NEW!! Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights PRO

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The most popular DIY solution for permanent holiday lighting by Govee is getting an upgrade to a new PRO version that has many advantages over the standard version. The new PRO kits are available in white or black, have brighter lights with slimmer wires, Matter support, and true white LEDs with variable temperature from warm white to cool white.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Will they be available in other countries, and when?
Yes, they will be available in other countries but Govee has not shared specific plans. It depends on capacity after the US launch.
Will different size kits and extra strings be available, and when?
Yes, other lengths and extra strings will be available but Govee has not shared specific plans. It depends on capacity after the US launch.
I need more than 100 feet. What should I do?
Unless you're willing to wait for additional size kits, I suggest you buy two 100-foot kits. You can keep the extra strings and controller as a backup, use them elsewhere around your home, or resell them.
How did you hang them for the demo?
Read the end of this blog post for details:
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CHAPTER MARKERS:
00:00 New Features
02:41 Unboxing
05:35 Side by Side Comparison
10:21 Nighttime Comparison
12:17 Splicing Wires
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@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

*FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:* _When will the 200-foot kits be available?_ The 200-foot PRO kits became available on 9-November but will sell out soon! _Where can I buy them?_ Amazon: handydad.tv/apro Govee: handydad.tv/gpro _Will they be available in other countries, and when?_ Yes, they will be available in other countries but Govee has not shared specific plans. It depends on capacity after the US launch. _Will different size kits and extra strings be available, and when?_ Yes, other lengths and extra strings will be available but Govee has not shared specific plans. It depends on capacity after the US launch.

@DiyAsianGuy 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for the comparisons. I just put up the original ones a month or so ago. Love them. Then ran across your video that there are newer ones! I just wanted to tear mine down and get these Pros. But, after seeing your comparisons, I didn't see any wow factor that I expected. Thank you for sharing!

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

Certainly no reason to replace them. Glad you’re enjoying yours!

@johnsoto879 7 месяцев назад

Same. Feel like I still like the original better given you get one more light per strip

@jamesjennings8574 7 месяцев назад

Isn't that the luck-- You just purchase something and as soon as you have it, it's already out of date.

@andresmattos7541 6 месяцев назад

@@jamesjennings8574 Same feeling every time I get married.

@edwardeusebio8735 8 месяцев назад

Glad the video was updated. Thanks 🙏🏽

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

That’s why I normally don’t put prices in videos, but then it would be the first question people would ask. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@mmrichards5 8 месяцев назад

This is brilliant! Thank you for your breakdown....great insight!

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

Thanks so much 😊

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

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@jackieseale6427 8 месяцев назад

Immediate follow. This is such a good video. Thank you!!

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for subscribing! Welcome to the family!

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

🎄🎄🎄 *PRO kits are now available!* 🎄🎄🎄 Govee: handydad.tv/gpro Amazon: handydad.tv/apro

@shkach 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for the video and comparison. I am fine with white & don't need to splice, so sticking with the original. Much appreciated info though!

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

Makes sense. Thanks.

@chrisumali9841 Месяц назад

Thanks for the demo and info, have a great day

@handydadtv Месяц назад

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

@djcristian84 7 месяцев назад

Incredible job and video- much appreciated

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

Thanks 😊

@chatrkat 8 месяцев назад

Those are quite nice. Looks to be well engineered products. Thanks for the demonstration and comparison.

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

My pleasure!

@DonTicallion 7 месяцев назад

Glad I came up on your video. I always thought if we could splice the wires, but with how easy it is for the pro version, I might make the jump.

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

Get them before they sell out handydad.tv/apro

@scottz45 8 месяцев назад

I would have liked to see some basic color setups for popular holidays.

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

The Pro and standard editions use the same app so they support the same scenes. You can only get a sense of the scenes when the whole house is done so look for installation videos; they usually show demos.

@jeffer122982 7 месяцев назад

I just ordered the originals from Amazon, but will be returning them and getting the Pros. Thank you for the video. The only reason I’m changing them is for the warm white option that I can’t get with the originals. Also. The 200ft length works better for my installation.

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

Awesome! If you don’t mind, please use my affiliate link when you buy them: handydad.tv/apro.

@Jjsaba2008 2 месяца назад

Thank you for the comparison very detailed. I will be ordering the pro once just because it supports matter so I can connect it to my Apple home.

