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Borealis Lights vs. Govee

What’s the Better Choice for Your Home?

Permanent outdoor lighting is a smart investment that lets you enjoy beautiful, customizable lighting all year long—without climbing ladders, hanging seasonal lights or dealing with tangled cords.
Govee has made permanent outdoor lighting more accessible with DIY lighting kits that homeowners can purchase and install themselves. But when you are investing in lighting that will remain on your home for years, the lights are only part of the equation.

Borealis Lights delivers more than a box of lights. We provide a complete, professionally designed and installed lighting solution customized to your home, your style and the way you want to use your lighting.

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1. Designed for Your Home—Not Just the Length of Your Roofline

Every home is different. Roof peaks, soffits, corners, architectural details and changes in elevation all affect how permanent lighting should be installed.
Govee lighting is sold in predetermined kit lengths. While the system can be adapted to many homes, the homeowner is responsible for measuring, planning the layout, managing connections and determining how to handle areas where the lighting does not fit perfectly.
With Borealis Lights, your system is designed around your home.
We consider the architecture, roofline, exterior finishes and desired lighting effect to create a layout that looks intentional and balanced. The result is a customized lighting installation that complements your home rather than looking like a product added after the fact.

2. Professional Installation Creates a Cleaner Finished Look

Installing permanent outdoor lighting can involve working at height, measuring long rooflines, navigating corners and ensuring that every section is straight, secure and evenly positioned.
A DIY installation may save money upfront, but it also puts the planning, installation and finishing work in your hands.
Borealis Lights handles the complete installation process. Our team installs your lighting with careful attention to placement, alignment and overall appearance, helping create a clean, polished result that looks great when the lights are on—and remains discreet when they are off.
You get to enjoy the finished product without spending your weekend on a ladder.

3. Your Lighting Should Look Beautiful Every Day of the Year

Permanent lighting is about much more than Christmas.
With Borealis Lights, you can create elegant everyday exterior lighting, celebrate holidays, show support for your favourite team, add colour for special events or create a welcoming atmosphere for family and guests.
Choose warm white lighting for a classic architectural look, then change the colours and effects whenever the occasion calls for something different.
From subtle and sophisticated to bright and festive, your lighting can change with the season—without changing the hardware.

4. Local Service Makes a Difference

When you purchase a DIY lighting kit, you are responsible for much of the installation, setup and troubleshooting. If you experience an issue, support may involve online resources, manufacturer assistance or replacing components yourself.
Borealis Lights is a local lighting company—not just an online product.
We are available to answer questions, help you understand your system and provide professional support when needed. You have a knowledgeable team that understands your installation and is invested in helping you enjoy your lighting for years to come.

5. A Complete Solution Instead of Another DIY Project

Govee may be a suitable option for homeowners who enjoy DIY projects, have the tools and experience to complete the installation and are comfortable managing future maintenance themselves.
Borealis Lights is built for homeowners who want the benefits of permanent lighting without taking on the work.
We take care of the design, planning, installation and setup so you can focus on enjoying the results.
• No complicated layout planning.• No measuring and remesuring.• No climbing ladders.• No guessing where lights should be placed.• No settling for a one-size-fits-most installation.

Why Homeowners Choose Borealis Lights

When you choose Borealis, you receive:

    A lighting design customized to your home

    Professional installation

    A clean, polished appearance

    Beautiful lighting for holidays, events and everyday use

    Easy app-based control

    Custom colours, patterns and lighting effects

    Expert guidance throughout the process

    Local service and ongoing support

    A complete solution designed for long-term enjoyment

The Better Choice Depends on What You Value


Govee offers a lower-cost entry point into permanent outdoor lighting and may be a good fit for experienced DIY homeowners.
But if you value professional design, a seamless installation, a refined finished appearance and the confidence of having local experts behind your lighting system, Borealis Lights is the better long-term choice.

Your home deserves more than a box of lights. It deserves a lighting system designed specifically for it.

Light Your Home the Borealis Way

Discover how professionally designed permanent lighting can enhance your home in every season.