Just purchased the COSTCO version and they are awesome. The only thing is the APP is a little tricky. I'm still trying to figure out how to have them just turn on and off at a certain time. Tried doing the sunset and sunrise and that didn't work also tried the timer and nothing. Any videos on just that topic would be greatly appreciated.
Hi from 🇨🇦 Thanks for the video. It couldn't come at a more perfect time. I was at the Costco this evening and felt bad for spending extra money on pro version a month ago but not anymore after watching your comparison. I'll buy another set of pro version for the rear side of the house. Thanks once again....
@@rs4249 hi there. Thanks for watching. Glad I could help you in some way to making the right decision. Good luck with the rest of your install. Stay safe
@@jbsdiytv thanks. I was able to add one extension before adding the lights. I used an outdoor extension cord to bring it closer to where I wanted to run the power bank. I used 2 sets of 100ft govee permanent outdoor lights 2 and 1set of govee elite(same design). Check out my video of the install.
@ I just saw parts of your video. Looks great. Congrats!!! I also noticed that you mentioned you purchased outdoor lights 2 and elites. Yes they are the same spec when it comes to the light strands but not the same model types. Elites are 805 and outdoor lights 2 are H705D thru F. It’s unfortunate that both the Outdoor lights 2 and Elites can’t be grouped as a same model grouping. I hope Govee can fix that. I hope you enjoy your lights for many years to come
@@jbsdiytv yes, different models. But same light design. You can group them together, which I did. You can also add 3 more strands of lights. When you do, you'll have to change the segments to the amount of light you added which is 6 by default, it goes up to 9. it's also cuttable.
Your videos are pure gold! I just purchased Govee Elite 150' from Costco. Can you please recommend an installer in the Dallas-Fortworth area (McKinney)
This was my question, I was about to pass on the Elites before I ran into your channel. I assumed the Elites were Gen 1, I wanted the 2nd Gen for the specs but delivery date would have been mid December, but Lowe’s or Target has them in stock so now I can have my lights ready for Xmas. Thanks for the info.
@@jbsdiytvthe elites on the target website say they only have 82 light settings, while the Lights 2 version on amazon say they have 100 presets. Amazon also mentions AI settings. Do the Elite have AI light settings?
Very helpful. I personally don’t mind the clips…I have white a soffit and the eve is pretty high off the ground so it won’t be seen and I can actually use the tiny vent holes in the soffit for the screws instead of making new holes
If I needed to splice in about 50’ to get from front of my house to the back would that work? I would still have the same lighted length(150’) but the overall length would be closer to 200’. Thanks for the great and insightful videos!
JB, I appreciate your review and your videos. I do have a question about these new Costco Elites. You stated on a reply that you can cut/trim the lights. The question is, do the lughts need to be cut off in a section? Like do 4 lights cut off at a time or singles can be trimmed. The reason is I need just about 5 feet of a 16.7 foot section so i need to trim a lot on one end as the final section. Appreciate your help and video, you help a lot.
You can cut off as many as you need. There are 12lights in a strand. At least leave one light. So if you installed 8 strands and 1 light, under the device settings the segments need to read 9 anyway. When transitioning to soffits, splice and continue in sequence install and don’t rotate your strand or mix them up
Great idea but the leds are one directional. Regardless if the connections are swapped, the extension for jumps are swapped and the ferrite beads in the extension respond to it in that direction
I’d tried connecting the end of my non pro and connect it to the end of a extention wire, then connect it to the elite, at first I thought it has the same positive so I connect it and it flickers and the white small rectangle has a burnt smell it turns out that the non pro positive is the one without writing on it and the elite is the one with writing, so tried switching it and it and also didn’t work.
Can you install these without using the clips and just adding more adhesive to the soffit? Also can these lights be cut to custom fit certain lengths around the home? Thank you!
You can try them without it but I’ve had multiple installs in past fail the hold. Never rely on the 3M. Buy 3D mounts if you don’t like the brackets they come with. Yes you can splice and it will still work
@@jbsdiytv Thank you for the reply that was super helpful. My last question is can you connect 2 boxes of these 150ft light together to wrap around the entire house or would I need to have separate outlets. Do these come with enough male and female pieces to splice a few times? Thanks.
Two 150ft starting at the same outlet is fine if you’re going to create your own scenes to fix the direction of the chase. Govee presets will work only in one direction. Run all your strands in the same direction so your lights look like they are sync’d. I would suggest starting at the last strand of your first install to keep a continuous chase. The come with plenty splice connectors
Thanks for the video. Can you use the provided Govee Pro Splitters that come with the Govee Pro version to connect the two sections of the updated Govee Outdoor lights 2?
Govee recommended instructions states 2-4” from the wall to get that scallop look. We have but only by request because that look is the most popular. Of course everyone will have a different taste of what they want to see so that’s when you make the call to switch it up. Going further spreads the scallops wider out getting a more strip like feel
It might but the positive and negative will still be switch on the controller side and now you have a useless controller. You can probably use the non pro controller on the elites but why would you do that, it defeats the purpose of the elites. Good thought though
No they can not. Like described in this video, no other version can be used on the elites or vise versa due to the connections not being interchangeable
Yeah sorry, wish I had a power adapter and controller for the pro version. I find the pro version easier to work with because it has a 3amp power brick and you can make extended jumps. Pro version has the best and purest warm and cool white and higher lumens than the other versions
I hope I’m understanding the question. With the pros, you can splice without voiding the warranty. Pros come with pro connectors and the Elites do not. Since they don’t include the pro splice connector it is not splice-able according to Govee. Have I splice the non pros, yes. Did it work, yes it did. They say that so they don’t have to cover your errors. Even if you were to get a hold of the pro splice connectors, they won’t work because like I mentioned in the video, Elites are are exclusive and in their own category because the connectors are swapped from the other versions
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Team, I am interested in getting this installed in my home during Spring 2025 as I know you will be busy the remainder of this year. Please let me know how to connect with you to discuss next steps. BTW, I live in DFW area.
