FWIW I installed mine in October. I used the 3m and the clips to screw into the soffit, it was cold when I did it and the tape worked but I wasn’t convinced it would hold. I ended up at the local Home Depot and bought more clips that were similar. I didn’t want to have to go back up and fix them, a bit of belt and suspenders approach. They haven’t moved but 1 of the 3 strings is giving me an issue, one light will work intermittently, not at all or stay on, the others are just dead. Now I have to troubleshoot that. Answer from fmoser on reddit.com
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Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Review: Year-Round Holiday Decorations, Just One Trip Up the Ladder via @ConsumerReports
December 12, 2024 - When I say that these Govee permanent outdoor lights offer every lighting effect you could want, I really mean it. The controls in the app include premade “scenes” for every holiday big or small, from Hanukkah to Father’s Day, for a total of 42 holiday scenes within the Festival category alone. And there are four other categories of scenes: Natural, Life, Emotion, and the Dallas Mavericks (yes, really).
Reddit
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r/Govee on Reddit: How well do Govee permanent outdoor lights (regular or pro) hold up?
July 29, 2024 -
I'm getting ready to install my govee permanent outdoor lights pro and I'm a bit nervous. My question is, how well do the lights hold up long term? My neighbor had some installed and they either fell down or he took them down. I don't want to use just the 3m take that comes with it so I'm looking for more secure ways to attach the lights. I've seen people 3d printing mounting brackets and have considered that. What are the recommendations for the most secure way to install the lights, and also how well are your lights holding up?
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FWIW I installed mine in October. I used the 3m and the clips to screw into the soffit, it was cold when I did it and the tape worked but I wasn’t convinced it would hold. I ended up at the local Home Depot and bought more clips that were similar. I didn’t want to have to go back up and fix them, a bit of belt and suspenders approach. They haven’t moved but 1 of the 3 strings is giving me an issue, one light will work intermittently, not at all or stay on, the others are just dead. Now I have to troubleshoot that.
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Do not just use the 3M sticker on the light. It’s a permanent light for a reason. Go the extra mile and grab cheap clips on Amazon to install next to each light. Mine have been up for a year. 0 issues.
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Are Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Worth It? Cost, Benefits & Reviews
October 10, 2025 - When people ask, “Are Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights worth it?” the evidence points strongly to yes. They deliver style, durability, and smart convenience that make them stand out among competitors.
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Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro, 100ft with 60 Lights | Govee US
Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro
Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro showcases RGBIC triangular lighting effects and is cuttable. Ideal for homes, patios, and year-round illumination. Sh...
Price $599.99
Tom's Guide
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Govee Permanent Outdoor Lighting Pro kit review | Tom's Guide
These smart lights remove the worst part about decorating for the holidays
But at $400, is the one-time setup ... worth the price of one of the best smart lights? Read the rest of my Govee Outdoor Lighting Kit review to find out. The Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro cost $399 for the 100-foot kit, and $699 for the 200-foot kit. Both versions are available in either black or white. As of this writing, they're sold out both at Amazon and at Govee.com. If you're really itching for some outdoor ... Set and forget these smart outdoor lights
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Govee Smart Lights Review - Tested by Bob Vila
August 16, 2025 - If you love hosting friends, spending time outdoors after dark, or adding a personal touch to your garden or patio, Govee’s smart outdoor lights are absolutely worth it.
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Smart LED Outdoor Lights | Govee US
Govee offers superior-quality smart outdoor lighting & exterior LED lights for decoration and ambient lighting, like outdoor house lights, outdoor strin...
