Excellent work. Wish y'all had time for new installs for the holiday. You mentioned in the comments below you have a contact company in Dallas you could refer? I'm in north Dallas in Plano.
Thank you for your comment. Yes we do have a contact in Dallas. Please message us on FB messenger. Our link is at the top of the page along with other social platforms
Thanks for watching. We use a Brad nailer for all our installs with two nails at each clips. We use UV transparent clips so it matches the soffit color Here are the link to the clips amzn.to/3TbQMmr
Have you had a project where some sections don't have soffits and the gutters are flash with the wall? If you have, what was your work around/hack to install in such sections?
Use 18-22gauge wire only. Keep them short to prevent flickering. I try and make custom jumps within the provided 12ft or 4ft extensions so you still have a data booster on them
Are you nailing those clips in to the vinyl soffit? I want to mount some on my vinyl soffit but I'm worried the 3M tape won't hold up over multiple winters and season changes. I'd prefer a mechanical way to mount them to the soffitt.
Merry Christmas. We need to remove all our Christmas light installs then will start right back up. So late January to early February. Where are you needing an install done at?
😳😳😳🫣man, I’ve had some people comment on other platforms on this but yeah, need to install L channel or box them in with a metal channel. This can get tricky if you haven’t worked with mitering metal at certain angles
Is there a link for the extentions to buy them if you didn't want to splice the wires ? Also do u have any videos on the landscaping lights and connections with the house lights
Govee does not sale the extensions by themselves. This is my clients house so I don’t have any information on that of the ground lights but do remember seeing they are a Govee product
@@charleedoessolarmaintenain9149 yes I sure can. Vinyl soffit have small holes in them. With this hitch pin, use the side that’s straight and place them in the hole holding the govee wire in place. Here’s the video I got the idea from. Give credit to them instagram.com/ourdiyhomeproject/reel/Cz33AkvL0Lk/
Do the kits include additional lengths of wire without the lights for gable jumps? If not? What wire do you use? I saw another video you did with gable jumps and it looked as if you used the wire that you cut off. But then there were several long runs. Thank you.
Thank you for your support. Yes we prefer to install Govee pros since the colors are pure and dynamic compared to the non pros. Non pros are not warranted if splice vs the pros are warranted if spliced
So you’re honest opinion is the version two brighter than the version one? Other than the white light and splicing options which one would you go with if you didn’t need either. My only concern is the brightness.
The pros give 2700-6500 Kelvin so that’s 800-3200 lumens I believe. The both versions are bright as hell. Typically what is used in commercial lighting. I just think the Pros will be easier to work with, have the warm white option and can run more feet instead of multiple power blocks and controllers. If you have a black or brown surface then that’s a plus with the black version
Love your channel! Do you have any advice on how far i can extend my Govee lights? I used 3 strands of the 100ft on the front of house, i want to use the remaining 3 in back yard but the extension is already in use. Will i have to just abut another set to get another power supply and controller?
Hi and thanks for watching. Yes you have to buy another kit to acquire another power adapter and controller. Govee does not provide extra accessories. You can try asking someone on the FB govee groups. Only option currently
@@jbsdiytv Thanks for the reply! You'd really think they would start selling accessories. They're missing a huge opportunity to expand their sales. So many people want to purchase extra extensions and adaptors and such. Anyway, thanks again
Awesome job, I got a couple of questions. My soffit is over 150ft actually about 210ft.... Can i buy an additional 100ft and make it work as one and what would you recommend for vinyl siding for fasteners?
You always would like to shoot for one controller for your lights but I know that is limited with the feet the kits provide or what it can handle. When the pros are available get the 200ft. It will be all worth it. You can use Bluetooth and WiFi in one controller. You can easily splice without losing warranty and it easy to work with
As far as the fasteners to use, use the link below to purchase hitch clips pins to place in the holes while holding the wire in place www.amazon.com/dp/B00IZFR74E/?tag=jbsditv-20
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There was an outlet in the garage like shown at the end of the video and the back there was an outlet installed by the homeowner. We planned accordingly to that
Hi I just bought the 200’ pro . My question is I’m placing the on the first and second story , do I need two controllers for the first and second story? And if so will they be in sync? Or should I try and hook them up using only one controller? The jump up to the second story is far so I’m not sure how long I can make my jumper?
It is difficult to know what your layout of your home looks like as each scenario is different but I do always recommend one controller if it’s possible. Do you have any other social platforms that I can DM you?
im sorry i have so many questions. last one and ill leave u alone. im pretty handy but electrical currents arent my thing. so lets say i plug my stuff in and i start. at the left of my roof, my roof runs straight across about 50 foot and i also have a peak above my roof that starts after about 3 feet from the left and end at about half way point. can i run a splitter to get the peak and the roof right there on the left? i seen some splitters on amazon. if this wont work what can i do? like im worried id mess up the flow of the lights say if i were to do some sort of fluid light show. id want the peak to run left to right with the main roof.