@handydadtv 2 месяца назад

Good choice

@blizzard71 7 месяцев назад

Perhaps next yr , love the idea of them , will see if I can get my hands on some next season. Thanks for the video.

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

Set a reminder to get them in October during Amazon Prime Days while they are still in stock.

@blizzard71 7 месяцев назад

@@handydadtv Thanks for the info and video , much appreciated!

@fitzphillips5370 7 месяцев назад

Great review!!!!!

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

Thanks so much 😊

@jasco927 8 месяцев назад

Great video. Thanks for the review.

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

My pleasure!

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

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@AJDrones93 8 месяцев назад

Great video. I wish there was a way to buy just extenders for the original kit.

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

A soldering iron would be cheaper.

@bidensucks6792 7 месяцев назад

I had never heard of those lights before. Thanks I'm going to consider putting them on my house after I have it painted. The difference between the 2 sets that I could see other than difference in the whites is where the puddle of light stops. The original has a wider light puddle than the pro. I sort of wish they made the original in the pro's trim. I prefer the light from the original but the convenience of the pro's whirring and the wider puddle of light.

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

You’d never know if you didn’t see them side by side.

@roccobee6773 7 месяцев назад

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

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

Mine were that close during this test.

@RobertoMezquiaJr 8 месяцев назад

Just decided to look these lights up again and noticed there's a "pro" version out now. I don't need black because my soffits are white, the brightness seems to be too similar to tell, plus I live on a street with zero lights and my house would be plenty bright already. I prefer the closer together setup with more lights per string. I'm not afraid of splicing to make it fit in the areas I need them to fit. I do think having the adjustable white temps would be nice but I don't think that single feature alone is worth it to me to buy the Pro over the standard lights since I'll likely leave the white alone anyways. Thank you for the video and the comparison breakdown.

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for your input! I agree with your conclusion.

@ricardocostacontin8646 2 месяца назад

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

@handydadtv 2 месяца назад

They are reversible. You can install right-to-left or left-to-right so put the power at either end.

@jaymolina2779 8 месяцев назад

HandyDadTV may you post a link and possible a tutorial on how to use the wire snips with different gauge wire. I like them very much.

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

I use them in tons of electrical videos. Http://handydad.tv/wstr

@sherylhalvorson9926 5 месяцев назад

Great video! Do you recommend place the light 2 or 4 inches away from the wall?

@handydadtv 5 месяцев назад

It’s a personal decision, so either would work fine. But I prefer closer.

@theleyfam3263 7 месяцев назад

GREAT VIDEO> what gauge wire would you use for the extension in between the connecters if you needed say 8-10ft ?

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

I’d use 18 gauge wire.

@freddy7620 8 месяцев назад

Go figure, just got done putting up 400' of the original lights on my house, and another 400' on my parents' house... however, I think I like the originals compared to the added price tag. I don't like the splicing option, looks pretty bulky and would need to definitely be mounted with hardware, then also try to find somewhere to tuck them away on each splice to not be an eyesore. Here's my vote from them to also release a brown version of the lights, to give all the common soffit/eaves colors an easy option! Would be nice to see the max brightness differential. I know its hard to capture with a camera, but that's the biggest selling point of the Pros, and we can't really see how that looks on your house in this video. What do all those extra lumens actually do compared to the originals?

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

My trim is white so the black wouldn’t have worked for me. I didn’t want to stick them up so I used a piece of J-channel for the outside comparison. I show a brief clip in the end screen. As for brightness, I didn’t see any difference with RGB. I think their claim of 30 lumens per light is only in white mode.

@HughsReviews 8 месяцев назад

Same here. Just finished putting up 300+ feet but the pro has less lights and costs $100 more. I’m ok with what I got. They look better closer together anyways. Plus I got them for colors not white.

@nickgallegos430 8 месяцев назад

Same here….😢

@RushPL1 7 месяцев назад

@@handydadtvWould you advise using the J-channel as a permanent track? How did you make the holes in the J-channel?

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

@RushPL1 I’m exploring options for an upcoming video. I like the use of J-channel because (1) it’s cheap, (2) it hides the wires, and (3) it could be used as a temporary, removable channel if you can’t have (or don’t want) permanent lights.

