Govee Floor Lamp Series Review: Smarter Lighting for Every Corner of Your Home
For years, Govee has led the charge in transforming ordinary lighting into an immersive, interactive experience. At GearBrain, I have tested many of their smart lighting products, including smart TV backlights, which really help improve your viewing experience. With its new Floor Lamp Series, the company continues to merge form and function—creating lighting that’s not only bright and beautiful, but adaptive to your mood, schedule, and smart home ecosystem.
The new lineup, which includes the Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp ($179.99), Govee Torchiere Floor Lamp ($149.99), and Govee Tree Floor Lamp ($169.99), expands on Govee’s core mission: making intelligent, customizable lighting accessible to every type of living space—from large family rooms to small apartments and dorms.
I spent the past few months testing the Govee Tree Floor Lamp in our own home to see how it performs in real-world settings.
Design and Build
The Govee Floor Lamp Series brings thoughtful design updates that move beyond simple vertical lighting. Each model introduces a unique form factor intended to fit specific environments.
- The Uplighter Floor Lamp offers a ripple-effect projection that fills your ceiling with motion and color—ideal for relaxation or quiet evenings.
- The Torchiere Floor Lamp uses triple-zone color control to deliver soft, blended light that feels perfect for family time.
- The Tree Floor Lamp, which we tested extensively, takes a more sculptural approach. It features three independently controlled lamp heads that rotate 350° horizontally and tilt up to 90° vertically, allowing for both direct illumination and wall-washing effects.
The design feels premium, with a weighted base that keeps it stable on both carpets and hard floors. The slim, minimal profile helps it fit neatly in corners—especially useful in dens, dorm rooms, or bedrooms that lack overhead fixtures.
Setup and Installation
The Tree Floor Lamp was refreshingly simple to install. From unboxing to power-on took roughly 10 minutes, with all components fitting securely and intuitively. Govee’s reputation for user-friendly setup continues here.
Once assembled, pairing the lamp through the Govee Home app was smooth via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The lamp supports Matter, Alexa, and Google Assistant, offering flexible integration across ecosystems.
The Matter setup was somewhat challenging, as the connection process required a few retries—but compared to earlier Matter-compatible devices we’ve tested, this experience was a notable improvement. Once added to our Matter controller, the lamp functioned reliably across all platforms. Voice commands such as “Alexa, turn on the den lamp” or “Hey Google, set Tree Lamp to movie mode” worked without delay.
Features and Smart Capabilities
Each Govee floor lamp in this series is powered by the company’s latest RGBWWIC lighting technology, which blends white and color light beads for precision control. Across the series, Govee introduces several advanced smart lighting functions that make these lamps stand out and are set up in the Govee app:
1. Auto Run Circadian Lighting
The lamps can automatically adjust brightness and color temperature throughout the day—from cool white light in the morning for energy, to neutral midday tones for focus, and warm amber light in the evening to support melatonin production and relaxation.
2. DreamView Scene Sync
Through the Govee Home app, users can sync lighting effects with TVs, music, or other Govee lights to create immersive environments. When we tested DreamView during Disney movie nights in our den, the results were magical—our grandchildren were delighted as the colors danced in sync with the on-screen scenes.
3. DIY and Preset Modes
The Tree Floor Lamp includes 64 preset scene modes and supports customizable DIY effects. You can shift from soft “Macaron” hues to vivid “Sunset” gradients in seconds.
4. Multi-Zone and Independent Control
Each arm of the Tree Lamp can be controlled separately—allowing, for instance, one to shine bright white for reading while the others display colorful ambient lighting. This flexibility is ideal for shared or multi-use spaces. I really liked this feature.
5. Voice and App Control
Control options include Alexa, Google Assistant, and Matter voice commands, as well as Govee’s app for remote management, scheduling, and integration with music-sync effects.
