Govee's AI-powered smart lighting transforms how homes adapt to moods and circadian rhythms

Should you upgrade to a smart ceiling light? Govee has a convincing case to do it

Govee is also featuring a partnership with Samsung SmartThings for better smart home integrations. As CES kicks off in Las Vegas, news about the smart home products we can expect to see this year begins to emerge. Govee has just announced multiple new devices, including smart ceiling lights and an improved AI Lighting Bot 2.0, as well as the solidification of a new partnership with Samsung SmartThings. Govee announced the Ceiling Light Ultra, a unique smart ceiling matrix light comprising 616 pixels to create a range of lighting effects. The matrix acts like an LED canvas that you can customize to your liking, or use the AI Lighting Bot 2.0 in the Govee app to make new dynamic modes. Also: CES 2026 live blog: Latest news on TVs, AI, phones, more Another new ceiling smart light, the Govee Sky Ceiling Light, is designed to mimic daylight, much like having a skylight -- with the added benefit of being usable at night. The Sky Ceiling Light delivers white light to recreate clear daylight skies or soft, warm colors, making it a potentially beneficial addition for windowless rooms. The Govee Floor Lamp 3 is also set to arrive in stores this year. This third-generation floor lamp offers ultra-precise color and a wide range of white light temperatures, spanning from 1,000K to 10,000K. Govee is not only adding new products to its lineup, but it's also offering up new features alongside them. A recent partnership with Samsung SmartThings is meant to expand Govee's smart home integrations with SmartThings-compatible devices. Aside from making control easier for Govee and SmartThings users, this integration is designed to provide more seamless automation capabilities for everyday use. Also: CES 2026 trends to watch: 5 biggest topics we're expecting at the world's biggest tech show A new adaptive lighting feature called DaySync synchronizes indoor lighting with the user's circadian rhythms throughout the day, utilizing a simplified process that runs automatically. While there are multiple smart lighting presets that attempt to do this with other brands, Govee hopes its DaySync feature will create a more natural progression of light temperature and brightness than others. This feature is meant to roll out beginning in April 2026. DaySync works in conjunction with LuminBlend+, a new RGB-to-white optimization, to deliver more accurate and stable colors. Utilizing proprietary Gamma calibration, LuminBlend+ ensures color stability across various brightness levels and precise color transitions. The company announced the second-generation AI Lighting Bot 2.0, which is more responsive, intuitive, and capable of creating more vivid effects than its predecessor. This is an AI bot in the Govee app that helps you achieve the exact look and effect you want out of your smart light.

