There’s no easier way to give your yard a serious glow-up than with a set of smart string lights, and you can grab one of our favorites for cheap during Black Friday.
On sale now for $99.99, a whopping 41 percent discount, the Govee Smart Outdoor String Lights 2 will shine multicolored light in any outdoor space, and it’s designed to survive the elements as well as respond to voice commands.
This 144-foot string of smart lights earned high marks from our reviewer, who praised their lightweight design, copious smart modes, and affordable price—and that was before this week’s Black Friday discount, which makes these lights even more of a steal.
Boasting an IP65 weather proofing rating (which means it’s dust-tight and resistant to powerful jets of water from any angle), the Govee Outdoor String Lights 2 work with Alexa and Google Home, meaning you can control them with Alexa or Google Assistant voice commands.
The Govee app offers dozens of light modes, from static scenes to animated light shows, and you can even “paint” colors onto the string lights by swiping the screen. There’s even a music mode that will make the lights pulse along with your favorite playlists.
You can also include the Outdoor String Lights 2 in automations, either through the Govee app or via Alexa or Google Home.
So if you’re looking to give your drab back yard a boost, the Govee Outdoor String Lights 2 makes for a great choice—just don’t expect this killer Black Friday deal to last much longer.
Grab the Govee Outdoor String Lights 2 on Amazon for $99.99Author: Ben Patterson, Senior Writer, TechHive
Ben has been writing about technology and consumer electronics for more than 20 years. A PCWorld contributor since 2014, Ben joined TechHive in 2019, where he has covered everything from smart speakers and soundbars to smart lights and security cameras. Ben's articles have also appeared in PC Magazine, TIME, Wired, CNET, Men's Fitness, Mobile Magazine, and more. Ben holds a master's degree in English literature.