Real-World Testing: Govee Tree Floor Lamp
We tested the Govee Tree Floor Lamp for several months in our den, where lighting plays a vital role in balancing comfort and visibility.
During the day, the lamp provided excellent brightness for reading and light work. It's 1,500 lumens of brightness, combined with adjustable color temperature (2700K–6500K), delivered crisp white illumination that made the space feel open and vibrant without glare.
At night, switching to warm, low-saturation hues transformed the same space into a cozy, theater-like setting. The DreamView mode, which syncs with sound and video, creates immersive experiences that elevate everything from family movie nights to quiet evenings.
The lamp’s ability to pivot and rotate each arm independently made it easy to direct light exactly where needed. This flexibility is particularly convenient in rooms without overhead lighting or where layered illumination is desired.
Performance and Smart Integration
Performance was consistently strong. Voice control through Alexa and Google Assistant worked reliably, and app commands executed instantly. The Tree Lamp’s Wi-Fi + Bluetooth connectivity ensured minimal lag even when switching between dynamic color scenes.
Matter support is still in its early stages across many brands, but Govee has done a commendable job in this regard. After the initial pairing, the Tree Lamp remained connected to our smart home network without any drops or delays.
The lamp also supports Music DreamView, allowing synchronization with up to five additional Govee lights. For households that already own Govee products—such as LED strips, light bars, or bulbs—this feature creates a unified lighting ecosystem that few competitors offer.
Price and Value
At $169.99, the Govee Tree Floor Lamp sits between budget smart lamps (like Wyze or Meross) and high-end designer models from Nanoleaf or Philips Hue.
Whether this price is “good” depends on what you value most:
- For pure brightness, you can find cheaper lamps with similar lumen output.
- For multi-ecosystem smart control, RGBIC+ effects, and Matter integration, Govee offers an impressive value.
- Compared to other floor lamps that are compatible with Matter, Alexa, and Google Assistant, the Tree Lamp’s combination of aesthetics, build quality, and performance feels reasonably priced.
Ultimately, for users seeking a stylish, multifunctional, and intelligent floor lamp, $169.99 seems fair—especially when considering Govee’s robust app ecosystem and long-term firmware support.
Who It’s For
The Govee Tree Floor Lamp and its siblings in the Floor Lamp Series are ideal for:
- Dens or Living Rooms – Perfect for ambient or reading light.
- Apartments and Dorm Rooms – Space-saving design with strong smart features.
- Kids’ Bedrooms – Fun color modes and safe, stable build.
- Rooms Without Overhead Lighting – Bright enough to function as a primary light source.
Its flexibility makes it an excellent choice for renters, families, or anyone who enjoys blending smart home tech with interior design.
Final Verdict
The Govee Floor Lamp Series stands out as one of the most complete and thoughtfully designed smart lighting collections available today. Whether you choose the Uplighter for soothing ripple effects, the Torchiere for family ambiance, or the Tree for artistic multi-directional lighting, you’ll get a product that seamlessly combines intelligent control, beautiful design, and practical illumination..
After months of testing, we can confidently say that the Govee Tree Floor Lamp delivers on both form and function. It’s a perfect upgrade for spaces that lack ceiling lighting or need a touch of smart, colorful personality.
GearBrain Recommendation:
If you’re looking for a smart, stylish, and flexible floor lamp that works well across major smart home ecosystems, the Govee Tree Floor Lamp—and the broader Floor Lamp Series—is an excellent choice. It’s reliable, modern, and makes everyday lighting feel just a little more magical.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Easy installation and setup
- Strong ecosystem support (Alexa, Google Assistant, Matter)
- Bright, adjustable lighting (up to 1500 lumens)
- Highly flexible design with rotating arms
- DreamView and Music Sync modes create immersive experiences
- Excellent app control and preset scene variety
Cons
- $169.99 may feel high for a single lamp
- Matter setup can be finicky at first
- Best suited for smaller or medium rooms—not large spaces
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