Govee's CES 2026 light show gives us a glimpse into the future of smart lighting

As revolutionary as it is, current smart lighting isn't as intelligent as we think. Sure, you can turn lights on and off, automate them, manage them using voice commands, and even change their colors. That can't be the limit, right? I had no idea of how the future of smart lighting could look until I stepped into Govee's booth at CES 2026. It was a light show unlike anything I have ever seen before, shedding light into what seemed like a total mystery. Govee's new advancements and devices are innovative on a whole other level, harnessing the power of AI and automation to make lights more than just an item you use to see in the dark. We're exploring technology that adapts to your lifestyle, emotions, and even your health. Let's delve into the details to illustrate how Govee is "Lighting the Future". With these, Govee is making notable breakthroughs in color performance, AI capabilities, and personalization. It turns smart lighting into an emotional and well-being experience. Let's start with the core lighting functionality. LuminBlend+ is Govee's improved color management system. It uses a 16-bit precision chip to control lighting and colors more efficiently. It can handle up to 281 trillion color variations, and even color temperature capabilities get expanded, reaching 1,000K to 10,000K. That is the widest color temperature range in smart lighting technology so far. Govee's LuminBlend+ technology has gamma calibration built in, ensuring colors stay consistent regardless of the brightness level. We're always looking for more vibrant colors, hue options, improved brightness, etc. It just makes smart lighting much more exciting, and your environments more awe-inspiring. Here's where the use of AI will really show. AI Lighting Bot 2.0 turns your smart lights into more than illumination. The ecosystem will become an "emotionally responsive" entity. This technology will enable users to truly interact with lights, rather than just controlling them. It can react to your mood and adjust the lighting to create a more suitable setting. Additionally, linear lights support multi-turn, continuous conversations. If you own graphic lights, like Curtain lights or Pixel lights, AI Lighting Bot 2.0 will be able to create GIF animations from text descriptions or voice prompts, giving you a visual display of whatever you wish. The possibilities become endless if you have AI helping you create a mood! Using AI, the software can identify weather changes, local sunrise/sundown times, and more, adapting dynamically to every moment of the day (or night). Additionally, you can set preset activities and have your lighting setup adapt dynamically. Lighting that adapts to your surroundings sounds like science fiction, right? It can improve your mood, help you sleep better, and more. Govee Floor Lamps have always been more about setting moods than actually lighting an environment. This new one takes things up a notch with LuminBlend+. The ability to produce awesome color light shows gets enhanced with support for a much wider color spectrum, supporting a jaw-dropping 281 trillion color variations. If you want to use it to illuminate the room, it supports a wide range of white color temperatures. Whether you want to cozy up with warm candlelight-style lighting, prefer a more animated blue color temperature, or want anything in between, the Govee Floor Lamp 3 lamp has you covered. Of course, you can also use DaySync and AI Lighting Bot 2.0 to customize your experience with unique lighting, or have it adapt to your sleeping schedule. There's also a technical upgrade that this lamp now offers, featuring 360-degree lighting that illuminates both the front and back. Previously, the lineup only offered rear-facing wall lighting elements. These may need to be installed, but they will be quite the treat once set up. The Govee Ceiling Light Ultra can do much more than just illuminate and change colors. Don't get me wrong, it does those functions very well, too, featuring 5,000-lumen brightness and plenty of lighting flexibility to meet your needs. What truly sets this one apart is its 616-pixel LED matrix. It can literally display patterns and images for you. You can use AI Lighting Bot 2.0 to create patterns made specifically as you describe them. The app also features over 20 preset options for you to test out. In addition to preset lighting effects, the 8-layer DIY canvas enables users to create richer, more expressive visuals. This one is more meant to set the tone of any space. The upwards pointing light will simulate the color of the sky, so it will be a great light to use with DaySync. It can recreate the sky's tonality, which will also make any room feel more spacious. The gradient coloring will also offer a vibe unlike any other. It's not just for setting the mood, though. It can also work as illumination, offering 5,200 lumens of brightness. You can adapt the color temperature between 2700K and 6500K, and it should effectively illuminate a space ranging between 200-300sqft. The CRI 95 natural color rendering will also ensure objects and skin tones appear true to life. Will you be allowing this smart lighting technology into your daily life? I have always believed that truly intelligent technology will anticipate our needs, adapt to them, and genuinely enhance our lives with minimal user interaction. Sure, I like not having to get out of bed to turn my lights off, or setting up cool effects to change the mood of any room. I have also made my lights sync with the content on a TV. This is all fun, but Govee is pushing things further with more intelligent and adaptive concepts we haven't quite seen before.

