Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Install and Review 

you should become a pro installer. you are incredible.

Do you have the Pro version? They are twice the lumen of the regular version, so I was hoping I could mount them 12 inches away from the wall so they rest against the outer edge of the soffet.

@@dereksafko8144 No, I only have the regular version. Not sure I would want twice the lumens, these are very bright. My house, too, is a ranch. I guess if you want to use them also as downlights, brighter might be worthwhile. The distance from the house is not really about the brightness, it is about the shape of the cone that is formed by the lens. Too far away and the cone is too small.

Nice!! I didn’t have the confidence to snip the wires, but glad it’s an option. We are loving the lights so far and now want to do the rest of the house. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Cody, do you have a video on how you sliced the wires and what you used?

@@88krazie I do not have a video but “Chris Maher” has a video on RU-vid demonstrating and testing different ways. Reddit also has a lot of people with their experiences. I used 22awg 3 pin white LED extension cable off Amazon, also used solder weatherproof wire connectors and extra heat shrink to provide extra weatherproofing. I found that you can cut anywhere, I actually started my install with 1 LED and a cut and about a 1.5 foot extension to the rest of the lights and up to the peak on my roof. I had about 7 cuts total and have zero issues. Just be mindful of how long your run is. When I finished up the last 3 LEDs were not working. I went back and shortened the slack of a few places where I spliced and everything works great now. Also be mindful of the direction the cables are going. On the Govee cables 1 side will have gray writing, make sure that is connected to the same wires. The extension cable I had had writing on one side as well so I just made sure I match them up. You can also mark with a marker if needed. It’s super easy, i am by no means an expert but I learned everything I needed to from that RU-vid video and Reddit. If I can do it, anybody can. Just take your time. To ease my nerves about cutting such a high priced item, I actually purchased a single extension that I tested everything out on first. I figured if it doesn’t work, I’m only out $50 instead of the price of the full kit. Shoot me a message if you have any questions, I’d be happy to share my experiences

@@codya5696 Thanks Cody, I'll check out your link recommendations.

@@mighty_maxwell this was helpful for extending: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-b2Pc0BzKIk8.htmlsi=EVs3B66rijYaZG9A

Believe me, I was nervous up there. Thanks for watching!

We have the same pitch on our second story and no idea how else we would reach it except doing what you did. Any other tips?

@@brandoneilbert9269 Just make sure you have someone else at the base as a counterweight so that the ladder doesn't kick out. Once you're up there it's not actually too bad, but still dangerous if you lose balance to be careful. Also having the clips with screws pre-drilled in, so you aren't fumbling with hardware helps a lot. Thanks for watching!

@@mighty_maxwell thanks man!! Our house is almost the same as yours, just not sure how long to get. Thinking about the 150 foot strand but I know we'll need a couple of extensions wires for the jumps in levels and multiple pitches. Sucks they don't sell the extensions.

@@brandoneilbert9269 So i had a 100 ft kit plus one additional 15 ft extension. In retrospect, probably would have just gone for the full 150 from the start, given that the cost was pretty close after buying the extension. If your house is similar size to mine, 150 ft would be plenty for a similar run. As for going beyond 150, Govee actually recommends against adding extensions beyond that as the power isn't enough to adequate run that long of a run. You are better off getting another completely separate kit, unless you want to experiment with wiring in a power injector. So depending on what you are trying to do, 2 100 ft kits for example might be the move. Good luck!!

Yeah we are loving this setup! Thanks for watching!

I don’t have an exact link since I had a few kits laying around that I picked though, but they were similar to the link below. I just grabbed a handful out that I could drill into both the hole in the clip and into the soffit hole. Ended up using a variety of sizes. a.co/d/9VdKOwV

Does the $1000 include the lights or you have to pay for the lights on top of the $1000? If the latter, $1000 extremely expensive for what I found to be a very manageable DIY install. I am no electrician or expert installer and found this relatively easy. Hardest part will be getting to hard to reach places. But if you have the right equipment and feel comfortable, I think it’s worth saving the money. However if you’re saying it’s only $300 for someone to install, that may be worth not having to hassle with it/ not risk falling off your roof. Best of luck and thanks for watching!

16.5" from center to center. There are 12 lights on each strand.

