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Govee Wi-Fi RGBIC Outdoor Strip Lights

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Does the Govee Wi-Fi RGBIC Outdoor Strip Lights work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Govee Wi-Fi RGBIC Outdoor Strip Lights is a light strip rated 120 lm/m.

It connects over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It works with Alexa and Google Assistant. It suits Google Home and Alexa users, with native support through the maker's cloud. Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (local Wi-Fi control).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
Alexa
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[2–4]
Wi-Fi local, via govee_light_local; 1 other path

Key facts

Govee Wi-Fi RGBIC Outdoor Strip Lights facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1]
Weather ratingIP65[1]
Brightness120 lm/m[1]
ColorRGBIC[1]
Voice assistantsAlexa, Google Assistant[1]
Matterunknown

Integration paths

How the Govee Wi-Fi RGBIC Outdoor Strip Lights connects

3 pathsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
BLEGovee Home app on a phone within Bluetooth range[1]unknownunknownunknown
Wi-Fi localLocal control enabled on the device, Same local network[2]Yes[2]unknown
Wi-Fi cloud2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network, Govee Home app[1]unknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Govee Wi-Fi RGBIC Outdoor Strip Lights

3 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[2]govee_light_localWi-Fi local
  • Quality: No score[2]
  • IoT class: Local Push[2]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2]
Model namedLimited: Local API control must be enabled on the device; On/off, brightness and color only; scenes may not work[2]
Home AssistantCommunity[3][4]lasswellt/govee-homeassistantWi-Fi cloud
  • Quality: Custom[3][4]
  • IoT class: Cloud Push[3][4]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[3][4]
Vendor system covered, model not namedLimited: Cloud-based; needs a Govee API key[3][4]
HomeyOfficial app (cloud)[4][5]com.govee.developerWi-Fi cloudVendor system covered, model not namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Cite this page

Govee Wi-Fi RGBIC Outdoor Strip Lights. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/govee-wi-fi-rgbic-outdoor-strip-lights. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

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    MFRus.govee.com / Govee Wi-Fi RGBIC Outdoor Strip Lights - Govee US
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    DOChome-assistant.io / Govee Lights Local - Home Assistant integration
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    DBgithub.com / GitHub: lasswellt/govee-homeassistant (Govee Cloud Integration)
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    MFRdeveloper.govee.com / Govee Developer Platform: Supported Product Models
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    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Govee
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