I posted don’t buy these customer service sucked. Well update. Customer service reached out to me and apologized and actually came by my house in person and dropped off a new string of lights to replace them. They wanted the lights back. They stated they have not had an issue whatsoever with a string of lights not working properly, I’ll keep you informed. Thanks to Nanoleaf customer support.
@@jays7404 update. Nanoleaf reached out to me personally and apologized for their customer service and actually came to my house with a new replacement light string. They said they’re trying to do better and this is the first satellites they’ve had an issue with. and I have to say the lights do look amazing with the covers. I love them.
I’d love to buy these but need to paint my house in the next year or two. They should make snap on covers for the lights so then they could just spray right over them and then remove the cover. They’d blend in A LOT better that way too.
Great review, can you customize the light string and turn off some of the lights? Say, have every other one or 2 turned on only? If I remember correct Govee allows you to do that in there pro series. Thanks
While this feature is currently unavailable, it is indeed in development and will be released sometime soon! Keep an eye out for coming updates to the app.
great video. My question is can these lights allow you to turn off certain lights in the system? Could you have on only the end and peak lights to use as "spot lights?" thanks
@handydadtv What a shame. Launch video even stated things about security and showed the warm lights individually turning off. I know its just an animation for video but I guess GoVee has them beat in that department.
I am using Gemstone Lights. They have their lights in a metal strip that is color coded to whatever color your soffit is. While I have a handful of Nanolights, I like the Gemstone better.
Hello.. I bought these based on your review. And so far I’m very happy I did, but I have a question. How do you make a schedule to have them automatically turn on and off? Thank you
@@Alex-eg9yd yes. They work off 2.4GHZ not 5G. So you’ll need a dual band router, I’ve learned a lot since owning these. If you run these on your 5G network, you won’t be able to schedule the lights and have full functionality of lights.
I am very interested in purchasing these for my home, However I wonder if you can use more than 150 ft, and if you will need any additional equipment? I have just over 300 linear feet and i wonder if we would still be able to keep these synchronized with each other. Thank you for any info you can provide.
Great video thanks for sharing! I feel swayed to go with these over Govee pro. That said curious what you think about the lifespan. Govee says 50,000 hours and Nanoleaf is 25,000. I mean at the end of the day will take many years to reach it but just curious.
I’m not sure how they calculate those lifespan numbers or if they can be believed. But they’re an average at best. You can have dead pixels at anytime and will need to repair them like I did here: th-cam.com/video/kEtqfVb5klU/w-d-xo.html. Having wire covers is a huge pro because they hide any repair splices.
Back in 2018 I had a company come and make custom regular Christmas lights for the house and it's expensive because every year they've got to put them up and take them down and then they store them That's the only way they do it and they charge us $250 each time Now I'm trying to get my father to yes I live at home well he's old and he's alone so that's why I'm there anyway I'm trying to get him to switch to save money they're permanent it'd be nice to use them year round there's so many pluses the only minus is he doesn't like the fact that they shine downward he's so used to the old tried and true c9 bulb you can't seem to grasp this new technology anyway thank you so much for showcasing this does it include every part that you showed on the video all those parts and pieces
Look into bullet or puck style lights. Bullet would be like DrZzz Permatrack or Oelo ________ I have “puck” style lights (search “30mm RGBW UCS2904”), they don’t give the triangle sconce effect. I did DIY, but there are companies like Gemstone, Jellyfish, etc. that have dealer/installer networks. Or, a hybrid route BrightHomeLights in America (there are others too) and they also have partnered installers, the end result is pretty much the same but usually cheaper than Gemstone.
Love your videos! I’m stuck between bright home and nano leaf. any recommendations on why to pick one over the other? I’ll be self installing and very handy with electrical
I'm just getting started with Home Assistant and would like to know if this works with WLED. Maybe swap out the controller? Though, it does take quite a bit of power so not sure how to do it.
These look awesome. Can you turn specific pucks on for year round like the Govee? Say one in the corner, one at the peak and one at the next corner? Can’t find anything about this. Thanks!
@@mikeygeester4284 right it’s all very weird and not fully fleshed out. I have them connected finally in apple home app and the app can turn them off or on and dim them or adjust intensity but not turn on specific scenes that are even automatically linked in the Home app. I then added them to my google home app as I have a nest WiFi pro router and I can at least turn them off and on and adjust intensity through the “cloud” in the google home app. But STILL can not schedule scenes to play! It’s not fully ready for prime time…. And I do apologize handy dad TV for saying so on your video promoting them but real world use cases…
Hi, I like your videos. I am redoing my lights this year. In the past I have used Walmart LED C9s mounted under my soffit. I am considering the permanent litghts similar to either the Nanoleaf or Govee. I would prefer a permanent installation since I am 73 years old. I know you went with the programable C9s but that looks like a lot of work. What is your final preference?
I’m going permanent this year as well! You might want to hire a handyman though because I’m only 60 and it was a lot of work. I’m installing these: th-cam.com/video/WjlweVd7MZc/w-d-xo.html Video coming soon!
@@handydadtv LOL!!! I have pressure washed, scrapped, sanded, primer and painted 53' of the soffit/fascia so far. I have about 100' to go. I figure it I can get that done the lights should be okay. I may have to enlist my son to come help. My wife keeps telling me to hire someone but I have tried that and don't like the results. Old and picky! LOL.. Have to tried moving the lights further out from the house wall? Does it wash the light out?
