I know, it's just nice to have right? I don't use the RGB all the time, but it's too cool when I do. It just sets the mood for movies or whatever we're doing.
I just installed two of these lights. I like them so far, but still working on confirming all of the features for comparison to my existing Hue bulbs/app. For instance, with Hue, I can set the lights so they randomly go on and off when I'm on vacation so it looks like I'm home. I can also sign in when I'm away from my wifi and out of Bluetooth range to turn them on and off. On the other hand, these bulbs were unbelievably easy to set up. I just screwed them in and found them on the app. Didn't have to go through a whole separate ordeal to get them connected to Alexa. Phillips/Alexa may have updated that by now, but it used to be such a pain. I have high hopes for these. Thanks for reviewing.
Glad you found the video! I still use them everyday. The ONLY negative I would say is that they don't go as dim as the Hue. But I don't really need them to go dim so I don't really care. And I can't talk about that feature you mentioned (scheduling) since I don't use it. But I know the Govee app is pretty comprehensive. Let us know if you find anything out! 👊
I used to think they would suck but i got one for free when i bought a alexa speaker and its been awesome just being able to lie down and watch a movie with dim colored lights is awesome
I have a number of these smart bulbs around my house and they work great. My only complaint is the phone app to control them... it is very full featured, but has so many options it tends to get confusing if you want to add automation (timers for on-off scheduling). Too many locations to control automation and you can goof things up real quick, causing you to have to hunt round the app for where the issue is. They seem to constantly update it and it has been getting a bit better, but they need to improve the scheduling portion of the application. (BTW... I also use them with my Govee TV backlight in my media/family room and love them for adding fill light to the room that integrates with the backlights - takes movie watching to a whole new level.)
I completely agree about the app. I find it pretty overwhelming and just use the voice commands which pretty much handles everything I need. Good reminder about the lights themselves with having timers though, I forget that! And I LOVE having a TV backlight too though mine isn't Govee 😢
You totally earned my like, comment & sub! I just got my lights today. You are correct in all you say. It's a month after you posted this, do you have any more in depth reviews on the features & how to use them? Of all the videos I've searched nobody has talked about how you can scan an image to use it's pallet in the bulbs, for grouping, etc. I found a few things on my own but I know it's a lot more that can be done. Again great & straight forward review!!
Thanks for watching and the comment. You made my day! To be honest, I wish I could say I've had the time to tinker and had advice for you. The software has a lot to chew on and I haven't really gotten in there. Heck I could probably do a video just on the Govee App and features alone like you mentioned. I am still happy with the bulb and should probably take the time to truly customize using them. I also got the Triangle panels and light tubes which I have still yet to stick on the wall :S
Yeah something is going on with the Govee availability in the US, not sure what... but the prices are very affordable here in Canada. I'm still happy with them.
Glad you found the video! I'm still happy with them? My only gripe is that they don't dim that low, but that only sucks if you're using it as a night time reading lamp, otherwise they are just fantastic!
That's a good question I don't know. I have the lights all set up in my Google home and can control them just fine from there. I do have the app installed but I don't know if it is needed at all. Sorry I wish I had better answers for you.
Absolutely! The app is pretty insane... it's very sophisticated and with time, you could do whatever you want with these lights. You just might need to spend a little time getting familiar with the app.
Hi there... I have many different smart bulb, from Philips Hu, to Yeelight, to other less know brand... Everyone have it's pro and cons... Some don't give nice colors, some have low light exc... One feature that is really important for me is the ability to give nice strong light when needed and be able to dimmer like to barely zero lumens when I have to sleep... So, are this bulbs good at offering this range of brightness? I really hope to find a nice bulbs, affordable, to replace all my smart bulb (5 at the moment) with same brand ones...
Hello, That is a good question... unfortunately the Govee bulbs do not go as dim as the Philips Hue. Not really close to be honest. I had to go check just now, and the 1% dimness on the Govee was like 35% of the Philips Hue. Now with that test was with reading white. When I change the Govee bulbs to different color they got a lot more dim (purple... blue... etc). I didn't try enough different brands to say which one is THE best value... I would have liked to try the Ikea ones as well (which are Zigbee and have a hub) as they are quite popular. Overall for how we use the Govee bulbs they are just incredible value and I still recommend them. But if dimness is your requirement that's not where they shine lol.
