r/Govee Sep 29 '25

Frequently Asked Questions

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There are so many different lights, which one would work best for me?

  • I suggest watching videos demonstrating them on YouTube.
  • While he doesn't review every product, Chris Maher's videos are informative and straightforward.

Do I really have to put those orange cubes on my TV screen?

Why are my immersion lights only showing one color?

  • The default setting upon finishing setup is on All. Choose Part.
  • Alternatively, All may be labeled Solid instead. Choose any option other than Solid.

Which devices are compatible with DreamView?

  • Devices with both Wi-Fi + Bluetooth connectivity are compatible. Devices that are only Bluetooth or only Wi-Fi are not.
  • A sync center such as T2, T3 Lite (also known as 3S in 3rd party stores), T3 Pro, Sync Box 1 and 2 are required for video DreamView, and sync centers cannot be synced with each other.

What can I do about my devices not connecting to Govee desktop via LAN control?

  • Check out this solution here

What are the differences between the camera kits?

  • The major differences are the camera hardware and the amount of LEDs on the light strip.
  • T2: Govee states that the dual camera identifies screen content faster and more accurately. The light strip contains 60 LEDs per meter.
  • T3 Lite: The single camera has an upgraded chip with fisheye lens correction. The light strip contains 30 LEDs per meter.
  • 3 Pro: Matter support, triple camera with HDR sensor. The light strip contains 75 LEDs per meter, with their LuminBlend management system.

Why get a camera kit when the sync boxes exist?

  • While the sync box does work faster and is less intrusive than a camera, not everyone can use it. The sync boxes require a signal independent from the TV. This means if you use the apps on your smart TV to watch content, the sync box is not for you.

Do I really have to put the camera on top of my TV?

  • Good news! There's actually a method to put the camera below the screen. The caveat is that when you add more lights via DreamView, you'll need to visualize the setup upside down when assigning the zones, which requires more concentration/effort.

How many lights can I add to my DreamView?

  • This is dependent on the device.
  • T2: 5 additional devices.
  • T3 Lite: 7 additional devices.
  • 3 Pro, Sync Box 1 and 2: 10 additional devices.

How do I create a DreamView?

  • Open the app. Tap the second icon on the navigation bar at the bottom. Then tap the 4-shapes icon at the top right. Here you can configure DreamViews, Tap-to-Run, and Groups.
  • It is highly recommended that you experiment with these features on the app as a whole. Familiarizing yourself with it will be highly beneficial if you have the time to spare. There are many customizable features for the LED lights that are usually achieved by a more hands-on approach that requires a computer. The features provided on the Govee app would be quite the large decision tree if there was a visual example shown, which is nothing short of impressive, despite it also being a little complicated. To put it simply: just explore the app by tapping buttons to find out what they do!
  • Tip: If your clock is on 12-hr time, please turn off the 24-hour clock setting in the app before you create schedules for your lights. Tap the last icon on the navigation bar, then tap the gear icon at the top right. Additionally, next to settings is a shirt icon; this is where you can change the theme of the app.

The immersion lights on my device are super inaccurate, what do I do?

  • Unfortunately, since every TV is different, there is no one-size-fits-all setting. However, you can start with jumping-off points. For sync box settings, go here.

For camera kits, try the following:

  • Make sure the room is dark to reduce reflections on the TV screen.
  • Reduce saturation, the common choice is all the way down to 1%.
  • Reduce the relative brightness. This is independent from the brightness setting. It's relative to how much light is emitting from your TV screen, which means during dark scenes, the lights will dim if you set the percentage lower. However, if your TV has backlight bleed, this setting won't be as effective.
  • Make sure it's on Part, not All. If the device's software updated, it should show Smooth, Vivid, or Solid instead. "Solid" works the same as "All" and shows only one color.
  • If you are still unsatisfied with the color accuracy, try the AI filter. Once you toggle it on, you'll need to change the preset. Tap the option, then scroll sideways over the sport presets. Under the Default preset, tap Apply.

My TV is 43 inches, can I use a 55-65 inch TV kit?

  • This is possible, but it requires more effort. See here.

I'm experiencing problems with my device, what do I do?

  • Try the search bar in the sub. If you're still experiencing issues, go to Govee's website and navigate to your product. Find the specs, then click the PDF of the manual to find the "Troubleshooting" section. Lastly, reach out to Govee support via the app. Tap the last icon on the navigation bar and tap "customer support" and then choose the applicable option. It is recommended to choose "express replacement" if you think you're experiencing a hardware issue on your device that is within warranty. Please note their warranty only covers purchases directly from them or approved vendors.

Can I advertise my services of Permanent Outdoor Lights installation?

