Govee Envisual LED Backlights for 75-85 inch TVs, 16.4ft RGBIC WiFi DreamView T1 TV Backlights with Camera, Works with Alexa & Google Assistant, App Control, LED Lights Scene Mode, H6199

I owned an 4K LG 65" OLED E6 (2016 model) and about 4 years ago decided to try the smaller version of Govee Immersion backlighting system with the 1080p camera and RGBIC LEDs. It worked well enough. I installed the camera on the bottom of the TV due to LG's OLED TV design where the top of the TV is just thin glass with all the electronics on the bottom 1/3. It just so happened that the width of the LG bottom was a perfect match to the width of the Govee camera clamp - a no brainer.. I calibrated the system several times using different methods from using the Govee orange stick on blocks, room lights on, TV off to the methods used by several of the Govee Immersion users on YOUTUBE- using the virtual orange blocks with TV on tuned to the Govee set up video on youtube, room lighting at the ambient level actually used when watching (or lights off if that is the way u watch TV). Got it calibrated as best I could but still had some problems with REDs or BLUEs saturation or flesh tones too red or washed out. I chalked that up to limitations with my home theater room setup, the Govee product or a combination of things.When I upgraded my 65" LG to the LG 77" C1 - I debated whether to move the system over (Govee talked me out of that - when I asked if I could just purchase a longer LED string they explained that the camera was also different - obviously - it have to "see" much larger screen surface therefore the macro "fish lens" the camera uses was different as was the length of the camera holder bar. So after looking at other systems or maybe no system at all - I decided to buy this model - 75" to 85" version - not expecting a big improvement - WAS I EVER WRONG - The longer LED sting fits better that the 65" model - probably because my TV was at the LIMIT of the smaller version whereas with larger version, my TV size is in the middle of it's range. I was able to mount the LED string approx 3/4" from the edge on all 4 sides - with the LG C1 - this kept me away from any steep angles and "humps" caused by the placement of the internal electronics - the LED strip sat flatter all around (on the 65" the bottom row of LEDs were at a worse angle causing bottom lights to have less reflective effect. The RGBIC segments are noticeably brighter than the smaller set. The LG C1 has the power indicator LED and RF remote control sensor at the bottom of TV in the exact center and the bottom thickness of the TV is too wide to support the Govee camera bracket - so I put my fabrication thinking cap on (surprised that no one I found on youtube had a decent solution). I had some 3/4" x 1/2" wood scrap in the garage and cut it to length (2.75") to fit the Govee Camera backplate. I used the sticky adhesive on the thin front lip of the camera mount that overlaps the front glass panel to keep the camera at the correct downward angle then I laid the wood narrow side (1/2" side) flat on the bracket (You can use some extra adhesive to better hold the wood to the plastic camera bracket - I used E-6000 - a very thin layer - clamped wood for a few hours if u go this route before installing on TV- so adhesive dries and doesn't get on your TV glass) moved wood brace towards back of glass until a nice snug fit - you want to be able to remove bracket/wood assembly if need be in the future. Once I has the correct spacing between the wood brace and TV glass so camera stand steady and at the correct outward angle then if using glue, mark, add thin layer of E-6000 or equivalent, clamp & wait about an hour until adhesive sets - then center on top of TV - the wood stands in back of bracket 3/4" tall, the slot that is formed between the wood (3/4" tall) and the front lip of the camera bracket (1/4" tall) is what holds the camera assembly in place on top of the TV as the LG TV Glass is what fills that slot. Neatly route cables (Camera, power, RGBIC LEDs) and attach to the connection block - make sure you take into account the movement of your TV Wall Mount system - mine moves in 8 different directions and telescopes outwards quite a bit, so where you stick this connection block is important as you don't want the wires to be pulled out of there connectors. In my case I was lucky to arbitrability leave 3/4" of glass on the outside edge of all 4 sides of the TV - this left just about the right amount of glass so that my fabricated camera clamp system worked and fit - if LED strip was any closer to the edge of the TV the LEDs would have interfered with the wood I glued to the camera bracket.Updated App/Improved 1080p Camera:I was plesantly shocked over the improvement of the Immersion system for the 75"-85" as compared to the 50"-65". I calibrated using the YOUTUBE "virtual Orange block" method and I followed the updated video instructions from both Govee & these "expert" users - the first major change in the calibration process is to make sure your TV is properly calibrated to "factory specifications" for your TV model, different picture source types - e.g. - SD (standard definition content) HD (high definition - 1080p), UHD (Ultra High Definition - 4K or 2160p), HDR (High Dynamic Resolution - HDR 10 or HDR 10+). Dolby Vision HD 1080p and Dolby Vision UHD- 4K/2160p) - with each video type if supported by your TV, would have a different set of controls/adjustments/calibration attributes - that should be properly set and saved to be used automatically next time TV switches over to that resolution. This coincides with room light = make sure you set the TV up in the room light u will be using most of the time. Calibrating Govee using YouTube method was a breeze - ran thru it several times each time to a finer degree of precision - the Govee Immersion now projects those peachy flesh tones near perfection, the updated app with the White Balance practically cures