Hello..Great video on Govee outdoor lights from Costco..in video you mentioned 3d light bracket instead of using brackets that came with Govee box..can you provide more info on 3d bracket?
Thank you for the support. Yes, 3D mounts are designs by sellers who took the shape of the puck light and created a 3D mold off a STL file. They use UV and weather resistant material to create for Govee non pro, pro and elite versions. Visit these trusted sellers below and I also have a link to my page where you can find them there as well. See below For Govee Non Pro and Pro 3D Mounts visit: Chris www.etsy.com/shop/Faboricus Anthony www.etsy.com/shop/Gelap3DPrints JBsDIYTv Material and Parts Site lnk.bio/jbsdiytv
I have these elites and have found the extensions provided are not adequate length. To splice and extend do you have a awg recommendation? I read 24 awg on the Govee wires. Ty for your vids, they are the best Govee install vids I have seen.
Thank you for your comment. If extending I would use heavier gauge wire like 18/3. Use heat shrink solder waterproofing butt connectors to ensure a solid bond and no water intrusion
Yes you can do accent lighting with your lights. You have to activate the shared DIYs by pressing the plus symbol, then display management then find your DIY
The app was just recently updated a few days ago and no most of the videos I have don’t help so I apologize. I’ll update more videos soon. Yes you can shut individual light by bringing the speed down and use the red slash as way to shut off lights
@@jbsdiytv thank you but did not work that way.. i was having issues with that off button as it was not responding. If you can make a Video that helps a lot of people as people started to buy from Costco ❤️😊
Is it me? Or is the warm/cool colors on the elite looks more "natural" / "vibrant" than the non-pro version? I just picked up the elites from costco as I saw it was a good deal for 150ft. Buying any other version outside of costco is way more expensive for the same 150ft length.
Your correct. The non pros are using 3 colors to imitate white so the elites are an upgrade from that. Warm and cool are more vibrant for sure. Price is good. Pros still are top notch but to save money this kit is the way to go. Use different mounts then the ones that come with it. My opinion
Thanks love your videos. I just got two sets of these from Costco. What is the most sets of lights you can connect to one controller? If I use both controllers on my home is there a way to sink them together?
Thank you for watching.Yes sir there is a way to group them in the app to work as one system. Ultimately place the next controller and power adapter at the end of the last strand in the first system so it looks like one solid system. Or separate the controllers on top or bottom but work the same direction so one isn’t left and the other right. Same direction
Hey JB I bought the Costco Elite 150 feet and need a few more feet. Where can I get extra lights of this version so they can connect and work with the Elite lights I have right now?
Nice video. Exactly i was looking for the same content. You are the only channel with Elite. But not sure why you are comparing Elite with Non pro. I would appreciate if you could compare white of pro with elite. Even im interested to see colored ones as well. Pro support upto 6000k where as elite is only 4k. Do you see much difference in cool white?
You are correct about the 6000k vs 4000K. The reason that I’m not comparing pros with elites is that’s what is on my home currently. I do have strands from the pros but I do not have a power supply and controller to compare those. I think for the Kelvins it has, either version is bright regardless. Elites you can’t easily splice like the pros. I will recommend the pros as an installer and because of their slick look on the nicer homes. Pros warranty’s if you splice vs elites probably not but it’s Costco🤷♂️, you can take anything back lol. Elites 150ft $329, pros 150ft $549. Thanks for watching
On the site it says you can’t cut non pros(H705 A,B & C) but people have taken that into consideration and not done it only because they don’t want to loose their warranty. Can it be done, yes absolutely on both versions. It will still work if you properly bring them back together or understand voltage drop for the length you trying to jump. Personally, we chose to make all the factory connections end up at our jumps so there is less splicing and more work for us
You can not connect other strands from another kit to one kit. There are 9 strands to a box and that’s the max of 150ft because the app won’t read pass what’s recommended
Does anyone know how many lights can be controlled at once? I know one set is 108 lights. If i buy to sets can they be put together or do they need to be remain seperate?
The strands on the elites can be used on the Govee Outdoor Lights 2 and vise versa since their connectors are swapped. Same goes for the extensions. This is not the case for pros and Gen 1 non pros
I understand that the stands of lights don't work with the reversed connections but would extensions from an elite/outdoor 2 work to extend between light sections of the original govee perm outdoor?
@tomwalsh2468 this video was made before the G2 were released. To answer your question on the G2 extensions working for the elites, yes you’re correct. Same goes for the lighting strands and controller
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They are the same in strands, Govee extensions but not model type. One is exclusive to in stores and the other is Govee, Amazon. They can’t sync in the app if you have two different models. Pros are the best
@@jbsdiytv Can you do this (cutting & extending 3 foot sections) multiple times within a 150 ft. strand? From what I saw it looks like it comes with 4 extenders already but I may have a section or two that needs a 2 foot extender here and there.
