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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