Cutting, Extending & Waterproofing Govee Outdoor Permanent Lights - Walkthrough 

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Seriously, one of the most thorough, informative, and clear videos I have ever seen on RU-vid. Well done

Maaaannnn... this video came RIGHT on time! I bought the 150ft kit a month ago and have been putting off install for a couple reasons including this one about splicing and using 3rd party extensions!! Guess I know what im doing this weekend!! Thank you!!!

Wanted to say thank you. Following your lead I was able to splice and customize my Govee lights.

This might be the greatest RU-vid video in the history of the internet

Man I've never been so excited to get thru the day. This guy's out here proving that the Internet was worth it.

Thank you very much for this and your other informative videos on the Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights. Because of your videos, I was confident going into my installation that required some significant modifications due to our home's unique layout. I ended up making a Y-connector from spare end connectors (cut off the end of one shortened run and one unused section) to split power because our power outlet is in the middle of the run, and also cut and spliced another run to go around a chimney. All butt-crimped and heat shrinked, and all tested out successfully today! :)

This is by far the BEST video for these lights!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It looks like the Govee extension cable has an F-amp in it. Basically a signal booster/cleaner. I wonder if it would have worked if you put the Govee extender in the middle or end of the two off brand ones instead of at the beginning.

Just ordered mine yesterday during prime day. This is THE MOST thorough example on splicing that I have seen.can’t wait to get mine up.

This is the best example video of these Govee lights. You answered every question i had and the ones I could have had.

Govee needs to cut you a check. This was a fantastic video, produced at an exceptional level. Thank You.

Finally a video that breaks down how to do this. Makes me feel a lot better about it.

just a few tips from a tech who uses butt connectors on the reg. - The butt connectors that are pre-shrink tube wrapped are kinda garbage. Its easy to pierce the heat shrink when crimping thus breaking the seal. Use bare butt connectors and good black heat shrink with resin. Some heat shrink doesnt have an inner resin coating so make sure yours does. - You can also stagger the connections for a cleaner, leaner look. - If you dont have a crimper or dont want to buy bare as well as heat shrink, they make a low temp solder butt connector. Its a heat shrink tube with low temp solder inside and ya slip it over and heat it up and thats it.

Thanks to your video, I was able to add about 14 ft to the extension cord with 16 gauge white wire and the shrink wrap connector method. With a 100ft set, I get no flickering or power loss on the final strands of lights

This is one of the best videos I have ever watched! I was desperate about the cables and planning, so you helped a lot!!

This video was extremely helpful after some animal bit through my outdoor ground lights. Thank you!

Excellent job, Chris and timely for me too! So grateful! Blessings from a fan in Tennessee!

Excellent video! I am just in the process of installing my lights and was going to run a similar experiment myself. But you just did it for me. Thank you very much.

Amazing video. I was super curious on how you’d install where there’s major breaks between roofs. This is perfect and well done.

Thanks. This is exactly what I was wondering if I could do to these lights.

This is exactly what I need to see! NOW the question is, can you split them into 2 branches? That would help my setup tremendously!

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I have successfully cut and crimped my way to a full Govee install! Net up, WLED!

this is great b/c ive been looking to buy these but wanted to know how to extend the wires. perfect, thanks

I’ve sent them so many comments and messages about selling the extensions. No dice. Thanks for the video

Glad yours work. Cut mine and no go. About 8-10 feet of wire and 75 feet of lights.

Just did my house last week it turned out great! Another great video man.

Good video.unfortunately 3rd party extension not available and Govee will not sell separately.

Interesting video. Thank you for sharing. I'd be concerned that moisture from humidity and condensation would eventually penetrate the white box where the cables enter and eventually cause a problem. It would be better if you used a waterproof coupler, either directly attached to the box or just on the cables themselves, to ensure a secure, water tight environment to protect the wiring.

Hey Cris great video. I'll feel way more confident doing my install tomorrow. 👍

Excellent video!!! Very detailed and thorough! Keep ‘em coming

Thanks for the detail and info. Made me comfortable to try with my lights and install🎉

I was looking for this video for a long time. Thank you so much.

This is genuinely a masterpiece instructional video. WTF. 🔥

Thank you so much , this video is just what I was looking for.

Thank you Chris.

