CES 2023: Govee Launches Matter-Certified Light Strip

Smart home accessory maker Govee today announced the launch of a new two-meter LED Strip Light that is Matter-certified and able to work with Apple HomeKit, Google Home, and other smart home platforms that support Matter.

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Govee is partnering with Google for the light strip, but because of the Matter support, it is compatible with ‌HomeKit‌ devices. Govee says that because Matter is a local connectivity protocol, connectivity will be more reliable with faster response times and improved data protection.

In the future, Govee plans to add more Matter-enabled lighting products including table lamps, floor lamps, and outdoor lights. More information is available on the Govee website.

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Top Rated Comments

TVreporter Avatar
30 months ago
Great to see Govee onboard - many of their products are reasonably priced and get solid reviews.

The competition will certainly increase via Matter.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
dukeblue219 Avatar
30 months ago
I see these multi-colored light strips on Amazon from time to time and I wonder....who would ever want these in their house, particularly around a TV?

I mean it's fine if you do, I just don't get it at all.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
zapmymac Avatar
30 months ago

I see these multi-colored light strips on Amazon from time to time and I wonder....who would ever want these in their house, particularly around a TV?

I mean it's fine if you do, I just don't get it at all.
I use it for mild backlighting. Red in color, eases my eye strain. Very dim on purpose, otherwise it overwhelms my viewing experience.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Christoffee Avatar
30 months ago
Which brands can I trust to have attached to my home network? Hue and Eve seem pretty clear. TP Link should be fine – we trust their routers controlling our networks. What about Govee? And Meross? Who are Refoss? And VOCAline?
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
GabooN Avatar
30 months ago

I see these multi-colored light strips on Amazon from time to time and I wonder....who would ever want these in their house, particularly around a TV?

I mean it's fine if you do, I just don't get it at all.
I have Nanoleaf strip behind my main monitor for bias lighting.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
TotalMacMove Avatar
30 months ago

Can someone explain to me, should we expect already existing IoT devices to start supporting matter with a future firmware update if they are from a manufacture that has announced that they will support the protocol? And where does this expand? Do robot vacuums fall under this category? (are robot vacuums eve supported by HomeKit?). I have a few IoT devices all of which require a dedicate app to operate (my robot vacuum, my A/C unit, a few smart lightbulbs, smart access points and a smart power plug), none of those work with HomeKit or Siri. Trying to build a smarthome ecosystem is a pain with all of this unstandardised mess.
Some existing products will adopt matter through firmware updates, but this will depend on the company.. lots of them I expect will roll new products out just to make more $$ instead of firmware updates.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)