How did you get a 16 foot extension and then a 12 foot extension, do they sell extra 12 foot extensions? I plan on running 120 feet of light +50 feet of extensions to get all my eves done, can I use the hundred foot light controller or do I need to get the 200 foot light controller?
The 100ft Govee Pros com with one 12’ blank extension and 2-4ft extensions. I used a 12’ and a 4ft together on the 200ft run. After doing this video, I came across a person testing the lights and Govee will start selling power boosters for the pros. Beats me why it was put in the box to begin with
Question, I tried cutting short a strand on the 1st generation govee 150ft. When I tried splicing the wires back, about 10 lights from power source flickered white and now only 10 lights work. Any idea? Just ordered another set but I really wanna save the first one...
Did you connect the wires appropriately? Are the cut strands touching at all? Even one strand can mess it up if using electrical tape or something similar, wires may poke through. I just ran 150ft with multiple cuts, no issues and no voltage drop
If it’s your last strand, yes it can be cut. Count how many strands you have and add the cut strand as a full strand(segment) in the app under device settings. While doing all this, the lights will be all white and green dots within it. Count the number of green lights showing. If this matches your total strands then you’re good. It will ask if you have spliced. Say yes and recalibrate
i receved my pro lights kit today and it comes with30 clips , its not enough for 60 led's. where I can buy the same clips? I want use the clips for each led.
Hi and thanks for watching. Go to your controller, hit the power button for 6 seconds until you see white flash. Then as you go into device settings to set up the segments, the all the lights will turn white with green dots. The green dots will indicate how many strands you have. Put in the amount and if you spliced anything, hit yes and calibrate
37:05 Did you add that outdoor power box, or was it all ready there? Also! How many power bricks did you end up using, and where did you end up setting the power brick. Inside the attic or outside under the roof ? One last question. Have you guys done any installations on roofs where the eaves are showing? The reason for asking is because my roof all the eaves are showing to where some are flat and some are standing towards the middle of the roof on the 2nd floor. The 1st. Floor, all the eaves are standing on their side... It's too bad you guys aren't located in Cali. Otherwise, I would've been more than happy to hire you guys for installing the lights. You guys do an awesome job on every installation I've seen so far...
I did not add that power box there, it was already there. Two power bricks were used on this install. We covered 200ft on one for all viewing the front which was 12 segments with no splicing at all and the back was covered with 150ft which was 9 segments. Since we spliced in the back, we hit yes to calibrate the device We have not done installs where the eaves are showing. We have rejected these installs as wood work will have to be done to accomplish the installation. Thank you for your comment and support to our channel.
Yes that is correct. When there is no attic space, there is no choice to place them securely under the eaves. The waterproofing box we typically use was sold out and it was time for the install. We plan to go back a waterproofing box because we will be back in that area installing Govee lights
@@jbsdiytv sounds good. Im in same situation. Bought 2x200ft pros. Was thinking to bring both bricks to attic. So basically both 200 ft will go in different direction from attic or some how. I dont know. Not sure how it will work.
Correct. At that time we installed 2-100ft kits together on one controller and it worked. Since the firmware updates we had to go back and add the LED Driver Module after the fifth strand of lights because there were performance issues after the updates. I would recommend adding that LED Driver Module always now if going passed 150ft. Thank you for your comment
Can you run 200ft on a non pro govee lights with one contoller? If I use 2 seperate 100ft, can I just group the 2 controller in the app and run it that way? TIA
Hi there and thanks for watching. You can’t run 200ft on the 1st edition lights. The controller/app reads 9 segments only which is 150ft. If you use two 100ft, yes you can group them. Only thing different is that there are certain functions you have to do individually for each device and then set a schedule for them
1.from your experience, what is the best distance to use to install the light from the edge of the the house/garage? 3,4.5,5 inches? 2. what size of finishing nails do you use?
We always do 2-4” to get the triangle/cone effect as recommended my Govee. I’ve seen other place it further because they want to conceal the look of the wire and placing it right behind the fascia board. Doing so will eliminate the wall washing of light on the wall for the cone look and give you a disburse of light. We use 1” nails for our projects
@@jbsdiytv does it make a difference if I use 20/3 AWG instead of your recommended 18/3 AWG wire for the splices? I found a lot of recommendations to use 20 AWG.
