£140 is very expensive for a 2 meter strip of lights but the black Friday deals have made this really tempting for £87. I like these way better than typical LED lights due to the gradients you can create.
I have GoVee in my office at home. 3yr later some of the colors are dieing and what was white is now green and blue dots. Switching the house over to Hue. It's CRAZY expensive but I am hoping in the ling run it's worth it. I also like all the switches with hue.... Though I wish they fit a standard double/tripple gang designer plate. I hate having to take a dremel to Lutron plates at $16+ to get a fit.
bit of late comment for this video but cant find the answer anywhere, can this ambiance strip be used with the Hue Sync for PC? I currently use the old style Philips hue strip but want to upgrade.
Hi Justin, £130 here in the UK for a piddling little Hue 2 metre gradient strip with just 3 zones and then another £50+ for each extra metre. This compared to around £30 / £40 for the Govee 5 metre RGBIC strip with multiple zones, Wifi, bluetooth connectivity, a fantastic app and Alexa and Google home functionality. I think given the huge price different and, if you're going to go all Govee in one room for instance, you can quite easily forgo Zigbee. It also explains why Govee are making huge inroads into this market. If you're not worried about wifi, alexa, the' bluetooth only' equivalent models are cheaper and have all the colour functionality. Philips seem to behaving as if they are the only player in the market still. Perhaps in a Black Friday sale but not at that price. It probably is a nice well made bit of kit but the price!!
I bought a govee light strip and TOTALLY regret it. It has lost its stickiness and is coming off, and doesn't work with alexa anymore - and I'm not the only one with these problems. Although philips is premium price I have never experienced problems with it like i have with cheap govee
I'm glad I watched your video. Although I think it's way too expensive, I was thinking of buying one for an area at my home that would be awesome... until you mentioned there are only three zones. Based on pictures I was under the impression there were at least five or so, which would have been great. But three is a no go for me. And due to what you said, it's not adopting to the length? I have a professional lighting company for over twenty years. I did an install in 2005 with a 15 meter led curtain wall (15 meters of white curtains, which changed colour due to leds underneath). That whole wall adopted automatically to the length... per led. That's 16 years ago! Haha. During construction they decides to add 2 extra meters of moulding and curtains, so we added 2 meters of leds, hit calibrate and all the effects were adopting to that new length within seconds. I think sometimes it's amazing how fast technology changes, but sometimes it's also amazing how little great solutions get adapted. The controller we used back then was not even 80 euro and did it's job in a huge discotheque for many years and could even be completely programmed in the large light show by dmx. Kind of weird that a gradient light strip from 180 euro nowadays still only has three zones.
4:24 Samsung Smart Things App can sync Hue with any audio played on a Samsung phone. I use it to play from my own music with Power Amp, Amazon Music or TH-cam.
I would like to know this too. As I have a 75" Hue play gradient strip and would like to fill the bottom portion of my TV with this new gradient strip but would only need about 50" instead of the full 80". Does anyone know how far apart each cut seems are?
I need the strip for under my tv to have 4 sides to sync .I don’t have it all the wall and my tv is bigger than my console so I need I. Back of my tv- I also hear the stripes are even brighter than the gradient lights . So it looks off when attached to the tv . Have a brighter bottom . I don’t understand how they can totally look over something like this , it’s so basic .
i have some govee in my car, but already have hue in my apartment. i really want to get some of these strips, but have to figure out where to place them
Hi did you ever find out once cut can you re-join and extend it again ? Like the V4 can. But no one not even hue can tell me there ussless to get ancer from if you can let me know please thanks 👍😁
@@Justin_tech I'm curious if it's a design limitation implemented by the Devs because of controller compatibility, or if it's something else. I wonder if they're ever going to add more gradient zones in the future.
Hey mate, sorry if I’m late to this. I would like to know how long each cut is. Is each segment the same size as the previous hue light strip? My monitor is not quite 1m in width (probably 70cm). Would really appreciate if you could answer. Thanks!!!
Need some advice. I'm looking to add lights to an inside edge of a headboard with shelving. My intent is to have acustomizable colors. The headboard needs to have a 90 degree turn and twist, so I'm looking for something I can bend or cut and reconnect. What are my options?
Great video!!! I have a couple of question, Does the tv lightstrips work the same way as this lightstrip? Does it have 3 sections to set them in different color?