Yes I’ve done little jumps before even after using all the extensions. Just use the correct heat shrink solder butt connectors and sleeve it after with white or black silicone sleeve
great video.. thank you. i have 2 storey house. i bought 2 - 150ft from coscto. first level needs 100ft and 2nd floor roof needs 200ft. i understand govee warranty doesnt allow splice but is it doable and recommend to do it?
@@vikasmehta7260 herd u just need a bigger power unit no need to splice I herd u can work 2 off same power supply but needs to be a bigger power inquire with electric person or hardware store
That’s incorrect. The app will not read pass 150ft and the power bricks are 2amp. 2 kits is equivalent to 4amps which one can’t handle. You will need to group them in the app to work as one. Splicing can be done and works but your liable for all possible fault connections and water intrusion
@@jbsdiytv let me know if ur idea works I know I want to do same as u 2story 🏠 front sides back I might need 3 boxes maybe 4 they say whole house is 1,812 sq ft. So I really not good measure. How much will need and will need electrician
@@jbsdiytv hey what state u say ur in Texas. I'm in Vegas. If I flew u out here for weekend would u install for me . Then u can enjoy sincity for couple nights
Yup you know I would. And yes our methods work as we have installed over 120 installs in Texas. I wouldn’t fly, I would drive as I have all my items I need with me
These Govee outdoor permanent lights barely pull juice from an outlet. What I would do is install one then install the other after the last strand of the first kit so it looks continuous. You can group them in the app to work as one
If you connect from one outlet and install in opposite directions, you won’t be able to change the direction of the chase on the scene for Govee presets so you’ll see point A where they steam away from each other. I was saying install one kit and the last kit needs to start where the first one ended so it looks continuous when grouped in the app.
Almost done setting up I did a set on the upper half of my roof and another set on tbe the lower half of my roof. What did you mean by grouping them together. Not sure if it would work the way I set them up but just trying to figure out how to group them to see
Excellent. Thanks JB. I picked up two black from Costco and looking forward to watching more of yours on installation. Like and Subscribe. So if there is extra light string at the end, can you cut, splice and then put the end plug?
Matter is a secure, open protocol that allows smart home devices to communicate with mobile apps, cloud services, and other devices. You’ll find some Govee devices that support it. Pros and Elites have it for sure
@@jbsdiytv - I have the regulars and hate the app. Will the elites use the same app? Once they are programmed for daily timer, does the controller have to be connected to Wi-Fi? Thanks your videos and help!
@Average_Middle_Aged_American sorry I’ve been busy with Govee installs. Yes if you have one device, Bluetooth and WiFi need to be on. Two devices WiFi I activates when the device is turned on by a smart outlet or attached to Alexa, google or Matter
I had the regular one at the front of the house and now replaced them with the elite and put the others on the back side. However on the white it seems like the regular is brighter. Is that correct or am i doing something wrong? Thanks for the video. Bought the elite because of it.
@@djrezharoldtavarez7146 - perhaps it is due to the size of the LED. The separate white LED on elite looks smaller than the combined LED on the standard. Color is more accurate but other LED is using multiple colors together for white. Try adjusted less yellow on the elite.
@jdz3169 I got these on July 17th, 2024. Asked management when they were stocked and they said same day. I check 3 other Costcos north of San Antonio and they all had them as well. $329 even
So they come in white only and I mean like the pro’s white or black? What if you needed two sets for an install more than 150 feet? Can you get extra modules from Govee for the Elite? Since they are not the same as the regular and pros is the modules different to exceed the 150 ft or more? I hope you understand my questions? Thank you again I love your videos.
@bpage6636 Hope you are doing well. Long time no hear from you. Yes I understand your question. You can buy two of these kits and group them in the app to work as one system. These Costco Govee Elites are an exclusive product only and it’s literally in its own category like I mentioned in the video. The connections have been swamped and so that means any of the other versions will not work on this model. The LED Module Driver from the pros you speak of is used for 150ft-200ft. You won’t be able to use it on the elites because again, the connections are backwards. Govee knew people would do this and try and use other products for pros and non pros and the elites. In the beginning of the video I mentioned that the kits come in white and black strands Take a look at this short WHAT!!New 150ft Govee Outdoor Lights Elite@Costco (Warm&Cool White)@GOVEE #fyp #hurry #costcofinds ua-cam.com/users/shortsa8mhsjP7Y74?feature=share
Hello, thank so much for your response. I reached out to Govee in reference to the Govee elites from Costco and was told that you are unable to connect two sets together. Since you are an installer I wanted to know if there is something you know that they don’t?
Will a string of these still work if excess lights are cut off one end? Assuming so as with other versions of Govee lights, but wondering if anyone can confirm.