Excellent video, I am very interested in these lights however I see that they are only at the “preorder” stage at present. Fingers are crossed that the target mid October shipping is achieved. Our son in law just mounted the Govee system. His work-around to cover the wires was to have a chum who is a “tin banger” by trade make 8 foot long white sheet metal covers that required 1 inch holes be drilled at each of the lights. The final install looks very professional however it requires a lot of extra work and very expensive if you purchased these custom made at a sheet metal shop. Thanks for sharing 👍
Just came to say I love seeing these progress, however having repalced my white soffit wiry black, I'm still sitting on the sidelines waiting for basically this, in black.
Out of the box they work with home Assistant via mattet but only can set single color initially I found an instruction that said you can pass scene name at turn on. Need to try that still. Installing lights this weekend .
Just got my 30 LED set today! Currently testing them inside on the floor for a few days. BIG downside (can't find a way) is there's NO schedule Support for these in the app at ALL! What's the point of outdoor lights if you can't set them to a timer??? Handydad, if you have the ear of the app support team PLEASE tell them to fix this asap...
@@handydadtv I get it. It’s a new product and it’s a new type of product to the company so I’ll be patient. That being said I do like the lights themselves.
Amazon only has the 100 feet and shipping is 1 month, their website have the 150 feet but I can’t buy it they don’t have anything available, I will go with Govee 200 feet 2 days shipping no issues
I really appreciate your videos. But as for nanoleaf and govee. I cant see spending that kind of money when wled and the new quindor boards like dig quad and dig octa. Now qnindor came out with diff advance so you can put the power supply and the controls in the house. I also like making my own setup. Thanks for the info tho.
Yeah I get it. You and I are tinkerers. Once you’ve been exposed to WLED, the limitations of the Govee/Nanoleaf/Eufy/etc. apps are so frustrating. But there are MILLIONS of people that ARE NOT tinkerers and WLED is too complicated for them. Let alone power injection! Those people are the target market for permanent light kits. And I’ll keep making review videos of those products because the videos do really well. As we speak, I’m installing a DigOcta system in my house. Video coming soon.
How many strings can you put together without voltage drop? Also, is there a max distance from the side of the house these can be placed? I don’t have soffits, I have rafters which make it difficult because I would have to roll the rafter or come out about 12 inches from the house. Thank you in advance.
The controller supports up to 45 meters/150 feet max. If you need more, you need a second controller. The distance from the house is subjective. It’s also your choice how to mount them with open rafters tails. You can get ideas on Reddit /r/govee because these are functionally the same.
Sure but I wouldn’t. You’d need to cut out the middle and splice both ends back together with waterproof splices. Then try to hide the splices somehow. I’d opt to tuck the excess wire somewhere and avoid the cuts.
Hmm..... those wire covers are a tremendous idea... and the cost couldn't be that much.... I was ready to pull the trigger on the GoVee Pro 200.... which is more than I have to have, but 150 is cutting it close for what I'd like to do.... decisions....the other drawback is the individual on off light control from Nanoleaf at the moment... that should be a fairly simple app upgrade, but you never know how long something like that might take and most of the year I'd be using these as accent/safety lighting around the house and I'd prefer maybe 15 percent of them on at that time... or just in certain spots.
So I have an outlet up towards the top of my house can I have them going both ways around the house off of the one plug in if that makes sense or would I have to get two separate for one to go around the left of the house and one around the right? If that makes sense
All of this style of permanent lights requires the controller to be at the start of the string. It’s your call if you want to use two sets or use an extension cord to move the controller to the end of the house.
I have kind of a weird roof and think I may need more extension cable than what is included in the box. Is there a way to buy it from Nanoleaf or a third party?
No need to replace the whole string. You can cut the wires and splice a replacement light. That’s the beauty of wire covers: they’ll hide the splices. Just keep a spare string for this purpose and be sure to splice the new light in the right direction or it won’t work.
@6-Iron Let me qualify my response. The Nanoleaf app won’t work with Xlights. But if you can get them to work with WLED, you can get them to Xlights. I tried but failed. See www.reddit.com/r/WLED/s/qfyb55s8EX
Can Govee Pro power and controller work Nanoleaf light strings, or vice versa? Just wondering since splicing accessories look identical and light pucks very similar.
@handydadtv thank you so much! I've been trying to find legit RGB c9 bulbs bulb but they're not out in the market. You have to to tweak them a bit nowadays
Definitely not trying to come across as being rude, but what if everyone who wants them in a different color than white, buy a can or 2 of spray paint and paint them to match the color of wherever you're going to mount them? True, other color availability would just be better, but if they don't offer it and you really want them, spray them. 😊
Easy enough to line all the cable covers on a sheet and spray all of them in a few sweeps. But I wouldn't bother with each individual light. You're not putting these at eye level within close proximity to people. You're putting these under soffets and window trim at least seven or eight feet off the ground.
