I would reccomend using the supplied brackets if your soffits aren't perfectly flat and use rubbing alcohol to clean the surface before you stick the 3M tape. A lot of reviews complain about the tape not sticking but if you clean the mating surface properly, it will stick just fine. Again, the brackets give extra security to make sure the lights stay in place. The lights look great and I love the fact that I won't have to hang lights now every year.
The permanent outdoor lights really are a great solution for Christmas lights. Definitely recommend using the support brackets along with the adhesive strips though. The adhesive only lasts so long.
Love these lights. I’ve been wanting them since last Christmas. I was fortunate to to pull the trigger on two 100ft boxes Wild Robot edition. I used about 150ft of it which was more than enough to cover the front of the house with 3 peaks, one straight away over my porch and one long straight away on the side of the house. I’m a corner house so I didn’t worry about the other side facing the neighbors. I hired a handyman who specializes in putting up Govee lights and did an excellent job. He installed an outlet in my attic and all wiring is flawlessly installed and hidden. I gave the lights a 4out of 5 only due to the 3M was not sticking. Luckily mines came with the light brackets. I’m guessing if there’s moisture or coldness in the air they are not going to stick well. I told my handy guy not to peel anymore after the 5 he already did and just use the brackets to support them. So far so good. The lights are coolest thing ever. Putting up lights and taking them down is played out. These lights are the future. Nothing but compliments. My neighbor says he’s jealous 😂 I’m outside every night playing with my lights. I just recently painted my house in October and I knew I had to get them for this Christmas. Thanks Govee for bringing Christmas joy to my residence. Now I can’t wait for Valentines, St Patty’s, 4th of July, Halloween etc.