This Deal Is Going to End the Holiday Lights Battle in My Home, Once and for All

As Black Friday weekend slides into more glorious Cyber Monday savings, the deals are ramping up across a ton of categories, including clever smart home devices and light displays. This includes some of our favorites from Govee, currently as much as 47% off.

We love Govee lights here at CNET, and I've bought them many times over the years. Right now I'm buying these Govee Christmas Lights for two big reasons. One, they're on sale for 30% off, down to just $56. And two, every year my family enters into the great debate over what looks better on a tree: colored lights or all white.

If this all goes according to my plan, this 66-foot set of smart string lights for our holiday tree will end the argument once and for all. Why? Because these lights do all the colors and then some. So if you're interested in ending this debate in your home, or if you'd rather score some of Govee's other great lights at a discount, I've highlighted a few for you below.

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First, the lights I've picked. One third of my family prefers the simplicity of white lights on a tree. The other two thirds of us prefer the retro glow of every color available, all at once. The Govee smart Christmas lights offer 125 different scene modes, endless color variants, both customizable and preset, and the ability to sync to music. You can control it all via the Govee app or smart home devices such as an Amazon Echo. The lights are also rated for outdoor use, in case my plan goes south and I end up decorating a tree in the front yard.

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Another fan favorite at CNET, the Govee RGBIC smart lamp, on sale for $100, down from $150. After reading CNET Senior Editor James Bricknell's love letter to this cool smart lamp, I promptly bought one for my teenage son for Christmas.

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Managing Editor Russell Holly swears by the Govee's TV backlight system, which he says turns his "living room into a theater." That's on sale, too, down to just $47 from the regular price of $70.

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Amazon's Govee store features a host of other great products including string lights, permanent outdoor holiday lights, these amazing hexagon wall lights and more. Prices range from 30% off to as much as 47% off.

Why this deal matters

This deal matters to me because I'm trying to bring peace to my household (while also being right). If technology can help me, and help me for less money, I am on board. But what's key here is that Govee is a highly rated brand for many types of smart lights, and these fantastic discounts will help encourage you to nab a set for yourself or for gifts for just about anyone in your life.

Looking for more deals? We've got plenty for you. Check out our favorite PlayStation deals happening throughout Black Friday and Cyber Monday. And if you just want to browse more holiday gift ideas, we've got the best Black Friday bargains that are still happening, and are still under $25.