One thing very bad about these pucks is all LEDs and rgb going be extra heat which will shorten their life. But being able put a screw to the bracket is GameChanger for sure
These things are all 50w generally. I leave my Dreamcolour Govee strip on the lowest setting because I find them too bright, and having them not running on max all the time extends their life. They get dimmer over time on max, say over two years. My outdoor smart lights have a routine with the aid of an Echo Flex with Sensor to ramp up to 100% when detecting motion, and back down to 10% generally for that classy glow. Just enough to see bears, or Sasquatch looking in the window.
what could be the reason I am unable to change the color theme from the app after successful pairing. I just bought a couple of days back. It's always a lighted, solid green color. Any help is appreciated.
If you like the look of permanent lights but can’t install them “permanently”, I found a creative solution to install them temporarily last year: th-cam.com/video/4S5zFCDrHAI/w-d-xo.html
Forget the lights buddy, I love watching you as a handsome man...;-) Anyway, just because you are so handsome, I'm subscribing to your channel. Kepp up the amazing vidoes.
I just purchased the lights. Install went well but I had a few questions and I searched for a phone number! To my surprise none exists!! I attempted to set up a call vis email and no response! What good is a warranty if you can’t communicate with the company. I would NOT recommend purchasing ,
To bad the deal they are offering blocks you from using the student discount. Been in contact with support for weeks with no real help, and now they are out of stock. :(
Depending on your region, our Permanent Outdoor Lights may not have yet shipped. We apologize that support has not gotten back to you, if you are still having troubles reaching them please send us your support ticket number and we will escalate your inquiry.
@@thenanoleaf I tried to order additional expansion packs and the website says they are no longer available. I need more to complete my install. How do I get them?
@@Lensman6 Hello! It appears as if they may be sold out momentarily but you can expect them to be re-stocked in the coming days! You can enter in your e-mail on the product page to get notified the second that they do.
I like the mounting clip. But they already have a gen 1 and 2 permanent light set and a pro version. So is this just a licensing name product? This would make 4 different puck light kits for them.
Your title says no more wires? What do I see at the first minute of the video! Miles and miles of wires. 😂😂😂😂😂 I thought this was a battery and solar powered. 😢
@@wt9653 Hundreds of feet? The majority of homes have outdoor AC outlets so a properly planned installation entails a relatively short extension to reach the outlet. My L shaped bungalow will require a splice and a short extension. “Easy Peasy” Solar powered option has a much greater possibility of longer power supply in order to achieve the best solar panel location. Before watching this video, did you think that each light has its own dedicated little solar panel so that wires were not required? Even though that would not work due to the installation of these units being installed where the sun doesn’t shine? I think you did.😆🤪 I stand by my original statement to you.
@@blistery1875 Very few New houses do. You have to have a custom built homes with special requests to have it added. That come with price Any houses before the 1980s only have one outlet. 1960s and older have no outlets.
These lights are for any holiday or just general outdoor use! You can change the colors and enjoy customizable scenes for a truly personalized experience.
Seriously? So people don’t decorate their homes for Easter? Halloween? Canada Day/4th of July? Thanksgiving? Memorial Day? New years? Quit being so triggered and overtly sensitive. 😂
@@handydadtv Don't play word games. Demo products = "free of charge products" The link won't come through - so check you spam in the next comment. Here's the whole section, "Videos about a product or service because there's a connection between the creator and the maker of the product or service. Videos created for a company or business in exchange for compensation or free of charge products/services. Videos where that company or business’s brand, message, or product is included directly in the content and the company has given the creator money or free of charge products to make the video."
@robertmiller7849 You can do what you like on your channel, but I disagree. The policy is all about PAID compensation. Demo products are not compensation. From support.google.com/youtube/answer/154235?hl=en#zippy=%2Cwhat-do-we-mean-when-we-talk-about-paid-product-placements-sponsorships-endorsements: “You may include paid product placements, endorsements, sponsorships, or other content that requires disclosure to viewers in your videos. You have to let us know if you include any of those by selecting the paid promotion box in your video details. Paid product placements are pieces of content that are created for a third party in exchange for compensation. This content is also where the third party's brand, message, or product is integrated directly into the content. Sponsorships are pieces of content that have been financed in whole or in part by a third party. Sponsorships generally promote the brand, message or product of the third party without integrating the brand, message, or product directly into the content.”
I posted don’t buy these customer service sucked. Well update. Customer service reached out to me and apologized and actually came by my house in person and dropped off a new string of lights to replace them. They wanted the lights back. They stated they have not had an issue whatsoever with a string of lights not working properly, I’ll keep you informed. Thanks to Nanoleaf customer support.
That sucks. It’s like they weren’t prepared with how popular these would be.
Welp my decision is made think you for going through the B.S for me
@@jays7404 update. Nanoleaf reached out to me personally and apologized for their customer service and actually came to my house with a new replacement light string. They said they’re trying to do better and this is the first satellites they’ve had an issue with. and I have to say the lights do look amazing with the covers. I love them.
@@handydadtvwell obviously not that popular as I can’t find wer to purchase
@gobrad Keep checking these links; they will restock and may go on sale for Black Friday.
handydad.tv/anpl
handydad.tv/npol
I really like those lights a lot. Two thumbs up.❤
Thanks
Agree, that’s a nice install look on the nano leaf. Killer feature they are all missing is e131 compatibility (xlights)
They want you to stay in their ecosystem.
