Govee Immersion TV Backlight | UNBOXING & Things you should know before you buy

Let’s look at the Govee Immersion RGBIC LED TV Backlight. I’m going to show you what’s in the box and share my thoughts on the subject in the little time that I managed to experiment with this amazing kit from Govee.
But before we start, let me say that I am not sponsored by Govee (yet HAHA) and if it seems like I am using big words when I am talking about them and their technology that is because I really like their products.
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Attributions and Useful links:
TV Backlight Calibration Screen: • Govee Immersion Calibr...
I also made 2 pictures with different square sizes that you can download from my google drive and save on your TV: drive.google.c...
Ambilight Test by ‪@dave.madison‬ : • Ambilight Color Test
Another test that you saw in the intro and along the video: • Abstract Liquid! V - 4...

[@LifeHackerMax]

Check out the detailed hack for shortening the strip for a smaller TV: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2nGdHloqbtsr5I

[@breakwoodhopper6739]

Are you having any trouble with the lights or does it still work fine on 43 inch

[@LifeHackerMax]

@@breakwoodhopper6739 no problem whatsoever. They are working great still.

[@AndrewisShook]

Thank you SO MUCH for the small TV hack! I thought my TV was 55" but turns out it was 50" and had to do some tweaking, inspired by your video. The end result was absolutely amazing! Thank you for posting that, I would've just never installed it otherwise!

[@LifeHackerMax]

I am happy for you mate! Enjoy 😉! Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@daniellejohnson2373]

My tv is a 55 inch so I'm grateful to know how this will work I have the light bulbs and I absolutely love these products

[@bartekdziendzik117]

Thanks for the tip! I did not think about removing the silicone, bending with it still on did not work at all.

[@ItzShubzz]

Could you please make an updated version on how to install the govee t3 on a 43 inch tv

[@KesenaiTsumi89]

thanks for this video. I also accidentally bought the strip without checking the suitable tv size! thanks for the hack!

[@TherapeuticTactics]

Great video, man thanks for the calibration vid!

[@jasondebraux6695]

This is a solid video here. I'll save this for when it comes time for me to order mine.

[@Coach.Ard.B]

My white works perfectly with the light bars, but on the tv it has a pinkish glow. I’ve tried numerous calibrations and settings. No luck. Any suggestions?

[@itsBlank001]

Have you tried the govee WiFi bulbs? I currently am using Sengled but am considering returning them for govee. You sold me on the tv backlight!

[@LifeHackerMax]

I haven’t tried the bulbs. I don’t really know how will that work with everyone around the house having to use the phone to control the lights 😂. I am glad you like the immersion system. It still works like a charm on my tv 😊.

[@ricardopinto1765]

Do you not recommend this for a 42" from what I understand without doing the hack you had to do!

[@LifeHackerMax]

This strip will not fit a 42” TV unless you do this hack: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2nGdHloqbtsr5I . If you are searching for something that will work right out of the box, this kit won’t fit a 42” TV.

[@AlComedyy]

So basically you bend the Govee immersion LD lights the way you show at 8:00? That might work with my 43” inch TV

[@LifeHackerMax]

Yes! But to be able to bend it I had to remove the silicone protection from the strip. My TV is also 43” and everything works fine today. The strip is still in place and works great.

[@Alexis-jg4nx]

If I have a 65’ TV, should I get the 55-65’ version or should I get the larger 75-85’ version to ensure it goes around the whole tv?

[@LifeHackerMax]

In my opinion you should get the 55-65’ version. If you get the bigger version you will end up with strips longer that your tv and you can’t cut them because each module it’s calibrated to have it’s own place on the perimeter of your TV so you will have the same problem as I did with the 55-65’ on a 43’ tv. So, my advice is to get the 55’-65’ model. You will have to place it a bit farther away from the edge of your tv but the led offer plenty of light. Good luck and enjoy!

[@pit_agora]

Superb clip, m-am abonat :) btw, ce program folosesti pt video editing?

