{
  "id": 17390902,
  "title": "Govee Christmas Lights 2 Deal: Save $25 on These Smart String Lights",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/govee-christmas-lights-2-deal-save-25-on-these-smart-string-lights",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-31T11:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Wired",
    "slug": "wired",
    "url": "https://www.wired.com/story/govee-christmas-lights-deal-october-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Govee Christmas Lights 2 are currently being offered at a significant discount, allowing you to save $25 on these smart string lights. Originally priced at $125 for the 66-foot length and $200 for the 328-foot length, these lights can now be purchased for as little as $100 or $100 respectively. This deal is particularly noteworthy, as it represents a 25% discount and is lower than the price observed during last year's Black Friday sales.\n\nDesigned to withstand extreme temperatures, Govee Christmas Lights 2 are IP67 rated, making them suitable for various environments, including outdoor settings. However, an outdoor outlet is required to power the lights. For those looking to create an impressive outdoor lighting display, a weatherproof electrical box is also recommended.\n\nThe green color of the string lights ensures they complement both real and artificial Christmas trees, as well as other outdoor foliage. Unraveling the string is a simple process, facilitated by the included spool. Connectivity options include Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, and the lights can be controlled through the Govee app, or integrated into your existing smart home system via Matter.\n\nTo utilize the full range of features, connect the lights to your smart home system for remote control and automatic scheduling. While mastering the app may take some time, it offers numerous benefits. Users can easily change the color and brightness of the lights, and through camera mapping, select complex animated lighting effects. With over 100 presets available, you can also have the app generate effects based on your interests, ranging from spooky Halloween animations to elegant white light suitable for year-round use. Despite being marketed as Christmas lights, the versatility of these strands allows for creative applications beyond the holiday season.",
  "summary": "Glow up your home indoors or out with these versatile, discounted, full color smart string lights. They’re WIRED-tested and 25 percent off right now.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}