Hi, great review. You mentioned in colour mode they get a lot dimmer. does that include warm white. Also how dim is 1 % of govee as compared to hue in colour mode.@TheSAHDLife
If the light bulbs are covered I can't see any reason not to. Do you/we need to buy special bulbs for outdoors? It's been awhile and I can't remember :) I think it's fine as long as the bulb is protected.
Yeah I think it absolutely is possible! I haven't done it so I can't remember if you need to do it through the Govee app or if you can just do it through Google or Apple home app.
I have two questions. One, since it's on bluetooth, would I be able to connect it while my bluetooth headphones are on? Second, can I get the lightbulb to react to music through my headphones or would I have to play it out loud. Thanks!
I use the wi-fi settings so I'm not sure about the first question. They might be able to answer that in the Amazon FAQ or perhaps on their website. Also I think when you put it in the sound mode it might use the mic in your phone to make the lightbulbs dance. So no, it wouldn't work. Hope that helps!
In a few of years I've replaced all my bulb lights with Philip Wiz light bulbs. Mostly A19 bulbs, but I also have few A21 ones, 10 times 40W E12 candle bulbs for 2 different chandeliers, 4 times GU10 50W for the bathroom (I had the change the sockets from MR16 to GU10), and a 2 meter long light strip. All smart and multicolor. Conclusion: Stay away! from Philip Wiz. - They have eliminated their packs of 3x 60W A19 which was a great deal. Now we can only by them in single pack, and they're expensive. More than The Govee ones.. - The app is ok but should be improved. - Biggest problem: It doesn't function well when trying to change many lights in the same time. Some, if not many, don't follow. Everything is better with Govee except one thing: There's no GU10s nor E12 40W candle lights for chandeliers. When they will make them, Ill replace all my Wiz with Govee.
Hey great comment thanks for sharing. Very interesting. The only downside I think with the Govee is that it can clog up the wireless channel... so unless you have a dedicated IoT network for your lights, it could hog some wi-fi bandwidth if you have 10-20+ lights on there. Whereas Phillips uses Zigbee through it's own little router right? Keeps the network clean.
@TheSAHDLife Hello there. Thanks for your reply. About the modem, that's a very good question. I use Bell's modem (they offer a great deal for the optical fiber connection: $70 per month +tax for 3GB/s, but we have to argue with an employee on the phone for 45 minutes until he gets fedup, and agree to give me the promotion. Thanks to my friend who did the call for me). You are right... When I reboot my modem (disconnect and reconnect it), the light network goes very well. Also, for the kitchen (which is a ceiling fan of 4 A19), and for the dining room (chandelier of 5 A19 bulbs),I bought 2 smart light switch controllers from a Canadian company called Plex. They were available at Home Depot, but much cheaper on Amazon. With these controllers we can do many things like change between a choice of 4 different colors, dimmer up, and down, and change scene. I strongly recommend them. I had dimmers before and the lights were constantly blinking when under a dimmer of 100%.
I think it is bright as any other light bulb. I don't really know how to explain it as I'm not an expert in lumens etc. I'm happy with them. They go bright enough but they don't go super dim.
Those are just some cheap LED strips I found on Amazon. I don't remember the brand... I had bought 2 sets and one of them flickered... this one didn't. Honestly if I were to buy them again I would probably just get the Govee led light strips.
Thanks for watching 👊 And yeah you definitely can! Actually the software is pretty sophisticated, you can do so much I haven't even scratched the surface with it yet.
I know none of these youtube reviews cover this but what is it like to conenct and control colors without a wifi router? (bluetooth), can you adjust the colors? can you adjust multible bulbs?
That's a good question and I'm not sure. However, you COULD use your phone to create a wireless hot spot if you want to change the color. That should work.
@@TheSAHDLife if you were to do that you would need a second phone. your own phone to choose the wifi network for the bulb wouldnt show up because your own phone is the hotspot. Cant connect to your own phones hotspot (even though this would be a good usecase for being able to do so)
Yeah they work like a normal light bulb! If you have a smart speaker in your house you can use that to change colors and brightness etc... but then you can also use your phone to do whatever you'd like with it. Still use them all the time!
