Govee H6008 A19 bulb review

Oct 3

Introduction

The Govee H6008 light bulb is a smart RGBWW light bulb that offers a wide range of features, including color changing, music syncing, and voice control. It is also relatively affordable, making it a popular choice for smart home enthusiasts.

There are several reasons why the Govee H6008 light bulb is a good choice for smart home enthusiasts. First, it is very versatile. You can use it to create a variety of different lighting effects, from a relaxing ambiance to a party atmosphere. Second, it is easy to use. You can control it using the Govee app, voice commands, or automations. Third, it is affordable. You can get a pack of four Govee H6008 light bulbs for under $40.

If you are looking for a smart light bulb that is versatile, easy to use, and affordable, the Govee H6008 light bulb is a great option. It is a good choice for smart home enthusiasts who want to be able to control their lighting in a variety of ways and create a variety of different lighting effects.

Features

The Govee H6008 light bulb offers a wide range of features that make it a great choice for smart home enthusiasts. One of the most popular features is the color changing capability. The Govee H6008 light bulb can produce over 16 million different colors, so you can create the perfect lighting ambiance for any occasion.

Another popular feature is the music syncing capability. The Govee H6008 light bulb can change color and brightness in sync with your music, creating a truly immersive experience. This feature is great for parties, gaming, or just listening to your favorite music.

The Govee H6008 light bulb also offers voice control compatibility with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa giving you the ability to control your lights using a smart assistant.

The Govee H6008 light bulb has an integration with Home Assistant but only through the HTTP API which in my eyes is a bit of a drawback. This allows you to create sophisticated automations and scripts to control your light bulb in a variety of ways. For example, you could create an automation that turns on your light bulb at sunset and off at sunrise, or a script that transitions your light bulb through a variety of different colors and brightness levels based on the music that you are listening to.

Overall, the Govee H6008 light bulb offers a great combination of features that make it a valuable addition to any smart home but the lack of local control is a drawback.

Performance

While all Govee bulb features, such as music syncing and scenes, are available in the Govee app, they are not available when using the Home Assistant integration. Govee bulb integration with popular voice assistants is available, the lack of full Home Assistant support for all of its features is a major drawback.

Setting up Govee lights using the Govee app was easy, and even the Home Assistant integration, while limited in functionality, was still relatively straightforward. However, one caveat to note is that you will need an API key for the Home Assistant integration. There is no way to generate this key yourself, so if you need to recreate or delete it, you will need to contact Govee support.

While testing the Govee light bulb, I did not notice any lag times. However, it is important to be aware that all control must go through the Cloud API, which means that there is always a chance of lag and interruption of functionality if your internet connection goes down or the API becomes unavailable.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

Affordable price ($40 for 4 bulbs)
WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity
Easy setup via the Govee app
Rich feature set, including music sync

Cons:

Cloud-based control (no local API for the A19 bulbs)
Strict HTTP API rate limits (can interfere with Home Assistant integration)

Conclusion

The Govee H6008 light bulb is a smart RGBWW light bulb that offers a wide range of features at an affordable price. It is easy to use and set up, and it can be controlled using the Govee app, voice commands, or automations. However, the Govee H6008 light bulb is cloud-based, which means that you lose control of your lights if your internet connection is down or Govee's infrastructure is unavailable. Additionally, Govee has access to your data and may use it for advertising purposes. If you are looking for a light bulb with local control and privacy, the Govee H6008 is not the best choice. If you are looking for an easy to setup bulb that is feature rich but cost effective and you are not worried about local control then the Goveen H6008 is a good option for you.

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Eric Ploughe