Light strips work great for subtle effects, but string lights like the Govee Lynx Dream are a better option if you want to light up your patio, porch, or any other outdoor place in a more festive manner. Each 96-foot or 48-foot string, which features dimmable multicolored LED bulbs that you can control with your phone or voice, costs $119.95. Along with a wide range of pre-programmed lighting sequences and a fun Music Sync mode that’s perfect for parties, they also enable IFTTT applets. Although a closer spacing of the lights would have been ideal, the Lynx Dream String Lights are still our Editors’ Choice pick for outdoor smart lighting.

A few of the Govee Lynx Dream Bluetooth & Wi-Fi Outdoor’s greatest characteristics

Govee Lynx Dream Bluetooth Lighting Perfect for Any Event

The 96-foot kit, which consists of two 48-foot strings connected by a coupling at the end of each, was provided to me by Govee. Fifteen 3.7-inch-tall by 1.7-inch-wide lights with white translucent covers that mimic S14 party bulbs make up each 48-foot string of lights. According to Govee, with typical use, the lights should last up to 20,000 hours. With their IP65 waterproof designation, they are resistant to rain and other bad weather.
I find the distance between the bulbs on the string to be a little too great, but you may manually close the space by using plastic zip ties or a small piece of electrical tape. Every bulb features a base clip that can be used to fasten it to a soffit or frame, string it on a rope, or hang it from nails.

Features of the Govee Lynx Dream Bluetooth App

To control the lights, use the Govee Home mobile app, which is compatible with iOS and Android devices. The My Devices (home) screen has a dedicated panel featuring the product. The panel has controls to turn the lights on and off, the name of the lights, and the status of the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi signals. To choose colors, add them to your My Colors database, and create custom lighting effects, tap the panel to access the Effects Lab. The Brightness slider lets you adjust the brightness level for each bulb, while the Timer settings let you create usage schedules with options for gradual brightening and fading.
Additionally, you have a choice of four Mode options. The Music Mode on your phone provides settings for Energetic, Rhythm, Spectrum, and Rolling tempos, and it uses the microphone to synchronize the lights to the music. You can choose a color from a color wheel or the My Color database using Color Mode. Additionally, a slider is provided here for adjusting the white color temperature from warm (yellowish) to cool (bluish). Press the Scene Mode button to choose from a variety of pre-programmed lighting scenes, including Carnival (bulbs pulse orange, green, and red), Christmas (bulbs flash red and green), Candy (bulbs rapidly flash through all the basic colors), and Illumination (all bulbs are solid white). For personalized scene creation, use the DIY Mode button.

Govee Lynx Dream Bluetooth: Simple to Set Up and Operate

The installation and configuration of the Govee Lynx Dream String Lights are simple. I took a ladder and a box of tiny finishing nails to my rear-covered patio area, which has a wood framework. I spaced the nails 34 inches apart. I lined up a power outlet nearby and proceeded to hang a lightbulb on each nail until the full 96-foot string was covered. The whole thing took about twenty minutes.
The Govee Home mobile app was then downloaded, I made an account, and I hit the plus icon in the top right corner of the home screen. I chose Outdoor Lighting, plugged in the string, and pressed the H7021 LED String Bulbs. The light was instantly noticed by the app. I gave the lights a name, linked them to my WiFi network, and typed my password onto the screen that appeared next. A brief firmware update was installed to finish the installation.

Govee Lynx Dream of Light Up the Night on Bluetooth

If you want to add vibrant illumination to the exterior of your house, the Govee Lynx Dream String Lights are a great option. The strings come in 48 or 96-foot lengths, are weatherproof, simple to install, and can be controlled remotely using voice commands or the adaptable Govee Home smartphone app. They may be used with a plethora of third-party devices via IFTTT, Google Routines, and Alexa. They receive our Editors’ Choice award because they are easy to use and have a fantastic appearance.