The smart Govee floor lamp adds a touch of sophistication and sleek aesthetics to your living space. Its sleek and contemporary design not only incorporates a touch of modern design but also adapts to the lighting needs of your home. Equipped with RGBICWW LEDs it provides an extensive spectrum of colours to display the ambience of any occasion.
Govee famous for making smart lighting products excels in redefining the concept of smart lightning through their innovative and stylish designs. Although there is a big lineup of lightning products to choose from, we are going to talk about the four primary lamps of this segment and you won’t have to look any further and can easily decide on which one suits most to your home needs.
Floor Lamp Basic
If you are looking for a budget-friendly and versatile smart lighting system for your space, then this lamp is the perfect choice for you. The Govee Floor Lamp Basic is the original model in this series, having been introduced a few years ago.
Designed with simplicity and functionality this sleek modem lamp can easily integrate into your space’s décor.
At 4.5 feet tall it stands on a circular flat plate base providing it with reliable support to prevent from tipping. Govee smart lamps mainly employ LED lights, which is considered a power-efficient and long-lasting technology. The power adapter used along the lamp can give you an idea about how much power is going to be used. The floor lamp basic comes equipped with a power adapter that provides power of 24 watts.
This Basic model does not come with a remote control, but still, it has a control mechanism integrated into the power cable. This control allows you to easily manage the lamp’s functionality through a built-in switch system. And then there is the Govee Home App for an easy and effective way to control your lamp.
Govee Cylinder Floor Lamp
This lamp is different from others in the league since it is not in the shape of an LED strip and appears more like a traditional light mainly because of its cylindrical shape light. At 5 feet 8 inches in height and weighing 3.9kg(8.6 lbs) it can be called a comparatively tall and heavy lamp. The other lamps discussed here are crafted to project their light towards the wall making them most effective if placed in corners of the walls, but the Cylinder Floor Lamp differs here from the rest.
It has a calendrical-shaped light head which displays light in all the 360-degree directions. It comes pre-loaded with 64 scenic profiles and also has the option where you can draw a picture in the app and send it to the light to get displayed. Apart from the preset profiles, there are millions of colours to choose from.
Even this lamp model does now come with a remote control but embedded within the cylindrical profile of the lamp is a push button designed for handy usage. This button allows basic controls over the lamp’s functionalities and features with a smooth, single press.
Apart from this controlling system you can always use the Govee Home App or connect the devices to Amazon Alexa or Google Voice Assistance.
Govee Cylinder Floor Lamp comes equipped with a power adapter rated at 24 watts.
Floor Lamp 2 and Floor Lamp Pro
We’ll explain the features and functionalities of Govee Pro and Govee Lamp 2 more thoroughly, as they are equipped with the latest advancements in the product line.
The widely popular Govee Smart Lamp coming with the name Lyra has evolved to Floor Lamp 2 and Floor Lamp Pro. Both these lamps appear similar to the original lamp but have different physical dimensions.
Floor Lamp Pro: It is the most expensive of all of them and standing at 5 feet 8 inches(1.7 metres) height it also is the tallest of them. It is currently the flagship lamp from Govee’s list of Floor lamps. It is presently available in two colours – silver and black. Its arm is thicker when compared to Floor Lamp 2 and also it is the most robust of the lamps in this segment. The arm can be rotated to the 300-degree direction to enable it to be placed it is the desired direction.
Pro model has a large base with a gray or black fabric finish and a Bluetooth-operated speaker system is integrated into the base. This capability allows the users to synchronize the music and lightning. The lamp is also empowered with 28 white noise profiles combined with matching lightning effects which makes it ideal for a personalized atmosphere. This 18-watt speaker has enough power to become your TV speaker or play your favourite music. The base also saw an upgrade in the lighting system where the Pro model’s base is equipped with lighting that enhances the lightning effect by gracefully illuminating the underside area of the lamp.
This lamp comes equipped with a 60-watt adapter. After accounting for the 18-watt built-in speaker in its base, it consumes the remaining 42 watts for lighting effects. I would say it is a power-efficient lamp with a good balance of lightning since it displays the brightest glow from the bunch discussed here.
The Govee Floor Lamp 2: This lamp very closely resembles the Pro model but in a compact size. The lamp has been offered in a more conventional height measuring 5 feet (60 inches). This lamp also is offered in two colours – silver and black. Now depending on the colour, we choose we get a gradient finish on the base that blends from the lamp’s colour to a clear almost transparent shade. This results in a lightning effect where the internal light subtly encircles the whole base area. This amazing feature came into effect when the previous model was upgraded and LEDs were added to the base.
The power adapter is 48 watts.
Bringing it to life with glow
The light source of the lamps is a flexible LED light strip which is wrapped inside silicon wrapping that fits inside an aluminium covering. You can easily assemble these lamps by screwing together the poles with the base using a screwdriver which you get inside the packing. There are a couple of ways to control and manage smart lamps.