Can I make replace my living room lights on the ceiling with these bulbs and turn them off automatically when I set a command like "Movie Night" from google or alexa?
Heck yeah!! You can use voice commands to set particular brightness (I use this all the time) as well as change colors, or like you said, said certain scenes. You can't go wrong especially for the price. The only slight negative is that they don't lower the brightness as much as the Philips Hue... for example the lowest setting on the Govee is about 25% on the Hue. I would say if you set the mood with colors, especially blues / purples it is definitely dark enough. I use them for movie nights in the background lamps and they are great. Just thought I'd mention it that.
I had never heard of ZigBee until you just mentioned it and I can see the benefits for sure. Do you have a zigbee setup in your home? And have you found any bulbs for it?
@@TheSAHDLife I think the main other contender against Philips in the ZigBee space are the IKEA TRÅDFRI bulbs. WiFi is fine for a handful of devices but once you fall down the smart home rabbit hole, having too many starts to have a negative impact on your WiFi network for other regular WiFi devices. Since WiFi also comparatively uses more power, it's not suitable for battery operated sensors so, for example, in my case it makes sense to create a ZigBee mesh around the house with ZigBee lights and wall switches and then have the low power motion, temperature, door sensors all hang off the closest routing device in the mesh. Allows me to have devices outside the house too where there is poor WiFi reception - they just hop along the ZigBee mesh.
So you are advising people about why they should buy Govee over Philips Hue when the core way Philips Hue functions is via Zigbee? And you heard of it just now when the commenter above you mentioned it? You are recommending people on what IoT stuff they should and shouldn't buy w/o having heard of Zigbee? Seriously? It calls into question your basis for advice. Did Govee pay you for this? Please learn about IoT and related stuff before recommending it. Not a fan of Philips (see changes to their account policies) but stop being a UA-camr who HAS to pump out a video every week.
@ativerc hehe. I understand what you are saying but no. Not paid to make this video. Not trying to dive deep into IoT things as I think it might overwhelm most people. I have Phillips Hue and am familiar with the ZigBee concept I just didn't know the name. Honestly I'm just trying to help average people have cool lighting. It doesn't go deeper than that. Whenever people visit they love the vibe at our house and with these lights I think the barrier for entry being the price is finally low enough non tech people might consider them. Our space is bigger than most people's homes and we have a lot of smart devices and everything works great. I haven't felt the need to have all my devices on a seperate network but I do understand the benefits like the other commenter pointed out. Do you think people who know nothing about IoT should learn about and buy ZigBee lights over govee? And if so, which bulbs? Thanks for the conversation. I learn a lot this way and have no problems admitting that I'm wrong if I am. It sounds like a ZigBee setup is ideal, especially in a large space with lots of devices but I still think these Govee bulbs are awesome for most people and creators (since they don't flicker like the Hue) unless you can explain to me why they aren't.
That's awesome! Thank you for sharing, I appreciate it. It sounds like you have a thoughtful and organized setup for sure. Like you mentioned this video speaks more to the people who might not have or want the time to figure out and set up an optimized setup like this and just want a handful of RGB bulbs that work easily right out of the gate. My only main concern would be having too many wifi devices for health reasons but from my research it doesn't seem like it affects us in any negative way. Lol. So to summarize what I've learned... IoT or to anyone reading this, a ZigBee mesh network keeps your wifi structure more organized, uses less energy, is more secure since maybe cheaper devices are more vulnerable, is more expensive to set up but offers a wider range. Is that correct? Whereas wifi bulbs like Govee are easy to use, cheap, don't flicker (maybe the Ikea ones don't), have less range (although good enough for smaller spaces), and clutter up the wifi network which again is probably fine for most people without lots of smart devices?
Yeah I don't see why not! I mean, one small bulb might not be the best for lighting up a room on it's own but, it'd do the trick. Just don't expect it to be insanely bright or brighter than any other bulb. But at least you'll be able to RGB control it with the app which is always fun!