Govee's New Smart Ceiling Light Gives You AI Art to Look Up To

The Govee Ceiling Light Ultra sounds like a needlessly extravagant smart home light, but that's pretty on-brand for Govee. Smart lighting company Govee announced a new pair of ceiling-mounted smart lights at CES 2026: the Sky Ceiling Light and Ceiling Light Ultra. The company says the former can “mimic daylight in a natural way,†giving the impression of a skylight. The latter is for the real Govee-pilled, thanks to a tightly packed array of 616 LEDs that lets it beam colorful, detailed images and animations at you from above. If you’ve followed this company at all, you’ll be familiar with these sorts of excesses. Take the Govee Net Lights, which you can hang in a window or drape on a hedge to show colorful animations. The Ceiling Light Ultra is like that, except with more detail and crammed into a 21-inch-wide circle on your ceiling. Where the Net Lights create images with "pixel" density comparable to an NES game, this light appears capable of showing intricate color detail with smooth gradients. Owners can create imagery by querying a new set of generative AI models the company says it’s adding to the Govee app soon, although the app still allows for manually creating animations or uploading GIFs to display, as it does for other Govee smart lights. When you just want it to be a basic light, the Ceiling Light Ultra produces light across a rather standard color temperature range of 2700Kâ€"6500K. Same thing goes for the Sky Ceiling Light, which is also 21 inches wide. Govee said in a press briefing leading up to CES that it is just like having a real skylight in your ceiling. We’ll see if that feels accurate once the Sky Ceiling Light is available to test. Both smart lights will be Matter-compatible, so they should work with any major smart home platform. As usual, though, you’ll need Govee’s app to take advantage of their fancy effects. Govee hasn't announced specific release dates or pricing.

Govee unveils 3 new smart lights, plus a host of new features to help you create the perfect mood

As well as new hardware, Govee announced a slew of new software upgrades including DaySync, which changes your smart lights based on the time of day Govee's showcase at CES 2026 showed that not only is the company focussed on evolving its range of smart lighting, but it's dedicated to making the technology even smarter through its new era of smart lights and software updates - and Philips Hue should watch out. Known for making some of the best smart lights out there, three new products are joining Govee's range of lighting products. These include the Floor Lamp 3, the Govee Ceiling Light Ultra, and the Govee Sky Ceiling Light - each offering Matter integration and compatibility with Apple's HomeKit smart home platform. While we don't have any pricing details for the new range, the new Floor Lamp 3 succeeds the Govee Floor Lamp 2 packing an upgraded LuminBlend+ color system. Its advanced new features now allow you to control a staggering 281 trillion colors and an extensive spectrum of temperature lighting ranging from 1,000K to 10,000K - a feature that'll be coming to other Govee smart lights this year. With that said, the Ceiling Light Ultra, and Sky Ceiling Light are new to the Govee family, both of which are 21-inches in size, but offer different, unique functions. The Ceiling Light Ultra is a more playful take on the smart light, packing a detailed 616-pixel LED matrix which can display intricate animated scenes and gradients with 5000 lumens of brightness. You can even take it a step further and design your own patterns in the Govee app "with up to eight distinct layers of motion, color, and shapes" - or you can select from the 20+ presets that are included - something that even the Philips Hue Datura ceiling light has yet to achieve. When it comes to the Sky Ceiling Light, this model is designed to emulate natural daylight, with 5200 lumens of brightness and edge-mounted LEDs that mimic the effects of a real skylight window. While the Ceiling Light Ultra provides a more creative experience, the Sky Ceiling Light leans more towards the well-being side of smart lighting, offering realistic blue-sky effects during the day and warm sunset tones in the evening with the help of DaySync - a new lighting feature introduced by Govee. We're very fond of Govee as a budget-friendly smart lighting brand, but until now one of its drawbacks has been the lack of advanced features offered by rivals like Philips Hue. With the new DaySync and AI Lighting Bot 2.0 functions, that could all be about to change. At CES 2026, Govee announced its new DaySync functionality alongside its range of new hardware. As its name implies, DaySync can alter the brightness and color of your smart lights based on the time of day. It can also pick up on sunrise and sunset times and local conditions and change your lighting accordingly - which is native to the Sky Ceiling Light. Additionally, Govee unveiled its AI Lighting Bot 2.0, an upgraded version of its scene-changing chatbot feature that adjusts animated scenes in its pixel and graphic smart lights. Instead of using fixed commands, it can now alter your smart lighting by using natural conversations. Like we've stated earlier, we don't know how much Govee's new Floor Lamp 3, Ceiling Light Ultra, or Sky Ceiling Light will cost, nor when they'll be available to purchase. That aside, this is a huge step for both Govee's smart lighting hardware and software, and 2026 is already looking to be a bright year for one of our favorite smart home brands. TechRadar will be extensively covering this year's CES, and will bring you all of the big announcements as they happen. Head over to our CES 2026 news page for the latest stories and our hands-on verdicts on everything from wireless TVs and foldable displays to new phones, laptops, smart home gadgets, and the latest in AI.

