| Best Philips Hue Play Bar Alternative? | Govee Flow Pro Light Bars Definitely Come Close |

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Today I have for you the Govee Flow Pro Light Bars which might be the best Philips Hue Play Bar alternative. You all know I love my Philips hue products and so when I saw this I had to give it a go and see if they're worth sharing with you all. I must say the light syncing aside these are not bad at all. The app has a bunch of options, they work with google assistant and Amazon Alexa, the light output is great and best of all they come in at $52 dollars for the non pro kit. I recommend the non pro kit as I don't think the camera and light sync is great on these. Make sure to check down below, I've got this video split into chapters so you can jump to your desired section of the video. You can also find the links to purchase the light bars down below. Hope you all enjoyed this video, if you did please do give it a thumbs up! Comment down below if you have any questions for me and most importantly guys take care of yourselves and I will see you all in the next video!
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00:00 - Intro
00:43 - What’s In The Box
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06:07 - Philips Hue Or Govee?
07:06 - Hue Sync Or Govee ColorSense?
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[@QasimZafar]

If you guys have any questions pertaining to setup, the app or anything related to these light bars, feel free to comment with your question and I’ll do my best to help 😊.

[@morrisking3282]

Hey Qasim a question for you sir! I have the Govee Immersion lights to backlight my TV with a camera! Do I need to install and use another camera or can I just use a dual ‘Y’ usb cable to use one camera and ‘share’ the App?

[@QasimZafar]

@@morrisking3282 You know that’s really an interesting question and I myself was thinking whether that would work or not. If it did I would think they’d allow you to buy the adapter or something. Like for example would be nice to have 4 light bars and have them all sync. Let me know if you try it and if it works as it’s definitely worth a try. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.

[@navarrotracydennise6428]

Appreciate your explaining and efforts for helping others! ❤️

[@QasimZafar]

@Navarro 00 - No problem I’m glad you enjoyed the video...hope you’re doing well ❤️.

[@ferrycheng3831]

As always, a great review! 👍

[@QasimZafar]

@Ferry Cheng - Thank you like always I really appreciate you dropping in always to give feedback 🙏🏽😊.

[@RomboutVersluijs]

Got these now for about 1 year orso and they are awesome! The upgrade they did with the separation makes them even better. To have this capability with the monitor output using Philips would have set me back way more. I believe the Philips control box alone is already 299 in dollar. I got these lamps on a deal for 59 dollar!

[@krzysztofexciter8744]

Hi, Your video helped me make a decision. I bought Govee Flow Plus, put them behind the monitor and I am very pleased. Many thanks. Best Regards ;)

[@QasimZafar]

@Krzysztof Exciter - That’s awesome I’m really happy the video helped you. These are great and work really well, I’ve still got mine running without any issues. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽.

[@1k1ngst0n]

great video and review!

[@QasimZafar]

@1k 1ngst0n - Thank you I’m really glad you enjoyed the video. These are the only alternatives I would buy instead of the hue ones.

[@Ki77a_WhSpRz]

Govee has mentioned they are doing an update to the issues of having video/game mode not syncing to the tv.. The new update will be version 4.2... The Phillips hue is still the best in my opinion, but it does cost money adding everything into.. This is a very simple and basic way to have that good light flow in your environment... Good video man 👍

[@QasimZafar]

@Ki77a WhSpRz - Hey thanks for the info I really appreciate it 😊. Yeah I agree these lights are definitely awesome and a great way to add some rgb color to any room/setup. Philips is expensive for sure and I’d have to agree it’s the best. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.

[@sukarya1237]

Yes Good thenks somact mister

[@AleSalvino]

Wow, nice video! Keep up the great content. Greetings from another creator :)

[@QasimZafar]

@Ale Salvino - Hey thank you for the feedback I really appreciate it. I’ll check your channel out for sure 😊

[@Gwrightproductions1]

Govee now has a sync box. The bars also now have split colors for movies so they adjust to colors on each side now

[@QasimZafar]

That’s great to know I haven’t used any of their recent lights. I still have the two light bars that I use at my desk so that’s all I’ve been using.

[@DisplayReality]

Nice! I just got some too!! :) Awesome Vid!

[@QasimZafar]

@Viktors Reality - Thanks man I appreciate the feedback. Yeah they’re pretty dope, did you get the standard ones or the pro kit?

[@DisplayReality]

@@QasimZafar The one with the 2 bars and camera is that the pro? I just got it today.. It looked cool and cheap In cost for a monitor for that video image sync

[@QasimZafar]

Yeah the two bars and camera one is the pro the other one just comes with the two bars.