I'm new to this but this company thought of everything. Very DIY friendly. Thanks.
The wire covers are a little extra work, but worth it!
So glad i saw this. Everyone in the neighborhood has jelly fish lights but this is much better than $10k
I’m installing a set as we speak.
I’d love to buy these but need to paint my house in the next year or two. They should make snap on covers for the lights so then they could just spray right over them and then remove the cover. They’d blend in A LOT better that way too.
True, but it would look awful if you ever took them down.
You are the first person I've heard say Alex-A when referring to the Amazon device.
That’s so it doesn’t trigger yours.
Thank you so much for this awesome video. It is exactly what I was looking for. Great job❤👍
Glad it was helpful 👍🏻
Great review, can you customize the light string and turn off some of the lights? Say, have every other one or 2 turned on only? If I remember correct Govee allows you to do that in there pro series. Thanks
Unfortunately, the app has no way to control individual lights at this time. Should be easy for them to add, but it’s not possible at this time.
And in there regular series too
While this feature is currently unavailable, it is indeed in development and will be released sometime soon! Keep an eye out for coming updates to the app.
Question, does the included cover system include 90 degree/corner pieces and is there a cover for the connectors or will those be exposed? Thanks.
No, you need to cut your own miters to go around corners.
Boo lol jk @@handydadtv
Thanks for this comparison. Would love to see a video on the best location to be placed on a home with peaks etc.
That’s a personal decision. If you have a tall house, I would leave them at 4” spacing. For a 1-story house, I’d probably go closer.
great video. My question is can these lights allow you to turn off certain lights in the system? Could you have on only the end and peak lights to use as "spot lights?" thanks
Great question, that's what I would like to know as well. I don't want all the lights on all the time maybe every other one or 2.
Unfortunately, the app has no way to control individual lights at this time. Should be easy for them to add, but it’s not possible at this time.
In their launch video it states each puck is individually addressable. States this at 9:50 into video.
@ItsThatVirago Individually addressable means they don’t need to be all the same color.
@handydadtv What a shame. Launch video even stated things about security and showed the warm lights individually turning off. I know its just an animation for video but I guess GoVee has them beat in that department.
Thank you for using feed for measurements.
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I am using Gemstone Lights. They have their lights in a metal strip that is color coded to whatever color your soffit is. While I have a handful of Nanolights, I like the Gemstone better.
I’m installing lights similar to Gemstone on my house right now. Video coming soon.
Hello.. I bought these based on your review. And so far I’m very happy I did, but I have a question. How do you make a schedule to have them automatically turn on and off? Thank you
Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, or IFTTT.
@@handydadtv thank you
Is that the only way to turn them on off automatically you can’t just set a schedule manually
@@Alex-eg9yd yes. They work off 2.4GHZ not 5G. So you’ll need a dual band router, I’ve learned a lot since owning these. If you run these on your 5G network, you won’t be able to schedule the lights and have full functionality of lights.
@Alex-eg9yd Nanoleaf told me they’re working on an app update to add features available with their competitors. Hopefully this is one of them.
I would love to see a similar comparison with the Twinkly Permanent lights as well.
I haven’t seen them yet.
I am very interested in purchasing these for my home, However I wonder if you can use more than 150 ft, and if you will need any additional equipment?
I have just over 300 linear feet and i wonder if we would still be able to keep these synchronized with each other. Thank you for any info you can provide.
You’d need two kits and separate controllers. But you can group them to do the same effect.
Hi, I was about to order these by Govee… These seem to be a better buy!?… As I purchase a lot from Amazon, I can’t find the Nanoleaf?
This is the Amazon link: handydad.tv/anpl
neither can I
@kurtsveistrup3403 Keep checking. They will restock and may go on sale for Black Friday.
Great. Just great. Your super review made me want these and they don't seem to be available in Europe, yet.
Sorry 🤷🏻♂️
Thankfully our Permanent Outdoor Lights are going to release in Europe VERY soon! Sign up for our mailing list so you know the second they do.
So if I wanted to add lights around my garage door and porch posts would I need to purchase two more sets, then cut excess off? Great video!
These are meant for soffits.
It depends on how close your posts are to the garage, You could use the story extension between them if they are that close.
Great video thanks for sharing! I feel swayed to go with these over Govee pro. That said curious what you think about the lifespan. Govee says 50,000 hours and Nanoleaf is 25,000. I mean at the end of the day will take many years to reach it but just curious.
I’m not sure how they calculate those lifespan numbers or if they can be believed. But they’re an average at best. You can have dead pixels at anytime and will need to repair them like I did here: th-cam.com/video/kEtqfVb5klU/w-d-xo.html. Having wire covers is a huge pro because they hide any repair splices.
Back in 2018 I had a company come and make custom regular Christmas lights for the house and it's expensive because every year they've got to put them up and take them down and then they store them That's the only way they do it and they charge us $250 each time
Now I'm trying to get my father to yes I live at home well he's old and he's alone so that's why I'm there anyway I'm trying to get him to switch to save money they're permanent it'd be nice to use them year round there's so many pluses the only minus is he doesn't like the fact that they shine downward he's so used to the old tried and true c9 bulb you can't seem to grasp this new technology anyway thank you so much for showcasing this does it include every part that you showed on the video all those parts and pieces
Technology will drive him nuts, regardless of brand. $250/year isn’t bad and they fix anything wrong.