@mikebedford4362 Месяц назад

Great video - * Can you isolate individual lights for ‘Accent lighting’ on the corners of the house?

@handydadtv Месяц назад

Yes

@JoseEstrada-ch7cj 6 месяцев назад

@handydadtv I have exposed beams/trusses as shown at 5:58 in your video. If that is your home or if you happen to know, what type of brackets are used there to keep the LED portion of the cable at a relatively consistent distance away from the building material? Great video BTW!

@handydadtv 6 месяцев назад

Not mine, sorry. I’ve seen people use wood, vinyl, and even metal studs. Go on Reddit /r/Govee for lots of ideas and to ask questions.

@MrStangman1 7 месяцев назад

These look just what im after....where did you get them from please. i am in the UK and i have done a Google search but there arent any showing !?....Thx, Mark.

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

I’m not sure of the UK launch plans.

@MrHeartless50 7 месяцев назад

@handydadtv thank you for this it really helped. Could you please tell me what brackets are used @5:58? I have a similar roof style and trying to figure out a solution.

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

That was just a photo found on Reddit. I believe they used a metal 2x4 stud cut with tin snips.

@arjunc2266 7 месяцев назад

Hey HandyDad! This might be my third or fourth time watching this review & I am very impressed with Govee’s new kit and the ability to have a dedicated warm white. That is an important feature for me as I would love for the ‘holiday lights’ to tie in with my landscape lighting year round. I have a question which hopefully you may be able to answer or make a video/short on? At minute 11:30 in the video in the side by side comparison of the two light strings… how did you mount the Govee led lights to the soffit? It seems like some sort of rail or wire cover that is concealing the wire strand in-between the individual LEDs. Please share on what you used to make that track and that may just the solution I was looking for before committing on these lights! Awesome video and research as usual!!! Looking forward to seeing your final holiday setup!

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

Read the end of this blog post for details: handydad.tv/govee-permanent-outdoor-lights-pro-edition

@arjunc2266 7 месяцев назад

@@handydadtv terrific! Thanks for the prompt response. I might try to Jerryrig something like this ;)

@SmithFamily-mv4zp 8 месяцев назад

Awesome video! Cannot wait for this to become available. Quick question, how long is each string of lights if you order 100 ft.

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

There are six 5-meter strings, around 16 feet each.

@SmithFamily-mv4zp 8 месяцев назад

Awesome thanks so much

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

🎄🎄🎄 *PRO kits are now available!* 🎄🎄🎄 Govee: handydad.tv/gpro Amazon: handydad.tv/apro

@andredelacerda6908 7 месяцев назад

@@handydadtvcan I break them down anywhere? What if my are that needs coverage is only 12 feet then what do I do? Thats the one question holding me from buying it. Will use your link when I do

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

@andredelacerda6908 If you only need 12 feet, you keep one string and sell the rest on eBay.

@kerrykets 6 месяцев назад

About to use your link to buy the pro. Quick question if I have a 2 story house and want the first and second floor to come together do you just have 1 wire splice into 2 wires. Does that work with these ?

@handydadtv 6 месяцев назад

You would use an extension to connect from the first floor to the second.

@chrisnelson3470 8 месяцев назад

Are you going to combine these with your setup from last year? Wondering if there is a way to sink scenes.

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

Yes! I couldn’t get the Pro version to work with WLED, but the standard edition should work. There will be a video of course. 😉

@douglassebold213 6 месяцев назад

Great video. You definitely cleared up my confusion on whether to go with the Pro or the original set. Thank you. Do you happen to have any Promo Codes to offset the high price tag? Doesn't hurt to ask.

@handydadtv 6 месяцев назад

Doesn’t hurt to ask. Sadly no.

@csimet 7 месяцев назад

Does Govee sell extra lengths/spools of the wire and extra splice kits? The splicing feature is great and I'd need to run longer lengths of wire in several places up through my siding corners between roofs on my house. I'd need perhaps several 10' length of extensions/splices to do so.

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

Unfortunately, not at this time. They may in the future, but you’ll be done by then.

@barberclips4304 6 месяцев назад

Great videos👍. I thinking purchasing these lights but can you attach them to stucco?

