Which Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Are Right For You?

In the ever-changing landscape of home tech products, smart permanent lighting continues to be a developing market with illuminating potential for modern homes. And one company is proving their motto every day that "lights can be fun" — Govee, which has been an innovative smart home brand since 2017. This company prides itself on producing some of the most exciting smart home light solutions available today. Nowhere is this more easily seen than the launch of Govee's Second Generation Permanent Outdoor Lights, a must-have if you are attempting to turn your house into a smart home with high-tech lighting. 

Govee wowed consumers with the first generation of this line, becoming the market's best-selling permanent outdoor lighting solution and boasting over $100 million in sales and 90% of market share by July 2024. But the company and the people behind it didn't stop there. Govee's outdoor Eaves lights collection is more vibrant, offers more dynamic adjustable settings, and of course, delivers higher quality lighting than ever before. Perhaps best of all, while each generation is set to stun, the price range varies across the line, meaning homeowners with any budget can find their dream outdoor lighting solution. With these smart light fixtures, turning outdoor lights on is no longer just a flip of a switch, but an experience. The Govee product lineup consists of the Permanent Outdoor Lights 2, the Permanent Outdoor Lights PRO, and the Outdoor Strip Lights.

The first thing to love about Govee's Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 is that despite the improvements made to the product and user experience since the first generation, the price remains the same as its predecessor. That puts these smart lights in between $179 and $450, depending on the length chosen (50, 100, or 150 feet). This new Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 system features some exciting upgrades, including higher brightness and an additional white light bead for smoother and brighter daily ambient lighting. This makes it the ideal option for homeowners with moderate budgets who want exterior lighting that provides bright, clear light, as well as adjustable individual light color settings. 

Many other permanent lighting solutions require professional installation, which can drastically increase costs, while Govee's are easy to self-install with little to no DIY skills. All of the lights in this range only require 3M tape and screw clips. Despite easy setup and installation, the Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 are built to last and capable of withstanding extreme weather conditions such as ice, snow, and rain.

Whether it's the dead heat of summer, or the holiday season comes around and you're living in a winter wonderland, you'll be relieved to not have to stand up on a ladder fumbling with string lights year after year to give your home that festive glow. Perhaps best of all, you can use the Govee app to make AI-generated light settings like "Halloween Haunted House, "Winter Wonderland," or "Malibu Barbie Dreamhouse." The lights can also sync to music to stellar effect for your next evening gathering.

The Permanent Outdoor Lights PRO are both the flagship and the premier offering from Govee. They include two additional white light beads so that you can enjoy even more clear lighting and dynamic options. This product provides everything the standard Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 has, including AI-generated settings and audio-syncing capabilities, but stands apart from other offerings in the line, as these bands of lights can be cut to the size of the eaves of your home. This means you will leave no messy strips hanging, which makes for a much cleaner, customized look. You can also take comfort in knowing that the PRO series has an industrial-level insulation contact (IC) rating, meaning these can be safely installed in direct contact with the eaves of your home without creating a fire hazard. 

Depending on how large your home is and how many eaves you want covered, you can expect to pay between $400 to $700. We recommend the PRO for anyone who wants the custom-fitted, super clean look, as well as more powerful lights and color adjustability. 

Govee doesn't just create products for those with huge budgets who want professional-quality outdoor lighting. For those who want a functional, stylish, and affordable solution, you can't go wrong with the Govee Outdoor Strip Light. Unlike the other two products in this line, this product uses LED light strips to brighten up your home, rather than individual light heads on a string. Even though this means you'll have less control over individual heads, the Govee smart app will still allow you to create gorgeous, customizable displays, and provide stunning illumination that can keep your yard aglow at night. 

Govee's Outdoor Strip Lights are also super affordable – typically costing less than $150 – and best-suited to those who want to explore the world of smart home lighting without breaking the bank, or paying for features they won't use. The strip lights are still highly durable and waterproof, but are best suited to areas that only experience moderate weather. Despite the lack of customizable length, customers can look forward to beautiful app-controlled lighting and smart home hub connectivity, just like with other second generation Govee products.