Unboxing of the Govee Model: H601A

[@w4rrioreh]

Does each light connect directly to your wireless network (2.4ghz)? Or is there a hub? Are they fine to install outdoors in soffits around perimeter of your home? I have some other Govee devices so thought it would be nice to not have multiple apps but want to make sure these questions above are answered first.

[@dmurphy68]

They do connect only to 2.4 GHZ network and I do not see any IP ratings on them. They do have a whole line that is made for outside.

[@mikesental8966]

How is the warm white color reproduction? I am interested in these but have another govee product and the warm white setting looks like garbage. Hoping this is better.

[@dmurphy68]

I keep them at about 3200k and I think they look good. Not to much orange color

[@Blue5teel1]

Can these be synced with the tv back light. Like how you can add the strips and lamps to it.

[@dmurphy68]

You can make automations in the Govee app but I do not think there is a way to sync it with your tv. I have the Govee tv led backlight on my tv. Limited-time deal: Govee Envisual TV LED Backlights for 75-85 inch TVs, 16.4ft RGBIC WiFi DreamView T1 TV Backlights with Camera, Works with Alexa & Google Assistant, App Control, LED Lights for TV, Scene Mode, H6199 a.co/d/gLx5GOm

[@Jfarmerthunder]

Yes its possible through the app. You can set up a group and then sync them to the tv light strip .

[@dmurphy68]

Cool I will try it out. I haven’t dove to deep into the app yet.

[@cbryant1004]

Did you use an iPhone to connect these to wifi?

[@dmurphy68]

Yes I used my IPhone to connect.

[@Echo4Yankee]

Do you use 12 or 14 gauge? If it doesn't matter, what do you recommend, being an electrician?

[@dmurphy68]

All lighting circuits are ran in 14 gauge wire.

[@Echo4Yankee]

@@dmurphy68 I have a few more questions, sorry. What is the minimum clearance needed above the lights, and the recommended spacing between the lights? I'm considering 4 iches above, 18 inches from walls, and 3 feet between each light maximum and 1.5 feet minimum.

[@dmurphy68]

They are only a 1/2” thick so they can be installed where a stud is. As long as you have room on either side for the remote driver. I spaced mine out at 4’ to the center of each light. And I think I just split the distance of my hallway. I hope this helps

[@ddub9968]

Do you know if the power supply is CC or CV? Also, what is the output voltage and max current on the power supply?

[@dmurphy68]

I have no idea sorry

[@timmy2310]

Would like to have seen how to wire it up.

[@dmurphy68]

Sorry it is pretty straight forward just match up the colors. It makes it easy with the connections they provide

[@alryky30]

what diameter hole will the ring cover?

[@dmurphy68]

7 inch is what I made it I think. I included the file so you can modify it if you need to

[@reikisponge]

What is that plastic thing called to prevent wires being yanked out of the box?

[@dmurphy68]

1/2 in. Knockout Non-Metallic Push-In Connector her is a link to them amzn.to/3L3Jugm

[@reikisponge]

@@dmurphy68 Much appreciated!

[@rumbo5113]

Do I have to use the app or can it be turned off and on from the wall switch?

[@dmurphy68]

Good question I actually can do both and use voice commands through Alexa and google if you set up the routines.

[@rumbo5113]

@@dmurphy68 Good to know. I like the smart features. But if someone is at the house I don't want to have to tell them to download the app or shout at Alexa to turn the light on.

[@dmurphy68]

@@rumbo5113 Just remember they hold the last state. So if you have them blue when you turn them back on, they will be blue.

[@Zachariah_Coston]

Can you program the lights to always go back to white when you flip the switch off then back on quickly? The Phillips Hue lights do that but I like the Govee products more.@@dmurphy68​

[@A_Class216]

You can turn them off via a wall but you can't turn them back on via the app

[@Zenbeau]

how many lumens is each light? it says 1100 on their website but i don't know if that's each or combined for the 4 pack

[@dmurphy68]

It is each one they are super bright at the highest setting. I run them at about 20% in my small hall. I am super impressed with them.

[@Zenbeau]

@@dmurphy68 thanks sir

[@dmurphy68]

@@Zenbeau you are welcome

[@sisterpaul3722]

Can you use it with a dimmer ?

[@dmurphy68]

Being a smart device you can dim them through the app.