@handydadtv 6 месяцев назад

Yes, but you won’t be able to use any of the 3M adhesives and it’ll be a major pain to drive tiny screws in their clips while holding onto a ladder if you can’t stick them up first. Not impossible, but hard. My opinion is you should consider permanent lights with channels, like these ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WjlweVd7MZc.html.

@highmilagerider1154 5 месяцев назад

Excellent video! I have a few questions. I live in a 3 level split house. Will the PRO version of the lights work for the following measurements?? 1) I need 16feet of lights on my Garage 2) I then have a 18ft Gap to the next set of lights on my first upper peak ( 16feet of lights needed here) 3)I then have a 18ft Gap to the next set of lights on the highest peak ( 60feet of lights needed here) So I will need 92 feet of lights. So the 100ft in the PRO set should work? In order to use the lights as intended and have then in one line.... - How will I bridge the first gap of 18 feet and then the second gap of 18 feet? - Will the One Extensions + 2 Shorter Extensions reach? How long is the longer extension and the two smaller extensions? Or will I need to splice in my own wire? If so, what wire do you recommend, what gauge and where do you recommend getting it? - Will the splicers that come in the kit be enough to do two gaps? - I want to keep the Controller and Power supply on the lower garage so I have easy access to it. Thanks for your help.

@handydadtv 5 месяцев назад

I’m no expert. You can get great input from a huge community of Govee users on Reddit /r/govee. Post a photo of your house with your questions.

@ldubs_12 8 месяцев назад

I was debating on taking back the original set and getting the pros but after watching this the originals will be going up. Govee should come out with colored wire covers to match your house.

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

As a simple compromise, they should ship the lights with disposable lens covers so you can paint them without having to mask the lens.

@Jallelab99141 7 месяцев назад

@@handydadtv Cant you just put painters tape on the lenses as a makeshift method.

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

@jayy99141 Yes, and some do, but what a pain! Another person said they bought drafting dots to cover the lens. That’s a much better solution.

@luiscancio6159 7 месяцев назад

Love the review thank you. Question when you did the side by side comparison I see that you have them mounted in some sort of channel cover. Can you please tell me what size they are and were you got them. I haven't been able to find any.

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

I just used white J-channel for vinyl siding.

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

I added photos and more details of the J-channel to the bottom of this blog post: handydad.tv/govee-permanent-outdoor-lights-pro-edition

@jerrywhite7266 7 месяцев назад

Originals are $229 at Sam's right now. I can't convince myself Pros are worth $400 over $229 so I'm ordering originals. Thanks for the helpful video!

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

@Seymorrebutts 6 месяцев назад

Call them back right away!! They are on sale and you need a price match! ❤ $199

@michaelauz8397 8 месяцев назад

Do you know if they are going to sell the boost module that their website says will be needed for more than 100ft?

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

I don’t know.

@truraza 7 месяцев назад

Tape is for setting, clips are for securing. Makes it easier to install before breaking out the tools.

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

Especially when working on a ladder!

@warden41 7 месяцев назад

Have an idea for installing these on the side of the house, where only an inch overhangs from the shingles?

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

Have a 3D printer? www.thingiverse.com/thing:6301707

@traydragen 8 месяцев назад

I've just put up two sections of the original and thankfully your video popped up. I'm not seeing a lot of people mention that the power adapter on the new pro can carry 200 ft., that's a game changer for me. The added extension and splicing lines as well as it being black and the warm light feature are going to make me take these down. Hopefully I'll have them up by Halloween. Thanks for your very informative breakdown!

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻 They go on sale at midnight PDT on 10/16. Hopefully they don’t sell out before you can get them.

@traydragen 8 месяцев назад

@@handydadtv oh no I'm an east coaster. No wonder why I couldn't add them to my cart anywhere 😄. Thanks for letting me know!

@mikec1349 8 месяцев назад

Same!! I’m ordering 4 sets to do my whole house because of the warm light feature

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

🎄🎄🎄 *PRO kits are now available!* 🎄🎄🎄 Govee: handydad.tv/gpro Amazon: handydad.tv/apro

@colin.anderson 7 месяцев назад

@@handydadtv back in stock in black! Just Bought two

@BUBearsFan 5 месяцев назад

I want to install these with the 3m tape (no screws) because it's a rental apartment. Because of the building material, the tape will stick better if the lights are installed points forward instead of down. Do you think it will look bad with the lights pointing forward (away from the building)? : )

@handydadtv 5 месяцев назад

Don’t waste your money. The adhesive is only temporary. You need physical clips to hold them up long term.