How long do they last in comparison to regular or energy efficient bulbs? How bright do they get in comparison to 45w, 60w, 75w, 100w bulbs? These are the questions I would like to know if I'm going to spend $10 on one bulb. Right?!
These are great questions! My brain doesn't work that way... Maybe someone needs to create a video answering these types of technical questions!!? 😉 Edit: by someone I mean you! lol
they last about 6 years according to Govee. 40W = 450 lumens. 60W = 800 lumens. 75W = 1100 lumens. Govee's older model bulbs are about 800 Lumens, and the newer ones are 1000 lumen. if that helps.
The fact that the bulbs are not dimmable from the switch was a bit of a deal breaker for me (for now). I like when I say "Alexa, turn on/off downstairs lights" they all turn on smoothly together (dim up) and turn off (dim down) at the same time. So, I'm torn between that and the fun of color. I do achieve my color ambience with Govee lamps, TV lights, etc. 🙂
They do dim with voice commands... they just don't work with a dimmable switch. Perhaps that's what you meant I just want to be clear. If I say 'Google turn on Bedroom lights' then the Govee lights all fade in nicely to which ever color you want. It's great. They don't dim as low as the Hue bulbs but they are good enough for the price. Hope that helps.
@@TheSAHDLife right from the switch, I have smart switches. 👍. There are ways to make routines and work arounds to turn them all on but not uniformly. I like that currently, if I turn group lights they gradually dim up all at the same time. Just wish I had same thing only with color bulbs. I will continue the search.😂
They DO work on a dimmable switch... but let's say, if a normal bulb goes from dull to bright on a 1-10 scale the Govee covers about 4-10 on that level. They don't dim that well. @@alexsykes1337
No, they are not worth it. I bought two and regretted it, I cannot get it to connect to anything. I downloaded the alexa app on my phone which then wanted to charge me 7.99 a month to change colour, no way. Bluetooth, alexa just sits there going "what's this"? Waste of money.
Oh what a bummer! You couldn't get it working with the Govee app? They work fine for me there and in my Google Home app. Sorry to hear that. hopefully you are able to return them and get your money back.
Informative and straight to the point, amazing review!!
Thanks for the positive comment 👊 really appreciate it!
I invested in smart bulbs and smart switches a year ago, and they've changed my life completely. I love them! 💡❤👍🏻
I know, it's just nice to have right? I don't use the RGB all the time, but it's too cool when I do. It just sets the mood for movies or whatever we're doing.
I just installed two of these lights. I like them so far, but still working on confirming all of the features for comparison to my existing Hue bulbs/app. For instance, with Hue, I can set the lights so they randomly go on and off when I'm on vacation so it looks like I'm home. I can also sign in when I'm away from my wifi and out of Bluetooth range to turn them on and off. On the other hand, these bulbs were unbelievably easy to set up. I just screwed them in and found them on the app. Didn't have to go through a whole separate ordeal to get them connected to Alexa. Phillips/Alexa may have updated that by now, but it used to be such a pain. I have high hopes for these. Thanks for reviewing.
Glad you found the video! I still use them everyday. The ONLY negative I would say is that they don't go as dim as the Hue. But I don't really need them to go dim so I don't really care. And I can't talk about that feature you mentioned (scheduling) since I don't use it. But I know the Govee app is pretty comprehensive.
Let us know if you find anything out! 👊
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I used to think they would suck but i got one for free when i bought a alexa speaker and its been awesome just being able to lie down and watch a movie with dim colored lights is awesome
Right?! It's just fun. I enjoy having them around. Especially if you can get them for a decent price.
I have a number of these smart bulbs around my house and they work great. My only complaint is the phone app to control them... it is very full featured, but has so many options it tends to get confusing if you want to add automation (timers for on-off scheduling). Too many locations to control automation and you can goof things up real quick, causing you to have to hunt round the app for where the issue is.
They seem to constantly update it and it has been getting a bit better, but they need to improve the scheduling portion of the application.
(BTW... I also use them with my Govee TV backlight in my media/family room and love them for adding fill light to the room that integrates with the backlights - takes movie watching to a whole new level.)
