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[@leonelsway]

They have a Pro kit that is available in white or black. Also it brings accessories to cut the wire and joint again in a weather protected manner. Also the power supply in the Pro kit is 3 Amp, so you could easily go up to 200 feet. Btw cutting the wires on the lights you already have is not an issue, its a simple 3 wire setup. As of this writing the Pro kit is not on Govee website, but it will be.

[@aztecghost9058]

I saw this came out and it does appear to be a much needed upgrade and it looks like they listened to the community which is a GREAT sign.

[@leonelsway]

The Pro kit is finally on Govee site, but at $400 seem a bit expensive. 🤔

[@coryperkins6751]

My roof line is white. I have a farmhouse lol

[@user-tm3gu6iy5z]

@leonlelsway, can you please post the link here to the black version? I don't seem to find it in Amazon Canada. Is it maybe only available in the US?

[@aztecghost9058]

@@user-tm3gu6iy5z govee.sjv.io/4PMVa1 They are likely sold out around this time of the year

[@MrShawn51773]

Not saying I did or didn’t but the lights can be cut and spliced for rooflines that don’t fit the standard 16’4” lengths.

[@aztecghost9058]

Yep they can I just felt like at the price point there was more risk then reward but absolutely at the end of the day its Just wire.

[@HughWoo]

I used some painters tape and taped off the lights themselves and just spray painted the white cord. I ended up being able to color match perfectly so even during the day you can’t see the wires unless you’re REALLY looking and know what you’re looking for.

[@aztecghost9058]

Yea I went back and painted mine as well but sucked they didnt have other options at the time I purchased. Now the pros have a black version

[@ryancholmes]

You can absolutely cut and spice these, you just need to use weather proof butt connectors and make sure your connections are sealed. They tell you that they don't recommend it because they won't warranty any DIY work that you do on them which is reasonable. Just be sure to stay under the recommended length or you may have power drop and control signal loss. The chances of these lengths being exactly the lengths that you need are incredibly small.

[@jbsdiytv]

I just started installing these lights and it took some planning and thinking through all of everything you said. Yes you are correct. You did an amazing job explaining this👌👍👍

[@aztecghost9058]

Thanks, watched your video and wish I would have used the water proof shield you used vs the silicon seal and heat shrink I used. Would have saved me some time in the heat

[@saliston]

Extension cables need to be a must have accessory. They should come in brown white or black

[@aztecghost9058]

EXACTLY!! Not hard at all to have this imo.

[@tracyread1147]

Definitely agree on the color! We just put them up today on a BROWN house. I may spray paint the wires and the box. Maybe

[@IslandDigital]

Totally agree. We should be able to buy accessories ! The new PRO version does allow cutting etc. and comes in BLACK . You did a great job ! Looks great.

[@aztecghost9058]

Thank You much appreciated

[@toddrichert2749]

you can cut these too easily

[@allwell5066]

Long storty short you was better off getting 3 packs of 50ft instead of one pack of 150ft.

[@aztecghost9058]

It was a sale on the 50ft at the time of me editing the video.. They are normally priced at 199 so not sure your math adds up here but thanks for checking out the video.

[@WCEndZone]

Why would you be better off spending extra money to buy 3 50’ boxes than a 150’ kit?

[@allwell5066]

​@michaelh45 because he used 3 packs of 50ft each pack was $199 that adds up to over $600 and the 150ft is priced at $400. All you have to do is click the govee link in his discretion

[@clayleggs1]

No extensions come in the 50' sets😊 @allwell5066

[@bris9397]

Thank you so much for sharing this video, very informational👍🏼 The lights on your home at around (9:30) and the ones behind you appears to be strips and not individual lights…Can you please confirm that they’re lights and not strips. I love the smooth path it projects without seeing individual lights. Hope I’m making sense lol Tysm😊

[@rmc1579]

You can spray paint the cable, also you can cut the cable, govee will not warranty the lights, but I saw in another channel professional splice the cable and used the extension cord to jump the gaps in your roof

[@aztecghost9058]

Yep you can def spray paint them just sucks its an extra step and you can absolutely cut the wires after all its just electrical wire but they are pretty expensive so if you do make sure you know what youre doing or you potentially kill a strand.