@mohit4u44 7 месяцев назад

Hello since you have both of them, could you please check and confirm if I can use the extension cable from old generation into the Pro version, also did you test for backward compatibility ?

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

Yes, they both use the same connector.

@KimmoJaskari 7 месяцев назад

Would have been interesting to see how well the new model actually lights up the area around the house on max, and on white. The diffuser is a good addition and so is the white LEDs, RGB can never really produce white, they make a light blue more often than not, and so it is with the old strip here also. In my case I'd like the white to be sufficiently bright to properly illuminate the area in front of the house, and have a pleasant white, so the new one is very interesting. Also, the black would be a huge boon to make the lights unobtrusive, that alone is interesting. The price is a tad steep.

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

I can’t permanently put black lights on my house, but I will see if I can get more coverage footage in the next video.

@myqwerty20 7 месяцев назад

First off this is a great video and helped me decide which to purchase. So thank you for that. Second, have you thought of an option for these to be used temporarily on the roof for around Christmas?

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

I am considering doing that. I’d use vinyl J-channel to hold the lights and secure it with magnets so I could put it up and down easily.

@myqwerty20 7 месяцев назад

@@handydadtv I’d like to see that actually. And see how exactly it would work. I hope you do this.

@loricoen3857 7 месяцев назад

Great video. I’ve been wanting to get some of these!! Also, I’m just assuming that you purposely pronounced Alexa like Alex-ay. 😊

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

You assumed correctly and you’re welcome. 😉

@javiercaballero822 7 месяцев назад

What did you use for when the lights did not line up with a stud? What did you use to stand the lights off from the plywood board to match the ones on the studs?

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

Those are just photos I found. Not my installation. Post pictures of your setup on Reddit /r/Govee and ask for advice. Tons of knowledgeable people there.

@Rickeh_M 7 месяцев назад

Is it possible to splice a cable and put a cap on using the added equipment they provide or is it purely just to extend it to another cable?

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

You can terminate a string with half of the splicing kit, but it's also fine to cut the wire, separate them, and enclose the ends with a little hot glue.

@12GAFL 6 месяцев назад

Are you able to selectively turn on and off individual lights? For times you just want to accent your home and not have it look like holiday lights. Thanks

@handydadtv 6 месяцев назад

Yes indeed.

@briansullivan519 7 месяцев назад

I wonder if you can swap the controller and make the old lights “matter enabled”. Or if you can mix and match old with new.

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

No, they’re not compatible.

@JustMe619toby 8 месяцев назад

Been looking at the original for a while but the pro is everything everyone has been asking for. They actually listened to what the people wanted and needed! Now can we buy a extra 100ft plus extensions without the controller for cheaper?

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

I’m sure there will be accessories.

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

🎄🎄🎄 *PRO kits are now available!* 🎄🎄🎄 Govee: handydad.tv/gpro Amazon: handydad.tv/apro

@NathanBrantley 7 месяцев назад

It really does make sense for them to have two different kinds of products. Marketing likely told them to call it Pro to sell more, just think that was a mistake. The two products perform differently and serve different purposes, they should be called that accordingly; like Govee Outdoor Seasonal and Govee Outdoor Illumination

@jorgegonzales7360 7 месяцев назад

How would you do two story house ??? I don’t have a two story but I do have a peak roof line I’d like to hook up all together…..

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

The kits include extension cables that are long enough to bridge from one floor to another.

@artriddle9091 6 месяцев назад

I will be using the splice kits on the Pro version and then using the extension wire to the next eave. Do I need to use the cut off lights after the extension or can I just plug the next string of lights in?

@handydadtv 6 месяцев назад

I’d just start with a new string. Use the cut-offs only if you need them. Save them for replacement when needed.

@J.D.Vision 8 месяцев назад

Can you buy the splicing gadget separately and will it work on the old set?

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

No, and no.

@donaldkot140 6 месяцев назад

I live on the west coast & most if not all of the houses are stucco, is there a way to mount them not using the adhesive which it useless out here. Thx

@handydadtv 6 месяцев назад

The adhesive is just for convenience during installation. Long term, you need a clip on both sides of the lights. Use a longer screw than included in the kit.

