Installing interior LED car strip lights is a great way to be creative and make your car stand out. In addition, they illuminate the inside making it easier to find things at night.

In this article, we walk you through simple steps to install Govee interior car light strips. Keep reading to find out more.

Gather Your Materials

Before you begin, you will need to have everything on hand for the process of installing your interior car light strips.

Gather these materials:

  • Govee LED car light strips
  • A strong adhesive such as glue, to ensure that the 3M tape is secure
  • Zip ties or little brackets to ensure they can withstand the car’s movements

You will need to assemble the light strips, power supply, and adaptor needed to complete the installation. 

You can buy prepared Govee LED car light kits to make the process quicker. The kit includes a car cigarette lighter to connect to the power supply, controller, and car light strips.

Decide Where You Want to Install the Govee Light Strips

Preparation is essential to any successful DIY project. Decide where you want to place your interior light strips. 

You can choose to illuminate:

  • The doors
  • The footing area
  • The trunk
  • Accent lights

Map out and test how the lights will glow using a small light.

Installing the Govee Car Strip Lights

After identifying where you want to install your lights, the next step is installing them. However, before you begin, you should plug in and test the lights to ensure they are working.

Follow these simple steps:

  • Map out and measure where the lights will go.
  • Temporarily mount the lights with scotch tape and double-check that they are long enough. You can adjust the placement as necessary.
  • Ensure that they run back to a central location that you can connect to a power source.
  • Clean the area thoroughly. Ensure that you scrape off any mud and sweep the debris. Wipe with a damp cloth or alcohol spray.
  • Leave the area to dry completely.
  • Remove the paper from the bottom of the lights and secure them.
  • Reinforce them with glue or zip ties to ensure they can withstand movement and hits without coming loose.
  • If possible, drill some small holes and use brackets to hold the lights.
  • Plug the lights into your power source.
  • Install the cigarette lighter in the outlet on the central console. The power button should turn red when pressed.

Once you power on the lights, you can set them up. 

You can match the lights to your car or choose random colors. Navigate the settings to choose your preferred intensity.

Pair Your Car Strip Lights with the Govee Home App

You can use the remote controller or Govee home app to control your car strip lights. Or you can pair your device using the Govee Home app.

To begin pairing:

  • Ensure your smartphone or tablet has Android 4.3iOS 8.0 or higher operating software.
  • Be within one meter or three feet of the light strips when making the connection.
  • Open your App store or Google play store and download and install the Govee home app.
  • Switch Bluetooth on your device.
  • Go to the app’s home page.
  • On the top right, click on + and search for available devices.
  • Click on the H7090 device icon and follow the prompts to finish pairing.

Now that your lights are paired, you can set your preferred colors, brightness level, and various atmospheres and sync the lights to your music.

Having Trouble Pairing Your Govee Interior Car Light Strips?

If you are having trouble pairing your lights to your phone, there are some fixes.

Try the following:

  • If your device is incompatible with the Govee home app, try using a different phone.
  • If the Bluetooth connection is unsuccessful, power the strip lights on and off, switch your Bluetooth off and then on, and try reconnecting again.

Remember that you can contact Govee customer support or a professional if you are unsure about the installation procedure.

Safety Tips When Installing Govee Interior Car Light Strips

If you love DIY projects, installing light strips seems easy. However, you should always ensure your safety when doing so.

Following these precautions:

  • Clear the area of any metals or conductive materials to avoid short-circuiting
  • Watch out for static electricity during the installation
  • Do not bend the strips during installation since you might damage the LED components
  • Keep the light strips away from heat, sharp objects, or corrosive chemicals.
  • Ensure that you choose a light intensity that is not too bright. Driving with interior car lights at night can distract or reflect off your windshield and affect visibility.

Remember that there may be restrictions regarding LED lights in your car. Look up your area’s state and local traffic laws to avoid breaking the law.

Conclusion

Installing interior car lights is easy and functional and will help you find things in the dark. In addition, it gives your car a new cool look. However, ensure that you adhere to safety and traffic regulations.