Hey Chris, I really hope you see this comment and are able to respond, because it will save me a considerable amount of money. In your video where you talk about cut the lights off these strands, you make it a point to show you doing this with the 705 model and the 706 pro model. From my understanding about what you said in that video, about this video, is that in this video you are using the 705 model in this video, is that correct? I hope so because if you are using the 705 model, it saves me a ton of money. Govee stopped making the 50ft strands, and I need two 50ft strands and one 100ft strand. The actual lengths I need are 60ft, 35ft and 40ft. I understand I will have to purchase the pro kit for the 60 ft section, but the other two I'm looking to purchase the 50ft regular kit because it saves me $400, and govee doesn't make the pro kit in 50ft (Go figure..) anyways, I hope you can clarify because clarification will help me tremendously.

I've been watching a ton of RU-vid videos on which LEDs to buy for this Christmas (2023). I fucked up my cheap lights last year when "Ripping" them off the house! They are over 5 years old and I've always wanted to do the LEDS. Only my two story house has a lot of dif. sections needing extensions. As of right now, I think Govee only allows "Cuts" Thank you... I will click the link if you have an affiliate link for the lights if I choose them!

If voltage drop becomes an issue. Upsize the wire a couple of gauges.

Chris, can you post me the link to the extension cords please?

What a awesome video🔥👏super helpful!

just noticed that the last wire used after splicing is not outdoor rated. But Great Video!! Thanks a Ton!

Question- why use the 18G wire versus keeping consistent with 20G? Thanks for posting this @chrismaherdiy

Great video - I watched it a few times but decided to try and keep my lights intact instead. I am at a bit of a loss, maybe someone can help. I found a cable that fits into the sockets with only a minor adjustment (cutting off the threads). I have the lights broken into 3 sections with 2 strings in each and they can easily be reached with the single provided extension - I just only have 1. I tested all the lights together first before I out any of them up. I had the first 2 groups working with the supplied extension between them. Then I tested this one that I bought - it worked!. So now I have the first 2 groups (4 light strands in total) with a 3rd party extension between them. I went to add the govee extension to connect the last set of lights... and they dont work. I am not sure what I missed. So I have 2 strings of lights, 3rd party extension (maybe 9ft max), 2 sets of lights, govee extension, 2 sets of lights. The last set will not turn on. Anyone have guesses?

Amazing video, thanks for this! Can you share another 3rd party extension connectors? The one you have linked says none available. Thanks!!!

Hi Chris, I'm curious if you've tested the new pro lights on a maximum extension length. I need to run 22 feet of cable to reach my next set of lights starting point and am curious if that's going to be possible. Thanks!

Did I hear/read somewhere that you need a minimum of 4 lights when you cut? I have several areas that really just need 2 lights.

Exactly the video I needed! Thank you!

Thank you for this video. Finally figure out my custom extension js clearly way tooo long lol.

Chris. Thanks for your videos they are awesome. I purchased a 100 ft kit. (Not Pro). I could use your help. I need a detailed video on how to turn off a few lights that have in various places that don't add anything to the show.

Great demo. Unfortunately I was only able to get 13' of splice and I needed 16'. Anything over 13' would cause flickering on the last strand or two.

Saved for next christmas

Hi Chris thanks for awesome videos, can you make one video showing if we can add/splice/connect a govee outdoor strip to these lights. I have an area on my roof doesn’t have soffit to attach these and only the strip can fit there… Since you are a genius I feel you will be able to come up with a solution for people like me Thanks in advance

Awesome video! Thanks man!

Hi Chris, as always an excellent tutorial, thank you, I hope you and your family are all well. I was wondering, I'm not a computer expert but as you know love WLED, would there be a possibility of a short video explaining what flashers and drivers are that you need for WLED and which ones to use and where to find them etc etc, as it's the one thing that always has me worrying which are safe etc, plus it's the one question I get asked most and I can't answer. Sorry if I'm asking too much or adding to your workload. Many thanks 🙏

Your video is easy to follow. Looking to do some splices. But wanted to see if you knew if using the connectors between each strand was required of if I could cut them off and splice together. I have a connection that ends at the perfect location and needs about a two feet splice but don’t want to put lights between.

Great Info in your video, I do have 1 question, can you split one cord to connect to two cords going into separate directions?

Hello. Can you just terminate the cord if it is to long for your house and end it short? If so what do recommend to use to keep the wires from getting ruined?

Great video helped out so much. Thanks

Sorry if you answered this question, but can you tell me if you can run more than 250 feet without an issue? It was hard to find that answer in the comments.

this is exactly the video i needed to see. thank you

Perfect video! Great job.

