount the brackets on the roof and turn them on.
Instead of going through all the hassle, why not get a set that is meant to be used? ForeverThey can be adjusted to suit any holiday. Govee Permanent Outdoor Lamps is Govee’s latest invention. And the execution is everything you could have hoped for. Govee is now its focal point. From the living area(opens in a new tabYour home’s exterior.
These devices can be connected to your Wi-Fi network at home and controlled using the Govee app. Best Govee lights(opens in a new tabThis allows you to sync all of your lights to the same holiday themes.
Prices and availability
Govee Permanent Outdoor Lamps are available from Amazon and Govee. Govee offers two sizes: a 50ft length is $199 and a 100ft long is $299.
Govee claims this solution is significantly cheaper than similar solutions on the marketplace, which can often cost $21-30 per ft (or more). Govee’s solution costs only $3-4 per ft. Govee states that most other similar solutions available on the market require professional installation.
Although I don’t know much about this niche, I did a quick Google search for “programmable colour changing outdoor lights”. It returned companies such as Haven Lighting and Everlights. These seem to be several hundred more expensive than the Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights.
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This review was done using the 50ft box as a cover for my front yard.
In the box, you’ll find the light strand itself — each light already has the 3M adhesives applied to it — as well as a control and power box, a bag of replacement adhesive strips, and a bag of mounting accessories.
What I enjoyed
Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights, like all of the Govee lights that I have reviewed over the years are very easy to install. The adhesive backing was pre-applied to each of the 36 lights in the 50ft strand that I reviewed. The adhesive backing is pre-applied to each of the 36 lights on the 50ft strand.
These lights can be used to wash walls so it is recommended that they are installed on the soffits. Govee suggested I install them differently. I wanted the lights to look as normal Christmas lights. The downside to this is that I AlsoThey were installed too low so that the wall-washing effect can be significantly diminished.
Why not detail it in the “What I liked” section? These lights look great at night, even though I made a terrible mistake. You can also string up to nine segments together with each control box. So if you mess up like I did and don’t want to apply sticky tape again for every bulb, there is always another strip to attach.
Govee includes additional pieces of pre-cut sticky tape in the box for those times when you might need to reapply some.
These lights will amaze you, even at 100% brightness.
You can also attach these lights to any surface you like, if the sticky tape isn’t an option. Govee says these lights and the accompanying sticky tape should work between the temperatures of -4°F to 140°F. Although my area doesn’t experience either extreme, it can freeze at night in Winter and get quite warm in summer in broad sunlight.
This review will be updated every few months. I want to know how the sticky tape is holding up over time and how these lights hold up against the elements. So far, though, they’ve been through a few frozen nights under 30°F and haven’t exhibited any weird issues.
You’ll be amazed by how bright and vibrant these lights look even at 100% brightness. The brightness of 100% was too bright for me so I adjusted them to make it more comfortable. Even the white balance is excellent, which is not something that all LED Holiday lights can boast.
These bulbs are extremely efficient as you would expect from LEDs. Govee estimates that the bulb will last for three hours per day, which is only $8/year.
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Govee is the smartest home lighting company I’ve ever seen. They are so diligent about keeping their products updated.
Govee’s app is also much more user-friendly and offers more options to personalize Govee lights than ever before. It also allows you to sync different Govee types together. While some of these features are very basic and still in their early stages, Govee has done a great job adding new features to its app.
Govee is the smartest home lighting company. This includes frequent firmware updates and app updates as well as new features that users love to use. You can control the lights using your voice, or by creating routines. The app also connects with Alexa and Google Assistant. I have routines that turn the lights on at dusk, and then turn them off when Google says good night.
The Govee app has a staggering 69 pre-set color options, as of launch.
As of launch, the Govee app has a staggering 69 preset colors. Since I received them, I have been using the Halloween C preset. Given that there are only four Halloween presets, and one Christmas preset at the moment, I expect the number to grow.
This doesn’t even include all of the community options that you can search and add to your lights in one click. Nor does it include all of the presets you could create. If you want, you can even bathe your home in the colors of your favorite team’s colors. There are so many options that it’s almost impossible to choose from.
As you’ll see in the quick video above, you can also have the lights “dance” to music using either the phone app — if you’re playing music directly from your phone — or via the speaker located on the control box attached to the lights themselves. This is a good option if you have an outside speaker you want to use.
What could be used for work?
I want consistency between all the Govee lights and the presets.
Govee had to place the lights far apart because they provide light coverage on any surface. Each light is spread out further than traditional Holiday and Christmas lights. This is the “bad” part.
Some people get annoyed by the spacing. While you could stick them closer together (or vice versa), you will have to deal with the white cord that hangs between them.
Govee’s claims of these lights being the most cost-effective in their class are almost certain. But, $200 for one 50-foot strand is quite expensive. You can compare this to the $2.99 low-cost light strands I purchase from Home Depot every Black Friday. They are still affordable for this product category, but there are many people who will happily buy cheap, featureless lights every single year.
However, Govee has made Govee’s mobile app so much better over the years but it is still quite difficult to figure how to get all your Govee lighting to do the exact same thing. Govee has so many lights, in so many shapes, sizes and configurations, that this may partly explain why.
I really just need consistency between the Govee lights that i have. Outdoor lights have Halloween presets. However, none of my indoor lights support it. This is true for many preset scenes in the app.
Also, I would love to see more integration with Alexa and Google Assistant. With either assistant, you can control lighting levels, brightness, and single color changes. These command options should include presets, as well as the ability to create routines to make presets. Of course, this would mean that my previous request must be honored first.
The competition
This space is full of competitors. There are many outdoor lights, including Govee’s, that look identical, but serve different purposes. Govee Smart Outdoor String Lights(Opens in new tabThese are ideal for deck or patio lighting. Govee Outdoor LED Strips(opens in a new tabThese are great for creating an ambience in a more indirect manner.
If you prefer to stick with the Christmas light theme Luxurious Smart Christmas Lights(Opens in a new tabThey are half the cost of Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights, and they are still IP65 dust and water-resistant. So they should last a long time. Lurious’ app may not be as comprehensive as Govee’s and you will miss out on the most fun with lights like these.
If you only need basic color-changing lights that can be kept outside, you should consider using them as “all-year” lights instead of just for the Holidays. Brizled Color Change Christmas Lights(Opens in a new tabGovee’s more advanced lights are almost a tenth the price.
Is it worthwhile to buy?
This is the best product to buy if…
For every reason, you need super-customizable outdoor lights.
– It’s not a good idea to ever take down or put up Christmas lights again.
– You have several Govee lights already and would like to sync them all.
If you don’t agree with the following, you shouldn’t purchase this product.
– You have a limited budget.
– You like to make changes in your Holiday decor each year.
The initial price may seem a little steep to some people, but Govee is able to never have to take the lights down again (or put them up again). I don’t know how many times I have taken Christmas lights from the attic and found out that half of them had died between Christmases.
These lights are not only bright, So much more!This is a better choice than regular Holiday lights. It makes more sense to call them “Holiday lights”, as it isn’t just a politically correct term. These lights are made to be used on all holidays. They can even be lit with holiday themes.
They are far superior to any other light you could buy, especially because Govee’s app is so easy and feature-rich. If you don’t know how to get there, just keep your head down. AllYour Govee lights look the exact same.
Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights
Are you tired of putting up and taking down Christmas lights each year? Govee has the permanent solution. As an added bonus, Govee offers a powerful smartphone app that allows you to personalize these lights to fit any holiday.
