{"id":354715,"date":"2021-10-18T16:00:26","date_gmt":"2021-10-18T13:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/colorful-affordable-fun-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2021-10-18T16:00:26","modified_gmt":"2021-10-18T13:00:26","slug":"colorful-affordable-fun-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/colorful-affordable-fun-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Colorful Affordable Fun \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a303a894523c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a303a894523c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/colorful-affordable-fun-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/colorful-affordable-fun-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/colorful-affordable-fun-review-geek\/#Installation_Quick_and_Easy\" >Installation: Quick and Easy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/colorful-affordable-fun-review-geek\/#Design_Smart_and_Beautiful\" >Design: Smart and Beautiful<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/colorful-affordable-fun-review-geek\/#The_App_Easy_and_Fun_to_Use\" >The App: Easy (and Fun) to Use<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/colorful-affordable-fun-review-geek\/#Performance_Absolute_Rockstars_%E2%80%A6_If_Its_Dark\" >Performance: Absolute Rockstars \u2026 If It\u2019s Dark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/colorful-affordable-fun-review-geek\/#Final_Thoughts_Nice_for_the_Price\" >Final Thoughts: Nice for the Price<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/colorful-affordable-fun-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/colorful-affordable-fun-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#Colorful Affordable Fun \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\n<div class=\"rating\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>7.5\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Absolute Hot Garbage<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Sorta Lukewarm Garbage<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Strongly Flawed Design<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Some Pros, Lots Of Cons<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Acceptably Imperfect<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good Enough to Buy On Sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great, But Not Best-In-Class<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, with Some Footnotes<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Shut Up And Take My Money<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Absolute Design Nirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$64.99<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-99716 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/cdcef72d.png?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/cdcef72d.png?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/cdcef72d.png?width=1200\" alt=\"Govee's Flow Plus smart light bars turned on behind a TV, with light reflecting off the wall\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ambient lighting is fun, but hardly a new addition to the smart lighting world. And while it\u2019s easy to spend a small fortune on a decked-out immersive setup, you really don\u2019t have to\u2014at least that\u2019s the thinking behind Govee\u2019s terrific new <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Govee-Assistant-Ambient-Lighting-Decoration\/dp\/B096WZXKZP?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Flow Plus Light Bars<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Decent price<\/li>\n<li>Easy, flexible installation<\/li>\n<li>Segmented light control<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t require a hub to work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Could be brighter for daytime use<\/li>\n<li>Cables are messy<\/li>\n<li>Laggy <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The bars are a simple yet powerful addition to any home theater or office, and bring glowy colors and a more immersive experience to movie nights, gaming sessions, and sure, even your next Zoom meeting for work. They offer tons of customization, like by-segment color choices and fun scenes, and can even sync with and respond to the music you\u2019re listening to. Oh, and did we mention they\u2019re also less expensive than similar options out there and don\u2019t require a hub to work? If you ask me, these lights are easy to recommend to anyone looking for affordable ambient lighting.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Installation_Quick_and_Easy\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Installation: Quick and Easy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-99764 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/32b61dba.png\" alt=\"The Govee Flow Plus light bars turned off about to be installed, one standing and one laying down\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Setting up the bars is a cinch, even for those who are brand new to home smart lighting. In the box are the two bars, an inline control box, an adapter, two table mounting brackets, and two screen mounting brackets. The two light bars are connected via the Y-cable that plugs into the control box and, from there, to an outlet. The cord splits after the control box, leaving you with plenty of room to place the bars at either end of your TV, monitor, desk, or TV stand.<\/p>\n<p>Once your bars are situated, you\u2019ll only need a few more moments to connect the smart lights to your home\u2019s Wi-Fi network and pair them with the companion mobile app (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.govee.home&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>\/<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/govee-home\/id1395696823\">iOS<\/a>). It\u2019s worth noting that the bars only support 2.4GHz and 802.11b\/g\/n\/ bands\u2014not the 5GHz band. You\u2019ll also need to turn on Bluetooth on whichever device you download the app on. From there, open the app tap \u201c+,\u201d and search \u201cH6056\u201d (the bars\u2019 model number).