@tedebayer1 7 месяцев назад

Figures... I just put up the original version last week (bought them a couple of months ago) and I didn't even see a pro version on their website, or I would have got those instead. Having said that, I still quite happy with my purchase, I spliced my own where required anyways without issue. The only two things that bug me is they're all white. Not a great look on a house with all deep brown trim and soffits. The second is the programming, I'm sure some kid would have no issue but in my 60s and I find it user unfriendly and frustrating. I'm sure they could be made simpler to self program in somehow. Overall, they do look great on the house, and I'm happy with the result. Thanks for the video.

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

I’m not a fan of the app either, but it’s functional if you take the time to learn it. The built-in scenes are limited and they can’t be tweaked. So focus on learning the DIY capabilities.

@kieranhayes8749 5 месяцев назад

Hi just wondering can you get original in black and can I get them delivered to Ireland ☘️.. thanks..

@handydadtv 5 месяцев назад

Only the Pros come in black. I don’t know if they’re available in Ireland. Sorry.

@Ducknell 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for well made video. My question is on the pro set. when using it for white everyday accent lights are all lights lit up all the time or can you have say every 3 or 4 lit but not all? Hope question makes sense. Thanks

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

Yes you can pick individual lights to be on.

@Ducknell 8 месяцев назад

@@handydadtv thanks for your response! A friend had lights called Jellyfish installed and they are pretty amazing. Just no where near in my budget. So I'm learning about these Govee lights as a option. Have a great day

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

I’m working on a comparison of various permanent light solutions. Unfortunately Jellyfish is not DIY friendly at all.

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

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@PinkFloydSuperFan 7 месяцев назад

Great video. Question: can you set an individual bulb to a specific color? Wanting to know if I can set my own color scheme such as red, green, red, green or maybe white white, red red, green green, etc? I can't figure out from watching and researching if it's only four bulbs at a time must be the SAME color or can I change an individual bulb???

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

Yes. You can set colors by segment (like a group of four) or individually.

@michaelmazzucco 6 месяцев назад

That splicing connector looks bulky. Do they give you a puck to strap that down as well? How do you recommend holding that against the eves?

@handydadtv 6 месяцев назад

A clip on each of the wires in and out is typical.

@iambeera 6 месяцев назад

How have your installed these lights? noticed you have used some different mechanism ?

@handydadtv 6 месяцев назад

I installed the original version but hacked them to work with my other lights: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4S5zFCDrHAI.html

@jeremycook9852 7 месяцев назад

When will extensions be available as an accessory? I need 11 separate sections and the pro kit doesn’t give me enough to complete my house.

@handydadtv 6 месяцев назад

They haven’t said.

@deezi_boi 7 месяцев назад

Ordered a 200ft kit of these after watching your video! I am curious how many splicing adapters come with the kit? Sorry if you said this in your video.

@handydadtv 6 месяцев назад

The 100’ kit has two. Not sure if there are more in the 200’ kit.

@_Paul. 8 месяцев назад

Can you use the original 12ft extention on the new Pro lights

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

I didn’t test but they use the same connectors.

@IslandDigital 7 месяцев назад

I’m about to buy these. I’m still on the fence about the Pro Vs original. My question is, do you think the PRO version will have some sort of software updates and even hardware updates that the original will not be compatible with ? This is holding me back making a decision. I like the original has more lights in their strings for effects. But in Pro are is the extra white leds helpful in not over using the original ? Your thoughts on all of this please ? Thank you

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

They will continue to sell and support both. That includes app updates. It’s your decision.

@dakcampbellinvestments7172 7 месяцев назад

Are there any lighting feature differences? Can you turn off some lights on the pro vs the original? Are there any different scenes available on the new ones?

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

The app and all options appeared to be identical to me.

@ApogeeLLC2012 6 месяцев назад

Do you have a tutorial on the app setup?

@handydadtv 6 месяцев назад

I don’t. Sorry.

@adamfarwick9423 6 месяцев назад

Do you think there is a way do to a three way splice?

@handydadtv 6 месяцев назад

Video coming on Saturday!

@jm2_productions938 7 месяцев назад

I wonder I’d you could use the as patio lights as well?

