At least when you get to the part where youre putting up those lights.
Taking the string lights down and putting them away is also a breeze.
Since the light beads arent jutting out, they wont give you a randomized light placement effect.
(Image credit: Future / Michelle Rae Uy)
When wrapped around a tree, these lights naturally follow the spiral arrangement of the string.
I dont mind it much personally.
However, I know that a lot of people prefer the former so its worth pointing out.
That means that they will be very noticeable and may affect the overall look youre trying to achieve.
That is, apart from its built-in mic.
Its a fun feature that I use quite often.
(Image credit: Future / Michelle Rae Uy)
Of course, the easy setup is not the only reason to get these lights.
That adds to their ease of use even more.
Or just ask Alexa to do it.
(Image credit: Future / Michelle Rae Uy)
Not to play favorites here, but the Govee app is probably my favorite smart light app of all.
However, next to other Christmas lights with smart home functionality, theyre the slightly more affordable option.
The Govee Christmas String Lights are now available in the US and the UK.
However, theyre not available in Australia at the time of writing.
Govee Christmas String Lights: Specs
Should I buy the Govee Christmas String Lights?
These are so much easier to put up and manage daily.
The clear rope look on the Govee Christmas String Lights also means it wont blend in.
I would skip these and go for traditional string or fairy lights instead.
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First reviewedDecember 2023
