RGBIC+ lightstrip is all set for the new smart home standard
Govee is the latest brand to get in on the Matter party with the launch of the Govee LED Strip Light M1.
Verdict: Govee LED Strip Light M1 Matter review
Costing $59.99 / £79.99, this 2m lighstrip isn’t just Matter smart home compatible but highly customizable thanks to the RGBIC+ tech that Govee often uses with its smart lighting devices.
Unlike traditional RGB lightstrips, which have all the LEDs set to the same color, RGBIC lightstrips are equipped with smart IC beads and can display multiple colors simultaneously; opening up a lot more lighting scenes for you to use in your home.
In the case of the LED Strip Light M1, Govee tells us that they pack in an industry-leading 60 light beads per meter, resulting in the highest luminosity of any 2m lightstrip on the market.
Within the Govee app you’ll be able to control up to 50 different segments of light, with 64 different light modes on offer.
Obviously, one of the key selling points of the Matter smart home system is that you don’t necessarily have to use a brand’s app; instead controlling the device through whatever smart home ecosystem you use, whether that be Apple Home, SmartThings, Amazon Alexa or Google Home.
Whether you’ll get the full control of customization within those platforms remains to be seen though, we’ll let you know once we’ve put the M1 through its paces.
The M1 uses Wi-Fi, rather than Thread, to connect to a Matter system.
Govee is part of the Shenzhen Intellirocks Tech umbrella and has been making a big play in the past couple of years to get its connected tech to consumers in the Western World.
Govee stores Amazon are overflowing with a range of connected devices – predominantly smart lights – and the Govee Store itself is also pretty easy to use as well.
Take a look at our comprehensive Govee smart light review here to find out more.
The 2m Govee LED Strip Light M1 is available now for $79.99 Stateside, £59.99 in the UK. You can splice it and extend it up to 5m, should you need more than the standard length – 1m extensions will go on sale for $17.99 later this month.
You can buy direct from Govee or on Amazon.