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

For sure. Check out the channel: JB’s DIY TV. He did some around a gazebo on a patio.

@johan2sr 8 месяцев назад

Have these been released yet because I only see the original ones on Amazon and on the Govee site. Love your videos BTW!

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

Coming soon but possibly not on Amazon right away. Keep checking handydad.tv/t22g daily.

@ahfunaki 8 месяцев назад

Amazon says 10/16

@jordaynerjr 8 месяцев назад

@@ahfunakican you send me the link

@ahfunaki 8 месяцев назад

@@jordaynerjr no link yet, there’s just a picture on amazon that says it when you search.

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

I created a quick link handydad.tv/apro.

@divingadventures121 7 месяцев назад

Just discovered your channel, very nice video. Couple of questions... 1. Where did u decide to plug them in at? 2. Where did u find that wire stripper! LOL

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

1. Plug them in wherever you have an outdoor outlet. If you don’t have one, consider adding one (I have videos on that!). 2. Self-adjusting wire strippers 👉🏻 handydad.tv/wstr

@koyfam 8 месяцев назад

Nice video. What type of wire do you need to extend these when using their splice connectors. I’d need to make a 12-15ft jump between roof lines.

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

It comes with a pre-made extension cable for that purpose.

@koyfam 8 месяцев назад

@@handydadtv do you happen to know how long is the extension cable and does it only come with one?

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

The pro kit comes with one 3 meter extension plus two 1.2 meter extension.

@koyfam 8 месяцев назад

@@handydadtv thank you! Hoping a 150 ft is released soon. I may just go non pro but having warm white is appealing.

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

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@mohammedqutu8088 6 месяцев назад

How do people put these all around there house if the most you can connect to it is 250ft?. Also where does the power source connect to and how does the setup look. I want to add this to my home but it’s not long enough to go all around and don’t want my cable setup looking like a forest.

@handydadtv 6 месяцев назад

200 feet max. You’d need multiple to do longer.

@adriancampos1 7 месяцев назад

Great video. Just subscribed. Thank you. At this time stamp 15:26 I notice you’re embedding your lights in a channel of sorts. Can you share the url where you found these channels? Thank you in advance.

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

That’s just a 12-foot vinyl J-channel from Home Depot.

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

I added more details to the bottom of this blog post: handydad.tv/govee-permanent-outdoor-lights-pro-edition

@retalus 8 месяцев назад

Ahhhhh so my procrastinating pays off yet again. I had bought the 150' less than 3 weeks ago but it's been in the (unopened) Amazon box since then because procrastination. I guess it was a good thing

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

Good timing 👍🏻

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

🎄🎄🎄 *PRO kits are now available!* 🎄🎄🎄 Govee: handydad.tv/gpro Amazon: handydad.tv/apro

@klownicle 7 месяцев назад

Great Video. I literally just installed the original to find out there was a pro. I typically like a candy cane effect and the original "white" is not white at all, very purple blue. I have the govee spot lamps and those produce white that matches my other outdoor lighting. Is the white a true match? I dont want to take down my 100ft unless it is. 😅

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

I don’t want you to take down your lights, but yes the Pros can be tuned to exact white color you need.

@devanger1 7 месяцев назад

Do you know if you can make a three way split with the pro lights? I have an outlet under my eve in the middle of my house. Ideally I would put in a splitter at the outlet and have one strand going left and one going right. Any thoughts or suggestions?

@rockstarboymarc 7 месяцев назад

I would think it would be something similar to what they use for trailer wiring…but you would have to water proof it yourself

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

I would only do that if I had the exact same length strings in both directions and I intentionally wanted them to be mirrored. It would be best to find a power source near one end and use them as intended.

@handydadtv 6 месяцев назад

I made a new video to show you can split the strings but it might not produce the results you expect: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zhqqC9orh0s.html

@LKKAndresX 3 месяца назад

I have power right in the middle of where I want these to go, can I splice them in a way where I can send lights to either side with power right in the middle?

@handydadtv 3 месяца назад

No but you can use two sets with two power supplies.

@batlighthouse5082 7 месяцев назад

"Permanent" lights aren't so permanent when next year's lights are the must have ones. It's like the Iphone. Everyone wants the new one. 🎄🎄The old version looks much better. The new wider spacing creates more of a segmented light and dark effect under the lights than the uniform evenness under the old lights. It makes your roof edge look even more like a wavy gingerbread house.