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Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Prism review: Year-round tri-color smart lights that dazzle | Tom's Guide
I just installed Govee’s new outdoor Prism lights — and they’re the ultimate one-time splurge for…
My Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Prism review will help you decide if these are the best smart lights for the exterior of your home or whether or not it’s worth spending slightly less for an older, less advanced model. Water and weatherproof smart lights I'll never have to take down
The Gadgeteer
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Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights review - never climb that ladder again - The Gadgeteer
July 31, 2023 - The installation of the Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights, especially when I had to replace two strands after failing to measure correctly was a longer than expected process in the hot July sun. However, having done it and seeing the final product, I would do it again in a heartbeat since it means years of avoiding the seasonal ladder game (and re-buying holiday lights every few years).
GameSpace
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Living In My GameSpace: Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Prism Review - GameSpace.com
October 25, 2025 - Traditional holiday lights are a jumbled mess, and it can take hours just to untangle everything, followed by a painful installation. try to wrangle a 100’ of cord and hang it from small S-hooks screwed into your roof eave. The end result is a bunch of loose-hanging wire with an underwhelming display of dimly lit bulbs. Govee’s approach with the Prisms is much easier, and handling 150 feet of lights is a breeze. Each set of Permanent Outdoor Lights Prism is divided into shorter 16-foot segments, with watertight connectors that tie the entire strand of lights together.
WIRED
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The Best Permanent Outdoor Lights (2025): Govee, Eufy, Lepro | WIRED
November 11, 2025 - It's similar to design controls that you'd see on smart bulbs and smart string lights. A great app. This goes hand in hand with the need for individual light control—a good app determines whether that and other features are accessible. Govee and Eufy, two of our favorite permanent outdoor lights we've tried, both have good apps that are easy to use and come with preloaded designs.
Reddit
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r/Govee on Reddit: Outdoor permanent lights 2 vs outdoor Pro?
October 2, 2024 -
I've searched a lot and am not really finding any comparison or ability to see the similarities or differences between the two of these. On Amazon at the time of posting this, the Outdoor light 2 is $299 USD for 100 feet. The Pro is $309 USD for 100 feet. The original version is $279 USD for 100 feet. Any comparison or key differences that make a $10 price difference matter?
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2’s (also called Elite via Costco): same housing and spacing as originals but they added two 4000K LEDs integrated with the RGD LED. True soft and cool white not as good as it uses RGB mixed with the 4000K to create the whites. Pros: wider spacing between lights, 3 warm white LEDs and 3 cool white LEDs integrated in each module for much truer white options. Also comes with splicing jumpers designed to let you cut the wire where needed. At that pricing, I would definitely got for pro, especially if you plan to use white lights regularly. Much easier to match your existing house light temperature if that’s important to you A lot of good comparison info in this video: https://youtu.be/LN65HudRDaw?si=-V-RaK0v78s2yGWw
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Search the community and you’ll find lots of this same question and answers. Here’s one: https://www.reddit.com/r/Govee/s/nTGotTWqJs
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reddit.com › r/govee › anyone here compared govee permanent outdoor lights pro vs nanoleaf’s new matter version
r/Govee on Reddit: Anyone here compared Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro vs Nanoleaf’s new Matter version
October 24, 2025 -
I’m planning a permanent outdoor light install and leaning toward the Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro (100 ft) but I keep seeing the new Nanoleaf Matter Smart Multicolor kit (49 ft) popping up.
For anyone who’s actually compared or cross-shopped both:
How do they stack up in brightness, color accuracy, and diffusion?
Which has the better app experience for scheduling, grouping, and scene effects?
Any differences in durability or waterproofing after a few months outdoors?
How about customer support? (How responsive was support when you had an issue?)
Does Govee’s longer run length outweigh Nanoleaf’s Matter/HomeKit integration?
Would love to hear from anyone who’s tested both systems or switched from one brand to the other. Trying to decide if the extra polish on Nanoleaf is worth giving up Govee’s flexibility and footage. (Cross-posting to r/Nanoleaf for broader feedback.)
