These NEW Govee Pro Light Strips Are WILD! (Unbox, Setup, Install, Ideas)

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@c849243 4 ай бұрын

Although I'm not interested in strip lights ( I just don't strip as much these days ), your presentation was very professional as always. Great job, Brian!

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

LOL! Thanks Big Bear!

@GreenTrumpetProductions 4 ай бұрын

Brian. I loved the Govee Strip Light comparison video, as well as your other Home Automation videos. As a long-term Govee Beta-tester and product user, I truly appreciate the work you do to help inform the community. My only comment is that your voice was in mono and sounded far away during the installation segment of your video. I'd like to suggest you consider a stereo wireless microphone setup so that your audio quality is consistent throughout the video for the future. Thank you.

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! You and my team said the same thing. 🤣 Little insight for ya: I always do things first, improve later. Right now I'm still getting the feel for these videos and will improve as we go! I have a mic that works and will get it in there eventually ;)

@JoshsSmartHome 4 ай бұрын

Nice video as always Brian. The COB looks really nice!

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Josh! It is really nice. Impressive tech!

@kevinvitale8980 4 ай бұрын

Gah, $100/16 ft, $100/9 ft respectfully… I’ll wait 10 years when the price comes down 😳

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

Times are tough! Do what's right for you!

@Khaab00 4 ай бұрын

Looks like even they realize it’s too much as well. I see both of them discounted on Amazon now. Still pretty pricey though.

@Emtbtoday 29 күн бұрын

I wish they would remove the sound music setting from the actual controller itself it's a pain in the backside, you alway seem to press it first getting mixed! The bottom brightness one is the mic its middle thats brightness level on mine im sure?

@Daddyhack2174 4 ай бұрын

I'm going to use these as my primary light source for my living room.

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

That'll be interesting to hear about! I'd love to hear how it goes. You might need a couple just to give enough light for the whole room, but I bet it's really nice

@gobrad 2 ай бұрын

Hi! Great video… could I run these strips down my front garden between porcelain slabs?… And would I need to insert the strip into an aluminium casing? Many thanks 🙏

@AutomateYourLife 2 ай бұрын

I don't believe these are outdoor rated. We will have the IP rating in the video early on when we are telling you what you get. I don't remember exactly the rating on these and each one in the video is different. Once you see the IP rating you can see what that means and that'll tell you what you need to do to protect it in your situation. Watch the adapters too!

@guuuuustaf 2 ай бұрын

Great tips. You seems to know alot about ledstripes. I started today;). Can you please give me some input on what type of govee led strip would you use in a bathrooms upper corner, against the ceiling? And also how would you aim the strip? 45 degree against the ceiling. Or 45 degree against the floor. Or flush against the wall? Mounting is no problem for me. I can do every option. Just tips for what you think will look the best. =) Thank you.

@AutomateYourLife 2 ай бұрын

It'll depend on what you want the strip to give you! If you're looking for a light source, go with a brighter one. The COB is bright and diffused, so it's nice. And I'd probably 45 degree it down personally

@jasonmcinnis454 3 ай бұрын

Can you cut them, then put a connector and a wire between pieces? I don't see pin points at the cut locations. I'm trying to make a closet system, and want to move between sections via wire extension. I specifically mean the Strip Pro 2, not the COB version. Thanks!

@AutomateYourLife 3 ай бұрын

There are cut/connection points but not at every cut point. Most are just cut points but you will find connection cut points

@DalipartyAnanthSuraj 2 ай бұрын

@AutomateYourLife Could you please suggest some connectors which can be used to move between sections. I have looked a lot but couldn't find any for both strip light pro 2 and COB. Thank you in advance.

@gabrieldawa6221 Ай бұрын

@@AutomateYourLifeyea we would like to know.

@thegentlestories214 24 күн бұрын

thx for the video! can we cut the COB strip end connect it with a cable bridge?

@AutomateYourLife 24 күн бұрын

I haven't tried to, but the COB strip does have some cut points. I believe it's a similar 4 pin connector there if I remember correctly. You'd have to open up one to see the exact pin out but I believe it's possible

@thegentlestories214 24 күн бұрын

@@AutomateYourLife thank you! =) what else would I need then.. some ago clips and wires? soldering is not a problem for me

@AutomateYourLife 24 күн бұрын

@thegentlestories214 that is not something I can guide you on.