Govee's vision for smart lighting goes beyond illumination

CES 2026 Read and watch our complete CES coverage here Updated less than 0 just now ago For years, smart lighting has largely been about convenience. Can your lights turn on automatically? Can they change color with a tap or respond to a voice command? At CES 2026, Govee argues that the next phase of smart lighting is less about automation and more about adaptation - lighting that responds not just to instructions, but also to how people live. Under the theme "Lighting the Future", Govee's CES showcase positions lighting as a core part of everyday living. More than something that simply fades into the background, light becomes a subtle form of self-expression - shaping mood, focus and comfort, and helping people enjoy their daily lives more fully. This reflects a broader shift in smart homes, moving away from systems that merely execute functions toward experiences that feel intuitive, personal and emotionally connected. From automation to emotional intelligence One of the clearest signs of that shift is Govee's AI-powered lighting technology. Rather than treating lighting as a static environment or a simple on-off system, the company is pushing toward lighting that responds to intent and expression. AI Lighting Bot 2.0, demonstrated across both linear and graphic lighting products, goes well beyond basic voice control. Instead of issuing rigid commands, users can describe moods, moments, or ideas, and the system generates lighting effects in response. In some cases, it can even turn text prompts into animated visual patterns, creating lighting that feels expressive rather than pre-programmed. This isn't about spectacle. This is emotionally responsive lighting designed to fit the unpredictable ways people use their homes. Lighting becomes more of an ambient companion, adjusting to conversation, creativity, or downtime without requiring constant input. Precision color as a foundation, not a feature That expressiveness rests on something more basic: colour accuracy. Govee's LuminBlend+ color management system underpins much of its CES lineup, offering professional-grade color fidelity in consumer lighting. Using upgraded 16-bit precision chips and proprietary gamma calibration, LuminBlend+ can render over 281 trillion colors while keeping tones consistent across different brightness levels. That consistency matters because emotional lighting depends on subtlety. A warm evening glow or a focused daytime white only feels natural if color shifts are smooth and predictable. Govee's expanded white-light range -- from a candle-warm 1,000K to a daylight-bright 10,000K -- allows lighting to track daily routines without constant adjustment. At CES, this technology is presented less as a premium feature and more as a standard for modern, responsive lighting. Circadian lighting without the complexity Wellness-focused lighting has aimed to align indoor environments with natural circadian rhythms. However, achieving this has often involved complex setups or specialized hardware. Govee's DaySync system is designed to make this concept more accessible. DaySync automatically adjusts brightness, color, and temperature based on the time of day, local sunrise and sunset, and even real-time weather conditions. Rather than programming, users simply choose pre-set activity mode such as working, relaxing, or waking up and let the system handle the rest. It's part of an effort to make smart homes feel less technical overall. Instead of expecting users to understand lighting theory or circadian science, Govee simplifies the process. The result is lighting that subtly shifts throughout the day to support focus in the morning, create comfort in the evening, and promote rest at night - all without requiring constant interaction. Designed to blend into daily life Govee's flagship products translate these ideas into practical designs meant for everyday living, not just show floors. The Govee Floor Lamp 3 combines LuminBlend+ color accuracy with DaySync and AI Lighting Bot 2.0, offering both expressive color effects and highly precise white light. With 360-degree illumination and a refined dual-star base, it works as both a functional light source and an attractive design element, enhancing the room even when not in use. The Govee Ceiling Light Ultra takes a more playful approach. Featuring a high-density LED matrix and DIY canvas tools, it allows users to create dynamic, ceiling-based visuals that extend beyond traditional static fixtures. Despite its creative focus, it still delivers strong everyday performance, with high brightness and accurate color rendering for shared living spaces. Meanwhile, the Govee Sky Ceiling Light focuses on atmosphere. Using patented sky-blue lighting technology and gradient diffusion, it replicates the feel of natural skylight. Designed for windowless rooms, it highlights how lighting can shape perception as much as visibility, creating a sense of calm and openness where natural light is limited. What this signals for smart homes Govee's CES announcements suggest that lighting is no longer just infrastructure or decoration. It's becoming an adaptive layer that responds to activity, mood, and daily rhythms. For consumers, this means smarter homes that feel less like systems to manage and more like environments that support daily life. For the industry, it points away from feature checklists and toward experiences built around comfort, well-being, and emotional awareness. At CES 2026, Govee isn't just showing brighter lights or bolder colors. It's outlining a future where lighting understands us just enough to support our daily lives without demanding our attention. And that may be the most meaningful upgrade of all. You can learn more about Govee's CES announcements here.

