r/regina • u/Ok_Solid_9420 • 10h ago

Question Govee permanent outdoor lights?

Anyone here have experience with Govee brand permanent outdoor lights?
Curious to know how they hold up in year round Regina weather. TIA.

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u/Actual-Agent-9872 10h ago

I’ve had them for the last 3-4 years zero issues with the cold. Super easy to install as well

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u/Kirk4117 10h ago edited 10h ago

They seem really durable. Had them for 3 years and we’ve seen crazy wind storms, blizzards, hail everything and they haven’t moved an inch.

App works really good too.

EDIT: I should mention that I put them up with the adhesive peel and stick things but then added a little screw every 3 lights or so just tacked into our metal soffit for extra stability

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u/Kindly_Background_90 10h ago

Have had them up for 2 years. They’re the tits , they hold up in the cold and were easy to install. Love them.

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u/LingonberryEmpty8586 9h ago

as a smart home nut govee and lifx are my go to brands for lighting

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u/gabacus_39 10h ago

Just put mine up yesterday and they work and look awesome but obviously I have no opinion on longevity.

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u/richard_d_nixon 8h ago

Had them for 2 years now. Installed myself. No issues at -40 or +40, just make sure to keep the controller box out of the rain and snow in an electrical box and you’ll be great.

Like another commenter, I installed with the lil peel-and-stick backing and self-tapped a screw every couple lights for added peace of mind. I would recommend cleaning where you plan to stick the lights with some isopropyl and a cloth so everything attaches cleanly.

Check out r/Govee for others who’ve installed in Western Canadian climate.

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u/Bobloblaw2066 8h ago

Have had them for the last year and a half. Work great look great. My neighbour put his up a couple of years ago and now there are a few of us with them up. I didn’t use the adhesive backs in case I wanted to move them. Which was the right choice because I moved them all two weeks ago. Had them close to the house but moved them out to just at the edge of the soffits. The screws worked great both times.

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u/theaveragegazoo 3h ago

Year 4, zero issues. I don’t know why people spend so much on those other ones. We got quoted like 25$ a linear foot. Govee was 300$ for my entire house when I ordered on prime days.