Govee 16.4ft RGBIC LED Strip Lights, Smart App Control Light for Bedroom

UPDATE AT THE BOTTOM I have been using a lot of different accent lighting kits over the last couple of years, and variety of roles. Typically, I buy 5050 RGB lights, either by themselves or in a kit, and then use Wi-Fi controller to drive their behavior. This kid is different in that it is addressable by segments, meaning that along once trip, each set of three LEDs can be set to a desired color. This allows the number of lighting effects, animated effects, and gradients in a single strip. It also features a pretty sophisticated app that allows you to do a lot of customization, and picking of colors. I also have to say that although most of my RGB strips claim to be 16 million colors, in reality they don't seem to be very good at reproducing hues beyond primary or secondary colors. This lighting strip seems to be much more precise at its ability to produce true colors that largely match what you choose in the color wheel. So far, I've seen two drawbacks that have to do with luminance. One of them is that luminance seems to be disregarded in the color wheel. That is, choosing a darker version of a color in the color wheel won't actually darken the color as presented. This means that you couldn't have two segments that are the same color, for example, but at different brightness. This seems odd to me, but it is what it is. The other thing is that there is a brightness slider which will brighten or dim the entire strip, but at 1%, the strip is still quite bright. This strip also supports some conventional features, like effects based on sound input through a microphone, though I could not get them to calibrate to zero in my brief attempts, and then some very cool animated color schemes that sort of vibe with or suggest various moods. UPDATE: so having used these lights for a little while I can say that a lot of what I said initially holds true. The quality seems to be pretty strong as well as the color reproduction. However, given that the lights are Bluetooth controlled, and the only control they have on them physically is three buttons, one which turns it on, one which cycle s through colors, and one which flips through the activation modes like Sound Sensitivity and then what style, it's kind of amazing that you can't control these lights using something like Alexa or Google home. Also, as I stated before, the 1% brightness setting is very readily bright enough to read by, and the 100% setting is almost too bright to look at. This may mean it's actually better suited for your use, but it's worse for mine. I did just test now that the lights retain their setting if they lose power, so if they're on, and I remove the power, but when I restore the power the lights come back on set to the same color they were on, however for some reason it does this momentary sequence of showing red green and then the correct color. This isn't horrible, but it makes it possible to use the system with a smart outlet to turn it on and off using Google home or Alexa. I would say their ideal application is for recessed or concealed lighting and a common area where you're not typically turning them on or off a lot, or were you may occasionally want some party lighting or mood lighting.

I bought 3 sets for my 3 kids (all boys) last Christmas (2019– it’s now June 24th, 2020). They are still going strong, they’re used almost daily, so I can tell they hold up. If I were to buy any more, I’d buy this brand specifically. My kids LOVE them! One of my son’s friends asked me what brand they were and from where I’d purchased them because he was wanted some, and this kid has everything already! My oldest often leaves the house with these still on (grrr), and I end up unplugging them if he leaves his door open (update- I started just unplugging his entire strip, and he magically doesn’t do that anymore—mom win!)—but, sometimes I don’t notice, he leaves them on for hours, and they’re fine! Needless to say, they’ve a long lifespan! They’re LED, so they don’t use much electricity, which is nice when your son leaves them on for loooonnnnnggg periods of time. They work, they’re vibrant, they’re very bright and colorful, and they do everything the description states! One put them around the perimeter of his room along where the walls & ceiling meet, one put them along the perimeter of the underside of the top bunk in his bed, and the other put them on the perimeter of the underside of his bed, so they reflect on the floor. They all look very cool. But do pay attention to the length, as none of my kids’ applications go around 100%. Although they all look quite good and lighten the entire rooms, that is something to be aware of. And if you or anyone in your household has epilepsy, use common sense and don’t buy them—I imagine that would be a big problem, although you can set them to a steady light. I can see being able to do many different things/projects with these because they’re crazy bright, have the controls on the cord, can be extended easily (without the need for additional controls), they last, the adherents haven’t failed any of them, and my kids all put them on by themselves, telling me they’re very easy to install. Like I mentioned, they adhere well, but I still recommend wiping the surface with isopropyl alcohol prior to sticking them wherever (although my kids didn’t, and they’re ok... but I still would, just to be safe and thorough). If alcohol may harm the surface, a good soap and water mix would work, as long as any residue is rinsed off completely and the surface is absolutely dry. I 100% recommend these to anyone looking for LED adhesive strips. They’re fun, the price is reasonable considering the high quality, and they do exactly what they’re meant to. I hope this helps you with your purchasing decision!!!