If you cut these short would it mean one section of the 3 gradients will be shorter than the others? you cant set the distance between the sections in one light strip right? My tv cabinet is 180cm long so would need to cut off 20cm but would it make the last gradient section smaller than the rest? hope that makes sense!
Can you install this to the back of a 43” TV? I mean getting a 2m gradient ambience strip + 1m extension for top, bottom and 2 sides. Is this possible to sync with the hue sync app and HDMI sync?
Thanks for the video but it would be better if you explained how to navigate to different settings. For example, how can I sync this light with my TV? Where is the option for it inside the hure app? Also do I need to have a Hue sync box for this strip light to work with my TV?
I've got 3 play bars at the bottom of my TV to augment my play gradient light strip, but there are gaps between them and I want a more seamless look. I've been trying to get my hands on these for a while without any luck. They're always out of stock
How much was the one you demonstrated in the kitchen? I just want an easy simple one with three different lights either the very same or a different one what is the cheapest price for an Android phone Nokia 11
Is there a way to make "dumb" lights compatible with Philips Hue. I know its possible with the wallplug but I cant use that on my bathroom mirror that uses a tube light and I cant seem to find a solution. No smart tube lights exists as far as I know and the Hue Wall Switch Module is not intended for that purpose. Are there any Zigbee wall modules that can turn on and off the power through Philips hue App?
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Hi Justin, I bought a Philips Ambilight TV, one of the 8807 ones. It has 3-sided ambilight support. I eagerly bought a gradient light strip for the underside and placed it on the TV stand, i.e. under the TV. However, the gradient feature is not active when working with ambilight. I saw that the gradient feature is active in your video, am I wrong?
They make a different product specifically intended for that, it's name is also hue gradient but instead comes in lengths depending on the size of your tv.
Quick Question: I've already got 9 lights in my entertainment area. As you can only have 10 lights in one entertainment area that will sync and want to place this around my sofa for full immersion I will require 4M. Does placing an extension on the strip class it has one light or 2? Need it to just class it as 1 in order for it to sync.
The thing is that I have a some philips hue products, so im kinda in the philips hue ecosystem. That makes it kinda hard to buy other light products like govee
So based on the video from the user, this will work with the HDMI Sync box? One of my TV's I cannot use the Play Bars to fill the bottom so this would be perfect.
Hey justin, great content as always. Can you confirm that you can cut this strip like the others? Is the length you can cut it same as before? And how do you cover the open end part?
So. If I am hearing this right… the good news is you can cut it down and get smoother lighting than using 3 play bars along the bottom of your tv (Yes, the thought of cutting all that excess off after paying all that money IS ridiculous BUT it would still be cheaper than 3 play bars) The bad news is, if you extend the strip as possible, you still only get 3 zones across the ten metres? (Thankfully an annoyance I will never be able to afford! lol)
@@Justin_tech do you know how long is each cut? I was hoping you would mention that in your video but you never did. Also if you cut it shorter like to 50" will you still get 3 zones at least? Not sure if they added more zones by now.
Can you use this along the bottom of the tv in addition to the hue play gradient strip around the rest of the tv? I heard somewhere that you can only have one gradient device work with the sync box at a time?
@@jasongarbett2527 I'm assuming you had to cut the 80" strip unless you have an 85" TV. Do you know how long each cut is? Is it the same as their standard light strip?
Hi fab vid i got mine for 90 on ebay 👍😉 btw do you know how to.re join them once cut i cut mine but no idea how to join again even tho youtube says you can but NO ONE showing how or what you need its very odd if you know please let me know thanks 👍😉
@@Justin_tech Thanks for your reply, but I didn't mean length or width, that's the same as before. What I meant is the height, when you lay it flat on the surface, from the bottom (adhesive side) to the top of the diffuser cover? Can't find that info anywhere. Thanks.
@@volcalstone I had to do some research on Reddit and yes you can cut it however it is very risky because the indicators of where it should be cut are not correct and will ruin the entire gradient effect
I wish that Hue and Govee would work off of one system or that I can use HomeBridge or something to link them. My house is full of Hue, but I’ve been adding more abs more Govee products. I have 5 RGBIC products like this that do amazing gradients. Also, I love your reviews!
Are you happy with the Govee strips? I've bought 3 so far and have been disappointed. I bought the TV ones with the camera and they are not very bright, I got a 16ft and dual 16 (they call it a 32ft ) and was also disappointed with the brightness.