You’re saying if you have 12 in a strand you would like to remove 6 lights? Yes that can be done but waterproof the ends. If you you install 8 1/2 strands it still needs to read 9 segments in the app
@@AnthonyRusso yes sir. Wish they were better but there is a reason for what Govee does. Like the swap of the factory connections was smart. They don’t want you to use other products for this version because of liability, and for the cause of making extra sales. They were on top of that possibility of others thinking to do just that. They are pretty awesome and for everyone that is familiar with their actual pricing for outdoors lights, this is affordable for what it offers
In a sense they are. Same features with the node of a specific warm and cool white. An upgrade from the H705 non pro models. Only difference here is that the models are different. Elites (H806C) 150ft-45m Govee Outdoor Permanent Lights 2 (H705F) 150ft-45m
Just purchased the COSTCO version and they are awesome. The only thing is the APP is a little tricky. I'm still trying to figure out how to have them just turn on and off at a certain time. Tried doing the sunset and sunrise and that didn't work also tried the timer and nothing. Any videos on just that topic would be greatly appreciated.
Hi from 🇨🇦
Thanks for the video. It couldn't come at a more perfect time. I was at the Costco this evening and felt bad for spending extra money on pro version a month ago but not anymore after watching your comparison. I'll buy another set of pro version for the rear side of the house. Thanks once again....
@@rs4249 hi there. Thanks for watching. Glad I could help you in some way to making the right decision. Good luck with the rest of your install. Stay safe
Can I add 2 12ft extension cable to the power adapter before adding it to the lights? Or will it be too weak to power the lights? I have a tall roof.
You should run the cable to the roof. Splicing or messing with the power bank may not allow the lights to work right
If you had the pros, you can definitely add 2-12ft Govee extensions back to back. The pros power brick is a 3amp while the other kits are a 2amp
@@jbsdiytv thanks. I was able to add one extension before adding the lights. I used an outdoor extension cord to bring it closer to where I wanted to run the power bank. I used 2 sets of 100ft govee permanent outdoor lights 2 and 1set of govee elite(same design). Check out my video of the install.
@ I just saw parts of your video. Looks great. Congrats!!! I also noticed that you mentioned you purchased outdoor lights 2 and elites. Yes they are the same spec when it comes to the light strands but not the same model types. Elites are 805 and outdoor lights 2 are H705D thru F. It’s unfortunate that both the Outdoor lights 2 and Elites can’t be grouped as a same model grouping. I hope Govee can fix that. I hope you enjoy your lights for many years to come
@@jbsdiytv yes, different models. But same light design. You can group them together, which I did. You can also add 3 more strands of lights. When you do, you'll have to change the segments to the amount of light you added which is 6 by default, it goes up to 9. it's also cuttable.
Your videos are pure gold! I just purchased Govee Elite 150' from Costco. Can you please recommend an installer in the Dallas-Fortworth area (McKinney)
Thanks for the video. What is the difference between the elite and the 2nd gen???
Same specs different name and model number
This was my question, I was about to pass on the Elites before I ran into your channel. I assumed the Elites were Gen 1, I wanted the 2nd Gen for the specs but delivery date would have been mid December, but Lowe’s or Target has them in stock so now I can have my lights ready for Xmas. Thanks for the info.
👍Glad I could help in any way
@@jbsdiytvthe elites on the target website say they only have 82 light settings, while the Lights 2 version on amazon say they have 100 presets.
Amazon also mentions AI settings. Do the Elite have AI light settings?
Very helpful. I personally don’t mind the clips…I have white a soffit and the eve is pretty high off the ground so it won’t be seen and I can actually use the tiny vent holes in the soffit for the screws instead of making new holes
Curious. Do you need to use every strand of lights? For example, if I complete the home and have one set left over, will the lights still work?
You don’t need to use all your lights. It will work still. Just make sure your segment count matches the strands you have installed
@ Awesome! Thanks.
If I needed to splice in about 50’ to get from front of my house to the back would that work? I would still have the same lighted length(150’) but the overall length would be closer to 200’.
Thanks for the great and insightful videos!
Yes
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Give the man some free stuff! This video alone helped me feel knowledgeable in purchasing two boxes now.
@nllandry my family and I appreciate the support🙏 thank you for watching the video
JB, I appreciate your review and your videos. I do have a question about these new Costco Elites. You stated on a reply that you can cut/trim the lights. The question is, do the lughts need to be cut off in a section? Like do 4 lights cut off at a time or singles can be trimmed. The reason is I need just about 5 feet of a 16.7 foot section so i need to trim a lot on one end as the final section.
Appreciate your help and video, you help a lot.
I have the same question..
You can cut off as many as you need. There are 12lights in a strand. At least leave one light. So if you installed 8 strands and 1 light, under the device settings the segments need to read 9 anyway. When transitioning to soffits, splice and continue in sequence install and don’t rotate your strand or mix them up
@@jbsdiytv thank you
I wonder if you spliced the different ends if they will work. So that is doesn't reverse the strands.
Great idea but the leds are one directional. Regardless if the connections are swapped, the extension for jumps are swapped and the ferrite beads in the extension respond to it in that direction
I’d tried connecting the end of my non pro and connect it to the end of a extention wire, then connect it to the elite, at first I thought it has the same positive so I connect it and it flickers and the white small rectangle has a burnt smell it turns out that the non pro positive is the one without writing on it and the elite is the one with writing, so tried switching it and it and also didn’t work.
can you splice and extend the Costco version based on roof structure?
Yes you can using 18/3 or 16/3 wire splicing between the Govee extension
Can you install these without using the clips and just adding more adhesive to the soffit?
Also can these lights be cut to custom fit certain lengths around the home? Thank you!