Look into bullet or puck style lights.
Bullet would be like DrZzz Permatrack or Oelo
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I have “puck” style lights (search “30mm RGBW UCS2904”), they don’t give the triangle sconce effect. I did DIY, but there are companies like Gemstone, Jellyfish, etc. that have dealer/installer networks.
Or, a hybrid route BrightHomeLights in America (there are others too) and they also have partnered installers, the end result is pretty much the same but usually cheaper than Gemstone.
Love your videos! I’m stuck between bright home and nano leaf. any recommendations on why to pick one over the other? I’ll be self installing and very handy with electrical
Did you see my latest video where I installed BHL? They are vastly superior in look, cleaner lines, effects, and maintenance.
Yes! It was a great video. Thank you
Which one integrates with Home Assistant better? Thx for the video!
I only use WLED with Home Assistant.
The Govees work with WLED but I haven’t figured out of the Nanoleaf do or not.
I'm just getting started with Home Assistant and would like to know if this works with WLED. Maybe swap out the controller? Though, it does take quite a bit of power so not sure how to do it.
I do love the rails and this seems to be the most complete kit yet.
@rogerhuston8287 It’s more complicated that replacing the controller because they are 36 volts. See th-cam.com/video/r8IBZYhcA_k/w-d-xo.html
@@handydadtv Yes, thought the same.
Good review
Thanks 😊
For the Govee pros, which channel brand did you use to hide wire and secure the lights?
I never covered the Govee wires. The wire covers shown in this video come with the Nanoleaf kit.
These look awesome. Can you turn specific pucks on for year round like the Govee? Say one in the corner, one at the peak and one at the next corner? Can’t find anything about this. Thanks!
I have them and no you cannot. At least "not yet" Nanoleaf support response time is a total joke too...
I am really disappointed they didn’t update the app in time for this launch. Big miss.
@@Jingles8302 bummer! So sorry to hear that. I was so sold on these but I really want the ability to do that!
Yea me too! I really like these. But unfortunately I really want the ability to program the lights how I like
@@mikeygeester4284 right it’s all very weird and not fully fleshed out. I have them connected finally in apple home app and the app can turn them off or on and dim them or adjust intensity but not turn on specific scenes that are even automatically linked in the Home app.
I then added them to my google home app as I have a nest WiFi pro router and I can at least turn them off and on and adjust intensity through the “cloud” in the google home app. But STILL can not schedule scenes to play!
It’s not fully ready for prime time….
And I do apologize handy dad TV for saying so on your video promoting them but real world use cases…
are you still lloving these or do you perfer the govee pro?
I went in a completely different direction: th-cam.com/video/ogfrC78DQyg/w-d-xo.html
Hi, I like your videos. I am redoing my lights this year. In the past I have used Walmart LED C9s mounted under my soffit. I am considering the permanent litghts similar to either the Nanoleaf or Govee. I would prefer a permanent installation since I am 73 years old. I know you went with the programable C9s but that looks like a lot of work. What is your final preference?
I’m going permanent this year as well! You might want to hire a handyman though because I’m only 60 and it was a lot of work.
I’m installing these: th-cam.com/video/WjlweVd7MZc/w-d-xo.html
Video coming soon!
@@handydadtv LOL!!! I have pressure washed, scrapped, sanded, primer and painted 53' of the soffit/fascia so far. I have about 100' to go. I figure it I can get that done the lights should be okay. I may have to enlist my son to come help. My wife keeps telling me to hire someone but I have tried that and don't like the results. Old and picky! LOL.. Have to tried moving the lights further out from the house wall? Does it wash the light out?
@rpatzwald I put them at the edge of my soffit last year. They look different, but fine. th-cam.com/video/4S5zFCDrHAI/w-d-xo.html
Govee allows individual lights to turn on, does nanoleaf have the same feature?
Not at the moment. They are working on an app update.
What is the distance between each LED puck? They look as though they are too far apart. I am comparing it to regular strands Christmas lights.
They are 20” apart. Completely different than “traditional” Christmas lights, but I believe this style of light will become the “new” tradition.
How many can be strung together for one outlet?
150 feet
With Nanoleaf, can you set most of the lights off & just use certain ones, like on the corners, for accent lightning?
The app doesn’t have that feature yet, but it’s coming.
Excellent video, I am very interested in these lights however I see that they are only at the “preorder” stage at present. Fingers are crossed that the target mid October shipping is achieved. Our son in law just mounted the Govee system. His work-around to cover the wires was to have a chum who is a “tin banger” by trade make 8 foot long white sheet metal covers that required 1 inch holes be drilled at each of the lights. The final install looks very professional however it requires a lot of extra work and very expensive if you purchased these custom made at a sheet metal shop. Thanks for sharing 👍
A lot of work indeed! Thanks.
This would work great on stucco. I wish govee would have to option to install on stucco.
Tracks would be much easier: th-cam.com/video/ogfrC78DQyg/w-d-xo.html
Do you have to power it from an end or can it run to an outlet from somewhere in the middle?
The controller is always at the start of the strings.