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If I were doing all this again, I’d look hard at Asahom. They’ve been really thoughtful about what they include as well as the WLED support. I can’t comment about reliability Govee has been good for us and very reliable over about two years, but the app is a disaster. I do see what look like some QC issues from time to time (post from today showing a light that looks like it literally burned, some power adapter posts from the last year that show burned holes. In general those seem to be very rare. I’d also look at Philipps Festiava. Their Hue indoor products are best in class if pricey, and the outdoor lights are actually UL rated (not fake UL rated like some Chinese brands). I don’t have direct experience with them but I’d look given brand experience. I do have direct experience with Nanoleaf indoor products and I will never buy another one again. They constantly (and I do mean constantly) lose connection, need to be reset, fall off the wall, etc etc. Their support is not great. They are the least reliable smart home products we own, which is not something I want when I’m “permanently” screwing it to difficult to access outdoor areas of my house. Speaking generally, Matter is a tricky protocol. I’ve had far better experience with just normal WiFi, Zwave, and Zigbee. I control our Govee lights using WLED and MQTT over WiFi and that has worked well. Hope this all helps!
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I would advise also looking at the ASAHOM pro lights. I just recently compared against Govee and prefer them for their built in WLED and brighter bulbs. My 2 cents. Wow Nanoleafs includes a track mounting system nice touch.
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Best Permanent Outdoor Lights for 2025 | Govee US
November 14, 2025 - Find the best outdoor permanent lights. Also discover Govee’s durable, smart, and energy-efficient lights that beautify your home and make it look brigh...
Reviewed
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Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights review: Custom outdoor smart lights - Reviewed
August 25, 2023 - If I had a dollar for every time ... tree, it’s a relatively expensive seasonal upgrade that’s well worth the investment on that basis alone....
TechHive
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Govee Outdoor String Lights 2 review: Smart string lights for less | TechHive
Govee Outdoor String Lights 2 review: Smart string lights for less
Power draw is stated at a maximum ... but for what it’s worth, I got just 40.5 watts with all three segments connected at full power. Lights can be clipped directly from the base or attached with plastic clips that attach to the wiring. ... The Govee Outdoor String Lights 2 ... There are few easier ways to liven up a large, dark space than to drape string lights over it. There’s just something about balls of light hanging overhead--especially if they are in color--that sets a mood for good times. They’re also an effective way to bring lighting to places where it wouldn’t otherwise be practical
Reddit
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r/Costco on Reddit: Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights
August 12, 2024 -
Has anyone bought these and what's your experience?
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This is a photo of mine. I would consider them a somewhat difficult diy install but I love them.
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I have them, they're very good. You'll probably want to install them with clips and screws not just the stick on things they give you. The app has an insane amount of customization. I bought them on Amazon prime day for a bit less than this IIRC. I hope they go on clearance 😂 One thing to remember is the non-pro ones never go completely white. The white has a purple haze to it. My wife doesn't like it, but will be better when I use it for holiday lights. Halloween is soon 😁 You can also play music and it will sync to the controller box.
Lifehacker
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Review: Govee's Permanent Holiday Lights Are Designed to Stay Up All Year Long | Lifehacker
December 4, 2024 - The idea is you put up its smart ... the Govee app to change things up throughout the year. Overall, I was impressed with the Govee permanent outdoor lights pro....
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r/led on Reddit: Is Govee a good choice for outdoor lights?
November 17, 2023 -
For the 4th of July, my neighbor's outdoor lights turned out absolutely stunning. I saw him installing them before and thought they were just normal accent lighting, but after seeing them this past weekend I'm now starting to imagine all the decorations I could do with the same lights for Halloween and Christmas. He told me they were permanent outdoor lights by a brand called Govee, and he highly recommended them. So I'm here to ask the experts: How do these lights work? Are they difficult to install?
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It's from 8 months ago but this video from The Hook Up on Youtube has a great comparison of a few kits.
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Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights review: Guaranteed to make your neighbors jealous
October 23, 2024 - A legitimately great product for festive year-round outdoor lighting.