Govee Home App
The primary way to use and manage a Govee smart lamp is through the Govee Home App. The Govee App has evolved a lot over time. Using the App you easily control your lamps’ functionalities such as changing colors, adjusting the brightness, and configuring the lightning to your personal preferences. You should install the app and familiarize yourself with the app since the interface is almost similar to any other Govee lightning product to be added and used by you.
Installing the Govee Home App is a pretty easy task. Follow these simple steps in order and you are done.
1. If you use Android OS then go to Google Play Store and if you use iOS then go to App Store.
2. Look for Govee Home App.
3. After locating it you got to download it and get it installed into your machine.
4. Now run the Govee App and register yourself in it. You should provide your email address and create a password for yourself.
5. Once you are done up here, now you have to pair your App to your device. It can be done through Bluetooth connection or with WiFi.
6. If asked by the in-app instructions to update your Govee device’s firmware, just follow the instructions and make sure you get the latest features with updates.
7. That’s all, now you are set to use the lamps controlling them through the Govee Home app.
The Govee app works as an effective and practical tool for managing and controlling light devices offering a wide spectrum of features but a few customers raised some concerns regarding the app.
Now speaking about some of the app’s limitations – some users have experienced connectivity issues between the app and the devices. This situation can lead to unstable control and management of the devices attached. The next issue relates to the app’s integration with voice assistants. It works smoothly with Alexa and Google Assistant but when it comes to other similar smart home ecosystems that are more complex, the app’s restrictions surface.
Remote controls for the latest lamps
Govee Pro and Lamp 2 have been equipped with an additional tool – a remote control. If you don’t want to use your phone or voice, you have remote controls at your disposal to control the lamp and its base functionalities. Since the remote controls are Bluetooth enabled, you can manage the lamps even when present in a different room.
Operating with Alexa or Google voice Assistant
Govee’s Smart Lamps can also be controlled through Amazon Alexa or Google Voice Assistant. If you choose to use Google’s Voice Assistant then you will get control over the basic functionalities like On/Off, brightness and colors, etc, but Amazon takes the voice control experience to another level altogether. With Amazon’s Alexa, you can control and experience nearly all of the effects and features available. You can also add these effects into Amazon’s routines, and your lights perform the desired actions and perform specific effects based on your requirements. This integration gives additional power and efficiency in managing your light lamps.
We would like to mention that the most significant advantage of controlling your lamps through Amazon lies in the speaker system embedded in the base of the Govee Pro Lamp. You can adjust the volume or choose from the different white noise options through your voice controls. I find this exciting as it employs some of the very innovative ways of using the sound machine while you enjoy your evenings.
Areas Where Govee Smart Lamps May Fall Short
Here are some of the shortcomings experienced by a few users of these lamps. The speakers might get distorted when the volume is increased too high, so pay attention. Govee needs to work on this issue and fix it. Another issue that is of concern for a few users is regarding its compatibility with high-end home ecosystems. The integration of Govee lamps with home ecosystems other than Alexa and Google Assistant is not as smooth, especially if the ecosystems are more complex and sophisticated in nature.
An additional challenge that can be a cause of concern is the over-dependency on the Govee Home app. Any issue with the app, which occasionally occurs, and your capability at operating the light gets impacted instantly.
Except for these issues, the light system is found to work as intended.
Our Final Conclusion
Govee smart lamps are a practical and cost-effective way for those who are looking to enhance their home’s lightning system smart technology. The Pro and Lamp 2 are more powerful with added LEDs and updated technology which provide better color output and brightness. They might lack slightly in terms of performance when compared to the higher-end brands, but if you care for affordability and functionality then these lamps are a solid option for you to consider investing in.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What to do if my Govee smart floor lamp is not getting connected to a WiFi connection?
Answer: If your lamp is not connecting to your WiFi connection, make sure your WiFi is 2.4GHz based. A few smart devices are not compatible with 50GHz frequency networks. If your issue remains unresolved then it is recommended you check the stability of your internet connection and better to restart your modem and reconnect your device to the internet.
2. Will I be able to use multiple Govee smart floor lamps together from the same app?
Answer: Yes, you can use multiple smart lamps simultaneously. You should add them to the Govee Home App and group them for efficient synchronization.
3. How do I know if my smart lamp is connected to the internet or not?
Answer: To know this, you have to check the lamp’s status in your Govee Home app. If it’s connected you should be able to operate it.
4. How can I contact the Govee customer care in case I have trouble with their products?
Answer: You can contact their customer care via their website, send them an email, or through the Govee Home app.
5. How can I uninstall a Govee lamp from the Govee Home app?
Answer: To uninstall a lamp from your Govee Home app, open the app click on device settings, and select the option for deleting a lamp. Follow the instructions provided unless all the steps are completed.
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