RGBIC TV Light Bars - Govee
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RGBIC TV Light Bars - Govee

WiFi-enabled light bars with double light beads designed to provide reactive ambient backlighting for home cinema setups.

Price

£79.99

Editorial rating

4.0 / 5

Last price check

19/04/2026 08:45

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Editorial take

Why we picked it

I've always felt that my television was missing a certain "cinematic drama," or perhaps I just wanted my living room to look more like a futuristic nightclub in Shoreditch. These Govee RGBIC Light Bars are the Supporting act that finally bridges the gap between a standard 50-inch screen and a full-blown immersive experience. They are for the person who thinks that a blank wall behind a TV is a wasted opportunity for some serious "vibes."

I've spent the evening syncing the lights to a nature documentary, and my lounge was suddenly bathed in a lush, Amazonian green that made me feel slightly more adventurous than I actually am. The double light beads mean the colours are richer and the transitions smoother, avoiding that "cheap fairy light" flicker that plagues lesser setups.

They are a clever, low-effort way to upgrade your home cinema without having to rewire the entire flat or hire a decorator. Whether you're gaming or just watching another detective drama, the ambient glow makes the whole experience feel significantly more "event-like." It's peak "mood lighting" for the tech-obsessed dweller who wants their home to react to their media in real-time.

Detailed verdict

The full review

The Irresistible

  • The RGBIC technology allows multiple colours to be displayed on a single bar simultaneously, creating a sophisticated gradient that looks far more "high-end" than standard single-colour LEDs.
  • The Smart App Control is surprisingly robust, offering a "Music Sync" mode that turns your lounge into a disco-perfect for when you've had one too many G&Ts.

The Clever Part

  • They are incredibly easy to install; you can either stand them up or stick them to the back of the TV, depending on how much you want to hide the "sausage-making" of your tech setup.
  • The WiFi connectivity means you can voice-control your "ambient aura" via Alexa or Google, which is helpful when you've already reached peak laziness on the sofa.

The Fine Print

  • The double light beads are powerful, but they require a fair bit of cable management to keep your TV stand from looking like a technological spaghetti incident.
  • Getting the colour calibration exactly right to match your screen can involve a fair bit of faffing about in the app settings.

The Reality Check

  • If you set the brightness to 100% during a horror movie, the "scary red" glow will be so intense you'll probably end up terrifying yourself more than the actual film does.