Govee Home 4+

I don’t have any issues with the devices I have purchased. I did initially, but they seem to have worked out a way to push updates to them. As long as you can put your router in 2.4g mode, all is good. And they have improved the instructions for setting up your devices, including adding those to the app. So 4 stars here. The missing star is for the app itself, it is, as other have noted, getting a little busy. I see where they are trying to go, but some of the things on there are confusing and not meant for your everyday user, so it’s confusing. If they would organize it a little better and use descriptions most people would understand, it would be much improved. Finally, they do not do a good job explaining when things change on either the app or with the widgets - hence, why everyone thinks it is broken. Now they’ve, just like the app, also complicated the widget, so one day, you open your device and it’s just a white space where a working widget used to be. Fix - if you delete the current widget on your screen and then go to add it back, swipe left and there you will find the ones that work with the hygrometer. It works for me again - but Govee, you need to start pushing details of your updates/changes that affect users and listen to their suggestions about your app, or you’re going to keep getting 1 star reviews!! No amount of 5 star devices can overcome a 1 star app.

First of all, I only came across Govee, I’ve been a long time Philips hue user but I have to say, I’m very impressed with what they have to offer. Maybe I’m only getting used to the app but on the rope light, I feel the settings aren’t very user friendly. I am tech savvy. I’m sure I’ll figure it out but it will take a bit of time I guess. So far my only issue is on the scenes. If I have to edit one lighting scene, I must start adding them into groups? Then it won’t allow me to just add one, I have to go through each category and add more, all this just to reduce the speed. Then, after that when I go back, all the other ones are gone! Look maybe, I’m not used to the Govee app yet but still, if it doesn’t seem easy the first time, please will get turned off. Philips hue app is much easier, cleaner and you can edit each light and each scene with ease. Hopefully this will get better over time as. I will 100% recommend these lights. Have the set up the curtain and hexagon ones now!

I was hesitant to download this app because the reviews mentioned bugs galore and a bad UI.
After thoroughly exploring the app, I experimented with various themes and settings. I encountered only three themes that didn’t function properly, and they were holiday-themed, which are not critical to my overall experience. Customizing light movements is straightforward, allowing for personal touches if desired. The sheer variety of light themes available is quite impressive, and the music synchronization feature operates flawlessly. (I applaud the developers for their hard work🤝)
One notable aspect of the app is its cautionary pop-ups; when selecting a light theme with intense movements, it alerts users about potential epilepsy triggers, which is a thoughtful addition. I should mention that my experience is based on using an iPhone 14 Pro Max, so I cannot comment on the app's performance on older devices.

Additionally, WiFi & Bluetooth connectivity plays a significant role in the syncing of lights, which could explain any issues users might face. Overall, my experience with the app has been positive, and I will provide updates should I encounter any glitches or bugs in the future.