We don’t use staples guns for this reason. We use 18gauge Brad Nail guns that have impact settings so you can adjust the depth of the 1” nail to the clip surface
Im planning to install mine but I measured it is 200ft more or less. Im planning to use the govee 1st gen. is it ok to use one power supply for 200ft? Thanks
The client bought 4 boxes of 100ft pros. Two boxes were put in front. That’s 2-12ft and 4-4ft extensions available to us. Then in the back it was 150ft that’s another 2-12ft and 4-4ft extensions. We install Govee for Texas residents so we alway have extra accessories as well
Yes. Client bought 4 boxes of the Pros 100ft but we just used the controller and power adapters of two boxes. The front and right side had 200ft and the back and left side had 150ft
Thats one thing we ask our clients if they plan to get any new roofs anytime soon. If it ever came down to that, the roofer can unscrew the connections off the extensions to the lights. In your case since you live in PA, I would find other methods to run them through your attic along with the devices
The website indicates 150ft so I recommend to do just that until the module driver is released. Now, I was able to do two installs with 12 strands(200ft) and I’ve contacted the homeowners said they have had no issues. I will definitely circle back once those drivers get release. Make right choices, install what’s recommended first. Thank you for your support to the channel
Excellent video! I have a similar frame on my house. I just received the 200ft Pro and I'll need to get creative without making too many splices/extensions while trying to keep those extensions inside my attic as best as possible. Is there any reason not to use insulated cable staples such as DEWALT DRS18100-XJ staples to secure the line along the soffit? Seems like that would be easier than using those clips. Also, I believe there are 60 clips that came with the pro which won't be enough if I go that route. Thanks for this video. It really helped me visualize how I need to tackle my home. 4.75" seems too far from the wall but as you said, that's what the customer wanted. I'm thinking about using 2.5" for mine as it's pretty close to the middle of Govee's recommendation of 3-8cm (1-3 inch).
Thanks for watching. We have done over 60 installs and tried almost every method to secure these lights. Keep in mind our clients pay high dollar for installs and want no excuses and want the best install that will last so that’s what we provide. We go for a clean, tight and working install as always. You can use a staple gun that has impact settings and it will work but there is a slight gap between the light and the staple. That’s out of my control as the staple gun is designed like that. We have used cable staple gun and the gap is present as well. Also, the staple is bulky. Only 5% them work on hardiplank, the rest just bend. We have done screwed all the clips before but that takes way to much time. We have a least 10hrs to complete a perfect install. That’s why we use the transparent clips so it blends with each soffit. Yes, the customer wanted 4.75 but it wasn’t to bad but yes I agree that these lights are intended to be installed 2-4” from the wall so you get that cone effect.
@@jbsdiytv thank you for the fast reply. You answered my thoughts about staples (gap and bending). Clips and nail gun it will be. Is there a way that I can send you a picture of my house to get your thoughts on how I might address a couple of upper level roof lines? Thanks!
Do you have a Reddit account? Here is the video link to purchase clips. Usually an install will take 150-200clips Govee/AliExpress-Endless amount of clips #diy #howto #fyp #govee czcams.com/users/shortsiwZyyI3RXUw?feature=share
Thank you for watching. I haven’t tried it but if you don’t mind me asking…why would you use the power box pros on the 1st generation lights? Seem redundant
@dulux69 I see, yeah just verified it but like I had mentioned in the video, the only difference is the connection is not the same for the adapter and controller with the first generation. 1st gen has the 3 prongs and the pros have an auxiliary connection
@@jbsdiytv :D I am debating between the 2 but don't know what the differences. Will you be in Houston? would love to have your help on installing Govee if you are in this area. Thanks
@elvaduong i usually don’t like to shun on other companies because everyone has their differences and quality’s and you may have a certain preference. Govee makes a cone/triangle effect while the other companies use puck and pixel lighting in tracking that disburse light in 360. Govee looks brighter in my opinion but some may not like that. It’s up to you
@@jbsdiytv Thank you very much for explaining the differences. Will you be in the Houston areas for installation? I would love to get the lights for my house installed if you happened to be in this part of town. Thank you again.
We are currently in our busy Christmas lights installations from prior years so we are committed to providing quality Christmas installs and will resume after the new year with Govee installs. We have a few remaining installs but we need to focus on our busy schedule. Thank you for your support on our channel
How much length of lighting did you end up using for the pro light install? I bought 2 of the 100ft pro kits thinking I could put them together, but I guess I need an LED module driver, which they don’t sell yet… I need 125ft total but the lights don’t connect past 100ft…
They don’t sale the LED module driver yet and not sure why they didn’t put in the box to begin with since most all would purchase 2 boxes of 100ft. But they do work past 100ft. Not sure what your doing wrong
We will be traveling through out Texas and possibly the country after the New Year. Currently we are focusing on our Christmas light installation from previous years but if you do not want to wait, we have someone in Dallas that has picked up our techniques and work habits that I can refer you to
@@jbsdiytv This house is almost like mine so I can wait for y’all if would be available right after the new year. Assuming y’all booked other houses to make it worth y’all time to travel up here. Do you have a IG or contact info so I can reach out officially? Ball park on this house install?
We really appreciate your support. We do have other social platforms but currently they are disabled due to our main Christmas light installation schedule so we can focus on our returning clients. I can reach out in December to get your info
At the moment we have paused installation quotes due to our peak, Christmas light installation season. Once we have caught up with our installations for Christmas lights and the remaining Govee list, we will start taking on more quotes for the upcoming months. Thank you for the love and support you all have shown us, we greatly appreciate it.