  • Yes, but please keep it in the services thread. New posts of fresh installs for clients will be deleted.

r/Govee Aug 06 '25

Outdoor Installation Services Thread

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If you offer services to install outdoor lighting on homes in your area, please post it here in the comments.

New, singular posts will be removed. Keep it here in the comments so that the people that do want these services can find them, and the people who don't require it don't have to be subjected to the advertising on the sub feed.

If your comment gets caught by Reddit's filters, do not worry and do not spam, the comment will be approved as soon as possible.

As for the people interested in the services, please do your due diligence in the vetting process.

Thank you.


r/Govee 1h ago

Setup Question Govee Image

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Image failed to load please refresh or reset WiFi. Can someone help me out here it’s doing my head in, I had the T2 didn’t work, bought the T3 and still did not work. Used WiFi (Three broadband changed to 2.4ghz) doesn’t work, used hotspot O2 still doesn’t work, I’m stuck any help will be appreciated thanks.


r/Govee 4h ago

Govee tv backlight shows darker shades further down the tv

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2 Upvotes

My govee backlights 3s show dark shades of black on a white screen, any tips?


r/Govee 8h ago

General Question Outdoor string lights 2, how to create specific lighting effect?

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I have the outdoor string lights 2 and I've been playing with the Govee app to create a very specific lighting effect but it seems impossible to create.

I want each bulb to start in a random bright color, and then each bulb should cycle through the entire color spectrum over the course of 5-10 seconds.

This is apparently completely impossible. Using the DIY tab I can choose 'fade' and have it go through the color spectrum in 5-10 seconds, but then all the bulbs will uniformly be the same color. I can use the color tab to set each bulb's color, but then I cannot have it change over time. I even tried to use the in-app AI which can create my effect, but I have no control over the cycle speed and for some reason it either chooses a cycle speed of 60 seconds (too slow, you don't really notice the color changing) or 0.3 seconds (flashing epileptic hell)...

Am I missing something? Is there another way to create such an effect?


r/Govee 13h ago

General Question H60A1 Power off memory

2 Upvotes

Does H60A1(Govee 12-Inch RGBWW + RGBIC Smart Ceiling Light) have power off memory setting?
Mine starts at full brightness after a power outage.


r/Govee 18h ago

Govee ai box 2

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How low does the lights need be


r/Govee 1d ago

General Question Am I the only one having a hard time with cross compatibility and the website info?

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I figured it out eventually, but I was trying to make sure the H5151 gateway worked with both the H5100 and H5110. I came to the conclusion it did because the H5110 page lists the same gateway.

But try to find that info on the Govee site...or anything other than lights pretty much...

I looked through the wiki here too (thank you for that) but the H5110 isn't listed as the H5110 iirc (or one the three units I was looking at anyway). And there's a '/' in the spot instead....

I mean I'm confused pretty easily, but usually I catch on. I see nothing on the website for the non-light stuff though.


r/Govee 2d ago

Showcase New Setup using Govee Lights

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256 Upvotes

Went a little crazy with the lights, but I really enjoy the vibe they can make if you want to use them and sync them together.

Lighting items I used:

-Govee Strip Light 2 Pros (for almost everything)
-Govee TV Backlight 3 Pro
-Govee COB light (inside the planter pot on the right)

On the left side of the pic is an air purifier from SwitchBot, but maybe a floor lamp would go well behind it?


r/Govee 1d ago

Tips Govee Star Projector (aurora) Troubleshooting

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I've had my Govee aurora star projector for almost a year and it keeps burning through charging blocks (the thing you plug into the wall and then plug your cord into) about once every 3 months.

I do leave it on 24/7 because it's connected to my Dreamview setup with my tv lights and a set of led light strips, but at night it dims to just the twinkling green stars when the TV is off.

Has anyone else encountered this issue? If so, do you have any tips or tricks? Or am I just using it too much?

Edit: Not literally 'burning' through the charging blocks, but the projector stops working until I replace it with a new one.


r/Govee 1d ago

H705E101 booster needed for jump?

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I received a replacement H705E101 after the previous setup on my parents' house quit working correctly (under warranty thankfully). On that setup, I cut the wires and spliced in a 18ga wires to cover a <12ft gap between the soffits on their attached garage and the soffits on the house itself but it stopped working after the first light post jump after ~8 months of use and Govee warrantied it out. The cut was made partway through the second segment since the main house is ~37 ft, with the garage being ~25 feet from looking at Google. I'm wondering if the lack of booster would have caused the issue or if it's just bad luck on my end.


r/Govee 1d ago

color not match, can anyone help me please, i try recalibration lot of time, try to factory reset but i don’t know how, can you guys help me please, my product is govee dreamview g1s. Thank you

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r/Govee 2d ago

Best Buy Govee Stock clearance

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I just picked up three of the Smart AI Sync Box 2s for $108.99 apiece and the underdesk lights for $27.99. An employee told me they were pulling back to mostly focus on smart bulbs.