I completely agree about the app. I find it pretty overwhelming and just use the voice commands which pretty much handles everything I need. Good reminder about the lights themselves with having timers though, I forget that!
And I LOVE having a TV backlight too though mine isn't Govee 😢
You totally earned my like, comment & sub! I just got my lights today. You are correct in all you say. It's a month after you posted this, do you have any more in depth reviews on the features & how to use them? Of all the videos I've searched nobody has talked about how you can scan an image to use it's pallet in the bulbs, for grouping, etc. I found a few things on my own but I know it's a lot more that can be done. Again great & straight forward review!!
Thanks for watching and the comment. You made my day!
To be honest, I wish I could say I've had the time to tinker and had advice for you. The software has a lot to chew on and I haven't really gotten in there. Heck I could probably do a video just on the Govee App and features alone like you mentioned.
I am still happy with the bulb and should probably take the time to truly customize using them. I also got the Triangle panels and light tubes which I have still yet to stick on the wall :S
@@TheSAHDLife whenever you make that video, I'll be here for that too!
Price for 1 is crazy in America. $19.99. Here in the UK, at the time of writing this, 1 Govee bulb costs £7.99
Yeah something is going on with the Govee availability in the US, not sure what... but the prices are very affordable here in Canada. I'm still happy with them.
Where? They aren't that price on their website or Amazon
I just bought 4 of them on Amazon for $32 us...
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Aw yeah! Thanks for noticing 👊
@@TheSAHDLife Hard to miss from James Bay in Victoria.
@@DavidBagshaw Aw we love staying down there... getting the bread at Pagliacci's hehe. We live in a pretty special place eh! Love it.
Awesome cutted video💯 really smooth to watch
Thanks! Really appreciate that 👊
Thanks for the info especially the info on the dimmer switch.
Glad you found the video! I'm still happy with them? My only gripe is that they don't dim that low, but that only sucks if you're using it as a night time reading lamp, otherwise they are just fantastic!
I’ve used Govee lights for a long time and find them to be consistently good and at an acceptable price. I just wish they offered more bulb sizes.
Right? Me too. Still happy with mine since this video. Not one negative other than like you said, more sizes would be nice.
Do they work with HomeKit? And if so, can I utilize all the features from there? And is the app required just for the setup or all the time?
That's a good question I don't know. I have the lights all set up in my Google home and can control them just fine from there. I do have the app installed but I don't know if it is needed at all. Sorry I wish I had better answers for you.
@@TheSAHDLife No worries, thanks for the reply!
Going to try them. I just ordered some
Nice! We still use them all the time. They work great on voice commands etc. Let me know what you think once you get 'em 👊
Thanks. Is there an option to seamlessly fade through the colors at slower speeds?
Absolutely! The app is pretty insane... it's very sophisticated and with time, you could do whatever you want with these lights. You just might need to spend a little time getting familiar with the app.
Hi there... I have many different smart bulb, from Philips Hu, to Yeelight, to other less know brand... Everyone have it's pro and cons... Some don't give nice colors, some have low light exc...
One feature that is really important for me is the ability to give nice strong light when needed and be able to dimmer like to barely zero lumens when I have to sleep...
So, are this bulbs good at offering this range of brightness? I really hope to find a nice bulbs, affordable, to replace all my smart bulb (5 at the moment) with same brand ones...
Hello,
That is a good question... unfortunately the Govee bulbs do not go as dim as the Philips Hue. Not really close to be honest. I had to go check just now, and the 1% dimness on the Govee was like 35% of the Philips Hue. Now with that test was with reading white. When I change the Govee bulbs to different color they got a lot more dim (purple... blue... etc).
I didn't try enough different brands to say which one is THE best value... I would have liked to try the Ikea ones as well (which are Zigbee and have a hub) as they are quite popular. Overall for how we use the Govee bulbs they are just incredible value and I still recommend them. But if dimness is your requirement that's not where they shine lol.
Hi, great review. You mentioned in colour mode they get a lot dimmer. does that include warm white. Also how dim is 1 % of govee as compared to hue in colour mode.@TheSAHDLife
Would you use them outdoors? I am thinking porch lights.
