Surprisingly, Govee doesn't include additional strips in the kit, so the only way to fix it is by making a trip to the store. However, since the segments rely on adhesive, there is the potential to pull the whole two-piece strip off of the wall when making adjustments - leaving you with a strip that may not stick again.
Now the good news is that I was able to correct the issue without significant hassle, as most segments just popped right off. After mounting all of the segments on the wall, I realized that the last piece didn't have the male end to attach the power module to, meaning I had to put it on the opposite end, creating an eye-sore with a more visible cord. Since I am used to hanging light panels that accept removable connectors on either side, I ended up installing my Govee Glide lights in the wrong orientation for my design.
Govee Glide Review Installation (Image credit: Christopher Close / iMore)Īlthough getting the Govee Glide up on the wall is relatively straightforward, I will freely admit that my first attempt didn't quite go as planned. Govee Glide Wall Light: What I don't like Setting up a Shortcut that sets the Glide to my favorite scene - Rainbow, is familiar and easy, and once created, I love that I can put a quick toggle anywhere I desire on my phone. The Glide works with Alexa and the Google Assistant, like pretty much most smart home devices these days, and it also works with Siri Shortcuts for the iOS crowd. Through the app, I like that I can set up a timer for my Glide and create Smarts - or automation, in a few taps, although, without any additional Govee gear, Smarts aren't particularly useful for me currently.Īnother thing that I like about the Glide and the Govee app is the ability to integrate the light with most of the major smart home assistants. The Govee app puts the Glide's power toggle on the first screen that you see, which is excellent for quick changes, and most settings and features are easy to understand with clear labeling. Speaking of the Govee app, I like how simple it is to control the lights from the comforts of my iPhone. Govee Glide Review App Controls (Image credit: iMore) At my last count, there are around 40 effects, or scenes, that can be activated in the Govee app, and of course, you can personalize colors at any time. Dynamic lighting means that the Glide can show effects that bounce colors off of one another in a playful manner or follow each other from end to end. Having various colors within each segment enables dynamic lighting capabilities that incorporate all of the lights in your installation. I was also pleasantly surprised by the Glide's ability to display multiple colors within each segment - up to 57 in total at the same time. I absolutely love how the Glide produces perfectly even light throughout and how you cannot see the individual LEDs underneath the diffuser. Upon firing up the Glide for the first time, I was immediately struck by the clean, diffused look of the segments, which made colors pop and how bright the lights are at the max level. Govee Glide Review Connections (Image credit: Christopher Close / iMore)Īdmittedly, despite having a unique light segment design, I was still expecting a lighting experience similar to any one of the countless smart light strips on the market. With the included segments, I created a right-angle design that followed the outline of my TV, a straight line that matches the width of my couch, and a shorter offset angle that highlights the area behind my desk - all within a few minutes. During testing, I installed the Glide in various designs and positions throughout several rooms in my home. The light segments snap into one another using the built-in connectors with a satisfying click, creating an almost seamless look across the installation when coupled with the edge-to-edge lighting capabilities.Įven with the inherent design limitation of being primarily straight line segments, the Govee Glide is pretty versatile. The Glide features glossy white plastic construction with no exposed buttons on either the segments or the power module, giving the whole thing a clean look even while off. Each Glide segment measures around a foot in length and are close to an inch-and-a-half wide, providing a generous amount of coverage in the starter kit.
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