Don't settle for supermarket solar lights: Govee's made smart strings that look great outdoors

Date:
Thu, 14 May 2026 11:29:30 +0000

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Govee's first solar lighting product is a smart string light designed to be great outdoors

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Smart multicolor solar lighting with app control Up to 50 lumens of white light output Fast charging and up
to 13 hours of illumination If, like me, you love solar garden lighting but hate the poor quality options on the shelves of so many shops, Govee would like to offer an alternative: the new Outdoor Solar String Lights, Govee's first venture into solar lighting.

These aren't the 10- or 20-buck strings you'll find in a supermarket or similar store that might last one season if you're lucky; they're a more premium product with app control. better batteries, better environmental protection and a two-year warranty. And they look pretty awesome too.

There's another big advantage to these lights: because they're solar you
don't have to be tethered to a power supply. And that means your party lights are can go camping or anywhere else you want to add some atmosphere after dark. Latest Videos From You may like The Reolink Solar Floodlight Cam
dazzles would-be thieves with 1,000 lumens The 3 best smart light bulbs, recommended by a home tech editor Bluetti says home solar power is now plug-and-play I went to the Balco launch to see if its really that simple (Image credit: Govee) Govee Outdoor Solar String Lights: is it worth paying a premium for your solar strings? The problem with cheap solar lights is that they're not built to last, and as a result I end up buying new string lights every spring because last year's lot have succumbed to the weather. Govee's version comes with IP67 rating for weather and environmental resistance, so they're made for longer life. They also feature larger batteries and faster charging than standard solar, with a 6W corrosion-resistant panel that
charges 50% faster than standard 4W panels.

You can expect up to 13 hours of illumination after the sun goes down and the battery is rated to deliver 93% capacity after 300 charge cycles, so it
should last a long time.

The lights are LED, of course, and they're RGBICW. That means you get to use RGB, cool white and warm white too, so you can get your space just-so. However, it's worth noting that to create the nice lighting shown in some of the marketing images you'll need several strings: there are eight bulbs per string, with a 34-foot cable length. If you need longer you might be better off with Govee's plug-in strings, which aren't solar; they run at 48 or 96 feet with 15 bulbs.

The app gives you the same kind of control you'd expect from Govee's smart lights, with millions of possible color combinations including pastels as
well as party colors. There's up to 50 lumens of output with white light, and it's all controlled through the Govee Home app so you can create lighting groups, set timers and choose from over 100 presets. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

At $99 the Govee Outdoor Solar String lights cost a fair bit more than most solar lighting, especially if you need more than one string. But they're clearly a much classier proposition with much more customization and flexibility, as well as what should be decent stamina too. Today's best Govee Outdoor Solar String Lights deals No price information Check Amazon We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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