On this installation, the front has 200ft and that’s on one controller. The back was 150ft and that’s on another controller. We shoot to always have the controllers for the front so it’s controlled from the front. We never put controllers for the lights in the front in the back. This way if there is any issues with connection at least when your in the back, your back there and the same goes for the front. It’s not likely you’ll be messing with the app in the front to work your back lights
The front is one to cover 200ft and the back is another to cover 150ft. Whenever one controller is used for that feet run, same applies for power boxes
It depends. How many controllers do you have? If it’s one as long as it’s near your router to connect first. If it’s two then connect them first in your app and then you can install them. Try and keep them close to your attic entrance to be able to calibrate them if you have the pro version. You can add an extension before you get to your lights and after the controller. If you have non pros then you need to keep in mind that when install left to right it will cast a purple white and right to left will be a greenish white. This is because the non pros use 3 different colors to make white and it’s the way the diode is manufactured in place
Your welcome. You’ll be fine with whatever you do then. Attic is what we do if it works for your install. If not we use this waterproof box when the device is exposed. amzn.to/3RG4soV
@@jbsdiytv ok, will take a look. thank you. btw did you guys use any raceway channel simialar to the one in this video- matching the roof color, and making it look concealed? czcams.com/video/e3nmg1ozXBQ/video.html ?
Great job again!!!
Awesome. Thanks again for your support. We really appreciate it
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My family and I really appreciate your support. Super Thanks 🙏
Great work
Thank you. You too can accomplish this type of install👍
Super nice video cheers
Thank you for watching and your support
Excellent work. Wish y'all had time for new installs for the holiday. You mentioned in the comments below you have a contact company in Dallas you could refer? I'm in north Dallas in Plano.
Thank you for your comment. Yes we do have a contact in Dallas. Please message us on FB messenger. Our link is at the top of the page along with other social platforms
A couple of questions: What clips did you use to hang the lights? Did you use a brad nailer or a finish nailer? Thank you! Good content.
Thanks for watching. We use a Brad nailer for all our installs with two nails at each clips. We use UV transparent clips so it matches the soffit color
Here are the link to the clips
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Have you had a project where some sections don't have soffits and the gutters are flash with the wall? If you have, what was your work around/hack to install in such sections?
If you need more than 200 feet. Can you add another 100 feet and use two controllers in the APP?
I'm interested in hiring you for an installation here in Harker Heights, TX.
Excellent work. When will you guys be in the Dallas area? :)
Come February we have a whole community in Dallas that wants to install Govee outdoor permanent lights
Hey JB can you make jumper? If you can how long and what type of wire gage would you use.
Use 18-22gauge wire only. Keep them short to prevent flickering. I try and make custom jumps within the provided 12ft or 4ft extensions so you still have a data booster on them
Do you make installations in the Killeen (Fort Hood) area?
How much did you guys charge for 150 lights? In Austin area?
Are you nailing those clips in to the vinyl soffit? I want to mount some on my vinyl soffit but I'm worried the 3M tape won't hold up over multiple winters and season changes. I'd prefer a mechanical way to mount them to the soffitt.
We are nailing into hardiplank soffit not vinyl soffit.
Merry Xmas J.B, when are u planning to tour rest of the country in 2024 ?
Merry Christmas. We need to remove all our Christmas light installs then will start right back up. So late January to early February. Where are you needing an install done at?
Have an idea for installing these on the side of the house, where only an inch overhangs from the shingles?
😳😳😳🫣man, I’ve had some people comment on other platforms on this but yeah, need to install L channel or box them in with a metal channel. This can get tricky if you haven’t worked with mitering metal at certain angles
Is there a link for the extentions to buy them if you didn't want to splice the wires ? Also do u have any videos on the landscaping lights and connections with the house lights
Govee does not sale the extensions by themselves. This is my clients house so I don’t have any information on that of the ground lights but do remember seeing they are a Govee product
Any possible way to install in mckinney, tx?
Nice work! I've been trying to find a good solution to installing these on those flimsy vinyl soffits. I don't think a brad nail would work very well.
Use a hitch pin in the holes
@@jbsdiytvca you explain this more?
@@charleedoessolarmaintenain9149 yes I sure can. Vinyl soffit have small holes in them. With this hitch pin, use the side that’s straight and place them in the hole holding the govee wire in place.
Here’s the video I got the idea from. Give credit to them
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@@jbsdiytv bro thank you so much!
@@charleedoessolarmaintenain9149 yes sir, not a problem. Thanks for the support
Can you connect the 1st generation to the pro version? Is this compatible?
Do the kits include additional lengths of wire without the lights for gable jumps? If not? What wire do you use? I saw another video you did with gable jumps and it looked as if you used the wire that you cut off. But then there were several long runs. Thank you.
Yes, I answered this question on the other post
Love your Channel , sounds like high confidence in quality for Govee pro !?
