Govee H61D5 Neon Rope Light 2: Shape recognition technology

Lily H. Halifax, NS

August 19, 2025

Decision:

I bought this light to brighten up my kitchen for cooking and entertaining, but I ran into a problem right away when it wouldn't connect properly. After some fiddling, I realized it doesn't support the faster internet I have, which was disappointing. On the bright side, once I got it working on a different network, I could create some lovely lighting scenes by just talking to it or using simple commands. It's fairly flexible and held its shape well, making it easy to arrange around my cabinets. Compared to other lights I've tried, this one has more creative options, but the connectivity issue holds it back. Overall, it's okay, but I wish it were more reliable.

• Pros: I really enjoyed how easy it was to set up with the bendable clips, and the softer material made shaping it a breeze. The ability to change the lighting with just my voice or through the app was quite fun and added a nice touch to my kitchen.
• Cons: Unfortunately, it didn't work with my home's internet setup, which was a bit frustrating. I also found the app a bit confusing at times, and it could be more user-friendly for someone like me who isn't too tech-savvy.

Brooke W. San Diego, CA

August 10, 2025

Decision:

i bought this to add some fun lighting to my small apartment in san diego since i enjoy cycling and wanted something cheerful for my space setup was easy with the bendable clips and i could shape it around my furniture without much fuss using the app i could pick different lighting moods which was nice for relaxing after a ride but the ai feature that's supposed to create scenes from my voice or pictures didn't work well it often gave weird results and was more frustrating than helpful plus it only connects to older wifi not the faster one i have so i had to use a different network which is annoying for a smart device overall it's okay for basic lighting but i expected more for what i paid it's not terrible but not great either just average :)

• Pros: the delivery was quick and i liked how easy it was to set up with the clips that you can bend first the app lets me change the colors and effects which is fun and it works with my voice assistant which is handy for a beginner like me
• Cons: it doesn't work with my home internet which is a bummer and i expected more from the smart features that turn words into lights it felt gimmicky and not very reliable also the material while flexible could be better for the price

Evie H. Edinburgh

June 11, 2025

Decision:

Before this my living room was stuck in a lighting rut. Now? It's like I've got a personal light artist on call. The difference is night and day literally. The kids are obsessed with the voice control feature and I love how it seamlessly fits into my existing smart home setup. It's not perfect but for someone who values both style and substance it's a fairly solid choice. Just don't expect it to work miracles if your Wi-Fi is all about that 5G life.

• Pros: The flexibility of this light is a dream come true for someone who loves to tinker with home decor. It bends and twists like it reads my mind and the setup was surprisingly straightforward no wrestling with stiff wires here. The app control is a godsend changing the mood of a room has never been easier or more fun. And the AI feature? It's like having a little genie that turns my ramblings into light shows. The Matter compatibility means it plays nicely with all my other smart gadgets which is a huge plus in my book.
• Cons: The only hiccup is the lack of support for newer Wi-Fi networks which feels a bit like buying a fancy car that only runs on old fuel. And while the clips are improved I still found myself wishing they were a tad sturdier when shaping more ambitious designs. The price point is a bit steep for what it is especially when you consider the competition offers similar vibes for less.