The Govee app itself is well built and easy to use, unlike some others I could name. Finding scenes is straightforward and easy, and setting them from the app is instantaneous. The lights are much brighter than I would've expected, although don't expect to be able to use these as a lightbox for photography or anything like that, they're all about setting a mood, and in that, they soar. A large range of lighting effects await, from holiday-inspired light shows to sensual candlelight, there's plenty to explore. You can even set up your own lighting arrays with its DIY segment, although I think Govee could push a little further with community-made lighting options. They have a "Savvy User" community that can share DIY light settings, but it's not easy to browse and manage. Either way, the settings that are there serve me well enough, and I'm sure most users will feel the same way. The Govee Glide proves to me that they can offer a similar experience to the competition for much less, and that's a clear win. Update Dec 9, 2021: I removed a downside describing how the control box didn't seem able to control more than 6 tubes, but that was a misunderstanding on my part. Govee has two versions of this setup, one that powers 6 tubes, and one that powers 8 or more. If you do decide you want to grab more than 6 tubes, there's another slightly more expensive version that contains more light fixtures. The Govee Glide's closest competition comes from the likes of Nanoleaf and Philips Hue, both of which make similar products that are far, far more expensive. I haven't used Philips Hue to comment, but in the case of Nanoleaf, Govee has certainly converted me. Nanoleaf's app has been a bit of a pain to use and manage, while Govee's is intuitive and simple. The Govee lights I've had also play far nicer with Alexa and my Wi-Fi than Nanoleaf's has, but it's certainly possible that that's an issue with my setup, rather than Nanoleaf's.

Another issue that I've noticed is that the control box emits a high-pitched buzzing noise when they're turned on. If you were planning to use these lights in a very quiet space, if you're sitting close to them, it may bug you. It doesn't bother me too much because I tend to listen to music or play games when I'm in my office. You have to be sitting quite close to the control box to actually hear the sound, either way. The sound from the Govee power supply is very quiet, other devices will easily drown it out. Just don't buy this for a space you intend to be quiet. Overall, though, these are minor limitations and haven't negatively impacted my experience with the product. Govee Glide: Competition