If the light bulbs are covered I can't see any reason not to. Do you/we need to buy special bulbs for outdoors? It's been awhile and I can't remember :) I think it's fine as long as the bulb is protected.
Is it possible to use the smart bulb as an “lightalarm clock“. So it starts dimm at 6am and goes brighter till 6:30 am?
Yeah I think it absolutely is possible! I haven't done it so I can't remember if you need to do it through the Govee app or if you can just do it through Google or Apple home app.
I have two questions. One, since it's on bluetooth, would I be able to connect it while my bluetooth headphones are on? Second, can I get the lightbulb to react to music through my headphones or would I have to play it out loud. Thanks!
I use the wi-fi settings so I'm not sure about the first question. They might be able to answer that in the Amazon FAQ or perhaps on their website. Also I think when you put it in the sound mode it might use the mic in your phone to make the lightbulbs dance. So no, it wouldn't work.
Hope that helps!
@@TheSAHDLife Thanks for the info
In a few of years I've replaced all my bulb lights with Philip Wiz light bulbs. Mostly A19 bulbs, but I also have few A21 ones, 10 times 40W E12 candle bulbs for 2 different chandeliers, 4 times GU10 50W for the bathroom (I had the change the sockets from MR16 to GU10), and a 2 meter long light strip. All smart and multicolor.
Conclusion: Stay away! from Philip Wiz.
- They have eliminated their packs of 3x 60W A19 which was a great deal. Now we can only by them in single pack, and they're expensive. More than The Govee ones..
- The app is ok but should be improved.
- Biggest problem: It doesn't function well when trying to change many lights in the same time. Some, if not many, don't follow.
Everything is better with Govee except one thing: There's no GU10s nor E12 40W candle lights for chandeliers. When they will make them, Ill replace all my Wiz with Govee.
Hey great comment thanks for sharing. Very interesting. The only downside I think with the Govee is that it can clog up the wireless channel... so unless you have a dedicated IoT network for your lights, it could hog some wi-fi bandwidth if you have 10-20+ lights on there. Whereas Phillips uses Zigbee through it's own little router right? Keeps the network clean.
@TheSAHDLife Hello there. Thanks for your reply. About the modem, that's a very good question. I use Bell's modem (they offer a great deal for the optical fiber connection: $70 per month +tax for 3GB/s, but we have to argue with an employee on the phone for 45 minutes until he gets fedup, and agree to give me the promotion. Thanks to my friend who did the call for me).
You are right... When I reboot my modem (disconnect and reconnect it), the light network goes very well.
Also, for the kitchen (which is a ceiling fan of 4 A19), and for the dining room (chandelier of 5 A19 bulbs),I bought 2 smart light switch controllers from a Canadian company called Plex. They were available at Home Depot, but much cheaper on Amazon. With these controllers we can do many things like change between a choice of 4 different colors, dimmer up, and down, and change scene. I strongly recommend them. I had dimmers before and the lights were constantly blinking when under a dimmer of 100%.
How bright do they get
I think it is bright as any other light bulb. I don't really know how to explain it as I'm not an expert in lumens etc. I'm happy with them. They go bright enough but they don't go super dim.
What are the purplw lights on the shelf behind you?
Those are just some cheap LED strips I found on Amazon. I don't remember the brand... I had bought 2 sets and one of them flickered... this one didn't. Honestly if I were to buy them again I would probably just get the Govee led light strips.
Great video! With these bulbs, can you slow fade from one color to another?
Thanks for watching 👊 And yeah you definitely can! Actually the software is pretty sophisticated, you can do so much I haven't even scratched the surface with it yet.
I know none of these youtube reviews cover this but what is it like to conenct and control colors without a wifi router? (bluetooth), can you adjust the colors? can you adjust multible bulbs?
That's a good question and I'm not sure. However, you COULD use your phone to create a wireless hot spot if you want to change the color. That should work.
@@TheSAHDLife if you were to do that you would need a second phone. your own phone to choose the wifi network for the bulb wouldnt show up because your own phone is the hotspot. Cant connect to your own phones hotspot (even though this would be a good usecase for being able to do so)
So can you dim these lights from the app?
Yeah you bet! Or through your smart speaker with voice commands.
