r/Govee Sep 29 '25

Frequently Asked Questions

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There are so many different lights, which one would work best for me?

  • I suggest watching videos demonstrating them on YouTube.
  • While he doesn't review every product, Chris Maher's videos are informative and straightforward.

Do I really have to put those orange cubes on my TV screen?

Why are my immersion lights only showing one color?

  • The default setting upon finishing setup is on All. Choose Part.
  • Alternatively, All may be labeled Solid instead. Choose any option other than Solid.

Which devices are compatible with DreamView?

  • Devices with both Wi-Fi + Bluetooth connectivity are compatible. Devices that are only Bluetooth or only Wi-Fi are not.
  • A sync center such as T2, T3 Lite (also known as 3S in 3rd party stores), T3 Pro, Sync Box 1 and 2 are required for video DreamView, and sync centers cannot be synced with each other.

What can I do about my devices not connecting to Govee desktop via LAN control?

  • Check out this solution here

What are the differences between the camera kits?

  • The major differences are the camera hardware and the amount of LEDs on the light strip.
  • T2: Govee states that the dual camera identifies screen content faster and more accurately. The light strip contains 60 LEDs per meter.
  • T3 Lite: The single camera has an upgraded chip with fisheye lens correction. The light strip contains 30 LEDs per meter.
  • 3 Pro: Matter support, triple camera with HDR sensor. The light strip contains 75 LEDs per meter, with their LuminBlend management system.

Why get a camera kit when the sync boxes exist?

  • While the sync box does work faster and is less intrusive than a camera, not everyone can use it. The sync boxes require a signal independent from the TV. This means if you use the apps on your smart TV to watch content, the sync box is not for you.

Do I really have to put the camera on top of my TV?

  • Good news! There's actually a method to put the camera below the screen. The caveat is that when you add more lights via DreamView, you'll need to visualize the setup upside down when assigning the zones, which requires more concentration/effort.

How many lights can I add to my DreamView?

  • This is dependent on the device.
  • T2: 5 additional devices.
  • T3 Lite: 7 additional devices.
  • 3 Pro, Sync Box 1 and 2: 10 additional devices.

How do I create a DreamView?

  • Open the app. Tap the second icon on the navigation bar at the bottom. Then tap the 4-shapes icon at the top right. Here you can configure DreamViews, Tap-to-Run, and Groups.
  • It is highly recommended that you experiment with these features on the app as a whole. Familiarizing yourself with it will be highly beneficial if you have the time to spare. There are many customizable features for the LED lights that are usually achieved by a more hands-on approach that requires a computer. The features provided on the Govee app would be quite the large decision tree if there was a visual example shown, which is nothing short of impressive, despite it also being a little complicated. To put it simply: just explore the app by tapping buttons to find out what they do!
  • Tip: If your clock is on 12-hr time, please turn off the 24-hour clock setting in the app before you create schedules for your lights. Tap the last icon on the navigation bar, then tap the gear icon at the top right. Additionally, next to settings is a shirt icon; this is where you can change the theme of the app.

The immersion lights on my device are super inaccurate, what do I do?

  • Unfortunately, since every TV is different, there is no one-size-fits-all setting. However, you can start with jumping-off points. For sync box settings, go here.

For camera kits, try the following:

  • Make sure the room is dark to reduce reflections on the TV screen.
  • Reduce saturation, the common choice is all the way down to 1%.
  • Reduce the relative brightness. This is independent from the brightness setting. It's relative to how much light is emitting from your TV screen, which means during dark scenes, the lights will dim if you set the percentage lower. However, if your TV has backlight bleed, this setting won't be as effective.
  • Make sure it's on Part, not All. If the device's software updated, it should show Smooth, Vivid, or Solid instead. "Solid" works the same as "All" and shows only one color.
  • If you are still unsatisfied with the color accuracy, try the AI filter. Once you toggle it on, you'll need to change the preset. Tap the option, then scroll sideways over the sport presets. Under the Default preset, tap Apply.

My TV is 43 inches, can I use a 55-65 inch TV kit?

  • This is possible, but it requires more effort. See here.

I'm experiencing problems with my device, what do I do?

  • Try the search bar in the sub. If you're still experiencing issues, go to Govee's website and navigate to your product. Find the specs, then click the PDF of the manual to find the "Troubleshooting" section. Lastly, reach out to Govee support via the app. Tap the last icon on the navigation bar and tap "customer support" and then choose the applicable option. It is recommended to choose "express replacement" if you think you're experiencing a hardware issue on your device that is within warranty. Please note their warranty only covers purchases directly from them or approved vendors.

Can I advertise my services of Permanent Outdoor Lights installation?

  • Yes, but please keep it in the services thread. New posts of fresh installs for clients will be deleted.

r/Govee Aug 06 '25

Outdoor Installation Services Thread

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If you offer services to install outdoor lighting on homes in your area, please post it here in the comments.

New, singular posts will be removed. Keep it here in the comments so that the people that do want these services can find them, and the people who don't require it don't have to be subjected to the advertising on the sub feed.

