Nowadays, there is a fairly decent selection of various types of LED lighting for our homes on the market. However, those from Govee are distinguished by their originality, simple installation that does not take you hours and hours of work, as well as a number of functions available thanks to the Govee application. Home. They also include the three-meter Govee RGBIC ceiling LED String Downlights, which launch an effective stream of light from 15 points from above and can effectively brighten the room in the selected white temperature, but also beautify the space with a diverse palette of color tones. In mode music It's the perfect way to spice up a party, have fun with presets like the iridescent shades of the aurora borealis or gradients that will make you feel like you're in the rain, while advanced Finger Sketch color management lets you light up individual sections with shades of your choice. The convenience of control is enhanced by support for Google and voice assistants. Amazonua through abbreviations also SiriLet's take a look inside the packaging and check out the capabilities of this interesting solution.
What comes to you
You can access the contents of the package by removing the sticker with the arrow and the inscription "OPEN" below. After lifting the lid, you will first come across the documentation, including the User's Guide in Czech.
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Then, by inserting your finger into the circular opening, you easily slide out the larger white box, which contains a 15-LED light chain tied together with two velcro fasteners, five self-adhesive cable hooks for easy routing, an end cap if you decide to shorten it, and three spare mounting stickers. In the smaller box on the right you will find the control box and the power adapter.
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Physical properties
Govee RGBIC ceiling LED String Downlights, 3 m has a white design and the LEDs are set in a body made of durable plastic. In shape, each of the 15 light sources is essentially a square with rounded edges, which is connected to an L-shaped profile, which then adjoins the wall. When installed, the individual elements take up 4 cm in width, 2,6 cm in height and 5,5 cm in depth, taking into account their dimensions. They are interconnected by a flat cable with a length of 16 cm, except for the first part at the connecting cable.onewhich has 11 cm available. With a lighting weight of 543 g – without the control, which itself weighs only 90 g, and the 162 g adapter, the self-adhesive surface can easily handle it.
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As the name suggests, the chain itself is 3 m long. To this, the wiring adds almost 2 m to the box with the switch button, for which you need to reserve 9,2 x 4,6 x 1,5 cm (height, width, depth), from where the wire continues to theonewhich power supply in length of 15 cm. The last segment in the path is the already mentioned adapter like the rest of the accessories also in white, providing another 1,5 m to the socket. Therefore, the availability of the power source should not be a problem due to the sufficient length.
Construction
Installing Govee RGBIC Ceiling LED String Downlights is not complicated and can be done in 15 minutes without any problems. You will only need some steps to reach the ceiling. First of all, it is worth getting a componeLay them out on a table and test to make sure everything is in order.
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The next step is to decide where you want to place the lighting, taking into account the availability of an electrical outlet and taking into account that the connecting cableonewhich with the control box is located on the right. To avoid bending, you can resort to shortening, but this is more about your aesthetic idea than the complexity of the attachment. So you can easily install the light even over a corner. Then it's time to prepare the surface by thoroughly cleaning it of dust and the like. A dry cloth is all you need. Now you just have to determine the starting point, remove the protective film and start gluing. With the feeling of a job well done, all that's left is to sit back and focus on the phone.
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Govee control and application Home
Since the control box basically only works as an on/off switch (apart from confirming pairing and the option to reset when pressed for 10 seconds), the Govee app is used to control the lighting. HomeYou can download it for free at App Store or Google Play, where the addition will take place automatically, or via the "+" symbol in the upper right corner, when you enter "H608B" in the search field. As part of this process, for calibration reasons, you will be asked whether you have opted for shortening and asked to enter the access data for the Wi-Fi network. After a successful connection, the clear String Downlights interface will appear in front of you. In addition to a graphic representation with the option to turn it on or off, it initially offers several useful items, such as Music DreamView for synchronizing sound visualizations with other Govee products, as well as Effect Lab, where you can choose from a wide range of shades divided into categories for clarity, or a practical brightness slider and timer.
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Below, a set of 4 larger rectangular icons will appear. These will switch you to music control mode – Music with 8 variaWith the response slider and sensitivity slider, under Color you can choose which color each section will light up in, the scenes represented by the star - Scenes provide you with a rich collection of inspiring presets, while in the DIY section you will find your own saved creations, which will be at your fingertips later with one click.
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Appropriate abbreviations for Siri can be created from the home screen (Home) by clicking on the "+" in the Default section. Here, after naming the command, you select Strings Donwlights again through the same symbol and specify the type of action to be performed, such as turning off, turning on, brightness level or starting a specific predefined setting. In this section, you can also group individual Govee lights, if you have more than one in your home, and unify their behavior.
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Basic technical data
Govee RGBIC Ceiling LED String Downlights, 3 m powered by 36V/1A adapter with plugonem 36 W. 15 light sources with an average lifespan of 20 hours can offer a luminous flux of 000 lm and display up to 525 million colors. Wireless communication takes place via Bluetooth and in the 16GHz Wi-Fi band. Considering the indoor use, the operating temperature ranges from -2,4 to 10°C, which is completely sufficient. With your requests, thanks to voice control support, you can turn to Google Assistant, Alexa and, using the aforementioned shortcuts, also to SiriWithin the application for iOS or Android, you will be able to work with 64 pre-installed presets, which you can expand with those you create yourself.
Personal impressions and evaluations
The first thing I appreciated about the Govee RGBIC ceiling LED String Downlights, 3 m was the ease of installation. If you think a little about where the power supply will go, it really is a matter of minutes, and the result looks very impressive. I spent less than a quarter of an hour on the steps, including preparing the base. To test the shaping, I decided to bend it into a corner, which turned out to be problem-free. If the surface is clean, the self-adhesive surface holds, even during assembly, when the load is highest when handling the chain. It's a shame that the product does not allow for a larger variability when it comes to routing to the socket. In doing so, it would be sufficient to provide a connecting cableonewhich both ends. The design will probably be perceived differently by different users. Personally, it did not amaze me, but it did not cause any negative response either. However, the individual LED elements could be a little smaller. I think that the biggest advantages here include very good brightness in its price category and really wide customization options thanks to the contribution of Govee Home.
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Jako Apple I also checked the user creating shortcuts for Siri. The procedure could certainly be simplified, but once you get used to using Tap-to-Run, you will find that it is actually not complicated at all. I like the ability to largely replace the regular lighting of the room, which String Downlights can also decorate with perfectly matching colors. For example, if there is a picture of your family or a piece of art hanging in the middle of the wall, you can highlight its importance by shining white light around it, while toning down the other parts to correspond with the surroundings or to match your current mood, activity, etc. If you are looking for a solution to impressively beautify one of the rooms in your home, Govee RGBIC ceiling LED String Downlights, 3 m definitely deserves to be included among the potential candidates.
Price
The price of Govee RGBIC Ceiling LED String Downlights, 3 m is very reasonable. You can currently purchase the light for CZK 2.
You can buy Govee RGBIC ceiling LED String Downlights, 3 m here
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