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Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars with 144 reviews

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    Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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73%would recommend to a friend

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Customers often highlight the adjustable brightness, easy setup, user-friendly app, and suitability for outdoor use as positive aspects of the Wi-Fi Bluetooth Smart String Bulbs. However, they frequently express concerns about the product's water resistance and durability, with some reporting issues after rain exposure and a short lifespan.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Water resistance

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not waterproof

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They are okay. Not really waterproof, more like water resistant. Water collects on the bulbs if you place in an area with no drainage.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Brightness

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Govee Lights ⭐️

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great lights, tons of lighting options on the app. The lights are nice and bright as well and made of durable material, highly recommend, we are very pleased with our purchase ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lights with so many options!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great lights, so many color options, and energy efficient. The app is easy to use and gives a lot of customization. Highly recommended, Govee is great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good, but not the brightest.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wish they were a little brighter, but all of the scenes I can choose from are pretty cool.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not made to last

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was very disappointed with this product. I am from Maine and was looking to light up the backyard this summer. I was excited for like two weeks when the lights worked great and I could program them. Then some of the bulbs stopped working. I contacted customer support and they directed me to govee's website. I received a new string of lights after I had to hound them about the situation.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    App usability

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Govee string lights

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I do love the lights, they are beautiful, the only reason i gave 4 stars is because they are spaced so far apart and the app, for me, is pretty complicated. I managed to get the red and green colors on alternating lights but i can't figure out how to make them twinkle or cascade or get any effect. But i will Google it and I'm sure figure it out but the app should be more user friendly i think for people who aren't as tech savvy! But. I do love the lights and I'm sure will love them even more once i figure out how to use them to get the effect i am going for!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lights

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works really good in the lanai. Many color options. Perfect for relaxing night.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works Great!

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to setup and use in the app. Can schedule dawn to dusk

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's awesome hooked it up to my Gazibo and it looks awesome. Using the Govee app to control the colors and features. It's easy to use the app.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great colors

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good lighting and colors with easy installation guide.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Water resistance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cool light shows

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product for any occasion...not cheap! So, it was a little expensive, but good quality and good overall product. Bulbs dont get hot either, a real nice feature.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Water resistance

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought 2 strands which worked great for a little while. However, one strand died. The lights had moisture in them and I would guess that is what caused it to fail. Govee replaced that strand however 30 days later, the same thing and now they won't replace it. They tell you only the original is covered and they don't care that the replacement only lasted 30 days. If you do decide to buy these and want them outside you better plan on taking them down after each use! Don't waste your money. You have been warned.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice ambience lighting

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These lights are awesome just wish they were a little bit brighter but aren’t bad. Works great when you have everything linked together

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Didn’t last-bukbs hold water

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not for outdoor. Didnt last. Bulbs held water every time it would rain. Junk and disappointed. They were awesome while they worked being programmable. Total design flaw on not being for outdoor use clearly.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Brightness, Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Lights and App

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Lights are nice and bright. App is easy to use. The pre-canned light shows are ok.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Brightness

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice patio lights

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fun lighting for patio. Can change colors to match holidays. The sync to music is also fun.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lights

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love them And the different colors and themes to choose from

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Length

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this outside smart lights from Govee 48 feet is long enough for my porch

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Water resistance
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Good for a bit

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They are gorgeous but..... as soon as the first rain hits they stop working. Im on my 5th set. Supposed to be water proof but what they dont say is the the controller is not. I bought water proof housing for them and they still go bad. If you get them just get the protection plan because you will be replacing them A LOT.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Wouldn't buy for ourdoors

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pretty nice for covered areas. Terrible for put in the elements. I am not sure why these are considered outdoor. Both my strips took on water in the first big rain and no longer work. Pretty disappointed.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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