Thank you for your support. Yes we prefer to install Govee pros since the colors are pure and dynamic compared to the non pros. Non pros are not warranted if splice vs the pros are warranted if spliced
@jbsdiytv Nice video! How can we contact you for installation services? I'm considering the Pro 200.
At the top of our channel, there are social media platforms you can reach us at.
So you’re honest opinion is the version two brighter than the version one? Other than the white light and splicing options which one would you go with if you didn’t need either. My only concern is the brightness.
The pros give 2700-6500 Kelvin so that’s 800-3200 lumens I believe. The both versions are bright as hell. Typically what is used in commercial lighting. I just think the Pros will be easier to work with, have the warm white option and can run more feet instead of multiple power blocks and controllers. If you have a black or brown surface then that’s a plus with the black version
Love your channel! Do you have any advice on how far i can extend my Govee lights? I used 3 strands of the 100ft on the front of house, i want to use the remaining 3 in back yard but the extension is already in use. Will i have to just abut another set to get another power supply and controller?
*buy another set
Hi and thanks for watching. Yes you have to buy another kit to acquire another power adapter and controller. Govee does not provide extra accessories. You can try asking someone on the FB govee groups. Only option currently
@@jbsdiytv Thanks for the reply! You'd really think they would start selling accessories. They're missing a huge opportunity to expand their sales. So many people want to purchase extra extensions and adaptors and such. Anyway, thanks again
@zootybang I hear ya. Not a problem
Awesome job, I got a couple of questions. My soffit is over 150ft actually about 210ft.... Can i buy an additional 100ft and make it work as one and what would you recommend for vinyl siding for fasteners?
You always would like to shoot for one controller for your lights but I know that is limited with the feet the kits provide or what it can handle. When the pros are available get the 200ft. It will be all worth it. You can use Bluetooth and WiFi in one controller. You can easily splice without losing warranty and it easy to work with
As far as the fasteners to use, use the link below to purchase hitch clips pins to place in the holes while holding the wire in place
www.amazon.com/dp/B00IZFR74E/?tag=jbsditv-20
What type of clips are used for the installation also is there a y connection need to add that 12ft extension?
Hi, thanks for your comment. This will send you to that product.
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Cost for the installation of 150 feet govee pro black?
How do we get in touch with you about doing an install?
Do you install in Houston? Or know anyone that does?
what gauge/length pins are you using for cable fasteners?
Hi, we are using 18gauge 1”brand nails
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This house happen to have an outlet on the roof, where do you connect the power supply for most of your installs?
There was an outlet in the garage like shown at the end of the video and the back there was an outlet installed by the homeowner. We planned accordingly to that
Hi I just bought the 200’ pro . My question is I’m placing the on the first and second story , do I need two controllers for the first and second story? And if so will they be in sync? Or should I try and hook them up using only one controller? The jump up to the second story is far so I’m not sure how long I can make my jumper?
It is difficult to know what your layout of your home looks like as each scenario is different but I do always recommend one controller if it’s possible. Do you have any other social platforms that I can DM you?
im sorry i have so many questions. last one and ill leave u alone. im pretty handy but electrical currents arent my thing. so lets say i plug my stuff in and i start. at the left of my roof, my roof runs straight across about 50 foot and i also have a peak above my roof that starts after about 3 feet from the left and end at about half way point. can i run a splitter to get the peak and the roof right there on the left? i seen some splitters on amazon. if this wont work what can i do? like im worried id mess up the flow of the lights say if i were to do some sort of fluid light show. id want the peak to run left to right with the main roof.
No worries at all, this what this channel is here for. Message us @ JBs Holiday and Christmas Lighting LLC on FB with your layout
How did you get a 16 foot extension and then a 12 foot extension, do they sell extra 12 foot extensions?
I plan on running 120 feet of light +50 feet of extensions to get all my eves done, can I use the hundred foot light controller or do I need to get the 200 foot light controller?
The 100ft Govee Pros com with one 12’ blank extension and 2-4ft extensions. I used a 12’ and a 4ft together on the 200ft run. After doing this video, I came across a person testing the lights and Govee will start selling power boosters for the pros. Beats me why it was put in the box to begin with
Question, I tried cutting short a strand on the 1st generation govee 150ft. When I tried splicing the wires back, about 10 lights from power source flickered white and now only 10 lights work. Any idea? Just ordered another set but I really wanna save the first one...
Did you connect the wires appropriately? Are the cut strands touching at all? Even one strand can mess it up if using electrical tape or something similar, wires may poke through. I just ran 150ft with multiple cuts, no issues and no voltage drop
can you cut the govee the lights to a custom length.. like for instance if i only need 4ft length to finish my run, i dont need the whole 16 feet
If it’s your last strand, yes it can be cut. Count how many strands you have and add the cut strand as a full strand(segment) in the app under device settings. While doing all this, the lights will be all white and green dots within it. Count the number of green lights showing. If this matches your total strands then you’re good. It will ask if you have spliced. Say yes and recalibrate
i receved my pro lights kit today and it comes with30 clips , its not enough for 60 led's. where I can buy the same clips? I want use the clips for each led.
