Festavia Lights are impressive holiday string lights, featuring rich colors, individually addressable LEDs and a variety of magical preset scenes that create an impact that surpasses most competitors. The nice thing is that you can use them indoors and outdoors due to their IP54 rating, so if you don’t want to decorate your porch or walkway, you can use them to decorate your Christmas tree or stair rail.
The lights will work over Bluetooth, but with the Hue Bridge or the new Bridge Pro, you can take things even further with automation and the ability to sync the lights with your music. They also play well with other Philips Hue gear – like color-changing light strips, spotlights, and bulbs – so you can create a festive light show that will dazzle the neighbors. As a bonus, you can set schedules in the easy-to-use mobile app so the lights can turn on and off even when you’re not home. And because they support Matter, they work with all major smart home platforms, including Alexa, Google Home, and Apple Home.
If you’re looking for something more affordable or plus size options, Govi’s Christmas Lights 2 Still on sale. You can pick up a 66-foot strand from Amazon and Govi for $63.99 ($36 off), or a 99-foot strand for $11 more (Amazon/Govi). The 164-foot long set is also available from Amazon and Govi for $129.99 ($70 off), while the 328-foot string can be purchased for $249.99 ($150 off) on Amazon and Govi’s online storefront. As far as how these prices stack up to previous sales, these are the best we’ve seen, regardless of strand length.
Like the Festavia, the Lites supports 2M and can be used safely indoors or outdoors thanks to its IP65 rating. However, the included power adapter is only IP44-rated, and the LEDs use a drop-style head instead of a bullet head, which is fine for a ceiling but not as attractive on a Christmas tree. Govi’s companion app isn’t as intuitive as Philips Hue, and Festavia Lights still offers a better selection of preset scenes.
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