[@lisamarshall6001]

I agree! Govee should sell parts for these lights. I ended up buying another kit for parts

[@aztecghost9058]

Right!! Don't get me wrong you could def try cutting them and splicing I just feel they are too expensive to take those risk.

[@Lonestar101]

I think Govee is making great strides with this latest Pro version, but I agree with you about he color options and extension accessories. They're just not there yet for me. I'd also like to see a smaller, all-in-one power supply and controller box. As it is, there are too many boxes and cables to hide. Great, informative video!.

[@aztecghost9058]

I agree I would love a smaller power supply but based on their other products I dont know if this is coming. All of their power bricks are bulky right now.

[@jasoncessna2522]

Climbing the ladder for Halloween and Christmas sucks! I would use them every night and holiday! Thanks for your input!

[@chriswilliamson7374]

Great video man! I've been watching videos all day and you basically brought up all the concerns I had as well. I'd much rather have the Pro version but it's not available on Govee or Amazon at the moment. Maybe I'll wait a little while since we already paid someone to hang our old lights to see if the Pro comes available soon. I'll definitely be looking to get these installed before next year though. To think that these lights would pay for themselves in one Christmas season rather than paying someone every year to hang crappy ones, just makes too much sense not to do. All the demos I've watched today look amazing, yours included. Appreciate the video man!

[@terryahrens4942]

Thanks very much for these tips! I ordered one of the extension cables in the larger gauge to extend the existing extension included in my 100 ft kit. Taking careful measurements and planning ahead is definitely a must ;7)

[@markejackson148]

You answered a lot of the questions that I was concerned about. Thanks for the information!

[@aztecghost9058]

Glad I could help.. I can tell you Govee released a pro version that addressed some of my issues with these.

[@nickolasholiday3481]

Good video. You can easily splice 20/3 gauge wire inbetween sets. I have also cut in-between lights and spliced wire in. Just be careful on the length of the spliced run. Also the wire and light blocks are paint-able.

[@aztecghost9058]

I agree you can cut these and I did on mine but I dont suggest it since a lot of folks who would be doing something like this prob dont splice wire and if you mess these up you kill the strip. I dont want to be that guy that made someone burn $500. lol I do agree with you though and I know you can paint them you just shouldnt have to at this price. Luckily the pros come in black now so now you have an option.

[@PFab]

I'm considering these lights but I could totally build my own. I just need the LEDs that are controlled by an app and make the rest up along the way. When it comes to customization you have to do it yourself anyway. Not every home is the same and these will do the job but not be the best fit for every home. Great review.

[@stevestofiel3521]

Thanks! By far the most informative video on these. Been thinking about buying these for the past year and this is super helpful. By the way I do have white gutters/trim/roofline.

[@aztecghost9058]

Thanks.. and you are definitely one of the lucky ones then because they will blend with your roofline perfectly. I'm just hoping HOA doesn't have any issues..lol

[@marcuscollum4561]

My wife just bought these and ur video was vert helpful. Great Content.. so much that I'm gonna follow the channel

[@aztecghost9058]

Thank You I appreciate that!!

[@burbschannel4541]

They probably don't sell them or didn't at the time because they are ordered from China and their orders only consisted of what you received. I'm willing to bet, they will start offering the extensions if they get enough people who want them. Also, they most likely put in large orders of each product. Maybe 1000 units at a time. They can negotiate with the manufacturer for orders, color changes, extensions etc. But again, they won't put in orders if minimal people want them.

[@aztecghost9058]

They made some smart changes in the pro version but imo they should have offered it right out the gates considering how many people might try to extend and splice these.

[@Deathbysnusnu125]

I was thinking about doing these or eufy but my roof line is the same color as yours. I also measured my roofline as best as I could and it's much longer and more complex than I remembered. I think I'm just going to invest into something else and let another person risk their necks...That along with them warrantying their work.