@bc981 4 ай бұрын

Hi mate, ready to make a move on buying 4 sets of the Pros for various projects in my home. I was wandering if you have any experience with right angle connectors for ceiling mounting. The recessed ceiling boxes are quite tight so the folding technique you used won't work. Theres not alot of info out there about this latest model, everything is recommended for the M1 and rgbic, not rgbic+. Thank you so much, I'm excited

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

The only advice I can give you is to pay attention to distances. The cut points aren't all ready for connectors like that. Most of the cut points don't have the 4 connectors sitting there. One every 4 or so Otherwise, I'm going to say that it's pretty likely that any connector is going to work as long as it has all the connection points. Things aren't really that different in terms of how the signals travel across. There are 4 "wires", so it's the same as the M1 that way. Just check the width and height of the strip! Everything else should be good

@RaudiRaul 4 ай бұрын

Great video! I’m still torn between the two for above and below kitchen cabinets and drawers. Specifically I want a warm 2700k light. Which of the two would you recommend to better reproduce that warm light without going reddish? I made the mistake of mounting the neon rope light 2 under my kitchen drawers and the colors are nice but it simply can’t reproduce that warm light I want. Thanks for the help in advance!

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

@@RaudiRaul I think if you're looking for accurate color reproduction in low saturation (whites), then get the Strip Light 2 Pro. 😃👍

@switters84pl 2 ай бұрын

I want to use the COB model on a ceiling - that would require plugging it in to an outlet and then hiding the power cable inside a wall on a distance of around 10 ft - longer than the power cable. Is there a way to safely extend the cable that connects the remote with the light strip?

@AutomateYourLife 2 ай бұрын

There are always limits to the length of cable. Chat with an electrician if you're going to get quite long in your extension. I'm sure there's a cable out there that can extend one side of the power cable :) Why not just do an in wall rated power cable?

@crizo23 3 ай бұрын

Have you had a chance to compare these strips with the RGB ones that come with the backlight 3 lite or T2? I would love a comparison! Also, any idea if you could plug these new strips into those old modules (like the module that comes with the backlight 3)?

@AutomateYourLife 3 ай бұрын

I haven't compared them directly, but think of the T2 and 3 Lite more like the M1 Light strips. :) And no, you won't be able to plug the new ones into an older controller and have it work right. At least not as far as I know. I haven't tested, but the new LEDs shouldn't work with those.

@JeffreyVerret 4 ай бұрын

Do you inow if you can install these as undercabinet likes directly to wires or does it have to be plugged in?

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

@@JeffreyVerret well it has that barrel connector at the end, so as long as you have that ready inside your cabinets, you're good to go!

@zechgoh9487 2 ай бұрын

Are you able to share what is the thickness and width of strip light pro 2? Appreciated.

@AutomateYourLife 2 ай бұрын

Should be in the unboxing/early part of the review. Watch for titles. Dimensions are usually given there :)

@umarsaddique2952 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for useful info. What point do the cut points start? I would need a 2 metre length first then followed by an 8 metre length (2 x 5m connected) Thanks

@AutomateYourLife 3 ай бұрын

I think it's every 30 cm. Didn't measure, sorry...you'll have to ask Govee.

@thomasottvideos 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Brian, for another informative tutorial. The new Govee LED strips seem to be excessively expensive. However, considering the technology behind the strips, the cost may be justified for some. Sidebar: Your new residence is beautiful. Kind regards, T. Phoenix, AZ USA

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Thomas! Have a great day!

@shybe007 4 ай бұрын

I am thinking of getting the govee strip light 2 pro to fit wrap around the edges of my celling wall. I would like to know if several of the light strips can be connected together as one?

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

It goes up to 10m. :)

@mdavidf 4 ай бұрын

Nice! I'm not a huge light strip fan, but I've been considering installing some across the top of my cabinets (like you) and on top of my entertainment system... but I'm still not 100% sure I'm ready 😊

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

I just temporarily put them there. The cables are something that I have to deal with better if I'm going to install permanently. I think that takes a proper electrical plug in the cabinets and drilling through. That's another day!