Govee/AliExpress-Endless amount of clips #diy #howto #fyp #govee
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How did u do the 200 ft I did that’s and the extra 3 strands didn’t light up
Hi and thanks for watching. Go to your controller, hit the power button for 6 seconds until you see white flash. Then as you go into device settings to set up the segments, the all the lights will turn white with green dots. The green dots will indicate how many strands you have. Put in the amount and if you spliced anything, hit yes and calibrate
37:05 Did you add that outdoor power box, or was it all ready there?
Also! How many power bricks did you end up using, and where did you end up setting the power brick. Inside the attic or outside under the roof ?
One last question. Have you guys done any installations on roofs where the eaves are showing?
The reason for asking is because my roof all the eaves are showing to where some are flat and some are standing towards the middle of the roof on the 2nd floor.
The 1st. Floor, all the eaves are standing on their side...
It's too bad you guys aren't located in Cali. Otherwise, I would've been more than happy to hire you guys for installing the lights.
You guys do an awesome job on every installation I've seen so far...
I did not add that power box there, it was already there.
Two power bricks were used on this install. We covered 200ft on one for all viewing the front which was 12 segments with no splicing at all and the back was covered with 150ft which was 9 segments. Since we spliced in the back, we hit yes to calibrate the device
We have not done installs where the eaves are showing. We have rejected these installs as wood work will have to be done to accomplish the installation.
Thank you for your comment and support to our channel.
@@jbsdiytv so one(front) power brick is connected in attic and one(back) outside?
Yes that is correct. When there is no attic space, there is no choice to place them securely under the eaves. The waterproofing box we typically use was sold out and it was time for the install. We plan to go back a waterproofing box because we will be back in that area installing Govee lights
@@jbsdiytv sounds good. Im in same situation. Bought 2x200ft pros. Was thinking to bring both bricks to attic. So basically both 200 ft will go in different direction from attic or some how. I dont know. Not sure how it will work.
@chakribandaru7658 run them in the same direction so all looks in sync
I forgot to mention that I am in killeen Tx
Did you see my previous message on another video?
You said one controller for 200’. Did that change with the pro? I thought you could only run 150’
Correct. At that time we installed 2-100ft kits together on one controller and it worked. Since the firmware updates we had to go back and add the LED Driver Module after the fifth strand of lights because there were performance issues after the updates. I would recommend adding that LED Driver Module always now if going passed 150ft. Thank you for your comment
Can you run 200ft on a non pro govee lights with one contoller? If I use 2 seperate 100ft, can I just group the 2 controller in the app and run it that way? TIA
Hi there and thanks for watching. You can’t run 200ft on the 1st edition lights. The controller/app reads 9 segments only which is 150ft. If you use two 100ft, yes you can group them. Only thing different is that there are certain functions you have to do individually for each device and then set a schedule for them
1.from your experience, what is the best distance to use to install the light from the edge of the the house/garage? 3,4.5,5 inches?
2. what size of finishing nails do you use?
We always do 2-4” to get the triangle/cone effect as recommended my Govee. I’ve seen other place it further because they want to conceal the look of the wire and placing it right behind the fascia board. Doing so will eliminate the wall washing of light on the wall for the cone look and give you a disburse of light. We use 1” nails for our projects
@@jbsdiytv does it make a difference if I use 20/3 AWG instead of your recommended 18/3 AWG wire for the splices? I found a lot of recommendations to use 20 AWG.
@vincedenbu Not really, since the volt/amp is low enough. If you do long stretches, 18awg may be slightly better
Mine are not holding to hardy board and staple gun won’t staple through it. Any suggestions
We don’t use staples guns for this reason. We use 18gauge Brad Nail guns that have impact settings so you can adjust the depth of the 1” nail to the clip surface
Im planning to install mine but I measured it is 200ft more or less. Im planning to use the govee 1st gen. is it ok to use one power supply for 200ft? Thanks
You cannot run 200ft on the first generation lights. 150ft is only 150ft. The 100ft can run an extra 50ft
Did you connect 2 100’ lights with 1 100’ controller?
Two 100ft on one controller
they only come with 1 12 foot extension cable, how did you get 2?
The client bought 4 boxes of 100ft pros. Two boxes were put in front. That’s 2-12ft and 4-4ft extensions available to us. Then in the back it was 150ft that’s another 2-12ft and 4-4ft extensions. We install Govee for Texas residents so we alway have extra accessories as well
Are you running power in 2 directions on this project?
Yes. Client bought 4 boxes of the Pros 100ft but we just used the controller and power adapters of two boxes. The front and right side had 200ft and the back and left side had 150ft
I’d be worried going over the roof what if you need a new roof someone has to remove the wiring ?