[@LifeHackerMax]

Multumesc! Folosesc Wondershare Filmora.

[@majordynamic8641]

Did you find putting it on top or bottom better?

[@LifeHackerMax]

I placed mine on the bottom but farther away from the TV. As you can see in the video.

[@pak-95]

For 49 inch do we need to remove the plastic led cover or can we use the method without removing it ?

[@LifeHackerMax]

In my opinion if the silicone cover is not removed the strip might unstick because of the tension but I have only tried is on 43” TV so I can’t really say what will happen if you don’t remove the silicone. Maybe someone who tried it can give better advice.

[@Around-The-Verse]

I see on amazon have cable for sale ac to usb, it says SinLoon DC 5V to 12V USB Step up Converter Cable Power Adapter Cable With DC 5.5 x 2.1mm “DC 5521 output: 12V, maximum current: 0.8A” In amazon have comment under govee lights where I bought them that one guy powered ac to tv straight and it’s turning on and off with tv. What do you think would this cable be ok to power on this with tv? Im bad with voltage understandings myself. Or what kind of cable would be safe to do that? Thanks in advance

[@LifeHackerMax]

The output of my power supply is 12V with 2.0A. I believe that if you will try powering the LED’s from the TV’s USB port it might not work or you might end up breaking the USB port or something else from your TV. My personal advice is not to try it but I am not an expert either so better dig a bit deeper with your research. Good luck! 🍀

[@Around-The-Verse]

@@LifeHackerMax ok thanks for reply. I ended up ordering amazon echo flex to control it with Alexa

[@jordanbright2966]

I've got a 65 lg oled c1 just wondering if the camera sits fine on the top as it's really skinny screen

[@jonathanolsen1224]

Hi, Do you know the lengths of the 4 LED strips for the 75 to 84 inch one? All I can find is the lengths of the smaller kit your purchased.

[@LifeHackerMax]

I took a look at their site and I found the same information relating more info about the smaller kit. I will have a guess and say that by looking at the full length of the bigger set 16,4 inches which would be 5m and standard 75inches TV sets which is somewhere around 1m x 1,6m the sections of the larger kit should be 100cm on the sides and 150cm for top and bottom. The second guess would be 90cm x 160cm (each 3 led module is 10cm in length so each length will have to be divided by 10) . To be sure you can ask a question in the Gove app or on a Facebook group. Users are very eager to help out. I hope this helps.

[@LifeHackerMax]

So I did a bit more digging and the strips are 2 x 2.95 (90cm) and 2 x 5.25 (160 cm) for the 75- 85 kit.

[@jonathanolsen1224]

@@LifeHackerMax Thank you! Im going to try to get it working on a new 98inch Samsung 🙂

[@10403mike]

Can you just overlap the LED strip for a 43inch? Or wrap around the corner twice?

[@LifeHackerMax]

No. Each segment has to be in a specific place in order to work properly. The only way to hack this is to make the gap between each LED smaller and all gaps the same. Otherwise the colors of the LED’s will not match the colors on the TV. I hope I explained this right.

[@Mateo_Studio]

Great 👌 Can u reuse the strips for another tv later on?

[@LifeHackerMax]

That is a great question! I haven’t tried but I think the adhesive won’t hold the second time. Maybe using some adhesive tape the second time around.

[@alekz_0768]

Hello, I tried this hack and half of the lights would not turn on. Is there anything I can do to fix this? Great video either way👍

[@LifeHackerMax]

I am sorry for your trouble with the lights. You might have a broken connection on the point from where the LED’s stop working. I am guessing one of the wires got lose because the led strip doesn’t usually break from bending it. You will need to figure out which one of the connections is bad and desolder it if you have a soldering iron.

[@fanthehummer6542]

can i use it without the camera?

[@JayTRex1988]

Hi, i have a question about the camera i have to have it mounted on myTV it is also a 43" will it work? Are what do i do to make it perfect?