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

What I'm really saying is that it's worth that long consideration!

@CCCC-tq8yo Ай бұрын

Did u

@samuelhlsilasay6897 3 ай бұрын

Hi do you know the width of Govee strip light 2 pro ? And how many pins do they have ? Plus can you tell me if you know if you can extended them like Govee m1 up to 32 ft by adding 2 of them together ? I’m only asking about the Govee strip light 2 pros. Please if u happen to see this answer me if u know the correct answers thank you

@AutomateYourLife 3 ай бұрын

Width can be found in the unboxing segment of the video or in the comments here. We put all specs up in titles. 10 m max length, also in unbox segment It's a 4 pin :)

@wilty5 4 ай бұрын

Hopefully these strips will go on sale during Black Friday

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

We can dream! It doesn't happen that way usually with the new releases, but maybe a bit! I think they're 30% off now though

@joseg.5937 3 ай бұрын

Are you able to split the strip light pro 2 in different sections, even if it voids the guarantee? Is there a connector that would work?

@AutomateYourLife 3 ай бұрын

I haven't tried any connectors personally, but there are a number of spots to split and re-attach. Not as many as the cut points show, but there's plenty

@joseg.5937 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the response I purchased a couple of them and didn’t realized there are split spots and spots to just cut it.

@AutomateYourLife 3 ай бұрын

@@joseg.5937 there are spots where you can see the 4 pins :).

@DalipartyAnanthSuraj 2 ай бұрын

@joseg.5937 were you able to find the spots and a connector to reattach the strip? If yes, could you please provide a link for the connector. Thank you

@stijnrousch4319 4 ай бұрын

is the strip light 2 pro extendable? they don't mention it on the govee website itself (or I must've missed it) and this would be a dealbreaker for me. I need 2 light strips, 2 just under 2 meters and 1 just over 2 meters so If I could take the cut-off segments from the other 2 to extend the last one to just over 2 meter it would save me a good amount of money

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

@@stijnrousch4319 up to 10m :) Cut points for extension are less common than cut points just for shortening, so just understand it might be a foot before you get an extension point

@stestewart1119 2 ай бұрын

We have just had new windows in our house and we used to put Christmas lights around the windows (wooden) but now it's pvc so there's no way to do it !.......Im wondering how I'd get some govee lights to fit inside the windows ? The defused lights would be amazing.....

@AutomateYourLife 2 ай бұрын

Have a look at their rope lights. There's a few versions and they have simple stick on mounts for things like windows. :)

@livingart2576 Ай бұрын

The COB strip is very bright but if you require a light for ambience for sleep I have found that the product doesn’t dim to a low enough level. Just something to bear in mind.

@ElvinHdezGlez 4 ай бұрын

Can it be synchronized with smartthings in some way???... I know you have a very old video but it can't be done that way anymore... It would be good if Govee can connect with smartthings and you could make a video on how it can be done... thanks

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

Sadly...there's no connection between the two. That's why I haven't made a new one!

@stain0269 4 ай бұрын

With the pro light strip 2, or either really, can you " sync " 2 strips together to run effects across both and have it look like 1 effect? Like if you took 2 of the light strips ( either length ) and ran one right to left, and then the other left to right ( basically having them come together at the end to get them as close as possible ) can you use the Govee app to " sync " it to make it appear to run the effects across both strips as if it were 1 BIG strip? I hope I'm explaining myself right/clearly so you get what I'm saying. Like say a red/white Christmas effect, could I get that to run across 2 strips and have it look like it's all running left to right, across all 64 feet of the strips?

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

The short answer is no. You could try to make it happen through the diy effects and turning them on at the same time, but...it wouldn't work out well

@stain0269 4 ай бұрын

@@AutomateYourLife ok thanks for the reply!

@coilbiohazard 4 ай бұрын

Where did you get the brightness information from?

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

Some were from our tests, others from an independent lab test done. Depends on the exact data you're talking about. I confirmed all numbers as being relatively accurate (as in I got similar values...we measure in a different environment and in a different way so it doesn't come out the same). I never provide results without testing.

