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This is the most customizable smart home accessory I’ve tested – and it sparks so much joy

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I love a good neon light strip. I’ve had a Cync Neon Shape Light to see how it had improved because it’s the kind of smart device that can make an entire room shine. 

The Govee Neon Rope Light 2

Once you install your light strip, you can scan it with your phone using the Govee app. The app will recognize the shape and let you set up segments to control the strip independently and create custom lighting designs.

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I have the Cync light strips set up as a rainbow with customizable segments for each color. I decided on a rainbow shape for the Cync lights because they weren’t very shapeable, and I didn’t want my design to look like a hot mess. When I saw the Govee Neon Rope Light 2 was lighter and softer, however, I decided to risk trying a different shape.

Enter the unicorn.

Govee Neon Rope Light 2

The bend clips ensure the Govee Neon Rope Light 2 stays exactly where you want it.

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When it was time to install the light strip on the wall, I thought the bend clips were the most helpful feature for achieving sharp angles. Bending a “neon” light strip without these clips isn’t easy.

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Setting the lights up on the Govee app is a breeze. The Govee Neon Rope Light 2 has over 64 preset lighting effects that blend colors beautifully. You can also set up segments of up to six LED beads each to light up in different colors, and you can create and save your color shows.

looks almost exactly like a neon sign from a few feet away. It’s the softest, most shapeable neon light strip I’ve tested, with the extra convenience of bend clips that allow you to create corners and angles for beautiful light shapes. I only wish the box included a template guide to help with installation.

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The interaction with the Govee app, Alexa, and Google Home in my smart home has been smooth, with fast response times and no connectivity issues during the few days of my test. 

The $70 to $100 price is more expensive than the Cync Neon Shape Lights — a direct competitor with a 16-foot variation at $80 — but the Govee Neon Rope Light 2 is worth the markup for the more satisfying results. In short, this neon light strip is a classic case of “you get what you pay for.”

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