[@aztecghost9058]

Just so you know they have come out with another version of these that is black now and they even make cutting them easier. If youre comfortable you could splice them yourself still but def make sure youre comfortable doing it.

[@mariofajardo2142]

I am a professional installer. Things are lights are hands-down, the best in the market. Only issue I have is go. We should make them in black, almond, and or white.

[@aztecghost9058]

I agree and it looks like they are listening so who knows what they add in the future

[@oreosk8ter]

As of now there's a 200ft pro edition and you can now buy extentions separately. And they have them in black now. Govee is listening. Oh and the newest kits have splicing tools and connections. 😁

[@aztecghost9058]

Love it when companies listen and make smart changes

[@deankoz4769]

Both types of outdoor permanent outdoor lights are able to be spliced. Just can’t make long splice jumps. Govee wont cover it. But they can be spliced.

[@heyyousocute]

for the 3 pin extension cord has 2 sizes , small or large

[@aztecghost9058]

The larger one is too big so I bought the smaller one and cut off the ring. I used a water seal adhesive and then covered it securely to make sure it doesnt let water in.

[@newt6639]

Very informative video great job! Your honest feedback on that extension cable is so true! I had a gap in my setup and it frustrates me to no end that Govee doesn’t offer other extension cables. For the money I agree this is a great product. I can’t wait for the holidays to have this on all the time 😂.

[@aztecghost9058]

Good news for us Govee took my feedback and changed the new version of these bad news is we already bought ours and have them up. lol Hope yours look as good as mine and have all the neighbors stopping in front of your house.

[@johnfogg7858]

GREAT VIDEO!!! Well organized, presented and VERY helpful! Yours is the first video that addresses the issue that bothers me most - the wire color. My wife would kill me if I put white wire on our roof line. I'm toying with the idea of painting the wire. Thank you for this content.

[@aztecghost9058]

Yea mine wasnt a fan either but I painted them to match my roof just extra steps I wish I didnt have to take

[@johnfogg7858]

@@aztecghost9058 I just found out that on Oct 16, Govee will release an updated version with black wires and more capability.

[@cdarrigo]

Hey man.. great video. Just found and subscribed to this channel. If you are changing the focus to more smart home, can I recommend you do a series on getting the most out of the govee app. It's a feature rich app, but imo not well designed and can be difficult to find things, make and share customized scenarios etc. I think you might find a good audience with some expert guides. Just a thought. Keep up the videos!

[@aztecghost9058]

Thanks I'll see what I can come up with around the app functionality.

[@robert6685]

I'm buying this lights and Costco offers black as well. I guess to late for you since you already have them up! I think they did listen to you 😁

[@edc_dadd4683]

Also tape lights off ..and paint the wire..use exacto knife to tape off bulbs..would be time consuming..but they are permanent in a sense

[@shaynaanderson3014]

Totally agree with all of this + we need ww / true warm and cool white diodes

[@alexy6108]

I spliced mine but make sure there is at least 4 lights before you splice worked great.

[@Kaos39331]

Thanks for sharing your set up brother! Love from socal !!!

[@aztecghost9058]

👊🏾👊🏾

[@BeardedDarin]

I looked at them. May still put them on a smaller area or something, but I ended up going with Jellyfish.

[@toddrichert2749]

I don't understand your constant comment about not cutting the lights, you can EASILY cut them. They work fine.

[@aztecghost9058]

In the comments I've wrote you can cut them and I've cut mine. People who don't splice won't feel comfortable doing it. You can say it's EASY but for someone who isn't familiar cutting and creating a water seal again may not be. Thanks for your comment though.

[@HughWoo]

⁠@@aztecghost9058you’re absolutely right brother. I have a ‘keepin up with the Jones’ type of neighbor who went out and picked some up a few days after I installed mine. A couple of days into his install I had my 32ft ladder against his house splicing for him…

[@douglassebold213]

Very informative video. I'm curious what you didn't like about the led light you had previous. I saw that clip in your video. Looked pretty cool to me.

[@aztecghost9058]

They weren't very bright unless you were standing right under my house. The way my roof is designed you couldn't see the lights from a few houses down.