[@JayTRex1988]

Sorry, it is a 42"

[@LifeHackerMax]

I got the best results on my 43” by mounting the camera on the bottom side a bit farther away from the TV. The calibration software will show you a snapshot of what it sees so you can adjust the position and retake the shot to see if the position is right. Note that the system is designed for 55” and 65” TV’s and you need to hack the LED strips in order to work. See my video on how to install the system on a smaller TV.

[@LifeHackerMax]

Calibration Video here for easy access: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d36kp5qeqpJnqJI

[@RedSavage7]

Thank you I have these in my living room but t.v is 65 inch I want it so bad in my Room and now I can see how you done in in my 48inch 👍 I felt like it was possible and you did it on 42 inch 👍

[@jakepayne2985]

Why get this $120 system, when they have $20 back light systems with custom colors? I’ve had those on my TVs for a while, and they’re awesome. Is there that much of a difference? Asking before I upgrade

[@LifeHackerMax]

In the video I explain in depth how the system works. This system expands the colors from the TV on the wall using a camera. If you only want ambient lights the ones you have will do just fine. For me personally it is a cool feature.

[@lmp7436]

I didn't know anything about this. Curious now !

[@playnicegames]

I have used these for years and they just extended how they work. You can now sync your whole room with Govee products.

[@lmp7436]

@@playnicegames Even better ! I have the right tv, maybe I'm gonna try it !

[@ahmedaldoori8887]

Hello is it works with 85 tv inch’s ?

[@LifeHackerMax]

Yes! If you pick up the right kit. Look in the description of this video and you will find 2 links. One for smaller TV’s and the second one for bigger TV’s like yours. I specified the size ranges.

[@jackkay3248]

How did you do the hack for 43 inch Tv ?

[@LifeHackerMax]

Hey there Hexapto! I will be making a video to go a bit more into detail with this hack since I get this question a lot lately. Stay tuned!

[@Mordenes]

my tv is 43 inch, i can use the product?

[@LifeHackerMax]

See this first: Govee Immersion on a SMALL TV - Backlights LED strip shortening kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2nGdHloqbtsr5I

[@patrickfurlong1222]

How did you manage to hack the strip on the 43” tv? This is the first video I’ve found talking about the issue! Great content and walkthrough btw 👍🏼

[@patrickfurlong1222]

I commented right before you briefly explained at the end of your video. How do you take the silicone off though?

[@LifeHackerMax]

Thank you Patrick! The silicone was not very hard to peel off. I just pinched it in one place until it separated from the strip. The two (strip and silicone) do not bound well together so they are fairly easy to get separated. 👍🏼

[@lmp7436]

@@LifeHackerMax Yeah, apparently you just have to be very careful. From what I've learned (from this video and other stuff 😝), being cautious is very important for this thing to give you a wonderful experience.

[@BinThem]

@@LifeHackerMax it doesnt work im trying led wont stick properly they also dont fold

[@LifeHackerMax]

@@BinThem this is how I did it: Govee Immersion on a SMALL TV - Backlights LED strip shortening kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2nGdHloqbtsr5I I hope it helps! Good luck 🍀!

[@straly9221]

Do you think this will work with 27” curved monitor? And what is the hack you were talking about?

[@LifeHackerMax]

From 55” to 27” it’s a big difference. It might work but it might need a different approach. The hack is in this video. It’s about bending the strip in such a way to make the strip shorter to fit the length of the tv.

[@straly9221]

@@LifeHackerMax Thanks for the response, do you know a way to make it work?

[@douglas_dev1]

404. That’s an error. The requested URL was not found on this server. That’s all we know. googledrive does not work =/

[@LifeHackerMax]

You can try again now. I edited the link to my google drive and tested it. Thank you for bringing it up. 🙏🏽 drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zTMYl-fGeVyWNcUNV4v4XQ_wtjwsBB0K

[@Gasiu]

Hi. I have question for you. What can I do to make leds turn off, when the screen is Black? When I play some games with the dark scenes, leds are in white or other color. Please help.