You can try them without it but I’ve had multiple installs in past fail the hold. Never rely on the 3M. Buy 3D mounts if you don’t like the brackets they come with. Yes you can splice and it will still work
@@jbsdiytv Thank you for the reply that was super helpful. My last question is can you connect 2 boxes of these 150ft light together to wrap around the entire house or would I need to have separate outlets. Do these come with enough male and female pieces to splice a few times?
Thanks.
Two 150ft starting at the same outlet is fine if you’re going to create your own scenes to fix the direction of the chase. Govee presets will work only in one direction. Run all your strands in the same direction so your lights look like they are sync’d. I would suggest starting at the last strand of your first install to keep a continuous chase. The come with plenty splice connectors
Thanks for the video. Can you use the provided Govee Pro Splitters that come with the Govee Pro version to connect the two sections of the updated Govee Outdoor lights 2?
The elites and G2 are the same type of strands and connections. The only thing different are the model types
Do you normally install them closer to the wall vs on the bottom of the fascia board?
Govee recommended instructions states 2-4” from the wall to get that scallop look. We have but only by request because that look is the most popular. Of course everyone will have a different taste of what they want to see so that’s when you make the call to switch it up. Going further spreads the scallops wider out getting a more strip like feel
I wonder if you cut the ends of the non pro non eltie ones and switch the ends if that wouldl allow them to work.
It might but the positive and negative will still be switch on the controller side and now you have a useless controller. You can probably use the non pro controller on the elites but why would you do that, it defeats the purpose of the elites. Good thought though
Thanks again...btw..great channel..
🙏 greatly appreciate your comment
Can the extension from the elite version be used between 2 strands of Govee original lights?
No they can not. Like described in this video, no other version can be used on the elites or vise versa due to the connections not being interchangeable
Great review and demonstration. I wish you showed the Pros vs The Elites too at the end. Btw Which is your favorite
Yeah sorry, wish I had a power adapter and controller for the pro version. I find the pro version easier to work with because it has a 3amp power brick and you can make extended jumps. Pro version has the best and purest warm and cool white and higher lumens than the other versions
@jbsdiytv good thing I bought the pros
Thank you for this. It's what I was looking for.
Nice review. Of course these come out after I bought the regulars and can't return now. Was looking for Matter enabled for HomeKit!
😁Govee knows what they are doing and have you buying more. Yeah they tricked us all
Also..last question...With the pro you can splice and cut adapters..can you with the Elite?
I hope I’m understanding the question. With the pros, you can splice without voiding the warranty. Pros come with pro connectors and the Elites do not. Since they don’t include the pro splice connector it is not splice-able according to Govee. Have I splice the non pros, yes. Did it work, yes it did. They say that so they don’t have to cover your errors. Even if you were to get a hold of the pro splice connectors, they won’t work because like I mentioned in the video, Elites are are exclusive and in their own category because the connectors are swapped from the other versions
The box says not to use with an extension cord.
Did you drill into your attic to install these? Are they direct in an outlet?
My buddy bought a box and has a bunch of extra lights. Could I add his extras to mine if I buy a box of the same ones?
You did not label or name which one was which... for the length on them.. is it the pros that are 18.5 inches from edge to edge?
can you use the extension cord in the elite kit to make the power adapter or control box cord longer? My power source is inconvenient.
You can do that or you can use an extension cord from the outlet to your device. After the controller, only use 1-12 govee extension
Thanks for the video, exactly what I was looking for, can you recommend a link for the 3D mounts for brackets ? TIA
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Team, I am interested in getting this installed in my home during Spring 2025 as I know you will be busy the remainder of this year. Please let me know how to connect with you to discuss next steps. BTW, I live in DFW area.
Our team looks forward in assisting you in 2025. If any cancellations occur I will reach out. Thanks for considering us for your Govee install
Let me know how to contact you for scheduling
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What do u recommend the elite or pro?
Hello..Great video on Govee outdoor lights from Costco..in video you mentioned 3d light bracket instead of using brackets that came with Govee box..can you provide more info on 3d bracket?
Thank you for the support.
Yes, 3D mounts are designs by sellers who took the shape of the puck light and created a 3D mold off a STL file. They use UV and weather resistant material to create for Govee non pro, pro and elite versions. Visit these trusted sellers below and I also have a link to my page where you can find them there as well. See below
For Govee Non Pro and Pro 3D Mounts visit:
Chris
www.etsy.com/shop/Faboricus
Anthony
www.etsy.com/shop/Gelap3DPrints
JBsDIYTv Material and Parts Site
lnk.bio/jbsdiytv
@@jbsdiytvWhere can we find these 3D light brackets? Is there a link? Thank you.
I have these elites and have found the extensions provided are not adequate length. To splice and extend do you have a awg recommendation? I read 24 awg on the Govee wires. Ty for your vids, they are the best Govee install vids I have seen.
Thank you for your comment. If extending I would use heavier gauge wire like 18/3. Use heat shrink solder waterproofing butt connectors to ensure a solid bond and no water intrusion
@@jbsdiytv TY TY, can you also recommend a maximum length of extension?
If you do 10ft of just 18/3 it should work. If you want to do like 20ft, I would splice the extension in half and add custom wire to it
Can we do custom accent lighting in COSTCO Elite version? And we dont see the shared DIYs..
Yes you can do accent lighting with your lights. You have to activate the shared DIYs by pressing the plus symbol, then display management then find your DIY
@@jbsdiytv it does not have the + sign and also it looks quite a diff in the app. Can we disable few lights if so how can we do that..
