Are you having trouble connecting your Govee lights to Wifi? You’re not alone. Connecting smart home devices can be tricky, but with a few simple tips, you can easily get up and running.
Smart home technology is becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason. It simplifies day-to-day tasks and adds convenience to our lives. With Govee lights, you’ll have the ability to control the lighting in any room of your house right from your phone or tablet. But before all this can happen, we need to get them connected to Wifi!
Fortunately, with just a few steps, it’s easy to set up your Govee lights. In this article, I’ll walk you through the process of connecting them to Wifi so you can start enjoying the benefits of a smarter home right away. So let’s get started!
Reasons Why Govee Lights May Not Connect To Wifi
Getting your Govee lights to connect to your home’s wifi network can be like trying to plug a jigsaw puzzle together without the picture on the box; you may have all the pieces, but they don’t always fit in the expected way. If you’re having trouble connecting your Govee lights, there are a few common issues that could be at play.
Malfunctioning Router
If you’re having trouble connecting your Govee lights to your wifi network, malfunctioning routers can be a major problem. Router issues can cause wifi outages and keep your Govee lights from connecting properly. If you suspect this is the case, it’s best to check the router’s settings and see if there’s any way to improve your signal strength or change the settings to better accommodate your Govee lights. If that doesn’t help, try resetting the router and restarting it; this will often clear up any connection issues.
If you’ve tried all these steps but still can’t get your Govee lights to connect, it could be that there’s a deeper issue with your router or wifi network. Unfortunately, in this case it may be time to consult a professional who can diagnose and repair any underlying problems. From there, you should have no trouble getting your Govee lights connected and ready for use.
Low Battery Status
Having ruled out router issues as the source of your Govee light connection problems, it’s time to move on to another potential culprit: low battery status. As with any electronic device, a low-battery status can render it useless; if your Govee lights aren’t connecting properly, this could be the issue.
To check the battery level, you’ll need to consult the battery-level indicator located on each light. If it’s below 50%, it’s more than likely that you’ll have to replace the batteries in order for them to work again. This is a relatively simple task and should only take a few minutes. Once you’ve done this and powered up your new batteries, you should be good to go!
So if you’re having trouble connecting your Govee lights to wifi, make sure that their battery levels are up to par before trying anything else. A quick battery switch could be all that stands between you and a perfectly functioning home lighting setup!
Inconsistent Signal Strength
Now that we’ve ruled out battery issues as the source of your Govee light connection problems, it’s time to take a look at another potential culprit: inconsistent signal strength. Signal fluctuation can cause devices to have trouble connecting or even disconnecting in the middle of use. If your Govee lights are experiencing intermittent signal or are connected with a weak signal, this could be why they’re not working properly.
The good news is that there are a few ways to address this issue. Firstly, you can try moving your Govee lights closer to the router or using an extender if possible. This should ensure that they have a reliable and strong connection at all times. Secondly, you can also check for any network interference from other devices in the area; if there are too many Wi-Fi connections near your router, these could be causing signal fluctuation for your Govee lights. To remedy this, try turning off some of these devices and see if this helps improve the signal strength.
By taking these two steps, you should be able to get your Govee lights back up and running with no further issues!
How To Fix Govee Lights Not Connecting To Wifi
Troubleshooting a wifi connection issue with Govee lights can be a tricky endeavor. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to try and get your Govee lights connected again. With the right approach, you can have your lights back up and running in no time!
Power Cycle The Lights
It’s possible that your Govee lights are not connecting to wifi due to a power issue. If this is the case, the next step would be to power cycle or power reset them. This involves unplugging the lights from the wall for at least thirty seconds and then plugging them back in. This will cause them to restart and hopefully re-establish their connection with your router.
Reset The Lights
Now, if power cycling didn’t work and you’re still having trouble connecting your Govee lights to wifi, it might be necessary to reset them completely. This ‘factory reset’ process can be a bit intimidating, but don’t worry – we’ll take you through it step-by-step!
The reset process is fairly straightforward: all you have to do is press the middle button on the control box four times whilst also holding the power button. This will cause the lights to go back to their factory settings and erase any network connections they have previously established.
Unplug The Lights And Wait For A Few Hours
Once you’ve completed the reset process, it’s important to unplug your Govee lights from the wall and wait for a few hours before attempting another connection. This gives the lights time to completely reset their settings and prepare for another attempt at connecting to your wifi network. Taking this extra step ensures that your lights are ready to start fresh with no prior connections interfering with the process.
Delete The Lights From The Govee App And Reconnect To Wifi
Now, it’s time to delete the lights from the Govee app. This is an important step in resetting the lights and ensuring they can properly connect to your wifi network. To start, open up the Govee app on your device and press the ‘+’ icon to add a new device. Then, select ‘Delete Device’ and choose your Govee lights from the list of devices. This will remove any saved settings or connections associated with your lights so that you can start fresh when reconnecting them to wifi.
Once you’ve deleted the lights from the Govee app, you’re ready to attempt another connection with your wifi network. Make sure you have your network’s password handy as you’ll need it for this process. Then, follow all of the steps outlined on the screen until you see that your Govee lights are successfully connected to wifi again!
Check If The Router Is Set To 2.4ghz Wifi Network Band
Now it’s time to check if the router is set up to work with a 2.4GHz wifi network band. This is a crucial step in ensuring that your Govee lights will be able to connect and stay connected to your wifi network.
To start, you’ll need to access the settings on your router and look for a setting or option related to the wifi network band. If it’s set to 5GHz, then you’ll want to switch this over to the 2.4GHz option so that your Govee lights can properly connect.
Once you’ve updated any settings on your router, it’s important that you save those changes before attempting another connection with your Govee lights. Then, just like before, follow all of the steps outlined on the screen until your lights have successfully connected again!
Conclusion
Troubleshooting a wifi connection with your Govee lights can feel like an uphill battle, but the end result is always worth it. It’s like a puzzle that needs to be solved and solving it brings a sense of accomplishment.
Now that you’ve checked your wifi settings, taken a look at the batteries, and done some troubleshooting, you should have no issues connecting your Govee lights to the wifi. With any luck, you’re ready to get back up and running with your lights in no time.
If you found this article helpful or have questions about connecting your Govee lights to the wifi, feel free to leave us a comment below! We’d love to hear from you! And if all else fails, our customer service team is always available and happy to help.