I have the Govee outdoor string deck lights, and they are fantastic. Super cool and super colorful. They are very nice I like the option of having outdoor lights. I also have the Govee TV immersion strip lights with the camera. I’ve had lots of trouble calibrating the camera, so I don’t think that it’s a better solution compared to the YouTV system. But I am hoping that I can get some technical support to get it to work properly. The brightness is rather decent it’s just it’s not working the way you expected to. But just having it work as a colorful gradient light strip, it’s pretty decent. I also have the Govee stand lights, I’m not sure what their names are, I like them but I find them less impressive compared to the deck lights and the light strip. I also purchased the Govee rope lights, it’s rather cool. And very bright But the biggest drawback to the Govee system is that you can’t sync any of them together. Unlike you where you can group them all together, that is one of the biggest benefits to whew. It makes me rethink having purchased all these Govee products unless they plan to release some sort of integration where you can get them all to be grouped and synced together. So right now, unless they release some methods to sync all your lights together, I think you is a better option, more costly yes, but a better option.
@@NB-Philly setting up the TV is kinda messy. I stopped using the blocks. The camera is a fish eye so that kinda creates some problems. I go into the app and when it shows you the TV I adjust the 5 points into a house shape to cover the most screen area. Since the bottom is flat and the two sides are up and down, move the two points so that you can get a roof shape to cover the most screen. That seems to have fixed some of my problems. Unfortunately, I have a window 2 feet away from that TV, so I get poor a poor effect as the camera sees a little bit of light hitting the screen.
@@NB-Philly I wonder, if you put the camera below the TV and perhaps a foot in front of it, that way the camera would get more of a full frontal view of the screen? It might eliminate some of the fisheye lens issues. I will have to try resting the camera on the TV cabinets edge and see if it makes it better.
Awesome mate, are you still gonna do any hue vs govee comparison videos, everything I have is philips hue, don't wanna really move away but govee are so much cheaper
@@RonaldMcMartin yeah at the minute, my whole living room is philips hue, and I use the scenes on the philips hue app and other apps to control all the lights, so if I throw govee in the mix, don't think I could use one app to control them all
hahaha awwww I mis hue too! I'm over on CNET coming out with more tech videos - all my vids from there are at the top of my channel in a playlist - come watch :) ALSO, follow me on insta for more up-to-date stuff - @Justin_tech
Why is it that everytime I go to sub on a great content creator... I notice they seem to have exited the creator scene? Was just about to sub when I saw there hasn't been a new video in over a year. Ugh.
Nice product. Adhesive on the back is absolute dogshit and a complete waste of whatever resources went into placing it there. Make sure you have or buy some solution for sticking the strip down.
I was hoping to be done with hue products having a tv gradient, 2 light-strips, 2 go’s and set of play-bars but damnit they got me again
Too real. 😂😂😂
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£140 is very expensive for a 2 meter strip of lights but the black Friday deals have made this really tempting for £87. I like these way better than typical LED lights due to the gradients you can create.
6:13 integration is definitely the main reason for sticking with Hue despite the price. I also find their bulbs last a lot longer than competitors.
I have GoVee in my office at home. 3yr later some of the colors are dieing and what was white is now green and blue dots. Switching the house over to Hue. It's CRAZY expensive but I am hoping in the ling run it's worth it. I also like all the switches with hue.... Though I wish they fit a standard double/tripple gang designer plate. I hate having to take a dremel to Lutron plates at $16+ to get a fit.
bit of late comment for this video but cant find the answer anywhere, can this ambiance strip be used with the Hue Sync for PC? I currently use the old style Philips hue strip but want to upgrade.
Hi Justin,
£130 here in the UK for a piddling little Hue 2 metre gradient strip with just 3 zones and then another £50+ for each extra metre. This compared to around £30 / £40 for the Govee 5 metre RGBIC strip with multiple zones, Wifi, bluetooth connectivity, a fantastic app and Alexa and Google home functionality. I think given the huge price different and, if you're going to go all Govee in one room for instance, you can quite easily forgo Zigbee. It also explains why Govee are making huge inroads into this market. If you're not worried about wifi, alexa, the' bluetooth only' equivalent models are cheaper and have all the colour functionality.
Philips seem to behaving as if they are the only player in the market still. Perhaps in a Black Friday sale but not at that price. It probably is a nice well made bit of kit but the price!!