The app was just recently updated a few days ago and no most of the videos I have don’t help so I apologize. I’ll update more videos soon. Yes you can shut individual light by bringing the speed down and use the red slash as way to shut off lights
@@jbsdiytv thank you but did not work that way.. i was having issues with that off button as it was not responding. If you can make a Video that helps a lot of people as people started to buy from Costco ❤️😊
Got it will do. Thanks for your input
Can you buy two of the 150’ Costco versions and connect them together for 300’ total?
Not together on one device but you can group them in app to work as one
@@jbsdiytv Is there a difference if you group two sets together in the app, compared to connecting two separate lights?
Is it me? Or is the warm/cool colors on the elite looks more "natural" / "vibrant" than the non-pro version?
I just picked up the elites from costco as I saw it was a good deal for 150ft. Buying any other version outside of costco is way more expensive for the same 150ft length.
Your correct. The non pros are using 3 colors to imitate white so the elites are an upgrade from that. Warm and cool are more vibrant for sure. Price is good. Pros still are top notch but to save money this kit is the way to go. Use different mounts then the ones that come with it. My opinion
@@jbsdiytv thanks for your input! You got any recommends for other mounts to use?
@natet53 sorry I’ve been busy with Govee installs. Yes, get them from this guy. They are UV resistance and durable
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@@jbsdiytv nice thanks! Just to confirm, what style mounts for the elite? Pro or non pro?
@@jbsdiytv Why are Pros better than the Elite though? Isn't the word Elite better than the word Pro? That's confusing.
Elite are rebranded regular lights with a few accessories. If you want the pro version these are not it
@@Maverick_1373 yup your correct. These are not pros. Upgrade from the non pros and mimic to the Govee outdoor lights 2
That’s all I needed to know. Thank you
Are they worth it or do you recommend the pros?
What do you do if a house only has exposed joists and no soffit panels?
Place them in tracks or run a 1x2 across and install them on that.
Thanks love your videos. I just got two sets of these from Costco. What is the most sets of lights you can connect to one controller? If I use both controllers on my home is there a way to sink them together?
Thank you for watching.Yes sir there is a way to group them in the app to work as one system. Ultimately place the next controller and power adapter at the end of the last strand in the first system so it looks like one solid system. Or separate the controllers on top or bottom but work the same direction so one isn’t left and the other right. Same direction
Great job as always
You’re very welcome. Thank you for the support. Please don’t hesitate to ask another questions about this product or any other
Hey JB I bought the Costco Elite 150 feet and need a few more feet. Where can I get extra lights of this version so they can connect and work with the Elite lights I have right now?
So are these basically the same as the new outdoor lights 2? The specs and lights per ft seem identical.
That’s correct
Nice video. Exactly i was looking for the same content. You are the only channel with Elite. But not sure why you are comparing Elite with Non pro. I would appreciate if you could compare white of pro with elite. Even im interested to see colored ones as well. Pro support upto 6000k where as elite is only 4k. Do you see much difference in cool white?
You are correct about the 6000k vs 4000K. The reason that I’m not comparing pros with elites is that’s what is on my home currently. I do have strands from the pros but I do not have a power supply and controller to compare those. I think for the Kelvins it has, either version is bright regardless. Elites you can’t easily splice like the pros. I will recommend the pros as an installer and because of their slick look on the nicer homes. Pros warranty’s if you splice vs elites probably not but it’s Costco🤷♂️, you can take anything back lol. Elites 150ft $329, pros 150ft $549. Thanks for watching
@@jbsdiytv Amazon just had Prime days and the 150ft Pro's were $379.99. My daughter talked me into getting them. Now to figure out how to install.
@rosedunn9530 if you need assistance you can reach me here or my Govee FB Group. These lights are fun to mess with
One last question..can you cut and splice Govee Elite govee outdoor light?
On the site it says you can’t cut non pros(H705 A,B & C) but people have taken that into consideration and not done it only because they don’t want to loose their warranty. Can it be done, yes absolutely on both versions. It will still work if you properly bring them back together or understand voltage drop for the length you trying to jump. Personally, we chose to make all the factory connections end up at our jumps so there is less splicing and more work for us
Hey do you know if two 150 feet can be connected making it 300 feet
Do you know if you can connect 2 sets of the 150ft elites on one power bank?
No the power brick and controller won’t handle it and won’t read pass 108 lights. Need to group both kits in the app
Do you know if you can connect more than one kit together?
You can not connect other strands from another kit to one kit. There are 9 strands to a box and that’s the max of 150ft because the app won’t read pass what’s recommended
Does anyone know how many lights can be controlled at once? I know one set is 108 lights. If i buy to sets can they be put together or do they need to be remain seperate?
With this model can you turn off some of the lights (for when it’s not Christmas)
Can you suggest me which one good, original version or elite? and which one has good warm color
Are the extension cables that go between each strand universal?
The strands on the elites can be used on the Govee Outdoor Lights 2 and vise versa since their connectors are swapped. Same goes for the extensions. This is not the case for pros and Gen 1 non pros
I understand that the stands of lights don't work with the reversed connections but would extensions from an elite/outdoor 2 work to extend between light sections of the original govee perm outdoor?
