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Govee vs TP-Link Kasa

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Govee

Software

Colorful smart home and lighting solutions

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TP-Link Kasa logo

TP-Link Kasa

Software

Affordable smart home devices with easy setup

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Govee products are sold individually at hardware prices, e.g. the Uplighter Floor Lamp lists at 179.99 USD and the TV Backlight 3 Lite at 69.99 USD, rather than bundled into a subscription; TP-Link Kasa devices are sold individually rather than as a subscription, for example the Smart Video Doorbell Camera costs 49.99 USD and the 4-pack Smart Light Bulb costs 39.99 USD
  • They diverge on capability: Govee covers RGBIC technology, TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Govee and TP-Link Kasa actually diverge.

Attributes where Govee and TP-Link Kasa differ
AttributeGoveeTP-Link Kasa
PlatformsIOS, AndroidIOS, Android, Web
Founded20171996

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (one-time), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Govee

  • RGBIC technology
  • Music sync
  • DreamView
  • DIY scenes
  • Timer
  • Voice control
  • Amazon Alexa
  • Google Assistant

Only in TP-Link Kasa

  • Affordable
  • No Hub Required
  • Energy Monitoring
  • Scheduling
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • SmartThings
  • Web support

Both cover

  • IFTTT
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Govee

  • Gaming setupnot TP-Link Kasa
  • TV ambient lightingnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Room decornot TP-Link Kasa
  • Outdoor lightingnot TP-Link Kasa

TP-Link Kasa

  • Energy monitoringnot Govee
  • Automationnot Govee
  • Voice controlnot Govee
  • Budget smart homenot Govee

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Govee

  • Products are sold individually at hardware prices, e.g. the Uplighter Floor Lamp lists at 179.99 USD and the TV Backlight 3 Lite at 69.99 USD, rather than bundled into a subscription

TP-Link Kasa

  • Devices are sold individually rather than as a subscription, for example the Smart Video Doorbell Camera costs 49.99 USD and the 4-pack Smart Light Bulb costs 39.99 USD

Pricing, plan by plan

Govee

On request
  • LED Strip Lights$20/month
    • Music sync
    • App control
    • Voice control
  • TV Backlights$70/month
    • Camera-based sync
    • RGBIC
    • Scene modes
  • Outdoor Lights$100/month
    • Weather resistant
    • RGBIC
    • Smart control

TP-Link Kasa

On request
  • Smart Plug$10/month
    • WiFi
    • Voice control
    • Scheduling
  • Smart Switch$20/month
    • In-wall installation
    • Dimming
    • 3-way support

Which should you pick?

Choose Govee if

  • You need rgbic technology.
  • You work on IOS, Android.
  • You also want music sync.
Govee review

Choose TP-Link Kasa if

  • You need affordable.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want no hub required.
TP-Link Kasa review

Questions people ask

Is Govee or TP-Link Kasa better?
Neither clearly leads. Govee starts at On request and TP-Link Kasa at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Govee or TP-Link Kasa?
Govee starts at On request and TP-Link Kasa at On request.
Does Govee or TP-Link Kasa run on more platforms?
Govee runs on IOS, Android. TP-Link Kasa runs on IOS, Android, Web.
What is Govee best used for?
Govee is most often used for gaming setup, tv ambient lighting, room decor, outdoor lighting. Of those, gaming setup and tv ambient lighting are not what TP-Link Kasa is typically brought in for.
What can Govee do that TP-Link Kasa cannot?
Govee covers RGBIC technology, Music sync, DreamView, DIY scenes. TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable, No Hub Required, Energy Monitoring, Scheduling. Both handle IFTTT, IOS support, Android support.
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