I bought a govee light strip and TOTALLY regret it. It has lost its stickiness and is coming off, and doesn't work with alexa anymore - and I'm not the only one with these problems. Although philips is premium price I have never experienced problems with it like i have with cheap govee
Govee is Chinese, so of course it's going to be cheaper.
"...right for hue" That one got me good 😂
😉
I'm glad I watched your video. Although I think it's way too expensive, I was thinking of buying one for an area at my home that would be awesome... until you mentioned there are only three zones. Based on pictures I was under the impression there were at least five or so, which would have been great. But three is a no go for me. And due to what you said, it's not adopting to the length? I have a professional lighting company for over twenty years. I did an install in 2005 with a 15 meter led curtain wall (15 meters of white curtains, which changed colour due to leds underneath). That whole wall adopted automatically to the length... per led. That's 16 years ago! Haha. During construction they decides to add 2 extra meters of moulding and curtains, so we added 2 meters of leds, hit calibrate and all the effects were adopting to that new length within seconds. I think sometimes it's amazing how fast technology changes, but sometimes it's also amazing how little great solutions get adapted. The controller we used back then was not even 80 euro and did it's job in a huge discotheque for many years and could even be completely programmed in the large light show by dmx. Kind of weird that a gradient light strip from 180 euro nowadays still only has three zones.
You can actually get it to 5 zones by using hue essentials and other apps
@@wettoaster3040 also on Iconnecthue?
And how?
Ok now I am sold to get these been waiting for your review ! Thanks as always
Any time!
it works with ambilight tv(ambilight + hue setting) ?if it does,you can cover the 3 dots at the bottom of the tv?
4:24 Samsung Smart Things App can sync Hue with any audio played on a Samsung phone. I use it to play from my own music with Power Amp, Amazon Music or TH-cam.
I'm sorry but only 3 zones.... wow
Phillips Hue Gradient = 80 inches, 3 zones, $180
Govee RGBIC light strip = 384 inches, 15 zones, $55
Is zigbee really worth that much? holy shit.
You also pay for basic human rights, unlike the Chinese Govee.
If you cut the gradient strip down to fit a smaller 47" tv, will it adapt accordingly to its new smaller size when used with the hue sync box?
I would like to know this too. As I have a 75" Hue play gradient strip and would like to fill the bottom portion of my TV with this new gradient strip but would only need about 50" instead of the full 80".
Does anyone know how far apart each cut seems are?
Can I cut the strip and assing diffrenent colors to each part?
Honestly any other alternative wont give the ambience color and the rich quality color as philips hue
Bro i need a help i have connected my led strips and i dont have sync and automacions in this app and can't give me 3 colors at once please help me
I need the strip for under my tv to have 4 sides to sync .I don’t have it all the wall and my tv is bigger than my console so I need I. Back of my tv- I also hear the stripes are even brighter than the gradient lights . So it looks off when attached to the tv . Have a brighter bottom . I don’t understand how they can totally look over something like this , it’s so basic .
I hope they allow for brightness level adjustment in entertainment areas - I need this with my current setup!
@@Justin_tech that will help greatly !
Hi , trying to figure out my Phillips hue gradient light, i bought the extention but cannoy connect it at all
i have some govee in my car, but already have hue in my apartment. i really want to get some of these strips, but have to figure out where to place them
Can you use these liggt stripes with a older Sony Tv and a Roku Box?
Hi did you ever find out once cut can you re-join and extend it again ? Like the V4 can. But no one not even hue can tell me there ussless to get ancer from if you can let me know please thanks 👍😁
I'm surprised there are only 3 zones. If the strip is indeed ARGB, then theoretically, the whole strip should be able to gradient, not just 3 zones.
You’re right, it definitely has the capability.
@@Justin_tech I'm curious if it's a design limitation implemented by the Devs because of controller compatibility, or if it's something else. I wonder if they're ever going to add more gradient zones in the future.
Hey mate, sorry if I’m late to this. I would like to know how long each cut is. Is each segment the same size as the previous hue light strip? My monitor is not quite 1m in width (probably 70cm). Would really appreciate if you could answer. Thanks!!!
If you add an extension, do you get more zones to control, or is it three regardless of length?
I’m wondering the same thing. I just ordered one off Amazon, I’ll let you know if you don’t already.
It does not.