<\/p>\n<p>Personally, I appreciate being given so many options for setting up these light bars and had just as much fun setting these up and trying out each option as I did finding what colors I wanted to display while gaming and watching movies. The process was quick and painless overall, only taking a matter of minutes.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design_Smart_and_Beautiful\"><\/span>Design: Smart and Beautiful<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Govee Flow Plus | Smart Light Bars\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hNecCvJemXs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The bars each have a long triangular body (similar to a Toblerone, except not edible), with one face as the light panel. Their\u00a0sleek plastic design lends a nice feel that\u2019s neither cheap nor overly premium. And fear not! They are also plenty durable and readily survived a few drops onto a hardwood floor as I was testing them.<\/p>\n<p>Though their three-sided design might seem like an odd choice, it actually makes a ton of sense. Instead of being bound by the narrower designs of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/64016\/the-govee-immersion-is-an-excellent-responsive-tv-backlight-for-just-70\/\">light strips or lamps, these bars give you three options for setting them up.\u00a0One, stick \u2019em directly on the rear of your monitor or TV using the included 3M mounting brackets. Two, slide each bar into a table mounting bracket and stand them vertically behind your display. Or three, lay them down horizontally on a surface, like your TV stand, on either of the two non-light-panel sides.<\/p>\n<p>Mounting them is the easiest way to get great ambient light out of the three options, as you can stick them exactly where you want them on the rear of your TV or monitor. Placing them in the middle gives off an even glow while placing them closer to the edges is better a bolder look. Standing or laying them down is a less permanent option, which is great if you want to be able to change their angle occasionally or even move them to a different room on occasion. (Sometimes you have to watch a movie in bed instead of on the couch\u2014we get it.) However, keep in mind that the stands mean your lighting may not be able to reach as high up on the wall behind your display.<\/p>\n<p>A one-size-fits-all option is rarely the best option when it comes to smart lighting, which is really what makes these light bars so terrific. This added flexibility for installation is really nice to have because every home\u2019s room layouts and lighting preferences are different.<\/p>\n<p>The bars also use Govee\u2019s new <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.govee.com%2Fpages%2Four-technology\">RGBIC light-displaying technology<\/a>, which features an advanced Independent Control (IC) chip. This allows one device to simultaneously show multiple colors in, which is perfect for when you want to showcase a rainbow of ultra-bright colors in your ambient lighting versus just one.<\/p>\n<p>My only complaint, design-wise, is that the cables and control box are slightly messy looking. Depending on how you set them up, you may have to find a way to hide the cables (and the attached remote) to keep your setup looking clean. The cable is long enough to connect to your entertainment center\u2019s power strip or a nearby outlet, but you might need an extension cord if your nearest outlet is further away. There isn\u2019t a way to power the bars wirelessly or even to bypass the clunky control box, so the Flow Plus bars are likely not the ideal design for anyone aiming to have a super neat setup.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-99769 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/7c9711e1.png\" alt=\"Govee Flow Plus light bars in dark room in segmented rainbow mode\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The inline control box\/remote can only handle the most basic functions\u2014like powering the lights, enabling audio sync mode, and shuffling through a few basic color options. Although it works in a pinch if you\u2019ve misplaced your phone, it feels far more in the way than it is beneficial; I\u2019d rather have a detachable remote I can tuck away in a drawer and a cleaner-looking setup.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_App_Easy_and_Fun_to_Use\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">The App: Easy (and Fun) to Use<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Govee\u2019s companion app for the lights, Govee Home (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.govee.home&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>\/<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/govee-home\/id1395696823\">iOS<\/a>), is the real brains of things and it is a ton of fun to play around with. And did I mention it\u2019s beautifully designed, with everything smartly organized and laid out? The main page shows you the two light bars and offers up a way to apply settings to them individually or together. This page is also where you\u2019ll find Govee\u2019s Effects Lab, sleep timer and brightness settings, and various modes (Music, Color, Scene, and DIY).<\/p>\n<p>You can easily tap on one of the preset colors, which changes either one or both bars all one solid color. There\u2019s also the option to select a single light segment (each bar contains six) and select its lighting effects manually from a gradient bar or color wheel for both RGB colors and white temperatures. Want to choose from a few presets? Opt for the Scenes option, which has fun choices like Candlelight, Energetic, Aurora, Reading, Snow Flake, and Romantic, among others. Or if you\u2019re feeling super creative, hop into the DIY page and create a lighting design that\u2019s all yours.<\/p>\n<p>The Effects Lab is really where the app and the light bars work together to create magic. You have a ton of unique color combinations to choose from, and Govee makes it easy to explore and visualize them using relatable categories like Basic Colors, Emotions, Seasons, Fruits, Flowers, Gems, Natural Sights, National Flags, Paintings, and more. In each category, you\u2019ll see a few different color combos, which you can apply to your bars with the tap of a finger. It\u2019s a blast to try out a bunch of these color groupings\u2014almost as much fun as seeing them glowing behind your TV during movie night!