Govee RGBIC TV Light Bars (WiFi) 38cm with Double Lighting Beads – Alexa & Google Assistant, White
Product description
At a glance
If you like the idea of turning a normal TV evening into something more atmospheric, Govee’s RGBIC TV Light Bars are built for that exact “backlight” effect. They’re designed to sit behind or around your TV and create coloured ambience using RGBIC lighting effects. Over the same WiFi/app ecosystem, you can also run scene modes and lighting tied to music, so it’s not just static colour.
On paper, it’s a straightforward setup: you control everything through the Govee Home App, and you can also use voice assistants (Alexa and Google Assistant) for hands-free control. You also get a bit of flexibility with how the bars are positioned thanks to included back buckles and the ability to rotate the lighting.
Still, it’s worth being realistic about expectations. This is “TV lighting” rather than a full room lighting replacement, so if you want heavy-duty, studio-level lighting coverage across a large space, the effect will depend a lot on your TV size, wall distance, and how you place the bars.
Key features
The core appeal here is the RGBIC approach. Instead of treating the lighting as one single uniform strip, RGBIC effects are intended to produce more vibrant, multi-colour style scenes that match what’s happening on-screen and your chosen modes (depending on how you run them in the app). The product description also mentions that it comes with double lighting beads and is aimed at creating a wider spread of effects.
There’s also a practical “no extra hub needed” angle, which matters if you’d rather avoid additional boxes and setup steps. For control, you can manage light bars remotely via the app, use preset scene modes, and trigger music modes for a more party-like feel.
Placement is another area where this kit tries to stay flexible. You can mount the bars using the included mounting brackets behind the TV, or position them next to the TV. There’s also the option to place the bars horizontally without the mounting brackets. And the back buckles can rotate freely up to 90°, which should help if you want the light spread to land where your room actually needs it.
What you’ll notice day to day
A good TV backlight kit should do two things well: look nice without constant tweaking, and make it easy to switch modes for different use cases. With these Govee RGBIC TV Light Bars, the everyday experience is mainly about app control and preset behaviour.
For example, if you’re watching a film in the evening, you can pick a scene mode in the Govee Home App and let the lighting set the mood. When friends are round, music modes with dynamic effects can give your space more energy—less “set and forget”, more “react and play”. If you’re the kind of person who sometimes wants simple controls without reaching for your phone, voice control through Alexa or Google Assistant is the other obvious daily benefit.
The placement flexibility (mounted behind, beside, or horizontal) is likely to affect the look more than you might expect. Small changes to angle and where the bars aim their light can shift the overall ambience noticeably.
What matters most for buying
Before you commit, the biggest “works in real life” checks are about size and positioning. The bars are described as suitable for 45–70 inch televisions, and the product length is given as 38cm. That means your TV size and mounting options will be the deciding factors for how convincing the effect looks.
You should also consider how you want to place them. If your setup allows mounting behind the TV cleanly, that’s often the simplest route. If you can’t mount behind the display (cable routing, wall constraints, or stand height), placing next to the TV or using a horizontal placement approach may suit you better.
One more practical note: the lighting effect will always be influenced by room conditions—wall colour and how reflective or bright your surroundings are. So even with RGBIC effects, you may find the impact varies if your viewing area isn’t set up to catch the light.
Limits and who should avoid it
This kit isn’t really aiming to be a “whole room” lighting solution. It’s designed around a TV backlight effect, so if you’re chasing strong, widespread illumination for everyday tasks (reading, cooking, desk work), you may end up feeling underwhelmed.
It may also not suit you if you dislike using apps at all, since remote control and modes are central to how the product is meant to be used. And while the installation options are flexible, the look still depends heavily on placement—so if you want a guaranteed identical result without any adjustment, you might find it a bit fiddly.
Finally, voice control is a convenience feature, but it depends on having the right voice assistant ecosystem set up already. If that’s not part of your home setup, you’ll be relying entirely on the app.
Tech specs
- Name: Govee RGBIC TV Light Bars (WiFi)
- Type: TV backlight light bars
- Length/Size: 38cm
- Colour: White
- Control: Govee Home App, Alexa, Google Assistant
- Placement options: mount behind the TV, place next to the TV, or place horizontally without mounting brackets
- Rotation: back buckles rotate freely up to 90°
- Lighting effects: RGBIC effects with multiple colours
- Music modes: 8+ dynamic music modes
When it makes sense
It’s a solid pick if you want a WiFi-controlled TV ambience system with RGBIC effects, easy app control, and the option to add music-reactive lighting. If you’re between the “basic bias lighting” end and something a bit more visually interesting, these bars fit that middle ground, especially with the rotation and multiple placement options.
You should skip it if your priority is bright room lighting rather than TV-led atmosphere, or if you don’t want to manage modes through the Govee Home App. And if your TV setup makes mounting/positioning awkward, the effect may fall short of what you imagine.
Mini FAQ
Can I control these lights without touching the phone?
Yes—smart voice control is mentioned for Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can turn the bars on/off and change scene modes by voice.
Do I need an extra hub?
The description states that no extra hub is needed.
How many music modes are there?
The product lists 8+ dynamic music modes via the Govee Home App.
Where can I place the light bars?
They can be mounted behind the TV using the included brackets, placed next to the TV, or positioned horizontally without the mounting brackets.
Is it suitable for my TV size?
It’s described as suitable for 45–70 inch televisions, and the bars are 38cm.
Should you buy it?
Worth considering if you want app + voice-controlled TV ambience with RGBIC effects and flexible mounting options. It’s better suited to creating mood around your screen than to lighting a whole room, and the end result depends on how you position the bars—so check your TV size and how you can aim the light before buying.