Govee has recently unveiled its latest version of the BR30 E26 Smart LED Colored Light Bulb in the United States, now boasting compatibility with Matter, a universal smart home standard. This new model retains important features from its predecessor like the RGBWW capability, allowing for dimmable lighting with a color temperature range from 2,700 to 6,500K, and a vibrant selection of millions of colors to choose from.
Interestingly, even with the added benefit of Matter support, the new bulbs come with a reduced price compared to previous models. However, this cost-effectiveness means a slight compromise on brightness, with the peak dropping to 850 lumens from the prior 1,200 lumens, and a decrease in power usage from 11.5W to 9.5W. Although these bulbs are more energy-efficient, the estimated annual energy cost has risen slightly to $1.35 from $1.15.
Matter compatibility greatly enhances the versatility of these bulbs, integrating seamlessly into a variety of smart home systems, enabling control via apps or voice commands. Additionally, the Govee Home app offers enhanced user experiences with capabilities to set timers, schedules, and choose from over 50 preset scenes, including those that sync with music.
Shoppers can opt for the new bulbs in convenient packs: a 2-pack for $29.99, a 4-pack for $45.99, and a 6-pack for $69.99. There’s a window of opportunity to score these at an even lower price with in-page coupons available for purchases before the end of February, offering discounts ranging from $8 to $15. When stacked against the original BR30 prices—$39.99, $79.99, and $99.99 for comparable packs—these new Govee bulbs are notably more economical.