[@IronLungsMcgee]

They added a new set that's a Pro version that gives you a bigger led that's brighter and they are black. It's harder to find but they do have black out now. They also allow you to cut and splice them and they come with clips that you slide the wire into without anything else. Best lights I bought so far. Love the way they look.

[@aztecghost9058]

Yep totally agree the changes they made are awesome and they still look crazy good on the house

[@briandewald621]

Thanks for explaining about the lengths. No one else does! Including Govee…

[@aztecghost9058]

Absolutely.. I found out the hard way and had to really plan where I started a string so I didn't have a huge gap at the end of sections. Glad it helped.

[@efthimios]

Govee 150 feet $450, and I got a Quote from a trimlight dealer 190 feet for $4500 installed with tracks (not 3m)

[@devilray09cub]

Spray paint the wires to match or come close to matching your roof

[@aztecghost9058]

Yep Ive done this its just an extra step though if you want that clean look.

[@dariandark]

Huge help. I’ve been on the fence because of the inability to splice. My roofline has three peaks.

[@aztecghost9058]

To be fair you can splice if you feel comfortable doing it. I just don't want to recommend it since they are so expensive and one mess up could kill the string.

[@sergiosanchez2161]

You can hide wire behind j-channel and drill holes but also an extra layer of time

[@aztecghost9058]

Yep but still a good idea for something they call permanent.

[@Ginuwine-kx2iv]

Govee Pro just released an they are black and upgraded. My roof is white so I went with the old white ones. The new ones "pro" are a slight upgrade but not worth the extra $100 bucks, you can cut and splice them together, guess Govee was listening.

[@aztecghost9058]

Yep the new ones basically address everything I thought should be changed but if you're comfortable splicing and have a white roof then the old ones are just fine.

[@Callylolz]

I really need a comparison of GE Cync Direct connect RGB strip lights VS GE Cync Dynamic Effects RGB strip lights because they are the same price and lengths.

[@cortneyking2489]

2 questions, I have 5 breaks on a 150ft set. The extension cords you mentioned would total less than 20ft. Will I need to remove a set of lights to make it power correctly? Is there a tool I can buy to cut and splice? Is there a video to help with this? Thanks your video really helped me a lot.

[@aztecghost9058]

So there is some wiggle room here but the lights themselves is what I meant. If you had for example 200ft worth of lights and tried to connect that last 50 to the same power supply the last 50 would affect them all reducing the brightness and creating a flicker. You can def extend your 150 on a single power supply making the total distance including extensions more then 150ft

[@otakurj]

My run ran short. Had to get a 16.4ft extension (lights) to finish the run. Other than that, super happy how things came out

[@tecogentry7997]

Where did you purchase the extension?? And what's the name of the extention

[@helbertasprilla]

Dang the new one that drops tomorrow are available in black!😊

[@aztecghost9058]

Yep the pro version addresses any concerns I had.

[@nimageofmine]

@@aztecghost9058 and they are OOS :D

[@bryanlumley3077]

Very good video!😊

[@michaelfredericks6334]

Great video. Govee is really dropping the ball with these lights. The pro version is great in that you can cut them but why should I have to spend more money for that? Same thing with the color wire. Then the extensions. They want it DIY but it really isn’t DIY unless you have a 50, 100, or 150 foot continuous run of a roofline. These lights would make my life a lot easier but I’m still deciding how involved I want to get or if I’m going to ship them back.

[@aztecghost9058]

Understand this fully. I will say this though I cut mine and painted the wires all before the pro version came out and I dont feel like upgrading is worth it. If you put some extra time in and cut the old ones and paint them to match your roof you only need to do it once for days of entertainment. I turn my lights on for football games, parties, holidays, etc. but it took some time to complete everything.

[@toddrichert2749]

you can cut the non pro ones as well no problem.

[@Deltazor]

Thanks for the info, this is helpful.

[@robinpierce5138]

Great video, and good information about the lights however, how does the sticky backing of the lights stand up to extreme cold temperatures snow and freezing rain?

