Installing GOVEE Permanent Outdoor Lights for Year-Round Home Illumination
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- Опубликовано: 29 июн 2024
- Get ready to deck the halls (and the exterior) of your home with Govee Christmas lights! 🎄✨ In this video, I'll take you through the entire process of installing these dazzling lights, turning my home into a winter wonderland. From unboxing to the final magical reveal, you'll see how easy and transformative this holiday upgrade can be. Whether you're a seasoned decorator or new to holiday light installations, this guide is packed with tips and tricks to make your home the brightest on the block.
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00:00 Introduction
00:11 Going over the kits
01:47 Pod Install
03:39 Cutting Out Extra LEDs
05:26 Hiding Wires
05:50 Testing First Floor
06:07 On To 2nd Floor
07:19 Death Defying Acts(sort of)
08:08 Curtain Lights Breakdown
09:33 Mounting Curtain Rails
09:55 Installing The Curtains
10:15 Curtain Wiring
11:04 Securing the Bottom For Wind
11:38 Hows It All Look Installed 
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If you are placing it on your soffit you will find the light will sometimes land at a groove. Just place a fastener on both sides of the light. Keep the wire straight and it will look much clearer.
I just installed my Govee lights. THEY ARE AWESOME. I will say if you live in Florida like me, you will need to use the anchors. I snapped a chock line and it made installation easier NOT FASTER.
AHHHMAZING!!!!
Very nice job...congrats
I'm kinda surprised that someone with your expertise in LEDs didn't opt for a custom build. Glad you uploaded it though!
It was honestly just a really well put together kit. Im mostly focused on quality. If good stuff is out there I'll use it and focus my time developing stuff that doesn't exist. I'm very happy with these govee kits.
Looks good! Also, what i did, you can use the clear part of the diffuser for the lower part of the curtains for bottom weight. Just drill holes on the clear diffuser and insert each string in each hole and use hot glue so they won’t slide off. Little bit more work if you decide to change the method in the future
😆, i went back and did the same thing. I have been thinking about something smaller though, still using the rail covers for now but the wheels are turning
I'm more impressed with your mid-air soldering skills 4:43
A 3rd hand would definitely have been nice lol. 😅
Tip.....use denatured alcohol to clean where each pod is going to stick with a 100% clean cotton rag. 3M is great, but I would rather see a 3M with a screw mount to reduce failure. I feel pretty good about the cleaning and the 3M together.
That's how i did mine in the video, it's held up great. Once the 3m gets a solid bond it will usually hold for years.
Nice job. Braver man the I. :)
It wasnt so bad once i was back on the ground lol. Up on the roof was a different story.
I bought superRGB curtain lights, which have the same appearance but a significant price difference. I purchased a low-priced curtain light
I just finished installing mine last night. 2nd floor was a bit challenging. I placed them at 3 inches off the wall. I dont trust the 3M on the back. I added gorilla glue
It seems to be holding. I guess I'll find out long term but prepping the surface is no doubt a huge part for longevity
Do you have a link to buy the track for the curtain LEDs you installed on the garage?
Yes, you can get everything i used through this Amazon link. amzn.to/3T5IJrw
Can you program these to just - white and red - chaser lights?
Absolutely, I'm working on a video showing the app in detail so subscribe so you don't miss that video showing how to do it.
Is there a less permanent way to do the garage door? Love the idea but have to be able to take them down after the season
Using the rails i am able to easily remove the curtains from the rails and store them in the off season. And with the tape i used to mount the rails it is removable if i need to.
@@NextLevelNeo which tape did you use??
How cold was it when you installed them ? Wondering if I can install them in 40 degree weather ? Thanks
It was around there, maybe high 40s. Just gotta hold them to the surface a bit longer. You'll want to be above freezing for sure.
I just installed all my govee lights. I have not seen the big Santa or reindeer scene that you have on your curtain lights. Is that a custom diy you did or just an option I haven’t seen. Would love to be able to put them on mine.
Those are in the diy user uploaded section. Im planning on doing an in depth video going over the app once I'm confident in using it. It's got a lot of advanced control that you can use but can be a little confusing.
Definitely a lot. Wish there was a search area to make it easier to look for what you want. Instead of having to look at what is added by the second
@nathanschwenck2062 there is a search but that depends on users adding the appropriate key words to their design. You can check out my account for a couple uploads of my own, Next Level Neo. Also i am working on an app tutorial that will show you how to make your own animations.
I have a question. I have three sets of the curtains lights but i was told if you link them you can't access the diy Gif option. I was just wondering if you can share the senes you used? Thanks
Linking the curtains will change which animations you can use but it actually has more default animations linked than not. And the diy market is still accessible with them linked. I have a few custom shows i created uploaded to my profile on the diy page. And i am working on an app tutorial video showing how to get the most from the app. That should be done in a few days so make sure to subscribe so you don't miss it.
@@NextLevelNeo sounds good I'm looking forward to it. 👍🏽
Where did you get the track for the curtain lights? Do you have a brand and size?
