Govee COB LED Strip Light Pro, 9.8ft RGBICW LED Lights for Bedroom, Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant and Matter, Multicolor & Warm White, 150 LED, 2.7W, 24V, Indoor Use

Great lights. Used these as accent lights behind an entertainment center to avoid harsh overhead lights. Three in total. They put out plenty of light and easy to install and use. Love the Matter integration. Negatives: can’t use the cut portion. Once it’s cut, the extra is useless. Not cheap for a light strip. Purchase if you like the light tech or want Matter integration. You have to guess for “light temperatures” (warm, daylight, etc.). I used a Google search for finding the Hex # to input into light control and fine tune from there Love these and would buy again

These Govee strip lights are magnificent. I was totally amazed by the quality this product, in every way. First off the light strips come in very premium packaging. Think Beats Headphones but even nicer. Hardened cardboard round boxes with a subtle smooth texture coating applied to them. Everything inside with slotted decorative little boxes and even two very nice silicone straps holding the light strip spooled, instead of cheap twist or zip ties. Gorgeous presentation. Once unboxed, the physical material quality becomes immediately apparent. The adhesive backing is some sort of high quality gel glue that an be re-positioned for several minutes on unpainted surfaces. The diffusing cover is a soft and smooth, flexible, high quality silicone feeling material, not cheap plastic. All cables are smooth and rounded tangle-free, no cheap thin wires. You get a two-piece power setup that permits a lot of wire-routing customization (the AC adapter and control box are separate pieces with their own cables, that then plug together.) Even the little in-line control box is designed to look good, with a clear plastic glass-look covering. Legitimate 3M adhesive backing is used on both the control box and some little included wiring tie down brackets. As for the actual performance of the LEDs, I must say these are simply the finest quality-for-money on the market today. They look stunning, are bright enough to be effective work lighting when turned to plain white and produce a tremendous gradient of colors. They are also sharp and responsive. You can customize them endlessly using the Govee app as well. Usually I dislike proprietary apps but the Govee one is neither buggy nor obtuse to operate. And the included inline control box allows basic functionality without finding your cell phone, which to me is an absolute must and I love to see that. Having seen the capabilities of these modern Govee LED strips, I can say without hyperbole that Govee is the best (maybe only) direct competitor to the OG (and frankly outrageously overpriced) Phillips Hue products. Nothing I've seen from Phillips looks better or brighter than these. Seriously these modern "RGBIC" strips from Govee are NOT a cheap alternative. They are a full-peer competitor at a better value for money price. Lastly I want to point out that Govee's customer service is stellar. Prior to purchasing these lights, I had contacted them about a possible replacement remote controller for a 3 years old set of more basic LED strip lights. While the product in question was no longer produced, no longer in warranty and frankly pretty obsolete, they still offered me a lovely discount on my next purchase with them. They had no obligation to do so and I really appreciated that. Good company, good people to do business with. If you're looking for best in class modern LEDs, I strongly recommend you give these a try. I assume there may be some technical limitation on overall length, as the longest size currently available is 16 ft. I hope some day soon they are offered in full 60 or 100 ft lengths can seamlessly cover an entire room's perimeter. If and when they do, I'll be replacing/upgrading all of the older LED strip lights in my house completely with them.

These lights are pricy, but wow do they look and feel premium - great color rendering (including whites!), really nice materials, and all the fancy effects you could ever ask for. The diffuser over the LEDs is really, really good. Setup was easy, and their app picked up the lights immediately. Cutting the lights to size and capping was straightforward too with the included kit. I’ve tried a lot of different LED strings (including build your own or other brands) but these are so much better if you just need a single strip or don’t want to mess with wiring in controllers etc. Power block and controller on the cord also feel solid and nicely finished.

I installed these under my top kitchen cabinets, and it really elevated the space. The strip is really durable and I was just impressed with how far the quality has come, especially since I used to be in the LED industry 13 years ago.

I’ve been using the Govee COB LED Strip Light Pro for a while now, and honestly, they’re unlike any other LED strips I’ve tried. They’re ultra bright—so much that they actually feel like regular overhead room lighting. That’s a big deal if you’re trying to light up a whole wall or create even, direct lighting without harsh spots. I was really impressed by how even and clean the light spread is; there are no visible dots or hotspots, which makes them perfect for wall-washing or under-cabinet setups where you want that smooth glow. One thing I noticed is that the adhesive is decent, but not super strong. At first, I wasn’t thrilled, but then I realized it’s kind of a good thing—especially if you ever want to remove or reposition them. Since the tape isn’t overly aggressive, it won’t rip up your walls or leave a nasty residue. That’s a win for renters or anyone who likes to switch things up. The packaging felt premium, and the colors pop—whether I’m using them for ambient vibes or cranking them up for brightness. The Govee app is easy to use, and the built-in scenes with smooth animations make it fun to switch up the mood quickly. Now, here’s the real talk: these lights are expensive, no doubt. But if brightness is your top priority, I haven’t found anything better on the market. They really do stand out for being strong enough to replace traditional lighting in certain setups. The color accuracy is good overall, but when I use DreamView, I notice it’s not perfect—mainly because you can only set 6 zones per strip. That limits how detailed the color mapping can get, especially on longer runs. So if you’re going for ultra-precise RGB sync, it’s not flawless. But for everyday brightness and evenness? These are hands-down the best I’ve used.