Lights are too thick for slim down light applications
on September 3, 2024
Posted by: Eric Taney
from Seattle, Washington, United States
These things feel light and hollow, so I would bet they could be slimmer. That and competitors are all slimmer. One of the reasons to use the slim down light without a can is because it may bridge a joist in the ceiling. Sadly, these lights are all thicker than all drywall thicknesses. They stick out from the ceiling if they span a stud/joist. There's no way to fix it without cutting the wood or somehow modifying the light. For that reason, these lights are not fit for purpose. I really like Govee's other products, so this one was disappointing.
I have several Govee products in my home including the TV Backlight, Led Strips, Light Bars and now the Recessed Lighting. These were extremely simple to install, they come with everything you need (including wire connectors). They feel well made and look GREAT!!!
Really great lights. Great color. Great ability to be creative. Only complaint is, as of now, I cannot seem to find a way to save my general lighting color of white, and which warmthness I want. So when I put the lights onto white light, I have to go in and adjust the warmth. Maybe the only thing I appreciate with Philips Hue. Hue has 5-7 presets for white light. These lights are still very much worth it.
I love my Govee Recessed Lights! The light they provide is excellent, a significant improvement to the original can lights they replace, and I enjoy being able to change the colors to whatever mood I'm in. My only complaint is that Govee doesn't include a Goof ring for adapting my original can lights- but other than that, I couldn't be happier.