A list of parts used can be found here amzn.to/3T5IJrw
Where did you find the merry Christmas scene?
A lot of the modes are in the diy section. I have a video in editing that goes over the app. It should be done this week.
where did you buy the rails for the curtain lights? thanks!
I got them from Amazon. Here is a link to the ones i used. amzn.to/3T5IJrw
@@NextLevelNeo appreciate you
How did you get those designs for your curtain lights?
Some were my design and some are on the diy page. Watch my video on the app to see how. ruclips.net/video/5DL_eR0Zbko/видео.html
Where did you get the rails from?
I have a list of the parts used including the rails here. amzn.to/3T5IJrw
What extension did you use?
I used the extension govee includes in the kit.
Hi. What size rails did you use?
Here is a link to them and other stuff used. amzn.to/3T5IJrw
You bought a govee kit. I thought you’d go a different way. Bright home lights does the same thing, with apparently a way to customise everything on it. And you can hook them up to your controller you mentioned. When you look at the bright home lights, they’re actually the same pods that you sell. So you could actually have made the permanent lights all by yourself. The govee or bright home lights kits are easier and less work, since they’re all ready to be installed. I’ve been looking around the internet too, the govee don’t seem to shine as bright to me if I wanted to use them as an outdoors light around the house. Not just for the holidays.
I watched a few comparisons of different brands. They all seemed to be about the same brightness, the ones you are talking about have more density though. The biggest issue is those are rails so install is tough when hanging off the roof. If i had access to a scaffolding system or maybe a ladder(not so sure that would be enough for them) i could have tried that. But honestly I've got those same ucs pods and they are just about as bright as the govee. I'm honestly really impressed with the govee system and the app overall. It's super user friendly and can do advanced levels of control for those that want more. There's a user database where you can share your patterns and download patterns created by others. I'm so impressed with it that I actually applied to be a dealer for govee. Its quality stuff.
I just put up the Govee lights & they are very bright. So bright, in fact, that I can really only run 'em at about 30 to 40% before they start to get embarrassingly bright turning our house into a circus show. Very happy so far.
@billmartin3198 it's a really nice system, glad to see someone putting together quality kits with thick wire, bright leds, and a solid software interface. The pods are 32v and curtains are 5v running on 4 different controllers but it all syncs up with relative ease. There's always room for improvement but govee set the bar high on this one. I did find out they will work with other addressable controllers but I've played with tons of controllers from sp controllers to Wled and none of them are as tailored to home lighting as the govee software.
What do you do when one of the LED pods goes out? Are they serviceable or replaceable in any way? I’m really curious to see how these lights are working for folks in 2-3 years after they’ve had time to be exposed to the elements (hot/cold) and humidity. Hope they do well, because the concept is awesome! Cheers, and thanks for a great video!
@banks412gmailcom i guess time will tell but addressable leds are pretty reliable if they have a steady power source. I do a lot with addressable on cars, which is not a steady power source and just about the toughest conditions you can have for leds. I also have had addressable on computers for years and none burnt out.
Worst case some leds burn out and you have to cut them out and splice in a replacement, not exactly fun but not like you have to trash the whole kit. These pods are built well and should hold up long term.
I live in a very windy area will it last?
The function of the leds shouldnt be affected by wind. the biggest question would be will they stay secure to the house. you can certainly take precautions like adding more screw in clips to ensure that they stay put even on the windiest days. So far it has been about 3 weeks since i installed them and none have fallen off. i did prep the surface with alcohol and it is all vinyl, wood may not fair so well. But my house is actually on a fairly windy hill top so it is getting a good bit of wind on it.
How did you get the Christmas pac man animation??
That is on the diy user contributed data base. You can get to it in the app. Im still playing with the app to try and figure everything out but I'll do a video on the app soon as im confident i have it all figured out.
Floor or soffit?
You can tell I'm not a contractor 😆. The ceiling plastic thingy.
🤔 hmm must not have an HOA ( home owners association) can have lights on a house year round. Looks nice though.
I do have an hoa, but they aren't strict. Some are, some aren't
There has to be a better way to do this on the garage because it does look like crap for the rest of the year.
I pull them down at the end of every season. I will be leaving the rails up but the white rails on a white garage won't be too bad. The tape i used is easy to remove so if you prefer to take them down you can. I also did a video showing a better way to secure the bottom of the curtains. ruclips.net/video/HJjtGM6kCsQ/видео.html
Trash !! The lights constantly falling down ! Why not make a tab at each light to screw in place…the clips and 3m suck !
did you clean the surface before install, and how long before they started falling off? Its been about 3 weeks now and mine have surprisingly all held up so far.
I don’t think these look good
Shoot, i love them. But i can certainly understand that they wont be for everyone.
how long does it take to receive the product after you purchase it online?
That depends on where you purchase them. Direct from govee is about 2 weeks. But you can order at Amazon through my links and get them in about 2-3 days