Nice review. Thanks
Still use them every day and am really happy with them!
Where can I find that spherical table lamp that accepts these bulbs?
I'm not exactly sure which lamp you are talking about but they are a very standard build so most lamps should work. The ones I had were from Ikea!
once set up, can you control them without a phone? phone turned off even..?
Yeah they work like a normal light bulb! If you have a smart speaker in your house you can use that to change colors and brightness etc... but then you can also use your phone to do whatever you'd like with it. Still use them all the time!
What’s the circle light in the background?
That I believe is just the gov bulb in one of the Ikea round lamps. I'm guessing that's what you're talking about, just a globe-sized lamp?
@@TheSAHDLife Yes
Do they make chandelabra bulbs?
Good question. I don't think so :( What do you use candelabra bulbs for... small lamps? I don't really have ANY in our house. Just curious :)
@@TheSAHDLife that's how my house was built all of the light fixtures chandelabra
Can I be at work and turn them on/ off? Since these are wifi
You know, I don't know! You might need to be on the same wifi? But perhaps you can. If I get a chance to try it I'll let you know!
No need to look for another video, thanks man
Sweet! Glad you found the video. 👊 They are still going strong!
Can I make replace my living room lights on the ceiling with these bulbs and turn them off automatically when I set a command like "Movie Night" from google or alexa?
Heck yeah!! You can use voice commands to set particular brightness (I use this all the time) as well as change colors, or like you said, said certain scenes. You can't go wrong especially for the price. The only slight negative is that they don't lower the brightness as much as the Philips Hue... for example the lowest setting on the Govee is about 25% on the Hue. I would say if you set the mood with colors, especially blues / purples it is definitely dark enough. I use them for movie nights in the background lamps and they are great. Just thought I'd mention it that.
Nice lights! Being WiFi only rather than ZigBee can actually be a big negative though
I had never heard of ZigBee until you just mentioned it and I can see the benefits for sure. Do you have a zigbee setup in your home? And have you found any bulbs for it?
@@TheSAHDLife I think the main other contender against Philips in the ZigBee space are the IKEA TRÅDFRI bulbs.
WiFi is fine for a handful of devices but once you fall down the smart home rabbit hole, having too many starts to have a negative impact on your WiFi network for other regular WiFi devices. Since WiFi also comparatively uses more power, it's not suitable for battery operated sensors so, for example, in my case it makes sense to create a ZigBee mesh around the house with ZigBee lights and wall switches and then have the low power motion, temperature, door sensors all hang off the closest routing device in the mesh. Allows me to have devices outside the house too where there is poor WiFi reception - they just hop along the ZigBee mesh.
So you are advising people about why they should buy Govee over Philips Hue when the core way Philips Hue functions is via Zigbee? And you heard of it just now when the commenter above you mentioned it?
You are recommending people on what IoT stuff they should and shouldn't buy w/o having heard of Zigbee?
Seriously?
It calls into question your basis for advice. Did Govee pay you for this?
Please learn about IoT and related stuff before recommending it.
Not a fan of Philips (see changes to their account policies) but stop being a UA-camr who HAS to pump out a video every week.
@ativerc hehe. I understand what you are saying but no. Not paid to make this video. Not trying to dive deep into IoT things as I think it might overwhelm most people. I have Phillips Hue and am familiar with the ZigBee concept I just didn't know the name. Honestly I'm just trying to help average people have cool lighting. It doesn't go deeper than that. Whenever people visit they love the vibe at our house and with these lights I think the barrier for entry being the price is finally low enough non tech people might consider them. Our space is bigger than most people's homes and we have a lot of smart devices and everything works great. I haven't felt the need to have all my devices on a seperate network but I do understand the benefits like the other commenter pointed out.
Do you think people who know nothing about IoT should learn about and buy ZigBee lights over govee? And if so, which bulbs?
Thanks for the conversation. I learn a lot this way and have no problems admitting that I'm wrong if I am. It sounds like a ZigBee setup is ideal, especially in a large space with lots of devices but I still think these Govee bulbs are awesome for most people and creators (since they don't flicker like the Hue) unless you can explain to me why they aren't.