I bought the same and the following day just 5 of 100 feet
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Just came to say I love seeing these progress, however having repalced my white soffit wiry black, I'm still sitting on the sidelines waiting for basically this, in black.
Spray paint is an option. Certainly for the wire covers, but even the lights if you mask the lenses.
Are they supported by Home Assistant? An integration is mentioned on the HA site.
There is a Nanoleaf integration but I haven’t tested it.
Out of the box they work with home Assistant via mattet but only can set single color initially I found an instruction that said you can pass scene name at turn on. Need to try that still. Installing lights this weekend .
@@handydadtv Thanks!
@@fetch2385 Cool!
Just got my 30 LED set today! Currently testing them inside on the floor for a few days. BIG downside (can't find a way) is there's NO schedule Support for these in the app at ALL! What's the point of outdoor lights if you can't set them to a timer???
Handydad, if you have the ear of the app support team PLEASE tell them to fix this asap...
I’ll ask and I agree the app should allow scheduling.
In the meantime, you can do scheduling with Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, and IFTTT.
@@handydadtv so far it fails everytime i try to add to Apple AND Google Home... not a good start.
@Jingles8302 That’s odd. Nanoleaf is usually very compatible.
@@handydadtv I get it. It’s a new product and it’s a new type of product to the company so I’ll be patient. That being said I do like the lights themselves.
Not having a scheduling method without having to add another app to it’s a deal killer to installers
What will happen if you leave these outside when the temp drops to -10 F???
They’re made in Canada so you should be good, but check the specs.
Amazon only has the 100 feet and shipping is 1 month, their website have the 150 feet but I can’t buy it they don’t have anything available, I will go with Govee 200 feet 2 days shipping no issues
Not surprised Nanoleaf is selling out.
I really appreciate your videos. But as for nanoleaf and govee. I cant see spending that kind of money when wled and the new quindor boards like dig quad and dig octa. Now qnindor came out with diff advance so you can put the power supply and the controls in the house. I also like making my own setup. Thanks for the info tho.
Yeah I get it. You and I are tinkerers. Once you’ve been exposed to WLED, the limitations of the Govee/Nanoleaf/Eufy/etc. apps are so frustrating.
But there are MILLIONS of people that ARE NOT tinkerers and WLED is too complicated for them. Let alone power injection!
Those people are the target market for permanent light kits. And I’ll keep making review videos of those products because the videos do really well.
As we speak, I’m installing a DigOcta system in my house. Video coming soon.
@@handydadtv
I cant wait to see that video. Thanks for everything.
How many strings can you put together without voltage drop? Also, is there a max distance from the side of the house these can be placed? I don’t have soffits, I have rafters which make it difficult because I would have to roll the rafter or come out about 12 inches from the house. Thank you in advance.
The controller supports up to 45 meters/150 feet max. If you need more, you need a second controller.
The distance from the house is subjective.
It’s also your choice how to mount them with open rafters tails. You can get ideas on Reddit /r/govee because these are functionally the same.
Handy dadTv how many wire covers does it come with? Is there enough to cover the entire length of the kit if you bought the 98ft kit
Yes
Love the mounting solution. Too bad there is a proprietary controller, it would be a lot more flexible if it worked with WLED.
I’m sure it can. Somebody just needs to figure out the settings.
Do the wire covers come with the "Smarter" kit and/ or expansion packs?
Good question! Yes the wire covers come with the kits AND the expansion packs.
Can you trim the extension cable?
Sure but I wouldn’t. You’d need to cut out the middle and splice both ends back together with waterproof splices. Then try to hide the splices somehow.
I’d opt to tuck the excess wire somewhere and avoid the cuts.
Hmm..... those wire covers are a tremendous idea... and the cost couldn't be that much.... I was ready to pull the trigger on the GoVee Pro 200.... which is more than I have to have, but 150 is cutting it close for what I'd like to do.... decisions....the other drawback is the individual on off light control from Nanoleaf at the moment... that should be a fairly simple app upgrade, but you never know how long something like that might take and most of the year I'd be using these as accent/safety lighting around the house and I'd prefer maybe 15 percent of them on at that time... or just in certain spots.
Ooo tough decision.
Thank you
My pleasure!
So I have an outlet up towards the top of my house can I have them going both ways around the house off of the one plug in if that makes sense or would I have to get two separate for one to go around the left of the house and one around the right? If that makes sense
All of this style of permanent lights requires the controller to be at the start of the string. It’s your call if you want to use two sets or use an extension cord to move the controller to the end of the house.
I have kind of a weird roof and think I may need more extension cable than what is included in the box. Is there a way to buy it from Nanoleaf or a third party?
Not that I know of. But you can extend the cable yourself if you cut it in the middle.
do you have to replace the entire string if one of the light modules goes out?
No need to replace the whole string. You can cut the wires and splice a replacement light. That’s the beauty of wire covers: they’ll hide the splices.
Just keep a spare string for this purpose and be sure to splice the new light in the right direction or it won’t work.
Can these be controlled with xlights?
No.
@@handydadtv Challenge accepted! 🤣
@6-Iron Let me qualify my response. The Nanoleaf app won’t work with Xlights.
But if you can get them to work with WLED, you can get them to Xlights.
I tried but failed. See www.reddit.com/r/WLED/s/qfyb55s8EX
question, can this be extend up to 200? withouth additional power supply?
