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But which should you buy?
There are a few changes from the older sets.
The Philips Hue app (left), Nanoleaf (middle), and Govee (right)
Also, Nanoleaf no longer makes the same length of lights as the one I tested.
Otherwise, everything is pretty much the same.
Its not all that difficult, but it is an extra step thats not required with Govee or Nanoleaf.
The Philips Hue app (left), Nanoleaf (middle), and Govee (right)
The Govee app was a bit of a pain - it had trouble connecting to my Wi-Fi online grid.
I finally got it to connect, but it took a while.
Philips and Nanoleafs lights look more like traditional tree lights each bulb extending out from a main wire.
Govees lights are integrated into the main wire.
I dont have a particular preference for one over the other.
I prefer the Govee and Philips strands, which are just one long, continuous strand.
Every app lets you customize the look of the lights in a near infinite arrangement of colors.
However, there are some big differences between the lights.
Moreover, Govee and Nanoleaf let you also choose the brightness of each section.
With Philips you have to pick the same brightness for every section.
It offers 10 preset scenes, all of which you could customize.
Of the three, I ultimately liked Govees app the best.
Each scene has a colorful and clear icon.
Govees AI will respond with a phrase and feedback after you throw in in your request.
Would you like me to apply the recommended scene for you?
The Philips Hue app (left), Nanoleaf (middle), and Govee (right)
Im sure youll like it.
That’s going to eliminate a lot of frustration for the following year.
Hopefully, this will help guide you as to the best lights for your tree this holiday season.
Govee’s smart light AI interface (left) vs. Nanoleaf’s smart light interface (right)