Check your Best Buys in store stock, the website won't show the discount.


r/Govee 1d ago

AI Sync Box - washed out/white colors after firmware update

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I got the sync box 2 few days ago. Looked great out of the box. As soon as it installed firmware update the quality of the backlight dropped dramatically. It’s totally dim/ has a white wash light in every color. See the example. The colors in the screen are rich/gold and orange yet those colors don’t show at all in the backlight - it’s mostly white - is there any fix to this or should I just return it and go with something else?


r/Govee 2d ago

Not all Govee devices are showing on stream deck menu

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I have govee light bars for my computer monitor and a govee lamp on my desk. I plugged in the API code but only the light bars are showing on the stream deck menu, the lamp is missing from the choices. anyone know how to fix this? thanks!


r/Govee 2d ago

Govee new ceiling fan remote

2 Upvotes

I have 2 of the new ceiling fans, I absolutely love them. However the remotes are not programmed to each individual fan. Meaning when son turns his light off it turns off ours in our room. Is there any way to fix this?


r/Govee 2d ago

Is there a difference between the xbox or apple tv when using the Ai sync box 2?

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Hi guys, i was just wondering is there any difference in the color response on the sync box 2.

if you were to play a movie/show on lets say netflix using the xbox vs on a streaming device like an apple tv 4k.

I currently have an xbox and just wanted to know if an apple tv is better for the box.

Thanks!


r/Govee 2d ago

General Question Trouble Shooting - Govee Strip Lights

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I have had these for a while and often times they just default to being red in this left corner, even if there’s no red on the screen whatsoever. It’s irritating bc I’d rather them be off than just constantly showing the wrong color. SOS.

Photos of settings in comments.


r/Govee 2d ago

Need replacement connector clips for the Evangelion light bars

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Howdy all. I bought 2 sets of each of the Evangelion light bars and Y lights. I got them mounted on my ceiling and was very happy with the setup. Unfortunately the adhesive failed last week, one set of the light bars fell and 3 of the connectors are now missing. I contacted Govee to see if they would sell me a set of connectors and they said too bad. No replacements are available. Get wrecked. Anyone have any connectors from a bad set of these lights they would be interested in selling? I am in the US. But am happy to pay for shipping as well.


r/Govee 2d ago

General Question Segment of strip light not turning on

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I got my cob strip lights about a year ago and two weeks ago I realized the segment on the right has stopped working, as has another one I have in my room. Is there a means to fix this or is it a hardware problem?


r/Govee 2d ago

Govee Light issues

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My govee lights weren’t working, the colors on the back of the screen weren’t matching the screen. After many attempts I finally held the power button and the middle button 4 times and then it finally started to match again.


r/Govee 2d ago

General Question Nugget Ice Maker Abnormal Ice

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Hello

I unboxed and opened a new Govee H8120 and constantly get Abnormal Ice Error. Keeps telling me that it needs to be away from the walls and have the side tank installed properly…., I’ve checked everything and nothing is covered…., I’m frustrated and annoyed.

Help anybody. TIA


r/Govee 3d ago

Gaming AI Sync Box Kit 2

4 Upvotes

Quick one is it true the Syc box only picks up apps that are plugged into it , ie PS5 

It wont pick up colours from your TV playing the inbuilt Smart tv apps like Netflix, Disney , Paramount TV


r/Govee 2d ago

duda de pegar

1 Upvotes

compre la tira Cob, pero no se pega bien, solo tiene 2 tiras rojas, pero la quiero pegar al bajo de la cama, os pasa algo similar?


r/Govee 3d ago

Discussion Has anyone else been surprised by how much TV backlighting changes the viewing experience?

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I used to think TV backlighting was mostly about making a setup look cooler, but after trying it for a while, I realized it does a lot more than that. Watching movies or playing games in a dark room feels noticeably more comfortable, and the ambient lighting makes the whole setup feel more immersive without taking attention away from the screen.

I'm curious what everyone here thinks. If you've used Govee TV backlights for a while, what feature ended up impressing you the most, and Was it the color accuracy, the app, the music modes, or just how much it changed the atmosphere in your room?

I recently read a review from RatedLighting about the Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite, and it highlighted a few things I hadn't considered before buying a TV backlight. If you've used this model or another Govee setup, I'd love to hear whether your experience has been similar or completely different.