[@WDavidPainter]

Very informative video...thank you for providing. I just bought the Grovee Flow (without camera). If I were to purchase 2 more to use in a different area in the same room, would I still be able to operate those from the app as well? Thank you!

[@QasimZafar]

Hi David! Thank you for your feedback and I’m glad the video was helpful. Yes if you buy more you’ll be able to add them to the app just fine and also have full control of them. Hope this helps and do let me know if you have any other questions for me. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.

[@WDavidPainter]

@@QasimZafar Wonderful, thanks so much for your help. You do a great job explaining the products.

[@QasimZafar]

You’re welcome and thank you I definitely do take my time and try my best 😊. Wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday season 🙏🏽.

[@FR.VR2]

Thanks so much

[@QasimZafar]

You’re welcome ☺️ and thank you for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.

[@chipotlecat3044]

That's what i thought. Looking at the camera sync feature, it seems cool but the thought of havimg it sticking out light that, would be a con more than a pro. I would go for the glow flow as opposed to the pro version cause i wont see myself using the sync feature. I am more hyped about the music sync feature which is also available for the standard kit

[@QasimZafar]

@chipotle cat - Yeha the sync feature is definitively nice and I can see some people enjoying it as well. For me personally it’s the same I’d much rather just go for the basic model as I don’t really like having the camera hanging there. The music sync is definitely cool for sure, another great product to check out is their aura table lamp. Just recently did a video on that one as well. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.

[@RomboutVersluijs]

Ps they handed out free upgrades for a new control box last december. I just found out 2 weeks okay and contacted them. They are now offering a free upgrade for me as well. With that new control box, you can set the flow pro bars to be a sync center and you can sync up to 7 devices to it. They need to be wifi enabled i believe. I'm not 100% sure of that though

[@RomboutVersluijs]

What was the pro tip? you just explained about the camera and calibrating parts?

[@daemon3spade]

Do they have a software version which does screen color capture?

[@jdav23]

Was very surprised to notice we have the same desk

[@QasimZafar]

@Jaron Davila - The jerker man I wish they still made this one. I just recently swapped it out but still keeping it as a work desk. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.

[@RomboutVersluijs]

You can easliy mount the camera to that board above your monitor and those have that weird thing stick out as an antenna. You setup is made for this hahaha

[@peteramsteden8992]

Will they come to uk? Great review tho🔥

[@QasimZafar]

@Peter Amsteden - As of now they’re only available in the US but I’m pretty sure they make their way over at some point. Thanks for the feedback and for watching 🙏🏽 I’m glad you found the video helpful 😊.

[@breveganlyfe]

What if I want to set these up with my dual monitor? How would I do that? Both only have only one cord, that would be weird with the dual monitors wouldn't that?

[@QasimZafar]

@Pierre Stanley Landrin - They have a single cord which splits into both light bars towards the end. I set these up for a buddy with a dual monitor setup and we ran both of the cables don’t behind the center of the monitor arm and it’s a completely clean setup. Hope this helps and thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.

[@carlosquintus]

Wouldn't it be a better and cheaper option to use rgbic strips if I'm going to use behind my monitor?

[@QasimZafar]

@Juan Palacios - You could most definitely do that but I personally like the light spread on these and the Philips hue play bars much better. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.

[@ifrainmajano6252]

Are the govee bars bright enough to be the main light source incase I wanna stream?

[@QasimZafar]

@Ifrain Majano - Hey I wouldn’t recommend that, they’re bright for ambient light at a desk setup but if you are streaming like a talking head portion of yourself then you definitely wanna go with something like the elgato key light. Hope this helps and thanks for watching I really appreciate it.

[@BadTomorrow]

Hue lights do not require the sync box for use with PC. All that's required is the lights, and a bridge. The pc installed app does the light syncing for you once you self calibrate light positioning.

[@QasimZafar]

@Rex Sandstorm - Yup for pc there’s no requirement of a sync app. The desktop app is all you need 😊.

[@lenmor4807]

Where did you get the stormtrooper wallpaper??

[@QasimZafar]

@lenny more - I found it on a website called wallpapersden.com I’ve created a shared link for it so you can download it from here: www.icloud.com/iclouddrive/0bi6Oyhwtafq_oGisShv3-wCQ#wallpapersden

[@patrickyeary]

How long is the cord connecting the lights together?

[@QasimZafar]

@patrickinferno 1 - I’d have to measure it to be accurate but it’s plenty long to get it setup nicely at a desk or even two behind a TV.

[@rks7124]

👌🤘👌

[@MrKdot93]

Awesome bro! What PC monitor is this?

