Which Govee Smart Lighting Kit Should You Buy?
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Smart lighting may be the quickest and easiest way to transform a space. It can spruce up your home decor and bring a futuristic feel, enhance your entertainment with synced lights, or change the mood of a room. Govee has quickly become one of our favorite brands in the smart lighting space, democratizing smart lighting with an incredibly versatile and surprisingly affordable range. But it's easy to get confused when you have so much choice. Seriously, Govee has too many products.
Fear not. In this guide, we will explain everything you need to know to find the best Govee smart lights. After extensive testing, we have singled out our top picks in different lighting categories. We also dip into prepping your space for installation, explore connectivity options, and decipher the somewhat cluttered Govee app. Want to explore other brands? You can find many alternatives in our Best Smart Lighting, Best Smart Bulbs, Best Philips Hue Smart Lights, and Best Nanoleaf Smart Lights guides.
Updated April 2024: We added the Neon Rope Light 2, Outdoor Neon Rope Light, TV Backlight 3 Lite, Galaxy Light Projector Pro, Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro, and honorable mentions and what to avoid sections with a couple of entries each, removed a discontinued light, and updated prices.
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