@tomwalsh2468 this video was made before the G2 were released. To answer your question on the G2 extensions working for the elites, yes you’re correct. Same goes for the lighting strands and controller
You have any links to better mounts for these specific govee elite pucks?
Jeff from Timber Falls will take care of ya
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Hi JB, does elite & govee lights 2 is same thing or any different? Because pro is different ? Can u tell me please?
They are the same in strands, Govee extensions but not model type. One is exclusive to in stores and the other is Govee, Amazon. They can’t sync in the app if you have two different models. Pros are the best
Can you trim off the excess?
It looks great.. What type of screws did you use? Size ?
How would one start to find a local installer 2 story house, idk what to look up, for albuquerque new mexico
How’re the mounts holding up?
About 30 houses have them. They are great👍
Can we able to cut the wires and extend in elite version ?
Your able to cut them and extend about 1-3ft only to make a jump of that’s what your asking. Use 18/3 wire
@@jbsdiytv Can you do this (cutting & extending 3 foot sections) multiple times within a 150 ft. strand? From what I saw it looks like it comes with 4 extenders already but I may have a section or two that needs a 2 foot extender here and there.
Yes I’ve done little jumps before even after using all the extensions. Just use the correct heat shrink solder butt connectors and sleeve it after with white or black silicone sleeve
great video.. thank you. i have 2 storey house. i bought 2 - 150ft from coscto. first level needs 100ft and 2nd floor roof needs 200ft. i understand govee warranty doesnt allow splice but is it doable and recommend to do it?
@@vikasmehta7260 herd u just need a bigger power unit no need to splice I herd u can work 2 off same power supply but needs to be a bigger power inquire with electric person or hardware store
That’s incorrect. The app will not read pass 150ft and the power bricks are 2amp. 2 kits is equivalent to 4amps which one can’t handle. You will need to group them in the app to work as one. Splicing can be done and works but your liable for all possible fault connections and water intrusion
@@jbsdiytv let me know if ur idea works I know I want to do same as u 2story 🏠 front sides back I might need 3 boxes maybe 4 they say whole house is 1,812 sq ft. So I really not good measure. How much will need and will need electrician
@@jbsdiytv hey what state u say ur in Texas. I'm in Vegas. If I flew u out here for weekend would u install for me . Then u can enjoy sincity for couple nights
Yup you know I would. And yes our methods work as we have installed over 120 installs in Texas. I wouldn’t fly, I would drive as I have all my items I need with me
Hey there JB I am need of a govee outdoor lights pro controller what would you suggest ?
Is one box enough or do you recommend 2 box from the Costco 150ft.
It’s difficult to say what you will need. May have 1000sq ft or maybe 5000sq ft of a home roofline
I have 2 boxes of the elites can I run them all off 1 outlet or will that over load the power adapter box?
These Govee outdoor permanent lights barely pull juice from an outlet. What I would do is install one then install the other after the last strand of the first kit so it looks continuous. You can group them in the app to work as one
So I can connect my second box right to the first one? And run them all off of one outlet?
If you connect from one outlet and install in opposite directions, you won’t be able to change the direction of the chase on the scene for Govee presets so you’ll see point A where they steam away from each other. I was saying install one kit and the last kit needs to start where the first one ended so it looks continuous when grouped in the app.
Ohhhh I understand what you’re saying. Thanks for the info!
Almost done setting up I did a set on the upper half of my roof and another set on tbe the lower half of my roof. What did you mean by grouping them together. Not sure if it would work the way I set them up but just trying to figure out how to group them to see
Excellent. Thanks JB. I picked up two black from Costco and looking forward to watching more of yours on installation. Like and Subscribe. So if there is extra light string at the end, can you cut, splice and then put the end plug?
Yes you can splice and seal it off. Make sure it still reads a full segment in the app like you never cut it before
What is “matter” in the box mean by
Matter is a secure, open protocol that allows smart home devices to communicate with mobile apps, cloud services, and other devices. You’ll find some Govee devices that support it. Pros and Elites have it for sure
So I assume these are the govee outdoor lights 2, right?
These are elites sold at Costco, Sam’s, Best Buy and Lowe’s
Same specs as G2’s but different model types
@@jbsdiytv - my costco already stopped carrying them. Just got 100ft G2 for $239 on prime sale.
@Average_Middle_Aged_American you can find them at Best Buy, Sam’s, and Lowes
I set mine up BEFORE turning them on… and they won’t connect to my iPhone app 😭💀. Probably the worst purchase I’ve made in a long time.
Right now there is Govee Outage. Wait a little while. Even my lights are not connecting
@@jbsdiytv - I have the regulars and hate the app. Will the elites use the same app? Once they are programmed for daily timer, does the controller have to be connected to Wi-Fi? Thanks your videos and help!
@Average_Middle_Aged_American yes sir, all Govee products use the same app
@@jbsdiytv - wifi has to stay connected?
@Average_Middle_Aged_American sorry I’ve been busy with Govee installs. Yes if you have one device, Bluetooth and WiFi need to be on. Two devices WiFi I activates when the device is turned on by a smart outlet or attached to Alexa, google or Matter
Is that power box and adapter waterproof?
It’s says the controller is waterproof and the power adapter states to place in dry place. So I would protect both
Are these the same measured lumens brightness as the pros?
