Direct-to-consumer smart Christmas lights have a history of being less than impressive. However, Govee permanent lights started gaining attention last year, and this year, I’ve been asked multiple times each week to install them in Edmonton. With this surge in interest, I decided it was time to take a closer look and see if the excitement around Govee Lights really adds up to a worthwhile product.

Value isn’t measured only in the dollars you spend. If what you buy doesn’t meet your expectations, you’ve spent too much. And when you want the best value for permanent lights on your home that you expect to get decades of use out of, the lowest bid can be costly.