@b0uncyfr0 4 ай бұрын

Hi Brian, so none of these adapt to the content on your screen?

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

They do if you have the other type of Govee product with a camera. Then you sync up the two with Dreamview

@b0uncyfr0 4 ай бұрын

@@AutomateYourLife Gocha, thanks.

@BLKMGK4 Ай бұрын

WLED compatible?

@AutomateYourLife Ай бұрын

🤷

@ttwardle 4 ай бұрын

Hi Brian - Can the COB strips be joined together to make them longer?

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

@@ttwardle sadly, not those ones. New Tech so it'll take a few revisions yet I think

@dor8996 4 ай бұрын

For Strip Light 2 Pro: How do you connect the strip which was cut?

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

Normally you'd solder them together. If you don't cut, there are pins and you just buy another strip and attach through the pins

@dor8996 4 ай бұрын

@@AutomateYourLife Do you have example for those pins? Thanks.

@Jujitsu117 3 ай бұрын

My question is are they better than the m1 govee lights

@AutomateYourLife 3 ай бұрын

Yes

@bensbrickadventure8588 4 ай бұрын

are these out now? where do i buy it

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

Links!

@Achilles_11_ 4 ай бұрын

Whats the width and depth of the cob light strip pro?

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

I think it's in the unbox part!

@Achilles_11_ 4 ай бұрын

@AutomateYourLife i appreciate the reply and overall review, but I only say the length (3m/5m). I need to know the width and depth of the strip to find out if it will fit in my existing cutouts on my custom shelf. Would you mind measuring it when you get a chance? It's not listed on their site either.

@tika-b9j 4 ай бұрын

hey Brian have you use heimdall app ?

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

I have and do.

@tika-b9j 4 ай бұрын

@@AutomateYourLife can you make a video how to use it ?

@crizo23 4 ай бұрын

Good to see they’re actually trying to produce light with accurate colors. My rgbic Backlight 3 Lite and light bars have laughable color reproduction(even with saturation down and any white balance setting). Govee must know because they refunded me no questions asked

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

It's right in the name there! RGBIC. RGB only means it's difficult to accurately reproduce all the colors. This LuminBlend tech will really change the game, and I hope other makers are paying attention.

@WarHead1188 4 ай бұрын

I bought two boxes of the 50ft ones and after setting up the first ones threw the kitchen and diner room I seen a section that had led damage out the box. Govee is giving me a hard time. Not the best.

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

There are no 50 ft versions of these. I'm guessing you bought some cheaper units. Buy the good stuff. I've never seen a broken led, period

@wilty5 4 ай бұрын

What’s the profit margin on these $100 light strips?

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

9015%

@wilty5 4 ай бұрын

@@AutomateYourLife I believe it

@parrottm76262 4 ай бұрын

Excellent video! You have stepped up your game, or I just wasn't paying attention! Regardless, no offense intended, I appreciate all you do for your viewers.

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! I'm just trying to be helpful in every one of our videos and I think we were missing that a little bit last year

@parrottm76262 4 ай бұрын

@@AutomateYourLife Doing a great job, imo. Can't put my finger on any specifics, but your vids just seem more relevant to me.

@keithpointon4067 4 ай бұрын

@@parrottm76262I agree and feel the same ❤

@dotnetdevni Ай бұрын

I wish these companies would make black versions of the power bricks a so want these in my home cinema but the white is to much

@AutomateYourLife Ай бұрын

They do have some on their other gear. Maybe you could swap?

@Slocko 4 ай бұрын

Govee seems to be going upscale.

@AutomateYourLife 4 ай бұрын

@@Slocko for some of their products, yep! These pro level ones for sure

@Emtbtoday 29 күн бұрын

Fancy leds are even better than govee, govee offset their RGB to merge into the next couple on the RGB square spectrum so doesn't always give accurate colours yellow being the worst whare as Fancy leds all line up perfectly to the RGB and have full 100% of colour range! It's quite interesting when test n break them all down, someone has also done a video on Govee vs Fancy leds if interested in this?