first off it was kind of unsure how well this product would work given the price but let me tell you hands-down without a doubt this thing is outstanding it’s been running nonstop for over a month in my daughters room. I’ve gone up and checked it quite a few times it never gets hot. It reacts extremely well to sound is perfectly controllable without having to use any kind of remote you definitely don’t need to use the app unless you do want specific control however, what I will say is these things are very bright and very dim. You can select that right off of the thing that mounts on the wall and on top of all of that when you mix this with some cloud cover, it just looks spectacular. It responds very well to sound. The lighting goes by tone so high-pitched tones down below pitch tones affect different points along the strip without using the app which does ask for all the permissions you could possibly give anything on your cell phone and I’m not giving some random person another part of the world full access to my phone and being able to use my account for everything so no I’m not gonna use this app however, what I will say is aside from that you could buy 100 of these all peoples houses and I’ve had multiple people tell me they would pay me at least two to $300 in order to have these things done. That’s a lot of money for something that takes maybe an hour to an hour and a half to accomplish it. Your kids will love it your family will love it ravers will love it whoever comes to your house and appreciate the insanity of these cool lights will love it and you yourself will love it so buy it when you buy it already. Why are you still reading this like seriously why are you STILL reading this review?

The Paper on the tap might sometimes rip the tape off so you will need to rip the paper a little lower from where its last on the tape which can get annoying when standing up high to put these lights up high. But in the end its worth a little bit of the extra work and precision. These lights are honestly super cool, the music mode is super fun and hasnt gotten boring yet, they have so many different scenes you can put that are super cool to have on when you dont want music mode on. Many of the settings on the app are kinda blinky and hurt your eyes but a lot are still super cool. The app is sometimes a little annoying to use but it’s not too much of a hastle. i feel like this is longer than regular govee leds. I ordered a normal 64 ft cord and it only covered half my room but when i took those off and put these off they went all around my room and i even had a a bit of slack left over, i couldn’t complete the loop as the only connector was too long or too short to reach the other connector when i snipped it. So theres like 4 individual lights that wont turn on but its super unnoticeable. Honestly for the money it is definitely worth getting these. These are so cool i love them a lot!!