Thats one thing we ask our clients if they plan to get any new roofs anytime soon. If it ever came down to that, the roofer can unscrew the connections off the extensions to the lights. In your case since you live in PA, I would find other methods to run them through your attic along with the devices
What’s the max feet of line or lights that can be put on 1 transformer????!
The website indicates 150ft so I recommend to do just that until the module driver is released. Now, I was able to do two installs with 12 strands(200ft) and I’ve contacted the homeowners said they have had no issues. I will definitely circle back once those drivers get release. Make right choices, install what’s recommended first. Thank you for your support to the channel
Excellent video! I have a similar frame on my house. I just received the 200ft Pro and I'll need to get creative without making too many splices/extensions while trying to keep those extensions inside my attic as best as possible. Is there any reason not to use insulated cable staples such as DEWALT DRS18100-XJ staples to secure the line along the soffit? Seems like that would be easier than using those clips. Also, I believe there are 60 clips that came with the pro which won't be enough if I go that route. Thanks for this video. It really helped me visualize how I need to tackle my home. 4.75" seems too far from the wall but as you said, that's what the customer wanted. I'm thinking about using 2.5" for mine as it's pretty close to the middle of Govee's recommendation of 3-8cm (1-3 inch).
Thanks for watching. We have done over 60 installs and tried almost every method to secure these lights. Keep in mind our clients pay high dollar for installs and want no excuses and want the best install that will last so that’s what we provide. We go for a clean, tight and working install as always. You can use a staple gun that has impact settings and it will work but there is a slight gap between the light and the staple. That’s out of my control as the staple gun is designed like that. We have used cable staple gun and the gap is present as well. Also, the staple is bulky. Only 5% them work on hardiplank, the rest just bend. We have done screwed all the clips before but that takes way to much time. We have a least 10hrs to complete a perfect install. That’s why we use the transparent clips so it blends with each soffit. Yes, the customer wanted 4.75 but it wasn’t to bad but yes I agree that these lights are intended to be installed 2-4” from the wall so you get that cone effect.
@@jbsdiytv thank you for the fast reply. You answered my thoughts about staples (gap and bending). Clips and nail gun it will be. Is there a way that I can send you a picture of my house to get your thoughts on how I might address a couple of upper level roof lines? Thanks!
Do you have a Reddit account?
Here is the video link to purchase clips. Usually an install will take 150-200clips
Govee/AliExpress-Endless amount of clips #diy #howto #fyp #govee
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@@jbsdiytv I just created a reddit account
@@chiltonj u/JBs_Christmas_Lights is my user name
Did you bought two Govee permanent outdoor lights pros to support 200 feet?
We didn’t buy, the client bought 4-100ft kits of the Govee Pros to support 350ft install
@@jbsdiytvI guess he’s trying to find out if Govee can support 200’ install on 1 100’ controller
@pleaseletitgo1818 yes it can
Buen video, can You put pro power suply to version 1?
Thank you for watching. I haven’t tried it but if you don’t mind me asking…why would you use the power box pros on the 1st generation lights? Seem redundant
To try to add more strings, becouse pro power suply si 3A, First gen is 2A@@jbsdiytv
@dulux69 I see, yeah just verified it but like I had mentioned in the video, the only difference is the connection is not the same for the adapter and controller with the first generation. 1st gen has the 3 prongs and the pros have an auxiliary connection
@@jbsdiytvthanks
can you tell me what clips did you use?
Take a look at my Govee/AliExpress short video
Do you make it out to Katy at all?
Hi and thanks for watching. We will eventually.
Can I also inquire about the Govee lights installation? What do you think about Govee vs Jellyfish lights?
Jellyfish who?🫣😆
@@jbsdiytv :D I am debating between the 2 but don't know what the differences. Will you be in Houston? would love to have your help on installing Govee if you are in this area. Thanks
@elvaduong i usually don’t like to shun on other companies because everyone has their differences and quality’s and you may have a certain preference. Govee makes a cone/triangle effect while the other companies use puck and pixel lighting in tracking that disburse light in 360. Govee looks brighter in my opinion but some may not like that. It’s up to you
@@jbsdiytv Thank you very much for explaining the differences. Will you be in the Houston areas for installation? I would love to get the lights for my house installed if you happened to be in this part of town. Thank you again.
Great work guys! Im inquiring about installation cost. I live in Manor, TX. Just east of Austin. One story house.
We are currently in our busy Christmas lights installations from prior years so we are committed to providing quality Christmas installs and will resume after the new year with Govee installs. We have a few remaining installs but we need to focus on our busy schedule. Thank you for your support on our channel
How much length of lighting did you end up using for the pro light install? I bought 2 of the 100ft pro kits thinking I could put them together, but I guess I need an LED module driver, which they don’t sell yet… I need 125ft total but the lights don’t connect past 100ft…
With the pro series you can connect up to 200ft. together, so you’re fine.
