Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 (NEW FOR 2024)

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AVAILABLE NOW AT handydad.tv/ggen2 (Govee) or handydad.tv/agen2 (Amazon)

[@thisballcaplife9696]

Are you kidding me! Just this morning my wife and I are going to move forward with permanent lights. Good timing!!

[@handydadtv]

They go on sale on Monday. I’ll post affiliate links here and would appreciate you buying through my link if possible. 😊

[@travelasia2023]

@@handydadtv Let me know when you post the links, thanks

[@handydadtv]

handydad.tv/ggen2

[@kevinfreimarck3301]

$5 off? Is that a joke?

[@3CandiesInTX]

Thank you so much for such an informative video. You really covered everything and helped me to make an informed decision. Will go with Pro.

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@TylerGreenR]

I installed the original version last year and love them! I just got an email from govee announcing a sale on the "2" version and ran to youtube to see what the upgrades were and your video was the first I saw. Great job!

[@handydadtv]

Good to hear! Thanks 😊

[@Nothing19800]

Every year I get something extra Christmas decoration wise I think this year I’m going to go with this product. I’ve tried the curtain lights, which are amazing. I’m kind of excited however I have to go through the boss the wife first.

[@handydadtv]

All good men have a boss wife. 💪🏻

[@samuraiintellectual]

I thought they were permanent when I put up the old version, now there are “new” permanent lights, I think they should not use the word permanent in that way. My wallet will be permanently stuck in my pocket.

[@handydadtv]

LOL I asked my Govee contact if they intend to provide any kind of upgrade incentive. He said he wasn’t sure if there was any plan to do that. If they don’t, I predict they’ll eventually saturate the market and sales will drop off.

[@Collective_Oilers]

I’m really annoyed - jumped on a great Prime Day deal for Gen 1…. And less than a month later they roll out Gen 2 just as my return date expires. Great review … having Matter would be so much better.

[@handydadtv]

Oh so sorry to hear bro. Like all tech, there will always be a better model next year. But you’ll love Gen 1. Functionally identical.

[@Saculmit]

Do the Gen2 work with your same WLED mod? I know the Pro models wouldn't work with their dedicated white.

[@handydadtv]

Not yet. There is a new beta version of WLED that works with the Pros. I’m pretty sure Gen 2 uses the same chip. Not sure how long it will take for that version to be released. Maybe by Christmas.

[@brycelaw4950]

Great video! Would you recommend the Govee lights vs the Bright home light pucks you reviewed previously? Wondering how the two compare in overall look and you opinion on it!

[@handydadtv]

I compared them in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqPXeItmjLGtZtE I prefer BHL over Govee because I don’t like seeing the wires.

[@wscottfunk]

Thank you for the side by side comparison! I've held off buying any exterior lights for my home due to confusion on which version to purchase. Are you able to access the different themes via Matter or just basic colors?

[@handydadtv]

I can’t answer because I have no Matter controller. I suggest you ask on Reddit /r/Govee to see if anyone with PROs uses Matter for control.

[@---GOD---]

I just put up my Pros over the weekend and now learning there's a new model? I hope a Pro 2 doesn't come out for at least two years or I'll have buyers remorse 😂

[@handydadtv]

There will always be something better. Your Pros are the best.

[@BetoTheButcher]

Don't feel bad. Your Pros are fantastic!

[@coilbiohazard]

Only the white setting under illumination is 40 lumens. All other modes are still the same as the original, 25 lumens. The pros in every other mode except white illumination is also dimmer than gen 1.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks for the info

[@zileliang]

The effect is good, but there are better results, we are producing this type of products, the effect and quality are very good, I hope to communicate with you

[@handydadtv]

Everyone is jumping on this bandwagon hoping to grab some of Govee’s market share.

[@zileliang]

Excuse me, are you the operator of this lamp belt product?@@handydadtv

[@TheCoppiFam]

When linking the units separately to achieve 300 feet, does the power source matter if you are trying to sync them? I would love them to look seamless. I may have to fun off of the same power source, but run each line in a different direction.

[@handydadtv]

You can use the same outlet, if that’s what you mean by power source.

[@BetoTheButcher]

The spacing of the Pros are nice, but can you just turn off every other bulb in the Gen 2 on occasion? Wouldn't that give nice spacing too? Im really leaning on the Gen 2 over the Pro version. Thanks for the great video!

[@handydadtv]

You can turn off every other bulb only if you are manually setting solid patterns. Animations always use every light.

[@youareloved11]

How do these compare to the Elite sold at Costco?

[@handydadtv]

Same exact product. Different name.

[@handydadtv]

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[@pyoodiepie]

Great! now I got to take mine all down and install the better quality ones. Not so permanent after all

[@handydadtv]

Nah it’s not that much of a difference to warrant replacement.

[@Sparzy1]

I have about 50 feet of the gen 1. And looking to add 25 ft additional. So my question is...can I add 25feet of gen 2 to my existing gen 1 set up

[@handydadtv]

No. They aren’t compatible.

[@davegrant4239]

Someone needs to make channels for the pro series to hide those wires.

[@handydadtv]

Check Etsy.

[@nominal]

Are ASAHOM Pro 90 lm better than these?

[@handydadtv]

I don’t have those.

[@---GOD---]

The bracket design is the right idea but they made it too big. There are people on Etsy selling custom 3d printed brackets that fit snug.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks for the info

[@ronbyrd1434]

It sounds like the gen 2 the same as the Elite version from Costco?

[@handydadtv]

The ones from Costco look like the originals plus Matter support but no white LEDs. They only say RGBIC, not RGBICW.

[@ronbyrd1434]

@@handydadtv from watching another video, I also found out that they are wired backwards from the original and pro models

[@handydadtv]

@ronbyrd1434 Oh wow. That’s interesting.

[@handydadtv]

I stand corrected. This video has a closeup of the Costco lights and they look identical to Gen 2. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gn-ZZnurmbd3l9k

[@djrezharoldtavarez7146]

Yes they are the same as the Costco and they are cheaper at Costco.

[@italopaula]

Isn’t the “original” Philips Hue?

[@handydadtv]

No.

[@AidanSkoyles]

seems like a lot of $$$ for xmas lights.

[@handydadtv]

Compared to other options, they are very reasonable. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqPXeItmjLGtZtE

[@dorknerd]

Until they add better diffusers I am out. I don’t care for the look.

[@handydadtv]

Coincidentally, I really like the hard cone look produced by the lenses. I don’t care for the wires. Check out this comparison of different types: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqPXeItmjLGtZtE

[@dorknerd]

@@handydadtv That was actually pretty useful. Someone in my neighborhood has I the originals. I think maybe they're not installed too close to the house. I'll give it another look on my next dog walk. Thanks for the reply and all your videos, I know its hard work.

[@handydadtv]

@dorknerd Not sure if you saw this one made last year: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoSYq3l5edd7d6s. I installed Govee’s temporarily at the edge of my soffit instead of close to the house. The wire is less visible if it’s close to an existing line in the architecture. It definitely produces a different look when it’s farther away from the house.

[@Bigglare]

I'm gonna give a thumbs down just for the on the box graphics comparison alone.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@mr.c6674]

Social media lack of maturity is on display with that lame reasoning.

[@firemarshalbill3626]

govee want to hook up our fire house lol

[@handydadtv]

Write them and ask!