those bright Red issues- and most important is calibrating TV especially the over saturation - the Govee saturation bar no more than 20%, Intensity 80-100 & white balance to match your TV mine is slightly left of center although it depends whether I have my Blue Filter (cool white filter to reduce eyestrain) on or off - "normal" This is in fact another way to adjust the TV backlight from cool white to warm white - if u change this White Balance on Immersion app should follow, There are EXCELLENT youtube Test Videos for Immersion - some are just fun or demo to impress your friends - other are to test the hardest colors/patterns to dial-in (calibrate) - lots of good information. Either Way OUT OF THE BOX this Immersion system is far better, it's brighter, better color accuracy much improved color rendition, App provides better and faster calibration and the color changing speed and ability to follow even the most complex screen color changes in much improved as if the color processing engine was upgraded - Govee denies any major hardware improvements other than the new camera with wider lends to capture the edges of the larger screen & more LEDs & more powerful power supply to support more LEDs (I think it also makes brighter. I integrated Immersion into my home theater wifi contolled Alexa system - but find myselg using it only to fine tuning as ther is no need to constatly make adjusments like I did with previous model - EXCELLENT & WORTH IT.. Ifit is not doing everything I said it could do then u did something wrong My Main ERROR when I put the new ones on my new LG 77" is I put all new Lumary 6" Full color LED recessed lights 8 in 2 rows on ceiling and 65 Reiga smart ceiling fan with light center of room & 4 wall sconces with Treatlife full color smart lights - Camera is top mounted - when these lights are on they reflect off TV screen - I FIXED by programming Alexa when I say turn on home theater to tuen all lights t 1% intensity, fan light off, color all lights GOLD and turn off 2 ceiling and 2 wall sconces closet to TV - fixed problem (Also made me realize previous install with camera on bottom may have been impacted by wall & ceiling lights)Home Theater Room Renovation:I renovated my entire Home Theater equipment upgrade (Replaced 20 year old Onkyo DS 989 to Emotiva RMC-1, new amps reused Def Tech main Speakers but added 4 new ceiling Toshiba 10" x 4 for Dolby Atmos & all speakers received new high power (300 Watts per channel) amplification - added 1 new subwoofer (18"/500W ULD 18 Velodyne) for a total of 3 Bass Management controlled subwoofers and 3 free (speaker output level controlled) subs. Total of 17 speakers as part of home theater system and 4 outdoor speakers (Zone 2) - all Home Theater Room lights, fans, blackout window shades, including Govee Immersion TV Backlights Lights and home theater components are wi-fi controlled via Alexa. Left Ceiling White (wife would not let me change it) - Wall with TV is now Flat Navy Blue as is opposite wall where new home theater seating is Four new Valancia Tuscany Chocolate brown Recliners, power recliner, headrest, lumbar support, each with removable table, LED lighting for cup holders and control panel - also Blue LEDs under chair lighting - 2 side walls - one i outside wall with smart Ikea Gray fabric Blackout Smart Shades (Alexa Controlled - walls painted Flat Titanium - side walls - with windows and with door to Family Room - considering wood bi-fold doors for 2 wide doorways - one to rear of house Family Room the other on wall with TV to front of house main entrance and 2nd level stairway to provide better privacy/sound control - ceiling speakers also need to be better encapsulated/insulated to prevent sound to 2nd story bedrooms.

I bought this kit because it represents good value for money, and avoids potential problems with input latency and the HDMI 2.1 compatibility of the Phillips Hue reactive lighting sets. I also liked the fact that this gives you lights along the bottom of the screen, and features individually colored LEDs.My only issue was that the strip that is placed along the sides was a bit too long for my 55 inch Samsung Q80T, and I have to perform a few careful folds and tucks to keep it looking nice. I believe that it is possible to cut the LEDs shorter, but felt that would open a whole other can of worms, and the way that the strips are connected looked too solid to confidently modify them.After some tweaking of the color depth and brightness, I came to a good balance, where it looked great , was as close as possible to accurate and didn't overwhelm the image. I ran through a number of Hue/Ambient-lighting demos, and they were breathtaking. I also watched TV and gaming footage, and it was very good, but occasionally a little jarring when colors changed.The only problem I had was when I was trying all the music modes, there was that is third in the row of modes, causes two sides to flicker as if they are faulty. When I first installed the unit it was in this mode, so I thought I would have problems until I linked the App and changed it. However, everything else works fine, and this doesn't look like a mode I would use in any case.Lastly, the App is well structured and easy to use. I wish that it could support a few scene modes, where I could save my hue and brightness settings and restore them quickly, but in the absence of that I can simply learn my preferred values, or screenshot them.Overall this is a very impressive product. I am extremely happy with it. It delivers as close to my mental image of what Ambient lighting should be as any product that I have seen demonstrated. Its colors are rich and vibrant, and accurate enough for my eyes after tuning. I will definitely keep an eye on Govee's future development with interest, and feel that the good value of this product means that I don't feel fear of missing out on the next best thing in the immersion lighting space, as I would have had I bought the Phillips set.