You can buy 3 pin splitters off Amazon if you wanted to try those out, but I can’t speak to the efficacy. I would imagine you could run into power draw issues. I think the Pro kit might come with splitters included if it’s a requirement for your setup, so you could always look into that kit’s options.

Not sure if Sams sells year round, but Govee did just launch their Black Friday deals which has the 100 ft kit selling for $199.99 direct from their site. Best deal I’ve seen on the product in the last 6 months. If you are looking to buy multiple sets now is a good time to buy. Thanks for watching!

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My power went out the other day and I did not have to go back up and use that switch. So far it’s only been used for the initial sync to my phone. Now you still need it accessible since if you were to change your wifi, I am pretty sure you would have to use it again, but since that is a rare if ever occurrence, being in an inconvenient spot like the attic wasn’t an issue for me. Make sure you sync your phone before installing up there though! Thanks for watching!

I had to reset a few during install and had to either use a backup 3M sticker or put a clip near the light for added reinforcement. If you are doing a complete reinstall though you’ll likely need more extra stickers than the kit provides. You can always go directly to 3M to get similar size and quality stick on. Even if the sizing is off you can cut them down. Best of luck and thanks for watching!

@@mighty_maxwell I was able to move then carefully and reinstall no problem. 3M was still very sticky. They look so much better closer to the wall.

Awww I’m bummed my husband had to put them far away cuz we have stucco I like the curtain affect

How many inches away from the wall did you original do and how far did you move them? I was hoping the pro version would allow you to move further away from the wall for more ambient light.

@@dereksafko8144 ~8-10 inches on most of the house, except for above the porch where i was closer to 3-4 inches. I did a single run of lights at the 8-10 inch position, waited until dark to see what it looked like and make sure I liked the effect. Once I confirmed it was good, I did the rest. You'll notice the biggest impact is that the further away from the house you are, the longer the shadow will be before the color light actually hits the house. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

My 100ft kit came with one. I know some of the other larger kits come with multiple, but Govee doesn’t sell them stand alone unfortunately. I watched one video on RU-vid where someone modified a 3 pin cable off Amazon to add additional jumps, but do so at your own risk since I can’t vouch for its effectiveness or if it will harm your existing hardware. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

I only used the power button at install to sync the lights to my phone. From then on I have controlled the lights from my phone and have not had to go back into the attic. Thanks for watching!

Correct

A 100 foot strand comes with 72 lights so that’s roughly a light every 1.4 feet. Thanks for watching!

A co-worker of mine who has these actually had the issue of the 3M not working on the coating on his soffit, so he had to use clips at every light. I recommended that he just used any flush outdoor wire clip. I'll link something you could use below, but there are a ton of options so check out similar brackets to see what fits your mounting location. This should do the trick for what you described. Thanks for watching! www.amazon.com/Mounting-Brackets-Waterproof-Outdoor-100PACK/dp/B08CSTJJBB/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=25I0JCZ1LM9C5&keywords=outdoor+light+brackets&qid=1703864939&sprefix=outdoor+light+brackets%252Caps%252C80&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=mightymax06-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=1628f88c1e01f58353a05e57fa3243ff&camp=1789&creative=9325

I know the 150ft pro pack comes with 3 of those extensions and I think the 150 standard one might come with 2 versus the 1 mine came with. I have seen videos of people buying third party cords off Amazon and making them work, but I can’t vouch for that personally. Search for 3 pin extension cords. Good luck and thanks for watching!

@@mighty_maxwell thanks dude the lights look awesome

In theory yes. I believe the 150 ft Pro kit actually comes with 3 of those. I would however be cautious because after 150 ft you are going to see diminished quality in the lights due to power needs. You could always wire in a power injector in that case, but personally would consider a separate kit/run at that point. Again Govee doesn’t sell the extensions stand alone at this point. Thanks for watching!

@@mighty_maxwell appreciate the reply

It is recommended that the total length after adding extension lights SHOULD NOT EXCEED 150 feet!

My 100ft kit came with one. Thanks for watching!

Govee did some pretty solid discounts around Halloween on their direct site, making it comparable to the Sams Club price. You might see something similar on Black Friday if you get it directly from them. Good luck and thanks for watching!

Amazon and Govee both on sale now for $199, 100 ft.