This is a long shot, but here goes. I did not pay attention, and when I put my lights on, I put the wrong end first. The adapter is at the wrong end. Do you happen to know about any female-to-female adapters that I can use on the wrong end so that i can hook the lights up to the power adapter with out having to take all the lights down and rerun the, something will just plug in and screw like the original ones.

Can you recommend another 3rd party extension cable? The one you listed is unavailable....

Great information. Thank you!

Chris thank you so much for this video… my quick questions is .. Can I cut the extra length light at the end of on roof? And how to water proof that end cut?

I saw in another video about cutting these lights that people often ran into issues cutting the lights too close to the end of a string (4 or less lights left on a strand) did you encounter this?

Great video!! I was wondering if you can splice into them creating a branch

So wait, you can cut the standard version and it works? Everything I was reading claimed it had to be the pro version too do that

Amazing video and information

I tought goove lights already came with the special easy conector when cutting and joining wires?

Can you tell me where to get the extension cable? Can't seem to find it. Govee doesn't have it.

Great video! Does splicing affect using their preset scenes like Halloween?

Great video! Quick question, can you omit lights when splicing or do they always have to continue in sequence?

Great video. Just what i needed to know to gap from porch to eaves. Question. Do you think a 3 pin splitter would also work in these ? My Porch doesn’t go the whole way across the front of my house. Split level ranch. Thanks

Awesome video. Thanks! I’ve looked through the comments but haven’t found an answer - which 3rd party extender did you use?

Great video! Do you know how many light kits you can connect to 1 power supply?

Good video.unfortunately 3rd party extension not available and Govee will not sell separately.

Can I remove 4 lights out of middle of strand ? Then replace it with a 8 ft extension in its spot ? . Thank you. Great video!

Is there a way to add an extension between the light and the control box?, I need an extra 16' to be able to run the wire inside a sailboat mast

Hey Chris, great video. So, i've been waiting for these 3 pin ASAHOM 6ft Extension Cords to become available, but they've been out of stock for a while. The decription says by today they'll be back in stock...in case they're still delayed longer, do you recommend another 3 pin extender cord?

This was done on the 705 model correct? Ive read that they say thw 705 cannot be cut but the 706 can.

Thank you for sharing an awesome video. I am now a new subscriber.

Thanks for the video, Chris. I 😊😊am planning an install on my deck that requires three16' runs separated by two 10' extensions. It is great to see that I can actually cut the ends off the Govee 16' runs and splice the extensions in. If I go this route, I will solder the connections. However, my preference is to use similar 3rd party extensions to the ones you used. Unfortunately, I can't find them. Would you please provide a link to them? I sent an email to Govee looking for assistance, and they have not replied. I think their Customer Servise is a little lacking.

Cut the 3 wires in different places so you can identify them and also so its not a huge ball of connectors when you’re done.

Love your videos. Just wondering if anyone has yried this with the new permanent outoor lights 2?

What is the longest extension cable I can you between strands of lights?

Great video thanks. I bought the 150 foot strand. It comes with 3 long ext cords and 2 short cords. Do you know if there will be flickering if I connect a long cord to a short cord??

Chris, have you tried WLED with these Govee lights? I’d like to think they used the same chipset as their strips and that it would work flawlessly for a little more freedom from the limitations of their app 🤞🏼

Hello. Very informative. Unfortunately those extensions you referenced are out of stock. Do you have any other options you could recommend?

Thank you sir!!!

Could you add a section off one of the extensions as a Y? Or does this have to be one continuous chain? I have a section that doesn't really follow a linear path and I need to either Y the cable off, or route a wire all the way back to split point to continue on which I'd rather not do if I can get away with it.

I only need one more extension cable so not sure I need to splice. Do you have another recommendation? The link for 3rd party extension connectors are sold out.

Where did you find the third-party extenders?

Hi Buddy Do you have a link for the 3rd party 3 pin extension ? I looked up in Amazon but didn’t want to order the incorrect one

Couldn't i had thicker guage cable to make that extension longer. Lets just say i want to go 30ft

Great videos. Do you know if we can invert the extremity where we plug the power and control ? Because my leds are already in place. But will be a lot more estetic if I change the power from one extremity to the other. Tks

Great video. What would they look like if installed closer to wall then 2"? I have some side areas where there is no overhang.

Will the 18 gauge single wire be okay outside over time?