[@aztecghost9058]

Well we haven't had a true freeze yet and the lowest it's gotten so far was 32° F. I can say that they haven't worked fine and stayed up. That said mine are held up with clips every two lights. I'd recommend that no matter what the weather would be.

[@romyra5788]

te agradesco de todo corazon por tu contenido, me ahorraste mucho dinero, gracias nuevamente

[@fitzphillips5370]

Great advice! Lighting effects looks great

[@concamsdad]

Great review…I appreciate it…I’m going to buy it and let you know how it turns out.

[@aztecghost9058]

You will love the way they look

[@pauldepaulis9281]

Good info, thanks!

[@rythmtrailsteeldrumband2276]

Great video I have 4 sets of lights How do I group a set of Lights together so I could control two or more stings at a time at once rather that having Change each sting of lights individually? Also what setting you use to get the light to run like that from 0:54 in your video ? Thanks

[@aztecghost9058]

Im not sure exactly which scene that was at that time stamp but to answer your other question if you go to home and scroll down you will see Group. Put all of the lights in a group then you can control them all at the same time. You can also use automation to set them all to a scene at a certain time

[@rashmedo]

Awesome review man! You rock

[@Danjr704]

It would be cool if you could put these light scene names on the video. Trying to go through all of these scenes in the Govee app with their dumb names is annoying.

[@aztecghost9058]

I will def start this in future videos. I might make a short showing the different scenes I like and use

[@Danjr704]

@@aztecghost9058 appreciate that.

[@goodsightseeing]

Nice and fair review on Govee nights. Really give me more insight before I decide to purchase them. Can you share how you can stick the heavy adapter on roof?

[@aztecghost9058]

Sure I used 3m tape plus metal clamps on each side screwed into the roof. The combination of both means it will never move.

[@Andascta]

Thanks very much for these tips

[@paulmaestas8709]

Can you use only the white lights for the RGBIC 150ft box that is $459? I installed 80% of the lights on my house so far. I bought these lights so I can run the white lights during non holiday months. Thanks

[@aztecghost9058]

You can run them how you want on a schedule. I have mine on a warm white 30% until a certain time then a automation to turn them to christmas until 11:30 and then back to a warm white the rest of the night.

[@paulmaestas8709]

​@aztecghost9058 do you have the first gen lights or the PRO ones?

[@aztecghost9058]

@@paulmaestas8709 first gen but if youre thinking about getting them Id def look at the pro version

[@johnnybgoode8104]

I really want these over the outdoor striplights... But I dont' like the cone light shape. Im trying to find a way to diffuse these better.

[@aztecghost9058]

It took time for me to get use to the come coming from the strip lights but the brightness difference made up for it to me and my soffit blocks a good amount. There are ways to diffuse though but it's a lot of work and could get pricey

[@billmartin3198]

Opens with "Ho...Lee...Shit" lol

[@ccmustanggt99]

I’m sure you’ve seen by now that Govee has released a black Pro kit

[@aztecghost9058]

I did and it looks like they addressed all of my concerns and increased the price ha

[@autumnji9516]

Great video. Mine keep falling off the 3m tape not working On mine sofi

[@aztecghost9058]

Oh man that sucks sorry ... Ive had one come loose since I did them but it was the one spot where I skipped 4 lights before using a clip. Once I added a clip between that 4 I havent had any issues.

[@gflores076]

I initially bought the 100 foot govee permanent outdoor light thinking i can just do the front and some on the side. Well they work great but now the wife wants to cover the other side of rhw house with a additional 50 ft. What do i need to do to make this 100 ft able to light up an additional 50 ft.

[@aztecghost9058]

Honestly it should work off the one power supply if you connect the new 50 to the end of the 100 run. If you have to connect them separately though you can group them in the app to make life easier.

[@joejohn6903]

great video man, clear and precise

[@aztecghost9058]

👊🏾

[@nanattawwebb4017]

good info, lights look great

[@22bad96]

Great review! Those reason stopped me to buy them yet! My roof is brown and white will look bad on me!