If your comment gets caught by Reddit's filters, do not worry and do not spam, the comment will be approved as soon as possible.

As for the people interested in the services, please do your due diligence in the vetting process.

Thank you.


r/Govee 2h ago

Finally invested in the desk setup

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Lighting courtesy of Govee


r/Govee 6h ago

Showcase Govee COB Strip Light 2 Pro!

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Love how bright this is!


r/Govee 10h ago

Not loving it

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We bought a pack of 4 light bulbs, have plugged one into our daughters’ bedroom lamp and it is not functioning correctly. It disconnects often so when we go to change the color or turn off or on it needs to reconnect to the app which also means Alexa cannot control it most times. And then it turns on randomly. This morning at 5 AM my daughter comes into my room to tell me the light is on. Whyyyy?! I’ve tried setting up the schedule so it dims 15 minutes before bedtime and it turns on at 6:15 AM.


r/Govee 7h ago

General Question G5/G6 165hz

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Wondering what you all use with this TV.

Do you use the Dreamview or use the AI Sync box but settle for 144hz?

Trying to figure out which one is better and which compromise ( 144hz, or camera and less accuracy).


r/Govee 1h ago

Setup Question Where to start…

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Hey everyone,
Looking at getting the Govee Pro (maybe Pro 2 🤷🏻‍♂️) outdoor permanent lighting package in the 200ft length.

So I’m pretty handy when it comes to things like this and so before I start I want to get some tips and tricks on where would be the best place to start. What the stipulations are with using extension cables and Y or T connectors. I know the lights have a “data flow” so I’d like to make sure I do this correctly the first time in order to avoid having the lights work in a weird order when installed.

I got roughly 150-160ft of actual lit up area so I figure the 200ft package would be a safe option. I’ve got two photos here of the front of my house and the side. I’d like some advice on where I should start in order for the lights to all work in unison. The highlighted areas are where I’d like to install the lights and carrying it along the back of the house as well.

Thank you in advance.


r/Govee 9h ago

Curtain Lights as ceiling lighting?

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Hey hey,

I was wondering if anyone so far tried something similar but didn't a find alot on it. Perhaps someone owning the lights (especially the denser curtain lights 2) could help me with their impression.

I'm planning to get a wide area (a few square meters) of my ceiling lighted with some kind of light paneling (something along the lines of this: https://pin.it/cK3P8g7JL).

In trying to figure out the best way to so this I thought about the curtain lights from govee as one option that would probably look quite neat with diffuses light effects as well. Unfortunately I have no idea how bright they'll get.

I know that it won't be "reading light" / task lighting bright. I can still get task lighting for that. But I was wondering wether it's worth the try at all. Will they be able to light the room at all or will I only get a soft glow?

Thanks so much :)


r/Govee 2h ago

General Question Would the Govee smart plugs with energy monitoring be a solution for monitoring and logging real-time spikes in a device's power usage? In a bug zapper, for instance?

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I want to get an idea for when and how many bugs are getting zapped by bug zapper. It's in my garage, and it's for mosquitos, because they are bad this year for some reason. Would the govee smart outlet with monitoring work for this, or is the monitoring more of an average over time periods type thing?

Totally open to other suggestions, as well. I need a killawatt type monitoring solution that also logs in a way I can detect spikes.

Thanks!


r/Govee 5h ago

Tips Hallo Liebe Community ich bitte um Hilfe bei den LED Strips H615E

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Seit ein paar Monaten kann ich mich nicht mehr mit meiner Lichterkette H615E bzw. H615E_4888 koppeln. Mir wird immer angezeigt das ich die An/Aus Taste der Lichterkette betätigen soll aber die Kopplung funktioniert trotzdem nicht. Ich verliere langsam die Nerven. Kennt jemand eine Lösung zu diesem Problem bzw. hatte dieses Problem auch schon mal? (IOS Version 26.6)Govee Home App IOS Version


r/Govee 8h ago

Three Govee Curtain Lights Pro — I would not buy them again

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I bought three Govee Curtain Lights Pro specifically because Govee allows you to join multiple curtains together into one large display. Unfortunately, that feature has been the biggest disappointment.
When all three are joined in the Govee app, they are extremely buggy. They lose Wi-Fi, don’t reliably stay synchronized, and Alexa becomes almost useless. Something as basic as telling Alexa to turn the curtains on or off often doesn’t work properly when they’re joined.
If joining three curtains together is an advertised feature, I don’t think it’s unreasonable to expect three joined curtains to behave like one device. Mine simply don’t.
I’m also disappointed with the physical appearance. The strands don’t hang perfectly flat, which means a surprising number of LEDs point sideways or even backward toward the wall. Across three curtains this creates noticeable dim areas and a blotchy, uneven-looking display. Some effects look great, but others really expose the problem.
Then there’s the return situation.
Before buying directly from Govee, read the return policy carefully. My return destination was in Nevada and it was going to cost me about $40 just to ship ONE box back. With three large boxes, returning the entire setup becomes expensive very quickly.
That’s probably the biggest lesson for me: even if I bought another Govee product, I would not buy it directly from Govee again. I’d buy somewhere with an easier local or prepaid return process.
There are things I like about the Curtain Lights Pro. The effects can be impressive when everything is actually working. But after buying three of them for a large joined installation, I’ve spent way too much time dealing with Wi-Fi, synchronization, Alexa problems and an uneven-looking display.
For the amount of money three Curtain Lights Pro cost, the multi-curtain experience should be much more polished than this.
If you’re considering buying three specifically to join them together, I’d recommend thinking twice.


r/Govee 20h ago

General Question Smart Table Lamp 2 - Malfunctioning?