That's awesome! Thank you for sharing, I appreciate it. It sounds like you have a thoughtful and organized setup for sure.
Like you mentioned this video speaks more to the people who might not have or want the time to figure out and set up an optimized setup like this and just want a handful of RGB bulbs that work easily right out of the gate.
My only main concern would be having too many wifi devices for health reasons but from my research it doesn't seem like it affects us in any negative way. Lol.
So to summarize what I've learned... IoT or to anyone reading this, a ZigBee mesh network keeps your wifi structure more organized, uses less energy, is more secure since maybe cheaper devices are more vulnerable, is more expensive to set up but offers a wider range. Is that correct?
Whereas wifi bulbs like Govee are easy to use, cheap, don't flicker (maybe the Ikea ones don't), have less range (although good enough for smaller spaces), and clutter up the wifi network which again is probably fine for most people without lots of smart devices?
Do you think one of these could light up a room?
Yeah I don't see why not! I mean, one small bulb might not be the best for lighting up a room on it's own but, it'd do the trick. Just don't expect it to be insanely bright or brighter than any other bulb. But at least you'll be able to RGB control it with the app which is always fun!
Why is the energy rating an F on these as thought LEDs where power efficient?
That is a good question and I really don't know. I wonder if needing a constant wifi connection requires it to use more power?
How long do they last in comparison to regular or energy efficient bulbs? How bright do they get in comparison to 45w, 60w, 75w, 100w bulbs? These are the questions I would like to know if I'm going to spend $10 on one bulb. Right?!
These are great questions! My brain doesn't work that way... Maybe someone needs to create a video answering these types of technical questions!!? 😉
Edit: by someone I mean you! lol
they last about 6 years according to Govee. 40W = 450 lumens. 60W = 800 lumens. 75W = 1100 lumens. Govee's older model bulbs are about 800 Lumens, and the newer ones are 1000 lumen. if that helps.
The fact that the bulbs are not dimmable from the switch was a bit of a deal breaker for me (for now). I like when I say "Alexa, turn on/off downstairs lights" they all turn on smoothly together (dim up) and turn off (dim down) at the same time. So, I'm torn between that and the fun of color. I do achieve my color ambience with Govee lamps, TV lights, etc. 🙂
They do dim with voice commands... they just don't work with a dimmable switch. Perhaps that's what you meant I just want to be clear. If I say 'Google turn on Bedroom lights' then the Govee lights all fade in nicely to which ever color you want. It's great. They don't dim as low as the Hue bulbs but they are good enough for the price. Hope that helps.
@@TheSAHDLife right from the switch, I have smart switches. 👍. There are ways to make routines and work arounds to turn them all on but not uniformly. I like that currently, if I turn group lights they gradually dim up all at the same time. Just wish I had same thing only with color bulbs. I will continue the search.😂
Do they still work with a dimmable switch but they just flicker or do they not work at all@TheSAHDLife
They DO work on a dimmable switch... but let's say, if a normal bulb goes from dull to bright on a 1-10 scale the Govee covers about 4-10 on that level. They don't dim that well. @@alexsykes1337
I have the h6006 on my garage sconces. They are really cool lights, but I wish they made candelabra bulbs so I can put them in my salt lamps.
Ohhh that's a cool idea! Love it. Bummer that they don't :(
5:12 seven-nation-army-cry😂🤘
Hahaha amazing 👊
what the hell is a light segment ?
lol, do I say that in the video??!
Philips is trash, govee all the way. Got rid of lifx and nano....
lol yeah Philips is expensive too. Oof. So much more. My Philips stuff still works but yeah for the price, I'm still happy with the Govee stuff!
No, they are not worth it. I bought two and regretted it, I cannot get it to connect to anything. I downloaded the alexa app on my phone which then wanted to charge me 7.99 a month to change colour, no way. Bluetooth, alexa just sits there going "what's this"? Waste of money.
Oh what a bummer! You couldn't get it working with the Govee app? They work fine for me there and in my Google Home app.
Sorry to hear that. hopefully you are able to return them and get your money back.
Same here, easy connection, beautiful output.
Never had any issue with any Govee product to connect as it’s usually seamless.