[@x214214]

Do they plug into each other from one power source, or does every set need to plug into a new power block?

[@aztecghost9058]

you can string them together up to 150ft. After that you risk power drop off and flickering

[@hernandezyo1971]

WLED-AP and many options ws2811- ws2812,-ws2813...ws2915

[@aztecghost9058]

Yea I'm well aware of using a esp board or another board for custom lights. Power injection is still a thing with custom lights if you want max brightness and a lot of people aren't comfortable with doing it themselves.

[@hashtagjustadad5110]

There is a pro version that offers the ability to splice AND they also offer black now.

[@nmquetzalcoatl6103]

What's the best / recommended space of mounting in the soffit space? Should they be placed closer to the wall vs. gable/rake?

[@aztecghost9058]

so ive come to find out this verys based on the look. You can place them wherever but you should prob have someone look from a distance and see how they look first before deciding.

[@HughsReviews]

I installed all mine, masked the lights and then pained the house. Now the wires match. 😂

[@aztecghost9058]

Man that is pro blending right there..!! HAHA

[@HughsReviews]

@@aztecghost9058 do you know if you can use both 12’ jumper wires together to jump a 24’ gap? The 150’ kit comes with 2 of them and I’m wondering if those can be used together to jump a 24’ gap. Might be a better kit to add more to my house.

[@aztecghost9058]

​@@HughsReviews yea you can as long as you dont go past the 150 ft total . If you do you will need to inject power somewhere down the string but you can def combine two extensions then start the next string of lights

[@CompadritoPCP]

Thank for the video! I just buy them, but can you show what extra brackets do u use? Again ty 4 the video!

[@aztecghost9058]

so the ones that come with them will work but instead of trying to use those tine screws I would use a small nail from a nail gun. If you dont have a nail gun then you would have to use your hammer and nail.

[@jimi0710]

Definitely agree they need to come in different colors to match roof line & blend in with soffits. Have you any information on if you take them down to move them for any reason will the adhesive be no good anymore? Thanks!

[@aztecghost9058]

The new version now comes in black and makes splicing a bit easier. Unfortunately though if you move them it does take away some of the adhesive bond but they provide extra 3m so you could move a few and add additional adhesive. Ill say this though dont depend on the 3m alone to keep them on your roof. Make sure you add a secure clip every 2 lights min to keep them from coming down over time.

[@jimi0710]

@@aztecghost9058 thank you for the advice!

[@redmatmedia]

Great video and very helpful, thanks so much

[@itskelvinn]

Would these be cool on your backyard fence? 100ft would be perfect for my entire back fence and connect to an outdoor outlet Corny or cool?

[@JMAX79]

Great review!

[@pk808]

Very informative! Thank you

[@awgoodrich8]

Great video. Thank you for your comments and insight. Im at the point in my life I cant keep climbing on our roof to put up lights. This is a great solution. Does anyone have any experience with putting these up on vinyl siding? Our eves have vinyl siding and not sure how well the 3M stickers will adhere to it.

[@aztecghost9058]

I would say no matter what you're sticking these on you will end up having to reinforce them with clips but the 3m will stick to vinyl.

[@majorwood2009]

Great video! Best one on Govee I’ve seen. I have a question for you. Can you sync a 150 ft and a 32 ft from different outlets?

[@aztecghost9058]

Thank you.. You can group them in the app so if you change one it will change both.

[@edwindelara7646]

I have 80 ft roof measurement is that 100 ft will work if im not put all the strips just used 5 strips instead of 6?

[@aztecghost9058]

The app lets you calibrate it based on what is connected so if you dont use a strand its not a big deal. If you have to cut the end off for some reason though Id just make sure you understand what youre doing or you could mess up your strand and potentially expose it to water when it rains or snows

[@blackmacgyver9965]

The pro version comes in black

[@aztecghost9058]

Yep I saw and they made some other smart changes

[@khauliefcheeks5273]

Great vid. Bought mine but having trouble figuring out where people are getting power to the lights. Are yours plugged in in the attic

[@aztecghost9058]

I added an outlet to my roof line for Christmas lights a while back but you can splice them into the attic and plug them in there too. Just make sure you seal the hole around it with some kind of sealant

[@Crazyd2050]

They are dropping updated version of these this month

[@aztecghost9058]

They are out and look pretty solid. They are more expensive but I appreciate the changes they have made on the latest version

[@Crazyd2050]

@aztecghost9058 if you were me would you wait until they are in stock or just go with the regular version?