Video says you cant wrap the gradient ambiance around a TV for sync but right after it says a user did it and showed a demo. Im confused
Does it also work with ambilight?
Need some advice. I'm looking to add lights to an inside edge of a headboard with shelving. My intent is to have acustomizable colors. The headboard needs to have a 90 degree turn and twist, so I'm looking for something I can bend or cut and reconnect.
What are my options?
Great video!!!
I have a couple of question, Does the tv lightstrips work the same way as this lightstrip? Does it have 3 sections to set them in different color?
How does your Sub aka Daniel Flores mounted the Strip behind the Lowboard and in which degree?
If you cut these short would it mean one section of the 3 gradients will be shorter than the others? you cant set the distance between the sections in one light strip right? My tv cabinet is 180cm long so would need to cut off 20cm but would it make the last gradient section smaller than the rest? hope that makes sense!
Anyone know the answer to this?
Can you install this to the back of a 43” TV? I mean getting a 2m gradient ambience strip + 1m extension for top, bottom and 2 sides. Is this possible to sync with the hue sync app and HDMI sync?
Does this work in cabinets? I have one but cant find a strip that is thin enough to fit between the shelves or the door
What is the wifi drawback over using zigbee?
Can you please put the link of your subscriber "Daniel Flores" Gradient Lightstrip Ambiance TV setup?
there is no link
@@Justin_tech did he just use the 2M light strip for the top and sides or did he also get through extension 1m for the bottom as well?
Hi! Can I connect more than 10 meters? What happen if I did?
Thanks for the video but it would be better if you explained how to navigate to different settings. For example, how can I sync this light with my TV? Where is the option for it inside the hure app? Also do I need to have a Hue sync box for this strip light to work with my TV?
Check out my videos on the hue sync box and gradient tv strip
I've got 3 play bars at the bottom of my TV to augment my play gradient light strip, but there are gaps between them and I want a more seamless look. I've been trying to get my hands on these for a while without any luck. They're always out of stock
They are in stock at amazon last I checked (link in description).
How much was the one you demonstrated in the kitchen? I just want an easy simple one with three different lights either the very same or a different one what is the cheapest price for an Android phone Nokia 11
Did they make a 1600 lumens thats also for color not just brighter white?
Is there a way to make "dumb" lights compatible with Philips Hue. I know its possible with the wallplug but I cant use that on my bathroom mirror that uses a tube light and I cant seem to find a solution. No smart tube lights exists as far as I know and the Hue Wall Switch Module is not intended for that purpose. Are there any Zigbee wall modules that can turn on and off the power through Philips hue App?
Hi Justin,
I bought a Philips Ambilight TV, one of the 8807 ones. It has 3-sided ambilight support. I eagerly bought a gradient light strip for the underside and placed it on the TV stand, i.e. under the TV. However, the gradient feature is not active when working with ambilight. I saw that the gradient feature is active in your video, am I wrong?
I bought a gradient play tube and got same issue. only 1 color with sync on. I cant figure why
Can you use this with the tv?
Somelne who knows how they intefrate to home assistant? Can youbstill use the gradient option?
You can or can't wrap it around the back of the TV?
They make a different product specifically intended for that, it's name is also hue gradient but instead comes in lengths depending on the size of your tv.
Can the power cable be extended using 18-6C CMR cable?
Quick Question: I've already got 9 lights in my entertainment area. As you can only have 10 lights in one entertainment area that will sync and want to place this around my sofa for full immersion I will require 4M.
Does placing an extension on the strip class it has one light or 2? Need it to just class it as 1 in order for it to sync.
Only one :)
If you add an extension to the strip does it give you an additional color zone?
Answering my own question, it does not.
Question if we need to switch for controller
The thing is that I have a some philips hue products, so im kinda in the philips hue ecosystem. That makes it kinda hard to buy other light products like govee
So based on the video from the user, this will work with the HDMI Sync box? One of my TV's I cannot use the Play Bars to fill the bottom so this would be perfect.
Yep yep!
@@Justin_tech awesome!!
lol when I'm rich ill switch from goove to Phillip hue buy until then living vicariously through your videos 🤣
hahaha
Do you live in palms springs in Florida or in California 🍓
Hey justin, great content as always. Can you confirm that you can cut this strip like the others? Is the length you can cut it same as before? And how do you cover the open end part?