Hello! I'd like to provide you with my review, highlighting the pros, cons, and some helpful tips, none of this would be in order. PROS: Adhesive: While not astonishing, the adhesive on these LED lights is worthy of speaking. Unlike previous LED lights I've purchased that fell within hours, these ones are holding up great. If you have a smooth wall, you'll have no trouble at all. I struggled a bit due to the bumps on my wall, but once the adhesive made contact with the wall, it works great. App Control: Since this product doesn't include a remote control, you'll have to use either the power box or the app. I opted for the app, and I have no complaints about it. It uses Bluetooth and allows for further customization of the lights. Quality: The quality of these LED lights is noticeably superior to the cheap $10 ones you find. They are sturdy and well-made, although there is a slight drawback to be mentioned later. Brightness: The brightness of these lights is simply amazing. It's definitely their standout feature. I'll provide a video above showcasing each color at its brightest setting, so you can judge for yourself. Cutting: Contrary to misinformation, you can indeed cut these LED lights if needed, although it's not recommended by the company. In the tips section, I'll guide you on how to do it properly with an image above helping you understand. CONS: Packaging: The packaging needs improvement. I strongly recommend LED companies to stop using flimsy tape. Unfortunately, the beginning of the LED strip bent too much due to the packaging, and I had to contact customer support. Thankfully, I didn’t have any problems getting a replacement. Thank you Kathy. Power Box: Functionally, the power box is fine, but setting up the LED lights with it was annoying. It was one of the major issues I encountered during installation. The power box is too heavy, causing the lights to fall off the wall repeatedly. I'll share a tip below on how to address this problem. Bending: Here's where the product loses a star. These LED lights are not meant to be bent AT ALL. They come with cables and a control box that cannot be removed, so you need to adjust them downward to avoid an awkward look. Even the designated bending area doesn't work well; it feels fragile and prone to breaking. The initial portion of the LED strip should be more flexible, I wouldn’t be surprised if I actually ended up breaking these because of it. TIPS: Clean: Clean your wall with the alcohol packets provided before applying the adhesive. Your wall isn't regularly cleaned, and if it is don't worry, I'm not a judge. Typically, dirt sticks to the adhesive instead of the wall. Cutting: The highlight of this review—yes, you can cut the LED lights. Here's how: I'll include an image above with directions. Look for the three copper points spaced a few inches apart, each with a line in the middle. When deciding how much to cut, aim to cut exactly in the middle or, WHAT I RECOMMEND, a tiny bit away from the line. Just to note you're still on the copper point but your a few millimeters from the middle line. Why I don't recommend cutting in the middle is because if you cut straight in the middle, there's a chance you'll cut both side and you'll have to move to the next copper point. Keep in mind that once you cut it, the side with the excess won't work anymore. Cutting: Another big tip is if you do turn out having a lot of excess LED lights, try practicing it on those before you cut where you need to for it to fit your room perfectly. This is what I did and I actually ended up cutting those copper side points so I’m glad I followed this. TIPS: Please have strong tape or a person helping you on the beginning part of this. This is the most frustrating part of setting it up since they will keep falling down because of the weight. TIPS: Once you do cut it and the LED’s still don’t perfectly fit your wall just try placing it on top of each other at the ends. Just don’t have it at the maximum brightness because they can probably overheat if you do this. Also don’t bend it since it’s the actual part of the LEDs. TIPS: Measure your room, either with a measuring tape or actually put the LED's up too see how much actually fits and once you're done take them back down and cut. This is my overall experience and hope this will help anyone.

Easy set up, I bought the 65 ft. and the Colors are Vibrant and add a nice Ambiance to any room, the controler is nice to be able to run variations of light shows, definitely will recommend to family and friends

For starters, I'd like to say that I'm a huge fan of LED lights. I have them everywhere. Above and below the cupboards, around my living room, in my bedroom, outside.... you get it. I've bought several brands on Amazon throughout the last several years. But this company makes the best! Usually you'll get some lights and a cheap remote with limited capabilities... and those companies call it good. Not with Govee. They have the most user-friendly, wireless app I have ever seen. With millions of possibilities!!!! It's a smart device! You can even use Google Assistant and Alexa to control it!! (I'll post more content later, as I have yet to set mine set up) Even better yet... hook them up to other Govee products!! They will work with each other for more immersive lighting!!! I put mine to a simple test. It took seconds before I found out how great these are... and I've been doing it wrong all along. The photos do not do it justice! More LEDs... and brighter! (What you want!) Go with Govee! The app rocks! The lights are vivid and look great! And there are TWICE as many LEDs per foot as the competitors... for the same price as what the other guys charge!!! Just check out my photos! ***In the pictures, they are both set to 100% blue on 100% brightness. Top is what I have actual mounted underneath my cupboards... bottom is Govee...what I'll be switching to*** ***Again, I'll put more content on here once I get them in place of my old ones!*** You like customization? The app has it!!! I'm a football fan. My colors are red and white! (I tried with a picture with red and white 50/50 rolled up) So many options, colors and patterns!! Trust me... this is the way to go. I've bought dozens of LED(W)(IC) on Amazon.... and I'm truly sold on these! Plenty of hardware to mount them anywhere available in the box. FYI... there is adhesive on the back of the of the entire strip of lights. I found out because a little stuck to me. And it IS strong!! Stick em anywhere! These are awesome! *Edit* I went ahead and unraveled a stand and used the app to set colors (please excuse my toes lol) Holy cow they are bright and look great!!!

