If your living room still relies on overhead lighting or a random floor lamp, it’s time to upgrade. The Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite is currently available for $70 on Amazon — that’s 22% off its usual $90 price. This 11.8-foot LED strip is designed for 55- to 65-inch TVs and comes with a camera that syncs your screen’s colors in real time. It’s part of Govee’s DreamView ecosystem, which means you can link it with other Govee lights for a full-room glow-up. For more ways to upgrade your entertainment setup, check out CNET’s guide to building a better home theater.
The Backlight 3 Lite uses Govee’s upgraded Envisual chip with fish-eye correction, which improves color accuracy along the edges of your screen. It’s compatible with all types of content — streaming, gaming, YouTube, you name it — and works in real time without lag. The four-in-one lamp bead adds a warm white chip to the RGB mix, so you get richer colors and more natural lighting. For more tips on ambient lighting, check out why bias lighting makes your TV look better.
Installation is simple thanks to the gravitational hanging design for the camera, which is optimized for ultra-thin TVs. You can mount it with adhesive to avoid any wobble, or place it directly on top of your screen. The strip itself is flexible and responsive, and the Govee Home app gives you access to around 99 preset effects, with more being added regularly. It also works with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can control it with voice commands. For more smart home picks, browse CNET’s favorite cheap smart gadgets editors actually use.
In his review, former CNET Editor Ry Crist noted that Govee’s lighting kits “offer a lot of bang for your buck,” especially when paired with DreamView syncing. That feature lets you link up to seven subdevices for a 360-degree immersive experience. It brings your entire living room into the movie experience.
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Govee’s Backlight 3 Lite is one of the few kits that combines camera-based color syncing with smart home integration at this price. The fish-eye correction tech makes a noticeable difference in edge detection, and the RGBICW lamp beads deliver better color fidelity than standard RGB strips. For more on how this model compares to others, check out CNET’s hands-on review of the Govee TV Backlight. At 22% off, this deal brings the price under $70 for the 11.8-foot model — a solid pickup if you want immersive lighting without going full Philips Hue. It’s also part of Amazon’s limited-time deals, so it may not stick around long.
The Backlight 3 Lite also shows up on CNET’s list of best cheap smart gadgets editors actually use, which means it’s not just a good deal — it’s a product our team actually recommends. That kind of endorsement matters when you’re shopping for gear that’s supposed to last. If you’re building out a full entertainment setup, this light strip is a great starting point. It pairs well with soundbars, streaming devices, and gaming consoles.
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