1:30 yes you are indeed able to cut them. I see its been 8 months as im writing this. Too late now.
So. If I am hearing this right… the good news is you can cut it down and get smoother lighting than using 3 play bars along the bottom of your tv (Yes, the thought of cutting all that excess off after paying all that money IS ridiculous BUT it would still be cheaper than 3 play bars)
The bad news is, if you extend the strip as possible, you still only get 3 zones across the ten metres? (Thankfully an annoyance I will never be able to afford! lol)
Yes correct
@@Justin_tech do you know how long is each cut? I was hoping you would mention that in your video but you never did. Also if you cut it shorter like to 50" will you still get 3 zones at least? Not sure if they added more zones by now.
Can be controlled individual by Bluetooth?
great video !!
if you trim it shorter, can you still reuse the cut part?
Nope
Can you use this along the bottom of the tv in addition to the hue play gradient strip around the rest of the tv? I heard somewhere that you can only have one gradient device work with the sync box at a time?
It's literally shown in the video
I have a play gradient around my TV and the strip at the bottom and it works .
@@jasongarbett2527 do you have a vid of this I'm looking to do the same
@@jasongarbett2527 I'm assuming you had to cut the 80" strip unless you have an 85" TV. Do you know how long each cut is? Is it the same as their standard light strip?
@@volcalstone yes I had to cut it, can't remember what size the cut was but I remember wishing I could cut it a couple of inches less
I'm positive there gonna update the strip so they can do 5 zones
with the hue essentials app you can already do 5 zones
@@SirMopy yea but I would like them to add it on the app
Ohhhh good to know!!
But to be honest with the three zones it still uses all of the zones on the strip
Thank you! I went with Govee lightstrips as well as the floor lamp. And all the lights in my apt is Philips Hue.
Where can I buy this Philips light strip? By the way, I'm from Philippines...
I WAS excited to get these. Wanted to get these for my pc set up. Only have 3 zones and for 180?! Eh idk
I still love them. Maybe more in The future?
@@Justin_tech yeah hope so. I ended up caving and getting it anyway lol.
can you use the lightstrip WITHOUT the syncbox? also gradient?
Yep!
How is it powered?
I have a problem connecting multiple extions, Any one got tips
Hi fab vid i got mine for 90 on ebay 👍😉 btw do you know how to.re join them once cut i cut mine but no idea how to join again even tho youtube says you can but NO ONE showing how or what you need its very odd if you know please let me know thanks 👍😉
im not sure, I only have one strip at the moment. Anyone else know?!
@@Justin_tech Nope no one knows strange as it says you can but philips dont show how or what to do very very odd indeed lol 👍😁
Great review
Thanks for the review. I noticed the price increase too. I luv HUE. But for that price, nope. I have 2 Govee immersion kits and looks amazing 🤩.
yasss
Andu you can connet goove with the hue brigde?
What's the height of this new lightstrip? Thanks.
80 inches, 40 inch extensions
@@Justin_tech Thanks for your reply, but I didn't mean length or width, that's the same as before. What I meant is the height, when you lay it flat on the surface, from the bottom (adhesive side) to the top of the diffuser cover? Can't find that info anywhere. Thanks.
Not in stores yet ,and it is fall already . When ?
Its avail on Amazon (link in description)
I read that these can be cut, how does that work exactly?
wait nvm you mentioned that in the video lol oops. is it at every 13inch that you can cut it? or something else
@@lucymorningstar2826 did you ever find out the answer to this? I need to cut it shorter for the bottom of my TV.
@@volcalstone I had to do some research on Reddit and yes you can cut it however it is very risky because the indicators of where it should be cut are not correct and will ruin the entire gradient effect
How many bridges do you have with this many Hue Products? 🤔
I wish that Hue and Govee would work off of one system or that I can use HomeBridge or something to link them.
My house is full of Hue, but I’ve been adding more abs more Govee products.
I have 5 RGBIC products like this that do amazing gradients.
Also, I love your reviews!
Are you happy with the Govee strips? I've bought 3 so far and have been disappointed. I bought the TV ones with the camera and they are not very bright, I got a 16ft and dual 16 (they call it a 32ft ) and was also disappointed with the brightness.
I have the Govee outdoor string deck lights, and they are fantastic. Super cool and super colorful. They are very nice I like the option of having outdoor lights.
