Govee Smart Plug Setup Guide

In this post, I’m going to walk you through the steps to set up your Govee plug, using the Govee Home app.

You’ll also learn how to integrate your Govee smart plug with Alexa and Google Assistant. Let’s begin.

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Setting Up Your Govee Smart Plug

To set up a Govee Smart Plug, follow the steps below:

1. Get Your Govee Smart Plug Ready

Remove the Smart Plug from its packaging and ensure you have all the components, including the plug itself.

2. Download the Govee Home App

Install the Govee Home App on your smartphone or tablet. The app is available for iOS and Android devices and can be downloaded from the respective app stores.

3. Create a Govee Account

Launch the Govee Home App and create a new account if you don’t have one. If you already have an account, simply log in.

4. Connect the Smart Plug to power

Plug the Govee Smart Plug into an electrical outlet. Make sure the outlet is functioning correctly and has power.

5. Add the Smart Plug to the Govee Home App

Return to the Govee Home App and log in if required.

Tap the plus (+) icon in the top right hand or tap the Add Device button, usually located on the center of the home screen.

Enter your specific Govee Smart Plug model in the search bar. Tap on it when it pops up.

6. Put the Smart Plug in Pairing Mode

Your smart plug should automatically be in pairing mode once it receives power—this is indicated by a rapidly flashing light. If you don’t see a rapidly flashing light, press and hold the power button on the plug for about 8 seconds—until it starts flashing rapidly. Your Govee plug is now in pairing mode.

Next, the Govee app may prompt you to confirm that the plug is in pairing mode by blinking rapidly. Tap on any message on the screen that looks like “Confirm indicator rapidly blinks” or follow the instructions on the screen to confirm that your plug is pairing mode.

7. Connect the Plug to Wi-Fi

Now you’ll be prompted to enter your Wi-Fi credentials (name and password) in the Govee app. Make sure you enter them correctly and ensure that your Wi-Fi is on the 2.4GHz band.

8. Complete the Setup

After entering the Wi-Fi credentials, the Govee Home App will finalize the setup process. It will attempt to connect the Smart Plug to your Wi-Fi network. Wait for the app to confirm the successful connection.

9. Name and customize your Smart Plug

Once the Smart Plug is connected, you can assign it a name within the Govee Home App. You may also have the option to set schedules, timers, or create automation rules to control the plug remotely.

That’s it! You have successfully set up your Govee Smart Plug and can now control it using the Govee Home App.

If you encounter any difficulty during setup, see how to troubleshoot Govee smart plug setup/connectivity issues.

You can also control your plug with your voice if you’ve integrated it with Google Assistant or Alexa. Keep reading to see how to do this.

Connecting Your Govee Smart Plug to Google Home

To connect your Govee Smart Plug to Google Home, follow these steps:

Make sure your Govee Smart Plug is set up and connected to your Wi-Fi network using the Govee Home App. Refer to the previous instructions if you haven’t completed the setup yet.
Ensure that you have a Google Home device set up and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Govee Smart Plug.
Open the Google Home App on your smartphone or tablet. Make sure you’re signed in with your Google account.
Tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) located in the top left corner of the Google Home App’s main screen.
From the menu, choose “Home Control.” This section allows you to link and manage compatible smart home devices.
On the “Home Control” screen, you’ll see a list of supported smart home services. Scroll down and tap the “+” icon to add a new device.
In the search bar, type “Govee” and search for the Govee Home skill or service. Tap on it when it appears in the search results.
The Google Home App will prompt you to link your Govee account. Enter the account credentials you used to set up your Govee Smart Plug in the Govee Home App and follow the on-screen instructions to authorize the connection between Govee and Google Home.
After successfully linking your Govee account, Google Home will search for compatible devices associated with your Govee account. This process may take a few moments. Once the devices are discovered, they will appear on the screen.
If you have set up rooms in the Google Home App, you can assign your Govee Smart Plug to a specific room for easier control. This step is optional but can help you organize and control your devices more efficiently.
Once you have assigned rooms (if desired), tap Done to complete the setup process.

Now, you can use voice commands with your Google Home device to control your Govee Smart Plug. For example, you can say, “Hey Google, turn on [device name]” or “Hey Google, turn off [device name].”

Connecting Your Govee Smart Plug to Alexa

Make sure your Govee Smart Plug is set up and connected to your Wi-Fi network using the Govee Home App. Refer to the previous instructions if you haven’t completed the setup yet.
Ensure that you have an Alexa-enabled device (such as an Amazon Echo or Echo Dot) set up and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Govee Smart Plug.
Open the Alexa App on your mobile device. Make sure you’re signed in with your Amazon account.
Tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) located in the top left corner of the Alexa App’s main screen.
From the menu, select Skills & Games. This section allows you to search and enable skills to control compatible smart home devices.
In the search bar, type “Govee Home” and search for the Govee Home skill. Tap on it when it appears in the search results.
On the Govee Home skill page, tap the Enable button to enable the skill for use with your Alexa devices.
The Alexa App will prompt you to link your Govee account. Enter the account credentials (email and password) you used to set up your Govee Smart Plug in the Govee Home App and follow the on-screen instructions to authorize the connection between Govee and Alexa.
After successfully linking your Govee account, Alexa will search for compatible devices associated with your Govee account. This process may take a few moments. Once the devices are discovered, they will appear on the screen.
If you have set up rooms in the Alexa App, you can assign your Govee Smart Plug to a specific room for easier control. This step is optional but can help you organize and control your devices more efficiently.
Once you have assigned rooms (if desired), tap Done to complete the setup.

Now, you can use voice commands with your Alexa-enabled device to control your Govee Smart Plug. For example, you can say, “Alexa, turn on [device name]” or “Alexa, turn off [device name].”

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Wrapping Up

So that’s how to set up your Govee smart plug with the Govee Home App, Google Home and Alexa.

Make sure your mobile device (where the Govee app is installed) is connected to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi to avoid connectivity issues.