Yes I bought this kit to cut and see what works. If I destroyed it oh well. I had extra LED extension cables from the basic led color changing sets that are 4 prong connectors. Cut the 4 prong connectors off. Strip the shielding and the wire. Of course only 3 wires are needed so just strip 3 and not use/ cut off that extra wire sticking out. I had it working with 12ft of wire in between (testing) before hung them up. The top of the kitchen cabinets is 1 - 16ft strip. I cut the end off at the copper showing section and and measured how much extension wire was needed for the side of the cabinet to the top. I soldered the end cut off piece Govee LED strip to the wire and then soldered that to the other end that was the cut point. Now I needed to go over the Kitchen sink. I ran the extension cable throw the top of the blinds and soldered that wire to the Govee LED strip that was cut on the top part of the cabinet on the left side. I then placed the the remaining length of LED strip (after sections being cut off) on the top of the cabinets and evened out the space from left to right side. After cleaning the cabinets with a rag and rubbing alcohol where the strips will stick to. I then mounted the LED strips. Once I knew where it placed and cut and spliced the last extension wire and soldered that to the remaining length of LED Govee Strip light. The Connection to the brain of the unit. I also used extension cable. I cut the OEM 3 prong connector off of the Govee main controller. Stripped back the wires. placed extension cable in the middle for about 4 feet. The OEM Govee connections is a nice plastic push in pin system that clicks on the strip. So I cut that main cord in the middle and basically extended it. Still using the OEM Govee connection at the start of the LED strip. The second length LED strip is just a solid piece that is underneath the cabinet. It starts from the bottom of the cabinet (right side) of the sink and goes around up under the microwave and above the refrigerator. Hope this part makes sense. As the LED strip is stuck with the adhesive to bottom on the cabinet. When I got the microwave portion, I did not stick that on with the adhesive. I just tore the paper backing that was peeling from back and when I got to the microwave I left that paper on the LED strip. I curved the LED up the side of the cabinet and used a magnet to make it stick up in the left corner underneath. I used 4 more little magnets that are really strong to go across the Microwave. When the strip was back underneath the cabinet I pulled the paper backing off again and used the adhesive that was on the LED strip. We just put in a new Microwave. Using Magnets allows you to drop the led strip off of the appliance and it will just hang for cleaning and if you ever needed to switch out microwaves again. This made it easier when I had my old LED strips up that I used the magnets on. Having the LED strip go up the cabinet not attached on the inside wall part leaved it hanging quite a bit to have enough room switching out appliances. As you can see in the video the top LED strip is the only one that I cut and extended/moved over twice. The bottom of the cabinet on the left side of the sink is the end of one strip, and the bottom right side of the sink is the end of the other strip. Of course they would tell you not to do this. It will probably void warranty, make them accountable for replacing parts that the consumer messed up, will use a little power amperage from the OEM power supply, and so on. I have been checking the power supply and at full brightness it only gets a little warm. These are Bright I had LED lights in my whole house for years. These are really bright. When dimming the LED strips the power supply is still cool. All electronics fail faster with heat. If you would like more info or to see other ideas I have done with LED's write me on you tube. My channel name is the same as this user name on amazon search (LED Strip Light for House and Anywhere) on you tube and you will my video.

Excelentes, llevo rato probando tiras LED y esta a sido mi favorita, tiene muchas opciones de personalización, es muy fiel a los colores y su iluminación ni se diga, 10 de 10. Si son mas caras pero definitivamente creo que valen la pena. Mi única queja es el app, es bien odioso que el bluetooth se este contacte y desconecte. Pero de ahí en mas las recomiendo.

Amazing product, if you looking for led RGBIC light for bedroom or living room this is perfect and even perfect for party situations. It has so many more and you can customize every single inch

mobile app is easy to use with presets and you can make your own.

very bad backaing the box open before come to me and there is missing parts

Nice build quality, very bright & accessing the lights is pretty straightforward and easy. A lot of options in rgbic patterns and DIY options also. All together a complete package for enthusiasts.