I also have the Govee TV immersion strip lights with the camera. I’ve had lots of trouble calibrating the camera, so I don’t think that it’s a better solution compared to the YouTV system. But I am hoping that I can get some technical support to get it to work properly. The brightness is rather decent it’s just it’s not working the way you expected to. But just having it work as a colorful gradient light strip, it’s pretty decent.
I also have the Govee stand lights, I’m not sure what their names are, I like them but I find them less impressive compared to the deck lights and the light strip. I also purchased the Govee rope lights, it’s rather cool. And very bright
But the biggest drawback to the Govee system is that you can’t sync any of them together. Unlike you where you can group them all together, that is one of the biggest benefits to whew. It makes me rethink having purchased all these Govee products unless they plan to release some sort of integration where you can get them all to be grouped and synced together.
So right now, unless they release some methods to sync all your lights together, I think you is a better option, more costly yes, but a better option.
@@NB-Philly setting up the TV is kinda messy. I stopped using the blocks. The camera is a fish eye so that kinda creates some problems. I go into the app and when it shows you the TV I adjust the 5 points into a house shape to cover the most screen area. Since the bottom is flat and the two sides are up and down, move the two points so that you can get a roof shape to cover the most screen. That seems to have fixed some of my problems. Unfortunately, I have a window 2 feet away from that TV, so I get poor a poor effect as the camera sees a little bit of light hitting the screen.
@@thebigdoghimself I even tried to connect one of my better webcams to see if it will pick up the better camera lol. Still no luck!
@@NB-Philly I wonder, if you put the camera below the TV and perhaps a foot in front of it, that way the camera would get more of a full frontal view of the screen? It might eliminate some of the fisheye lens issues. I will have to try resting the camera on the TV cabinets edge and see if it makes it better.
Can’t wait to get those ! I want them so bad! Great video!
Tech hue later on the next vid 😎🤩
Forget those prices!
Is it possible to adjust the brightness for each of the 3 zones?
Nope!
Awesome mate, are you still gonna do any hue vs govee comparison videos, everything I have is philips hue, don't wanna really move away but govee are so much cheaper
im in the same boat as you!
@@RonaldMcMartin yeah at the minute, my whole living room is philips hue, and I use the scenes on the philips hue app and other apps to control all the lights, so if I throw govee in the mix, don't think I could use one app to control them all
Glad I didn't buy into the hype when they first came out. Looks like Philips perfected it.
We love HUE!!!!! Why so quiet? We need reviews on the latest nHues... (news?) Miss hue!
hahaha awwww I mis hue too! I'm over on CNET coming out with more tech videos - all my vids from there are at the top of my channel in a playlist - come watch :) ALSO, follow me on insta for more up-to-date stuff - @Justin_tech
my guy is on CNET...lol Good Shiet man. Congrats.
Hey justin. I was wondering if I could use the 40 inch extension for the bottom of my tv without purchasing the 80 inch? Would this work?
Nope you cant
I streamed from my phone to sonos and didn’t have an issue.
Colored lights around the TV is cool! Colored lights all over the house is Tacky!
You can control lights with google assistant
yep!!
Feel like spotify thing is cool but the lights seem dim
Right for hue hehe
In Calgary AB Canada... Philips Hue products are basically non existent. You can find the bulbs... that's it.
Good Metal Detector
Having only 6 light settings in music sync is so annoying.
Why is it that everytime I go to sub on a great content creator... I notice they seem to have exited the creator scene? Was just about to sub when I saw there hasn't been a new video in over a year. Ugh.
Sorryyyyyyy I’m on CNET now ;)
At last!
So I’ll wait that’s a lot to get it to look nice you will spend a pretty penny
Hudson Terrace
Definitely half baked with only 3 zones, and completely over priced.... Phillips seem to be totally clueless.....
What happened to this guy? Did he pass away?
I'm alive hahaha - worked at CNET, bunch of new videos at the top of my channel from there. But I'm back and at it here now :) Stay tuned!!
soo you did spend alot of money in philips hue strips for less features than wled?! Ypu pay more for less :')
Nice product. Adhesive on the back is absolute dogshit and a complete waste of whatever resources went into placing it there. Make sure you have or buy some solution for sticking the strip down.
Please trim your mustache. It is bothering me
It’s a mole
Sonos is not leading anything. Maybe for gays
The app absolutely sucks you can’t do half the stuff like on the govee app hue is to expensive and doesn’t let you customize shit