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Last year’s big holiday lighting trend wasn’t Christmas lights, but “permanent” lights that were designed to stay on all year long, with the intention of being able to change color and movement depending on the time of year. When I tested out the Govee permanent outdoor lights in December, I wasn’t convinced I’d like them, but they turn out to be a lot of fun. Amazon has them on sale for Prime Day, so if you’re in the market for a good set of outdoor lights, these are worth a look.
First, let’s talk about the permanence part: These lights use 3M adhesive pads (and come with tons of them) that have stayed put through snow, sleet, rain, and the worst ice storm Portland has seen in 20 years. When I went to remove them, they came out of my gutters without much trouble.
These lights aren’t shaped like traditional home lighting, but are powerful downlights that bounce light and color off the eaves of your home. On my house, they looked a little chaotic, which I’ve embraced for the holidays, especially St. Patrick’s Day and Pride. While I’ve always found the Govee app to be messy, it certainly offers an unlimited amount of customization, including music syncing. There are plenty of companies getting into permanent lighting, but Govee’s are the ones I tested and was pleased with.
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