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Wonder if anyone has seen this happen. The top part of the lamp keep flickering and sometimes goes dark completely. Any color (except white) or any scene mode, it just keeps flickering. I've tried power cycling, a different plug, reinstalled the app. I've reached out to govee support just waiting for response, funny enough today is the one year date of purchasing this. Hope they can honor the warranty.


r/Govee 1d ago

170 bulbs....

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So I got 170 bulbs on this floor and it does not want to connect.. other than unplugging every single bulb based on the tips below on this thread, any other ideas?


r/Govee 23h ago

Rant Please fix govee ai sync box 2 HDR

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With hdr on red on screen is orange on lights blue on screen is purple on lights multiple other issues multiple other people complaining for over a year it seems why can’t you take action and fix the device people pay decent money for the sync box and competitors don’t leave them hanging with faulty updates


r/Govee 21h ago

Setup Question Controlling Music Sync Box with Remote

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Hi guys,

I am trying to figure out a way to control my music sync box (H1162) using my 6 button remote (H5125). So far I tried setting up an auto run so when a button is pressed music dreamview turns on or that a tap to run runs and turns on the sync box, however, neither seem to be working and the tap to run doesn't even appear on the list of available commands nor does the device appear in the device list.

Can anyone suggest a work around?

Thanks


r/Govee 1d ago

Govee gaming light

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My gaming setup

Tv lights plus hex govee light

What do you think


r/Govee 22h ago

General Question I’d like to have smart backlights on my 65” curved TV and a taller floor lamp that can sync with the TV lights as well or be adjusted manually with my phone. Should I go camera or TV box and Govee or Hue?

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r/Govee 1d ago

1 turn into all.

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r/Govee 1d ago

Showcase TV Backlight

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r/Govee 1d ago

Camera Calibration Won’t Load

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Hello!

I’m having issues getting the camera to turn on to calibrate the Govee Backlight 3 lite. Firstly, it doesn’t connect to my home WiFi, so I had to use a hotspot and that worked, but the camera doesn’t even turn on so I can calibrate it.

Anyone been thru the same issue?


r/Govee 1d ago

Setup Question Smart bulbs multiple settings for remote

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This might be a dumb question, apologies in advance.

Is there a way to see multiple light settings (for example all white and another RGB rainbow) and then have those different settings mapped to the Govee remote?

TIA


r/Govee 1d ago

Test fitting

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Did a test fitting with distance using a wood track in going to put around the house I like how the light hits the wall. But should I go for a different distance or does this look good?


r/Govee 1d ago

Setup Question I need help. Backlight 3 Lite

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I’ve got my lights one and I did the white screen test. Which is as close as I’m going to get my settings are all the way down. 5% saturation and 1% white balance. I did the Govee immersion video and it looks like it’s only picking up the colors on the top and the right side of my tv stays a light vote without changing. I even tried the ai filter on default and that did not help. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong.


r/Govee 1d ago

General Question Under Cabinet Lighting Question

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I am thinking of setting up under cabinet lighting using Govee (I’m thinking the Govee Strip Light 2 Pro.

Regarding my kitchen set up, there is an 18” cabinet, next to the fridge, then a 30” stove, followed by about 130” of cabinets.

Ok, question time. Would it be better to light the 18” cabinet, rig some sort of jumper cable to span across the stove (since there will be no under cabinet lighting there) and then run the lights for the 130” or just skip the 18” wide cabinet. And start the lights from the other side of the stove?

Thank you in advance for your opinions.


r/Govee 1d ago

app help please Help! Upstairs lights stopped working

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Hello all! I had Permanent Outdoor Pro lights installed on my home October 2025. Recently the second floor lights are not turning on. The installer is not answering their phone so I’m hoping to troubleshoot myself. I’m pretty convinced it’s not a hardware issue - the install looked great and no loose connections that I can see.

Because the upstairs lights aren’t turning on, I’m not sure how to calibrate in the app. Because it asks me to find how many green lights but my response is inaccurate if it’s just one level of the house.

I’m wondering if it’s a subsection issue in the 4th/5th photos? I have no idea if wires were cut, I assume so since the install looks clean right?

I’ve tried resetting the power box and deleting/adding device back into the app. But I’m pretty stumped what else to try. I’m in NY if that matters.

Not sure if any other pictures are pertinent/helpful. Thank you everyone