I wouldn't say I like that there is no way to automatically turn off or on the lighting. Being able to dim one side (or zone) lets you create more even lighting. Why? If your TV is wall-mounted at an angle, you don't want the LEDs closest to the wall to be as bright as those farther from it. For instance, my DreamScreen 4K did have zones to make one area of the LEDs dimmer than the other area. One complaint is there are no controls for zones with the TV LED strips. There's not a lot to dislike with Govee's system, but I think a few things can be improved. Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central)
#Govee ambient light pro
Govee DreamView T1 Pro TV: What's not good My DreamScreen 4K simply wouldn't work with my Google Chromecast 4K, whereas Govee does. While HDMI intercepts are faster and more accurate, that changes when you throw in HDMI standards, audio formats (Dolby Digital, Atmos, THX, etc.), visual formats (HDR10+, Dolby Vision), support for 4K and 120+ FPS, as HDMI quickly becomes a wiring and hardware nightmare. That makes it an intriguing option for gamers who want biased lighting but don't want to fiddle with a complicated setup.įinally, one of the best parts about this Govee system is that it works with any AV and TV setup. It's also worth noting that although we used the Govee on our TVs and Xbox setups for this review, the whole kit works just as well for your desktop PC and monitor. Once I linked Alexa to my Govee account, barking out a command like, "Turn on the TV upstairs" resulted in a nearly instant activation. Overall, installation took around 30 minutes, including using the included alcohol wipes to prep sticking the LEDs to the back of the TV.īecause this system uses a combination of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (your local network), connections to it are high-speed.
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Setting saturation to zero gives the most realistic color reproduction for my preferences (and what many consider to be ideal). But, again, it's a fun option to have available.
#Govee ambient light movie
While sound effects are neat, they can distract from watching a movie or regular TV.
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Users can even turn on sound effects where the Govee microphone picks up the audio and tries to add that to the lighting effect, e.g., the screen can flash if it thunders. Saturation, brightness, white balance, and preset behaviors for movies or gaming are also available. Users can set the TV lighting to music, video, color, scene, or DIY. The Govee Home app is simple to use with plenty of options.