@@locoboofso I would just be able to connect 12 strands together? I tried and had no luck this morning.
@davidavila6126 did you change it in your settings to 12 segments? Also try holding the power button down for 6 seconds for a flash of white
@@jbsdiytv :O I didn’t know I had to set it up in the app, thought I could plug them all together first to test. good to go now thank you!!!
They don’t sale the LED module driver yet and not sure why they didn’t put in the box to begin with since most all would purchase 2 boxes of 100ft. But they do work past 100ft. Not sure what your doing wrong
Can you share link to order those extra clips? Are these similar to govee with sticky tapes?
And what size nailer you use to install them?
Please look at Govee/AliExpress Short for where to find clips
@@jbsdiytvlink?
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How often do you do work in the DFW area? I’d like you to do this to my house! How much assuming I bought all the lights needed of course?
We will be traveling through out Texas and possibly the country after the New Year. Currently we are focusing on our Christmas light installation from previous years but if you do not want to wait, we have someone in Dallas that has picked up our techniques and work habits that I can refer you to
@@jbsdiytv This house is almost like mine so I can wait for y’all if would be available right after the new year. Assuming y’all booked other houses to make it worth y’all time to travel up here. Do you have a IG or contact info so I can reach out officially? Ball park on this house install?
We really appreciate your support. We do have other social platforms but currently they are disabled due to our main Christmas light installation schedule so we can focus on our returning clients. I can reach out in December to get your info
@@jbsdiytv ok seriously please do! This gives me time to buy the lights!!!
Will do, got you down as a reminder on my phone. Thank you
Who i can call to get mine installed professionally?
Hi. Do you happen to have FB messenger? There are some social media links at the top to reach us for a qoute
How long does an Install like that take?
Hi and thanks for watching. Between 10-12hrs
How much do you charge for a 150ft installation?
Every house has different peeks and jumps. We have been running $1000-$1500 during the offseason but that’s just a rough estimate guess
How far are you willing to travel to install
How far is far lol
Which clips are you using and where to buy?
Take a look at my Govee/AliExpress short video
Are you still doing installs and where is the best way to contact you
Yes we are still doing Texas installs. You can reach us at the links at the top of the channel page
Are you taking quotes for installation?
At the moment we have paused installation quotes due to our peak, Christmas light installation season. Once we have caught up with our installations for Christmas lights and the remaining Govee list, we will start taking on more quotes for the upcoming months. Thank you for the love and support you all have shown us, we greatly appreciate it.
what color is that? yellow?
No this is all natural warm white from the Govee Pros. They use their own LEDs to make warm white while the no pros use other colors to make whites
Can you run 200' on one controller and power supply? That is 2 kits right?
That’s correct
Did you use two controllers or just one?
On this installation, the front has 200ft and that’s on one controller. The back was 150ft and that’s on another controller. We shoot to always have the controllers for the front so it’s controlled from the front. We never put controllers for the lights in the front in the back. This way if there is any issues with connection at least when your in the back, your back there and the same goes for the front. It’s not likely you’ll be messing with the app in the front to work your back lights
@@jbsdiytv how many power supplies?
The front is one to cover 200ft and the back is another to cover 150ft. Whenever one controller is used for that feet run, same applies for power boxes
Does the controller have to be placed anywhere specific?
It depends. How many controllers do you have? If it’s one as long as it’s near your router to connect first. If it’s two then connect them first in your app and then you can install them. Try and keep them close to your attic entrance to be able to calibrate them if you have the pro version. You can add an extension before you get to your lights and after the controller. If you have non pros then you need to keep in mind that when install left to right it will cast a purple white and right to left will be a greenish white. This is because the non pros use 3 different colors to make white and it’s the way the diode is manufactured in place
@@jbsdiytv Thanks! I have 150’ pro version with one controller.
Your welcome. You’ll be fine with whatever you do then. Attic is what we do if it works for your install. If not we use this waterproof box when the device is exposed.
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@@jbsdiytv ran out of anchors for the wire. Is there a place where you can buy them locally?
@johnphillips3526 amzn.to/3TbQMmr they are available on amazon
Around how much would an install like this cost?
Please reach us on FB @JBs Holiday and Christmas Lighting LLC
Do you have a Web site as well?
@@johnletson2616 we do not have a website, sorry
27:14 seem to have a rodent problem 😢
Please remove the mandatory closed caption.
What are you talking about?
You based in round rock? Can u help install these at my place? Drop me ur contact if u can help,.
We are based in San Antonio. Please visit our social platforms links at the top of the channel page
@@jbsdiytv ok, will take a look. thank you. btw did you guys use any raceway channel simialar to the one in this video- matching the roof color, and making it look concealed? czcams.com/video/e3nmg1ozXBQ/video.html ?
It’s hard to keep up of what he says
The auto captions didn’t help you?
I forgot to mention that I am in killeen Tx