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

The focused light pattern is what makes Govee unique. But it’s not for everyone.

@batlighthouse5082 7 месяцев назад

It had a nice even line below the lights in your side by side. If that floats your boat. Now less lights, more dead spacing. @@handydadtv

@futbol1972 5 месяцев назад

so I can cut at any point on the string to add the blank extensions where I dont want lights??

@handydadtv 5 месяцев назад

Yes follow the directions and you can cut anywhere using the splicing kit to put a connector there. Then use the extension to get you past the 12-feet and start with a new string. You can use the other connector from the splicing kit to use the cutoff string if needed.

@RxRated 7 месяцев назад

I'm curious if you could tell me how long each of those 3 included extensions are?

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

The long one is 5 meters. The short ones are 2 meters.

@kamea61 6 месяцев назад

Any recommendations for homes without soffits? Love Govee but no soffits

@handydadtv 6 месяцев назад

Watch this and pick one that can face outward. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LrtGX0WLz0o.html

@agustinmoralescontreras513 7 месяцев назад

Can i choose the color for each led? For example if i have multiple windows can i use diferent colors for each window?

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

Yes

@CharlieBeaupre 8 месяцев назад

I think the original ones are better. The lights are closer together and have the lights blurr together for a solid look. The PRO ones look too spaced out and are choppy. I would rarely light up my house white for day-to-day operation. Mostly used for holidays like Halloween or Christmas! Maybe the prices will do on the originally when the pro goes on sale!

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

The originals are on sale right now for Prime Big Deals! Http://handydad.tv/gvxm

@gottria 7 месяцев назад

But that warm white for an all year lighting is too good.@@handydadtv

@charlesmitchell9647 6 месяцев назад

Gotta Go Pro!

@handydadtv 6 месяцев назад

The white is worth it IMO.

@user-tz9ed9fz8h 7 месяцев назад

How is everyone plugging these in? I have a plug in on my back porch. The power box and controller water proof? Or would I need to cover them?

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

They are outdoor rated.

@futbol1972 5 месяцев назад

ok so I tought goove lights came with specific easy conector to joint lights when cutting them?? I have the 100ft outdoor pro lights and I will be installing tomorrow. so I will be laying down 35ft of lights first, then I have a space 12ft up the room where I dont want any lights where will I cut, can I cut anywhere and just use connectors to connect blank extension cord where I dont want lights?? I got the 100ft black permanent outdoor PRO lights too

@handydadtv 5 месяцев назад

@futbol1972 5 месяцев назад

thank u@@handydadtv

@RushPL1 8 месяцев назад

@HandyDadTV - is it possible to enable only some of the LEDs and save it as a preset? Is it possible to control the LEDs outside of the app? For example via network/UDP.

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

You can manually control each light from the Govee app. I’m working on another video to see what other apps/apis could work with them.

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

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@RushPL1 7 месяцев назад

@handydadtv What's a Govee driver module? I ordered 4 sets (prior to them establishing a 1 set limit) but it says that only up to 150ft can be supported without this Driver module.

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

@RushPL1 It’s probably a signal booster.

@RushPL1 7 месяцев назад

@@handydadtv Could 4 strings can be controlled together if powered separately? Could they animate as one?

@Noonelson 8 месяцев назад

i like that you can get black now( my house has black soffit. ) But the original LED have more of a flood effect vs the pro seems more like spotlight. I think i like the flood effect better for xmas lighting?

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

The focused light cones are what make Govee unique.

@handydadtv 7 месяцев назад

🎄🎄🎄 *PRO kits are now available!* 🎄🎄🎄 Govee: handydad.tv/gpro Amazon: handydad.tv/apro

@jasonludwick3504 5 месяцев назад

I like everything about the pro more except the space apart between the lights. The original has a good spacing so you get a continuous light stream casted as opposed to the pro.

@handydadtv 5 месяцев назад

On the house, you’d never notice the difference unless you saw them side by side.

@gary37b 8 месяцев назад

I don't like how big the splice connector is. I'll stick with my old version and cutting wires and using solder sticks butt connects it's smaller and water proof. Thanks for the video

@handydadtv 8 месяцев назад

My pleasure!