@@nominal no, these go up to 4000K vs the pros go up to 6500K
I had the regular one at the front of the house and now replaced them with the elite and put the others on the back side. However on the white it seems like the regular is brighter. Is that correct or am i doing something wrong? Thanks for the video. Bought the elite because of it.
According to an email from Govee. The lumens per each light are 26, 45, and 50. That's Original, Elite, then Pro. Hope that helps.
@@jbsdiytv - lumens is brightness, Kelvin in color (temperature). Two different measurements.
@@djrezharoldtavarez7146 - perhaps it is due to the size of the LED. The separate white LED on elite looks smaller than the combined LED on the standard. Color is more accurate but other LED is using multiple colors together for white. Try adjusted less yellow on the elite.
Got your 100th like can these be spliced? My roof line has many jumps but would be less then 150ft
Sorry missed your message. Yes they can be spliced. Use solder sleeve heat shrink bitt connectors to make a solid connection
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@@absolutelydialedgraphics thanks bro. 🙏Much appreciated
Are the light pucks the same dimension as the non-pro? Wondering if I get 3d printed non-pro clips would they fit
Yes they are the same dimensions. Non pro 3D mounts will work
When did you get these from Costco and what was the price
@jdz3169 I got these on July 17th, 2024. Asked management when they were stocked and they said same day. I check 3 other Costcos north of San Antonio and they all had them as well. $329 even
They are also stocked for $329 here in Fort Worth TX. I couldn’t find them online, only in the store
@@TexasRivermedic awesome. Yeah only in store and won’t be online as of right now
I'm there now and they are $329.99
@@davidholland4499 yup that’s correct. Congrats on finding a kit for yourself
What colors?
@@bpage6636 when I mentioned control colors, I was referring to the solid colors. Sorry for the confusion there
So they come in white only and I mean like the pro’s white or black? What if you needed two sets for an install more than 150 feet? Can you get extra modules from Govee for the Elite? Since they are not the same as the regular and pros is the modules different to exceed the 150 ft or more? I hope you understand my questions? Thank you again I love your videos.
@bpage6636 Hope you are doing well. Long time no hear from you. Yes I understand your question. You can buy two of these kits and group them in the app to work as one system. These Costco Govee Elites are an exclusive product only and it’s literally in its own category like I mentioned in the video. The connections have been swamped and so that means any of the other versions will not work on this model. The LED Module Driver from the pros you speak of is used for 150ft-200ft. You won’t be able to use it on the elites because again, the connections are backwards. Govee knew people would do this and try and use other products for pros and non pros and the elites. In the beginning of the video I mentioned that the kits come in white and black strands
Take a look at this short
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Hello, thank so much for your response. I reached out to Govee in reference to the Govee elites from Costco and was told that you are unable to connect two sets together. Since you are an installer I wanted to know if there is something you know that they don’t?
@bpage6636 that’s true, you can’t install two sets but can group them in the app to act as one system
Thanks,JB. Nice work.
I'll stick with the govee outdoor lights pro version. 😁
😂some would think the same way. Some will have 3D mounts for non pros and then find this as an upgrade. A market for some lol
Will a string of these still work if excess lights are cut off one end? Assuming so as with other versions of Govee lights, but wondering if anyone can confirm.
It voids warranty if you splice but it can be done. You just have to count it as a full strand in segments so it reads all of them
Can you trim these lights at all?
You’re saying if you have 12 in a strand you would like to remove 6 lights? Yes that can be done but waterproof the ends. If you you install 8 1/2 strands it still needs to read 9 segments in the app
@@jbsdiytv I need to cut off 2 lights and then reconnect it to an end piece and attach it to more lights! Is this posssible?
@@TheCountryKingI’m wondering the same thing
Looks like I’m going to have 2 full strands then 4 lights. I plan to cut after the 4th light add about an 8ft extension then reconnect the strand.
If you 2 lights left, then splice them, you need to keep the strand in sequence when solo them back together. Can’t be placed at the end of an install
out of stock in Utah!
Just got these for $70 off ended up $219
Thanks for the unboxing. I gotta say I agree with you about those mounts. They honestly look terrible and I'd rather just use screwed in clips.
@@AnthonyRusso yes sir. Wish they were better but there is a reason for what Govee does. Like the swap of the factory connections was smart. They don’t want you to use other products for this version because of liability, and for the cause of making extra sales. They were on top of that possibility of others thinking to do just that. They are pretty awesome and for everyone that is familiar with their actual pricing for outdoors lights, this is affordable for what it offers
This is not at costco
Some Costco did not add this product to their line. You can also find the elites at Sam’s and Best Buy
I belive sams is 179$ i looked at box fast if I find out let u know or 279$
@kuyabulaganation3154 Sam’s has them but it’s 50ft and 100ft
My Costco has these, I just picked them up few weeks back. 150ft and I think it was 329 or 349. My Costco is located in MN, zip is 55344
@harisjaved1379 thanks for sharing. They definitely have them in Texas because I leave my business cards everywhere
Are these the same as: ua-cam.com/video/PlGlH1SsKVA/v-deo.html ??
In a sense they are. Same features with the node of a specific warm and cool white. An upgrade from the H705 non pro models. Only difference here is that the models are different.
Elites (H806C) 150ft-45m
Govee Outdoor Permanent Lights 2 (H705F) 150ft-45m
Love the content but lose the intro, that shit is cringe and cheapens the overall video
Thank you for your input. I can definitely make adjustments