Govee Lantern Floor Lamp Review

About the Govee Lantern Floor Lamp

• Height: 63 inches
• LED technology: LuminBlend+ (16-bit IC)
• Color temperature range: 1,000K–10,000K
• Brightness: 1,400 lm at 6,500K
• Controls: App, top-touch, and voice control
• Light effect: Halo Gradient (Vertical Layered RGBIC)
• Music sync: 16 modes

Lighting may seem like a small thing, but it can have a significant impact on a room's vibe. If it's too warm, you won't be able to focus or get anything done. But too cool, and your cozy bedroom turns classroom-level sterile. The Govee Lantern lets you adjust not only the color but also the saturation, depending on how warm or cool you want it. I prefer cooler light during the workday, but immediately swap to a warm sunset feel after hours to wind down.

How we tested

We have tested loads of Govee lighting products in the past, from the curtain lights to permanent outdoor lights to the neon rope lights.

For the Lantern floor lamp testing, I set it up in a single afternoon and controlled it via the app and touch for a week to test the built-in color effects, ease of use, and the durability of the silicone shade.

What we like

The no-tool setup is seamless

This lamp is truly plug-and-play, especially if you already have the Govee app downloaded. Just thread the power cord through the pole segments, then twist them together before attaching them to the base. From there, plug in the lamp, connect to the app, and choose from hundreds of color combinations.

Soft silicone top is durable and easy to clean

My previous floor lamp had a glass top that collected dust like it was its job. It was also much taller than the Govee Lantern, so I had to use a step stool or tilt the lamp on its side to clean it, which posed a risk of shattering every time.

The Govee Lantern has a soft silicone top that complements the cozy aesthetic created by the haloed lighting. It has an almost beachball-like texture that's durable and easy to wipe clean.

App control offers flexibility for placement

Builders never seem to consider the placement of outlets within rooms, especially the outlet connected to a light switch, which is where most people would want their floor lamp to be plugged in. The switched outlet in my bedroom is in the worst possible spot and nearly impossible to reach. The app let me place the lamp wherever I wanted and still control it easily.

What we don't like

App required for changing specific colors

While you can control the Govee Lantern via app, touch, and voice control, the touch control only turns the lamp on and off or cycles through different lighting effects. To change to a specific color or switch between warm and cool shades, you need the app.

Warranty

Govee offers a 1-year limited warranty for the Lantern Floor Lamp that covers defects or workmanship issues. There is also a 30-day money-back guarantee for returns.

Should you buy the Govee Lantern Floor Lamp?

Yes, if you want a cozier feel for any room in your home

The Govee Lantern Floor Lamp (available at Amazon for $129.99) is a small swap with a huge payoff. Immediately after replacing my old lamp, my room felt cozier and brighter. It offers a wide variety of built-in colors, plus options to create custom settings to suit your preferences. Whether you want red light before bed or to emulate the sunrise the moment you wake up, the Govee Lantern makes it easy.