Govee CES 2026 Lineup Brings AI-Powered Smart Lighting to Every Room - Phandroid

Smart lighting just got a whole lot smarter. Govee is showing up to CES 2026 with three new flagship products that could change how you light up your home. The company unveiled the Floor Lamp 3, Ceiling Light Ultra, and Sky Ceiling Light, all powered by upgraded tech that makes previous generations look downright basic. If you've been following Govee's smart lighting innovations, you know they've been pushing AI integration hard. This year's lineup takes it further with three core technologies: LuminBlend+ for more accurate colors, AI Lighting Bot 2.0 for smarter automation, and DaySync for circadian rhythm lighting. Plus, they're partnering with Samsung SmartThings to make everything play nicely together. The Floor Lamp 3 is Govee's most advanced floor lamp yet, and it shows. With LuminBlend+ color technology, this thing can hit an absolutely wild temperature range from 1000K to 10000K. That means you can go from cozy candle vibes to bright daylight without switching bulbs. The AI Lighting Bot 2.0 learns your preferences over time, while DaySync automatically adjusts throughout the day to match natural light patterns. It's basically a lamp that thinks for itself, wrapped in a sculptural design that won't make your living room look like a tech store. Next up, we have the Ceiling Light Ultra which packs 616 individual LED pixels, making it the first ceiling light designed as an actual creative canvas. You can create custom patterns and animations that would make Govee's previous smart lighting products jealous. The AI Lighting Bot 2.0 generates dynamic effects on the fly, and enhanced DIY tools let you get creative with your lighting designs. Despite all the flashy features, it still provides proper illumination for family spaces while maintaining natural color accuracy. You can get artsy without sacrificing actual light quality. If you've got a windowless room or enclosed space, the Sky Ceiling Light might be your new best friend. Govee engineered custom LEDs and gradient tech to recreate actual daylight, complete with clear-sky tones and soft transitions that mimic real sunlight. It's designed to bring that outdoor feeling inside, creating a calming atmosphere that doesn't feel artificial. The refined white-light performance means you get comfortable, uplifting lighting without the harsh quality you'd expect from standard ceiling lights. With its new smart lights, Govee features the use of LuminBlend+. This uses a 16-bit precision chip with proprietary Gamma calibration to keep colors consistent at any brightness level. The 1000K to 10000K range gives you lighting moods for any situation, from evening relaxation to focused work sessions. AI Lighting Bot 2.0 integrates generative models to create lighting that actually responds to mood and context. For strip lights and permanent outdoor lights, it learns your behavior patterns. For pixel lights and curtain lights, it generates animated visuals in real time. If you're used to the best smart lights available, this is the next level up. DaySync simplifies adaptive lighting by matching your indoor lights to the time of day automatically. Instead of manually adjusting settings, you get smart presets that deliver appropriate lighting for different activities. It'll roll out starting April 2026 across Govee's indoor product line. Govee's also expanding beyond its own ecosystem with Samsung SmartThings compatibility. You'll be able to manage your Govee lighting alongside other connected devices in one unified system, from atmospheric living rooms to outdoor spaces. It's the kind of integration that actually makes smart homes feel smarter.