No. 45 meters (147 ft) is the max on one controller.
Can Govee Pro power and controller work Nanoleaf light strings, or vice versa? Just wondering since splicing accessories look identical and light pucks very similar.
No.
Now if they can make adjustable c9 led rgb color changing lights, that would be awesome! I want commercial adjustable string c9 lights
Installing C9 RGB Christmas Lights with WLED
th-cam.com/video/ogaoIVW_Q0g/w-d-xo.html
@handydadtv I always wanted to try these! But a link to how to use WLED would be nice
This was my first video using WLED.
th-cam.com/video/f_o7fuKZAbM/w-d-xo.html
@handydadtv thank you so much! I've been trying to find legit RGB c9 bulbs bulb but they're not out in the market. You have to to tweak them a bit nowadays
Definitely not trying to come across as being rude, but what if everyone who wants them in a different color than white, buy a can or 2 of spray paint and paint them to match the color of wherever you're going to mount them? True, other color availability would just be better, but if they don't offer it and you really want them, spray them. 😊
It would be a bitch to mask all the lenses, but definitely doable.
Easy enough to line all the cable covers on a sheet and spray all of them in a few sweeps. But I wouldn't bother with each individual light. You're not putting these at eye level within close proximity to people. You're putting these under soffets and window trim at least seven or eight feet off the ground.
With the Nanoleaf app, can you turn off sections of lights in the string?
Not yet. Supposed to be coming in a software update.
One thing very bad about these pucks is all LEDs and rgb going be extra heat which will shorten their life. But being able put a screw to the bracket is GameChanger for sure
Thanks
Can these lights interact to music?
Yes
Thanks
My pleasure!
cool product and cheaper than their main competition Govee but they o not offer black where Govee does.
True but it’s easier to paint wire covers than wires.
who in the world is this "Alex A" person lol
You’re welcome
Can you control individual lights in the app?
Not yet. They say they’re working on it.
How much electric does this use ?
Depends on the number of lights and brightness.
These things are all 50w generally. I leave my Dreamcolour Govee strip on the lowest setting because I find them too bright, and having them not running on max all the time extends their life. They get dimmer over time on max, say over two years. My outdoor smart lights have a routine with the aid of an Echo Flex with Sensor to ramp up to 100% when detecting motion, and back down to 10% generally for that classy glow. Just enough to see bears, or Sasquatch looking in the window.
what could be the reason I am unable to change the color theme from the app after successful pairing. I just bought a couple of days back. It's always a lighted, solid green color. Any help is appreciated.
I’m far from an expert. But I’d suggest deleting the controller from your app, reset the controller, and add it again.
Would buy a set for my pool cage if they came in brown or black.
Spray paint the wire covers.
My HOA won’t allow to have permanent decoration lights throughout the year. Are they not visible during day time?
move
No they go under the house eaves, pretty much invisible unless you legit go right up to the house and check
If you like the look of permanent lights but can’t install them “permanently”, I found a creative solution to install them temporarily last year: th-cam.com/video/4S5zFCDrHAI/w-d-xo.html
who has black soffits? I guess these can be used in an indoor setting, like a club or bar, as well...
A lot of people have darker colored houses these days.
Forget the lights buddy, I love watching you as a handsome man...;-) Anyway, just because you are so handsome, I'm subscribing to your channel. Kepp up the amazing vidoes.
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I just purchased the lights. Install went well but I had a few questions and I searched for a phone number! To my surprise none exists!! I attempted to set up a call vis email and no response! What good is a warranty if you can’t communicate with the company. I would NOT recommend purchasing ,
Sorry to hear. I’ve had no other complaints.
What holiday are these lights for?
Every holiday.
These lights are for every holiday! They are permanent and can change colors to fit any occasion year-round.
Sad Nanoleaf don’t seem to make thread supported devices anymore
Yeah. It seems everyone is doing Matter over WiFi instead of Thread.
Oh darn this won’t work with my setup…I have Alex B 😞😂
😁
To bad the deal they are offering blocks you from using the student discount. Been in contact with support for weeks with no real help, and now they are out of stock. :(
Not surprised.
I ordered a set and they are not available yet apparently. They also have not answered any of my support emails. Be careful.
Supposed to be shipping soon.
Depending on your region, our Permanent Outdoor Lights may not have yet shipped. We apologize that support has not gotten back to you, if you are still having troubles reaching them please send us your support ticket number and we will escalate your inquiry.
@@thenanoleaf I tried to order additional expansion packs and the website says they are no longer available. I need more to complete my install. How do I get them?
@@Lensman6 Hello! It appears as if they may be sold out momentarily but you can expect them to be re-stocked in the coming days! You can enter in your e-mail on the product page to get notified the second that they do.
@@thenanoleaf Found a local set at Best Buy and buying that instead. Thanks.
Why do they have wires? Couldn’t they be Bluetooth?
Data could potentially be transmitted wirelessly but power can’t.
@@handydadtv Oops, thanks, too expensive to put a button battery in each i suppose.
I’m back to projector lights then.
Buy now before GoVee sues Nanoleaf
Have you seen all the copycats out there? Nanoleaf is late to the game.