[@LifeHackerMax]

Sadly I don’t know any way to go about this issue. When the screen is black the camera picks up whatever is reflected in the screen. My LED’s also go blue when the screen is black.

[@kamilsutkowski9284]

Can’t you just cut the strip on the 3 connector lines like most other strips?

[@LifeHackerMax]

Yes! You can actually cut the strip like all other strips and separate each module. Not everyone knows this. The scheme is that if you leave out any section you will also lose sections in the app when you animate the strip. It doesn’t split the animation sequence between the remaining LED’s.

[@10403mike]

Or perhaps overlay the strip so that you don't have to remove the silicon?

[@LifeHackerMax]

That is not an option with the Govee Immersion as the software knows the exact number of chips on each strip and if you cut off from the modules you will render the system not working properly.

[@diycraftideasandbakedgoods321]

does it work to all types of tv? i have sony 65x85k i wonder if is work this to my tv?

[@LifeHackerMax]

Is it a 65” TV? There are 2 kits available (check out the links in the description) in the links I believe you can search for compatibility based on the size. I hope this helps.

[@nycnumberonee]

Do it come off by itself?

[@LifeHackerMax]

The adhesive is of good quality and It will hold well. My experience with it was a positive one in the sense that It is still holding very well.

[@reynaik4381]

I have bought it used from ebay & everytime i try to connect it says “unbind from other device” i tried to reset it but it doesn’t work at all … any solution to this ?

[@LifeHackerMax]

From what I understand only Govee can unbind the device. You can try emailing (or sending a message on their app) them and hopefully they can help.

[@ronv.6461]

Does it work with a 65 inch curved tv?

[@LifeHackerMax]

Check the description for links. The first kit is 55-65”. From what I know Govee doesn’t recommend the kit for curved TVs. Try searching for the T2 version. That might work better for your curved TV because it has 2 cameras. Haven’t tested the T2 yet so I don’t know much about it. If you really want to install this Immersion kit, it will work but probably you won’t get the color sink very accurate because of the curvature. I hope this helps.

[@MrCrxsi09]

has anyone any pics or experience with these on a tv when not on a wall but sitting on a stand but the stand is in the corner off a room at an angle, ya know the way in some houses you cant have the stand running parallel to the wall

[@KnowerofThings]

will this fit a 38" ultra wide pc monitor?

[@LifeHackerMax]

Look at this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2nGdHloqbtsr5I This is how I fitted my immersion system on a 43” TV. It might work for your monitor. I am not exactly sure about the ultra wide part (different aspect ratio).

[@KnowerofThings]

@@LifeHackerMax thanks , i decided to get the lightbar instead. it wont look as detailed as the strips but there is no risk to take !

[@saulfonseka2872]

Hi Max, I've just done the 43 inch hack, have you encountered any problems since you did it? I saw someone else asked 2 months ago, but I just want to check on the progress and what I'm in for lol

[@LifeHackerMax]

Hey! I have no problems with my LED’s to this day since I installed them. Usually if the installation goes well there shouldn’t be any problems for a long time. The issues people talk about are related with the system being connected to another user and some resolve the problem by contacting Govee staff. Another problem you might encounter when installing the strips is to make some sort of disconnection on the strip if you force the strip when bending it. Depending on where the strips get disconnected it might be easy to fix with a soldering iron. Best advice I can give you is not to force the bends too close to the chips or resistors. Hope this helps. Good luck 🍀 and enjoy!

[@saulfonseka2872]

Thats great! Thank you so much for the tip, going to get them installed later! :)

[@LifeHackerMax]

@@saulfonseka2872 if you have the time stop by and let us know how it went. Thank you 😊!

[@alexsmb6629]

Help I need help using the app it won’t connect to my Wi-Fi

[@LifeHackerMax]

Check the internet frequency band. My Govee equipment is not compatible with 5G. Only 2.4 if I remember correctly. I have a dual band router from my provider (2 internet connections). I use the lower frequency connection. Maybe that is the problem.

