The app offers 64 preset lighting options and is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant for hands-free control.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes owns the older version of this light (before this one was released), and here’s her take: “[I] still absolutely love it. First of all, it’s SOOO easy to put on the wall — it comes with these little adhesive plastic brackets that you just slide onto the rope and then press against the wall, and continue adding them as needed to support the shape you’re making. The Govee app makes it so easy to program the lighting however I like, and it’s upgraded my nighttime cozy vibes in a MAJOR way. Also, I recently moved apartments and re-mounted my Govee rope light in a different shape on my new wall, and it was just as easy as the first time (just be careful removing the adhesive brackets as it can rip paint off — this happened to me with one of them, but we patched it easily).
I’ll probably come back for this improved model eventually, which is made of even more flexible, softer materials and has improved lighting effects and upgraded bend clips. Plus, they now only offer this light in 9- and 16-foot lengths, which totally makes sense — mine is the old 6-foot version that they don’t even sell anymore, probably because it’s not quite long enough to make elaborate shapes with. You might not think you need that much length, but once you start creating waves and shapes on your wall, you’ll realize it’s very much needed to get the full effect!”
Promising review: “These rope lights truly complete my setup! They create an incredible atmosphere that makes streaming and gaming so much more immersive. Whether I’m relaxing solo or hanging out with friends—online or in person—they add the perfect vibe. The build quality is excellent, and I love that I can adjust the brightness from a subtle glow to a vivid shine. The app is super intuitive and syncing with Alexa was seamless. If you want to level up your space, these are a must-have!” —Kyle
Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in three lengths — make sure to apply the $20 coupon for this price!).