<\/p>\n<p>Through the app, you can also explore color combinations and effects created by other Govee users in the Light Studio section. There are DIY videos from other users you can check out and be inspired by. If you want to talk about the lights with other users, head to the forum page. Naturally, there\u2019s also a shopping page where you can browse or purchase even more products from Govee; likewise, swipe over to the My Profile tab to manage your account and devices or report an issue. The app is well-rounded, intuitive, easy to use, and fun to explore.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the Flow Plus bars have integration with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, but not with Apple\u2019s HomeKit; voice controls were reliable and easy to use here, and a nice alternative to have over the physical control box remote and smartphone app. Wi-Fi support allows them to integrate here, while Bluetooth support allows you to connect to and control them.<\/p>\n<p>Govee\u2019s app consistently lagged each time I opened it and struggled to connect to the bars. This usually took about 5-10 seconds, which was mildly annoying as other smart lights I\u2019ve used offer near-instantaneous connectivity on the regular. Beyond that, though, I never had any other problems with the app (or the bars). It was a cinch to design custom segmented lighting designs, and applying or changing lighting designs was always lightning fast.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance_Absolute_Rockstars_%E2%80%A6_If_Its_Dark\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Performance: Absolute Rockstars \u2026 If It\u2019s Dark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The light bars readily keep up with everything I threw at them, like wacky color combinations and having them sync with my music. For audio syncing, the bars work equally well with TVs and speakers; however, this feature feels gimmicky at this price point. It\u2019s more of a flickering effect here that didn\u2019t reliably match the audio being played. If you\u2019re serious about high-quality audio and light syncing, you might want to consider Govee\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Govee-Ambiance-Backlights-Assistant-Decoration\/dp\/B08KXPRJ5D?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Flow Pro bars<\/a>\u00a0or the Philips Hue Play Gradient Lights and Sync Box (if you\u2019re cool jumping through a few hoops). Otherwise, the audio syncing feature here is probably a better fit for use with younger kids or at a house party.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-99770 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/824b725a.png\" alt=\"Govee Flow Plus light bars with different color options\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The bars can handle multiple colors as well as white temperatures, or a combination of both. <span class=\"imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I also wish the light bars got brighter \u2026 like, much much <i>much<\/i> brighter. They peak at a measly 400 lumens and struggled to maintain a worthwhile presence during the daytime in my living room, even with the blinds slightly drawn. It was a dim glow at best. This was disappointing because I do occasionally like to watch movies during the day on weekends, and these won\u2019t give me the same immersive experience unless I close my curtains (and that isn\u2019t always the vibe).<\/p>\n<p>That said, at nighttime or in a dark room, the bars are AWESOME. Sure, there are brighter and more powerful options out there, but they are plenty impressive on their own \u2026 given the right set of circumstances. And if you can accommodate that, you won\u2019t be disappointed. These lights look great on their own and are fantastic in action, no matter whether you\u2019ve chosen a simpler static lighting design or something more dynamic, like a constantly changing rainbow flow from their more than 16 million color options.<\/p>\n<p>The lights are recommended for TVs and displays under 45 inches, and they looked great with my 32-inch monitor and my 42-inch TV. I also set them up behind my 65-inch OLED during testing and was happy with the substantial gorgeous ambient glow they gave off, even with my tall ceilings and despite the TV being well over the recommended maximum size. They certainly made my movie nights more immersive!<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts_Nice_for_the_Price\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">Final Thoughts: Nice for the Price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Overall, Govee\u2019s Flow Plus Smart Light Bars are a pretty solid choice, especially given their budget-friendly price point. They offer a flexible and user-friendly setup, multiple control options, and segmenting lighting support. However, I was disappointed to learn that they weren\u2019t super bright, that the app lagged, and that the cables were messy looking.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re just looking for a simple ambient backlighting effect for your TV or computer monitor, these light bars are a decent choice for the price point \u2026 if you can give them a dark room to shine in\u00a0. If so, they\u2019re a good fit for home office setups, dorm rooms, and entertainment centers alike. The lights and their app are both a ton of fun to play with, and they go a long way to boosting the immersive experience of movie night without busting your budget.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\nRating: <strong>7.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Price: <strong>$64.99<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Decent price<\/li>\n<li>Easy, flexible installation<\/li>\n<li>Segmented light control<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t require a hub to work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Could be brighter for daytime use<\/li>\n<li>Cables are messy<\/li>\n<li>Laggy app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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