Nice wireless
Thanks
If only they came in black! That was a miss!
Yes it was.
I like the mounting clip. But they already have a gen 1 and 2 permanent light set and a pro version. So is this just a licensing name product? This would make 4 different puck light kits for them.
Govee has 3 versions. This is Nanoleaf.
Your title says no more wires?
What do I see at the first minute of the video!
Miles and miles of wires. 😂😂😂😂😂
I thought this was a battery and solar powered. 😢
Hopefully you watched long enough to hear my point.
You will still have wires with a battery or solar powered system. Likely more wires than this 110V AC system.
@@blistery1875
😳😂
Only wires will be on the strings of lights.
You don't have to run 100s of feet of extension cords to the wall socket.
@@wt9653 Hundreds of feet? The majority of homes have outdoor AC outlets so a properly planned installation entails a relatively short extension to reach the outlet. My L shaped bungalow will require a splice and a short extension. “Easy Peasy”
Solar powered option has a much greater possibility of longer power supply in order to achieve the best solar panel location.
Before watching this video, did you think that each light has its own dedicated little solar panel so that wires were not required? Even though that would not work due to the installation of these units being installed where the sun doesn’t shine? I think you did.😆🤪
I stand by my original statement to you.
@@blistery1875
Very few New houses do. You have to have a custom built homes with special requests to have it added. That come with price
Any houses before the 1980s only have one outlet.
1960s and older have no outlets.
Alex A??????? really
You’re welcome
You can say Christmas lights.
They can be used for every holiday.
These lights are for any holiday or just general outdoor use! You can change the colors and enjoy customizable scenes for a truly personalized experience.
The controller does not look like it can be mounted.
You’d need to use clips on the wires.
The controller can indeed be mounted using either the adhesive backing or the provided screws that come with the kit!
Holiday? Lights
You can use them year round for every holiday.
Yikes.
Neighborhood
Feud in a Box.
$12.99 shipping included
🤣
I think you mean ‘Christmas lights’ not Holiday lights, I don’t go on holiday in December, it’s CHRISTMAS, please say what it really is.
No. Independence Day lights. Halloween light. Birthday lights. HOLIDAY lights.
Seriously? So people don’t decorate their homes for Easter? Halloween? Canada Day/4th of July? Thanksgiving? Memorial Day? New years? Quit being so triggered and overtly sensitive. 😂
@kingofthemournes I gotta agree with them. I said what I meant.
It's not pronounced Alex A. It's Alexah
You’re welcome
nice but pricy
Thanks for the comment.
Explain the thumbnail which screams click bait which no one like plus Alex A?
It’s self-explanatory.
Shame no black. If your house is darker trim Unless you have a little lip to hide those are glaring.
Definitely agree.
Bro its pronounced Ah lex ah. Not Alex A
You’re welcome
You forgot to check off TH-cam's paid placement. According to TH-cam's paid placement documentation, "free product" is considered paid placement.
Read the policy again and show me where it says demo products are the same as paid placements.
@@handydadtv Don't play word games. Demo products = "free of charge products" The link won't come through - so check you spam in the next comment. Here's the whole section,
"Videos about a product or service because there's a connection between the creator and the maker of the product or service.
Videos created for a company or business in exchange for compensation or free of charge products/services.
Videos where that company or business’s brand, message, or product is included directly in the content and the company has given the creator money or free of charge products to make the video."
@@handydadtvFYI: The IRS also considers the free product as income.
@robertmiller7849 You can do what you like on your channel, but I disagree. The policy is all about PAID compensation. Demo products are not compensation.
From support.google.com/youtube/answer/154235?hl=en#zippy=%2Cwhat-do-we-mean-when-we-talk-about-paid-product-placements-sponsorships-endorsements:
“You may include paid product placements, endorsements, sponsorships, or other content that requires disclosure to viewers in your videos. You have to let us know if you include any of those by selecting the paid promotion box in your video details.
Paid product placements are pieces of content that are created for a third party in exchange for compensation. This content is also where the third party's brand, message, or product is integrated directly into the content.
Sponsorships are pieces of content that have been financed in whole or in part by a third party. Sponsorships generally promote the brand, message or product of the third party without integrating the brand, message, or product directly into the content.”
@robertmiller7849 I declare it if I receive a 1099. But a demo set of Christmas lights to make a video is NOT compensation.
Do you have a telephone number for customer service?
www.google.com/search?sca_esv=e0c7aecaa2e75e78&hl=en-US&rlz=1CDGOYI_enUS665US691&cs=0&output=search&kgmid=%2Fg%2F11lrjvpfq2&q=Nanoleaf&shndl=30&shem=lsreve&source=sh%2Fx%2Floc%2Fact%2Fm4%2F3
That’s the corporate headquarters. Ask for the CEO by name. Maybe that’ll get their attention.
What a kluster I dont how people falling for this permanent scam... next year will be new update and will have to buy new lights...
Did he say it is compatible with Alex A? 😂😂 Never heard it pronounced like that.
He says it like that so it doesn't trigger people's Alexa
You’re welcome.
brah its Alexa one word like a girl Alexa say it with me Alexa not alex a
Oh gee thanks. I couldn’t figure out why it didn’t work!
Govee wannabe
Nanoleaf leapfrogged Govee with this product.