[@aztecghost9058]

@@Crazyd2050 The new version gives you a dedicated white LED and a easy way to cut and connect but if that means waiting till next year and spending 100 more I might go with the previous version. They will def restock before Christmas though so I might wait a few weeks into Nov personally

[@joelvinson]

I really like the extended lengths of these lights, and Govee products in general, but I really wish I could just find extended strip lights with all the scenes/functions that Govee provides. I'm kind of not sold on the little dead triangle spots between each light, as I'd prefer a more 'Tron-like' continuity with my lights ( Do they still make the Phantasy PRO?) , Any suggestions would be great. House looks great though, and great video. Thanks!

[@aztecghost9058]

Yea they still make the Phantasy outdoor lights. I didn't go with them because of distance I'd have to run mine plus if you're going to do string led I'd suggest doing it custom with WLED. My other issue with LED string lights is you really want them in a channel and that doubles the job time imo.

[@ckerfoot1]

I'll tell you I like the video and you just starting out it seems like

[@aztecghost9058]

Thank You.. More to come soon Im just a slow editor ha

[@tonyp6516]

So would you recommend spray painting the cables or would the paint somehow ruin it?

[@aztecghost9058]

Def paint them so they blend if you care. I went back and painted all mine to color match the area.

[@lilbadjake23]

Hello sir, at 9:25 in your video you go to a clip of your house where the lights appear to be much more concentrated and in a solid strip. In other parts of the video it appears each light is 6-12" apart. Was this a different set of lights installed or can you explain why it looked different in that clip?

[@aztecghost9058]

That was me showing that Ive had both setups before. The clip at that time was a custom setup with a solid RGB strip not the Govee Lights

[@_Paul.]

my biggest pet peeve is that they are not in black. Can you spray paint them ?

[@aztecghost9058]

Yes you can I actually did this to mine and they look great. You can still see the white square but its still better

[@bearscat101]

Sorry if its been asked already. My roof line is also pretty complex and I will need about 250' and habe to work outward 2 directions from the center of my home. Will I be able to synch them properly as I will essentially have 2 strands going in opposite directions. Thanks

[@aztecghost9058]

So most of the scenes are fluid and move around a lot so it will look more like designed then like 2 separate strands. The app will let you group them meaning you can change them at the same time but as far as a true sync where it combines the two and makes one design across both strands no

[@livinlargebd8457]

what are the seemless lights that are on your house at the end of the video????

[@aztecghost9058]

If you mean the DIY lights I had up before they were custom done with IP67 rated light stripes and an esp board.

[@Arronkell]

possible voltage drop extending the cable

[@johnkulpowich5260]

Good info. I signed up. Keep it coming

[@ericveiss4959]

Great info. Thanks

[@sheananos770]

I’m installing 2 150ft stands on my house.. since they can not be connected, can they be programmed on the app together so if using some light settings they are in rhythm?

[@aztecghost9058]

Well... not perfectly but if you group them they will run the scenes and colors the same but they don't identify and one solid unit like you would hope. Truthfully nobody can tell its two different strings yet.

[@KennyLauderdale]

Is there a way to use the lights that you had behind you in the video on the house? I like those better just one solid line.

[@aztecghost9058]

The ones behind me are the M1s from Govee and besides 16.4ft being 99 bucks I wouldnt recommend them on your house. You could do the Phantasy pro lights govee has they are just a straight strip or you could DIY your home lights. DIY can get pricey depending on what gear you already have or dont.

[@davidba7418]

How long are the extensions? Plug in to 1st light?

[@aztecghost9058]

The extension cables are 6 feet each

[@tim9928]

Great info ty!