[@QasimZafar]

@Kias Uddin - Thanks bro! It’s this one: www.amazon.com/dp/B079L4WR4T?ref=exp_qasimzafar_dp_vv_mw I’ve got it paired with my M1 Mac Mini and I love it.

[@MrKdot93]

@@QasimZafar Thanks for the link! I'm thinking of getting M1 Mac Mini instead of imac or Macbook Pro!

[@QasimZafar]

@Kias Uddin - That’s awesome you’ll definitely love it. The M1 is more than enough for workflows that aren’t too intense.

[@QasimZafar]

@Kias Uddin - I’ve done a review of it here on my channel.

[@MrKdot93]

@@QasimZafar cool I'll check it out 👌🏽 if u can provide the link that'd be great!

[@HaloblackopsTenken]

Mind asking what keyboard are you using there?

[@QasimZafar]

@Haloblackops Tenken - It’s the magic keyboard with the numeric pad. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.

[@shams_haque]

Hi Is there a way to use this with philips bridge?

[@QasimZafar]

@shams hoque - No as this is a Govee product so it’s not compatible with Philips hue.

[@QasimZafar]

@shams hoque - You could have both in google home like I have, or Amazon and then you’d be able to have google assistant or Alexa control both of them.

[@shams_haque]

@@QasimZafar Thanks

[@QasimZafar]

@@shams_haque You’re welcome and thank you for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.

[@Seanbbn]

Call me paranoid, but I really don’t know if I feel comfortable with the camera pointing at my monitor where I have all sorts of sensitive information. I’d rather just point it at another light source

[@QasimZafar]

@Sean Dudge - That’s totally fine man and I agree with you…you never really know. I’ve been using them without the camera and light sync and I’m fine with that. Only downside is that when you disconnect the camera they no longer work over WiFi. I have them set to one theme so I’m not really bothered by it, I just open the app and turn them on real quick. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.

[@jankriegerinc.9001]

The 50 Dollar Version does only come with a Bluetooth Connection and not with Wifi

[@QasimZafar]

@JK Productions - Yes you are right but I’m cool with that because if you don’t use the camera module with this model they don’t connect over WiFi…they only work on Bluetooth as well and since I’m not using it I don’t mind it. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.

[@RomboutVersluijs]

Calibration without those weird stickies works just as fine. its kinda of a gimmick i think. I calibrated just fine without them

[@QasimZafar]

@Rombout Verslujis - Oh wow I didn’t know that. This is my first Govee product so I never tried the calibration without it. Thanks for the info and for watching I really appreciate it 🙏🏽😊.

[@RomboutVersluijs]

@@QasimZafar I mount the camera with tape, i want to be able to switch between monitor and tv. I simply tried it. I was already doubting it really needs those.

[@QasimZafar]

@Rombout Verslujis - Thts awesome man I’m glad it’s working out well for you. I really love these bars, I’m using them at the desk alongside the philips play bars 😊.

[@blackoutmenace561]

lighting up the comments section!!

[@QasimZafar]

@Blackout Menace - haha how are you doing?

[@blackoutmenace561]

@@QasimZafar im doing good...fasting feels easier now?

[@QasimZafar]

@Blackout Menace - I’m going on the 7th day and yes I’ve gotten used to the schedule 😊.

[@blackoutmenace561]

@@QasimZafar Thats really good to know!! Be strong and keep it going!!

[@Niggles1]

Send me that storm trooper wallpaper

[@QasimZafar]

@Aaron Wolff - I got you 😊

[@blacktornado5212]

The Phillips Hue Play are great for going on the wall, that is it, but they are proprietary, so they can price guoge you, and make you depend on only their produtcts, and those MFs won;t even include a power supply in their single lights, which you have to go and spend half of the amount you paid for just for the lights, with the rising costs of everything, that is horrible.

[@RomboutVersluijs]

for me its $427 vs $57, i got my flow pro setup with a deal. Philips is way overpriced. That sync box is a joke at that price

[@QasimZafar]

@Rombout Verslujis - I like it actually, it works really well and I enjoy that I can have multiple lights of mine sync. I’ve had it almost two years now so it’s paid off well for me. It’s definitely not for everyone though and honestly whatever works and as long as you’re happy that’s all that matters 😊.

[@RomboutVersluijs]

@@QasimZafar Yeah, its probably a bit more polished setup. But i could not coupe with myself trying this for $427 ex taxes and importing fees. So perhaps ill stepup in quality. We'll see! thanks for the video!

[@BadTomorrow]

@@RomboutVersluijs It's not needed for a PC setup. You just install a desktop app to handle the syncing. Sync Box would only be needed for something like a standard television.