[@justinsevilla3232]

can you do a more in depth tutorial on how to shorten the strips?

[@LifeHackerMax]

Hello Justin! I have everything filmed, just haven’t gotten the time to edit the footage and upload. I will work on this tutorial in the near future. Thank you for your patience!

[@o-791]

@@LifeHackerMax did you finish editing it yet?, I have the same size tv as you and want to install the led but idk how

[@LifeHackerMax]

It’s ready: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2nGdHloqbtsr5I

[@zisis106]

Hello i have 43 inches tv and i take this govee backlight but i have the same problem is too big and a need to see how you cut the strip make a video please

[@LifeHackerMax]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2nGdHloqbtsr5I here you go 😃. I hope it helps. Good luck 🍀

[@truly_yours]

Is it possible to install these with a 40 inch tv?

[@LifeHackerMax]

With a little hacking yes. My tv is 40 inches. You will lose the warranty though because you have to take off the silicone protection from the LED strip.

[@truly_yours]

@@LifeHackerMax do you think they’re is another way, I was planning on just finding a way to force it to fit

[@LifeHackerMax]

@@truly_yours the way I did it in the video seemed the best, easiest and least invasive from my perspective. It also increases the resolution of the backlight because the LED’s are closer together. Making bigger S like shapes might work in order to keep the led strip untouched bit the backlight might not be as accurate.

[@truly_yours]

@@LifeHackerMax okay thanks I will try that👍 it really sucks that govee did not make this product for all sizes

[@LifeHackerMax]

@@truly_yours I know. Would have been great to work with the 40 inch TV out of the box. Good luck 👍🏼

[@Kseiko_Master]

I searching same LED system for 75" TV LG... Any one any idea?

[@LifeHackerMax]

Check out the description. You can find 2 links to Amazon. The second is for you I think.

[@andv1p3]

Still waiting for the video with the instructions to cut the strip 🙆

[@LifeHackerMax]

Thank you for your patience. I will keep this in mind and will make a video about it within mi future projects. 🙏🏽

[@iisGavin]

Hoping this is coming out soon! 🤞🤞🤞

[@islandsnow]

You said you can connect to Siri. Are you sure about that?

[@LifeHackerMax]

Yes! I did it on camera in the RGB unboxing video. On the main window (where you select your device) in the upper tab you have a menu named Commands. There you can record a command and link it with Siri via Shortcuts if I remember correctly.

[@islandsnow]

@@LifeHackerMax you have a video on how to do that?

[@LifeHackerMax]

@@islandsnow no. Sorry.

[@drakenroger6544]

Les cube orange sert a quoi

[@LifeHackerMax]

Pour calibrer le systeme.

[@drakenroger6544]

@@LifeHackerMax daccord et apres ok peut enlever non

[@drakenroger6544]

@@LifeHackerMax et pour ca il faut vraiment la wifi ou pas parce que jai pas de wifi chez moi juste le reseau le 3g cest tous??

[@sshaunss]

Got this coming today and I just want to say the blocks worried me and the idea of making a video of the squares instead is genius why didn’t they just do that?

[@LifeHackerMax]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 I believe they are still in development. There were little details they didn’t take into account (the size of the TV the kit was designed for was not written on the box) and they did afterwards (the T2 immersion system has that on the box). Nonetheless I was really impressed they added all you need in the box.

[@sshaunss]

Well it came from eBay and it’s binded to someone else’s account can’t do anything with it

[@LifeHackerMax]

@@sshaunss have you tried a hard reset?

[@sshaunss]

@@LifeHackerMax yea the power button and middle one 4 times?

[@LifeHackerMax]

@@sshaunss I found the same on Google. Did that work?

[@gusweb646]

Does it work with a curve tv ?

[@LifeHackerMax]

Govee doesn’t recommend this model for curved TV’s as the sink might not be accurate. Try researching the T2 model. It has 2 cameras and might be more appropriate for curved TV’s.