So I do not use these how they are expected to be (attached to the back of the TV), I use these for a variety of things. I also love the DYI programming feature as the out of the box styles are okay to bad. But I programmed several cool flowing rainbow ones or even some good Halloween flows.
Namely:
* I use them to decorate and light up my office/gaming area. It really helps with my ADD to have something pretty to stare at while the wheels in my brain grind on a work task. Especially the flowing rainbow colors I find calming and hypnotizing.
* I use them to light up my backyard during bonfires. Helps add some great colors to my backyard, especially with a fence or a tree to bounce the colors off of.
* I definitely dont think Govee expected this, but I also use them for camping. I tent camp at RV sites at state parks, so I still have access to electricity. And then I'll use them to light up my shelters or the campsite. Mix a few glasses of wine, a good bonfire, and these lights can be a super relaxing evening.
For the price tag of between 40-60(depending on sales), these items are amazing. I think they are a great value for that price. They brighten up anywhere I use/bring them. The colors are vibrant, and the DYI functions are cool (if a bit obtuse to figure out).
I do wish the DYI had a bit more functionality with dimming or brightness levels, along with syncing multiple of these ropes to transfer the colors from one to another.
BUT, I highly recommend them. I'm not exactly gently on alot of my gear, but so far everything has held up really well.
Govee, I'm really hoping you'll make a longer version and one more designed for outdoors (rain proofing the power controls, having a 180% arch design rather then the current 90% design, and add attachment points for hanging or adjusting hanging on tree's/fences/walls ect ect).