* Tech * Gadgets * News # Every bulb on Govee’s new outdoor string lights can display multicolor effects You can program different lighting effects for each individual bulb. You can program different lighting effects for each individual bulb. by Andrew Liszewski Mar 23, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. [See our ethics statement.](https://www.theverge.com/ethics-statement) [](/authors/andrew-liszewski) Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Govee has announced a new set of outdoor string lights that allows for more color customization than [competitors’ products](/24128446/lifx-outdoor-string-lights-versus-nanoleaf-matter-multicolor-outdoor-string-lights-review), as well as the [company’s existing color-changing set](https://govee.sjv.io/c/482924/3014037/12845?u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.govee.com%2Fproducts%2Fgovee-outdoor-string-lights-2). Similar to its [Outdoor UpDown Wall Light introduced in July 2025](/news/714715/govee-smart-outdoor-updown-wall-light), Govee’s new [Outdoor Chromatic String Lights](https://govee.sjv.io/c/482924/3014037/12845?u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.govee.com%2Fproducts%2Fgovee-outdoor-chromatic-string-lights) don’t limit you to just one color per bulb. You can customize each individual one with multiple colors, gradients, and animated effects. Available starting today through [Govee’s online store](https://govee.sjv.io/c/482924/3014037/12845?u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.govee.com%2Fproducts%2Fgovee-outdoor-chromatic-string-lights%2F) and [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX31PHMR?tag=theverge02-20), the Outdoor Chromatic String Lights are available in two lengths: a 32-foot option with 10 bulbs for $169.99 and a 65-foot version with 20 bulbs for $299.99. [](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX31PHMR/?tag=theverge02-20)[](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX31PHMR/?tag=theverge02-20) ### [Govee Outdoor Chromatic String Lights](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX31PHMR/?tag=theverge02-20) $170 $170 [$170 at Amazon (32-foot)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX31PHMR/?tag=theverge02-20)[$170 at Govee (32-foot)](https://govee.sjv.io/c/482924/3014037/12845?u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.govee.com%2Fproducts%2Fgovee-outdoor-chromatic-string-lights%3Fvariant%3D46653893378233)[$300 at Amazon (65-foot)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX2S38JR/?tag=theverge02-20) Each bulb features an IP67 weather rating, so it can survive heavy downpours, and is made with a dual-layer shell to help soften and diffuse its glow. Inside the bulbs, you’ll find 55 RGB LEDs that work together to either create solid colors or multi-color gradients that can be animated with smooth transitions that differ on every single one. Each bulb also features 54 dedicated white LEDs that output up to 240 lumens of illumination, so you can alternately set them all to a neutral white glow to effectively light up a backyard space. Customizing the colors and lighting effects or choosing from one of 12 music-reactive modes is all done through the Govee Home app. But the Outdoor Chromatic String Lights are also Matter-compatible or can be integrated into Amazon and Google smart home setups and controlled through voice commands. **Follow topics and authors** from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates. * Andrew Liszewski * Gadgets * News * Smart Home * Tech