Govee Ceiling Light
Govee Ceiling Light is a Matter smart light from Govee. Govee Ceiling Light works with Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Aqara, Google Home, Home Assistant, Homey, Hubitat, and SmartThings.
Which ecosystems does it work with?
| Ecosystem | Verdict | How |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Alexa | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Amazon Echo (4th generation) can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Amazon Echo (4th generation) has a Thread border router built in). |
| Apple Home | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Apple HomePod (2nd generation) can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Apple HomePod (2nd generation) has a Thread border router built in). |
| Aqara | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Aqara Hub M3 can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Aqara Hub M3 has a Thread border router built in). |
| Google Home | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) has a Thread border router built in). |
| Home Assistant | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Home Assistant Green can pair it. If this model connects over Thread rather than Wi-Fi, you will also need a Thread border router on your network. |
| Homey | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Homey Pro (Early 2023) can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Homey Pro (Early 2023) has a Thread border router built in). |
| Hubitat | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Hubitat Elevation C-8 can pair it. If this model connects over Thread rather than Wi-Fi, you will also need a Thread border router on your network. |
| SmartThings | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) can pair it. If this model connects over Thread rather than Wi-Fi, you will also need a Thread border router on your network. |
| Bosch Smart Home | Not compatible | Govee Ceiling Light and Bosch Smart Home Controller II share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| eWeLink | Not compatible | Govee Ceiling Light and SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| IKEA Home smart | Not compatible | Govee Ceiling Light and IKEA DIRIGERA share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Philips Hue | Not compatible | Govee Ceiling Light and Philips Hue Bridge share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Ring / Amazon Alexa | Not compatible | Govee Ceiling Light and Ring Alarm Pro share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Tuya / Smart Life | Not compatible | Govee Ceiling Light and Tuya Zigbee Gateway share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA (DIY) | Not compatible | Govee Ceiling Light and SMLIGHT SLZB-06 (Zigbee PoE coordinator) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
Verdicts are derived from certification records, open-source driver support, and each hub's documented radios — see the methodology for the rules. “Adapter needed” means a border router, bridge, or add-on radio is required.
| Protocols | Matter |
|---|
| Matter certified | Yes |
|---|---|
| Matter device type | Extended Color Light |
| Matter certification date | 2024-06-19 |
| Commissioning flow | Standard |
| Matter vendor ID (VID) | 0x1387 |
|---|---|
| Matter product ID (PID) | 0x60A1 |
Hub-by-hub compatibility
| Hub | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) can pair it. If this model connects over Thread rather than Wi-Fi, you will also need a Thread border router on your network. |
| Amazon Echo (4th generation) | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Amazon Echo (4th generation) can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Amazon Echo (4th generation) has a Thread border router built in). |
| Amazon Echo Hub | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Amazon Echo Hub can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Amazon Echo Hub has a Thread border router built in). |
| Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd generation) | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd generation) can pair it. If this model connects over Thread rather than Wi-Fi, you will also need a Thread border router on your network. |
| Apple HomePod (2nd generation) | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Apple HomePod (2nd generation) can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Apple HomePod (2nd generation) has a Thread border router built in). |
| Apple HomePod mini | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Apple HomePod mini can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Apple HomePod mini has a Thread border router built in). |
| Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) has a Thread border router built in). |
| Aqara Hub M3 | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Aqara Hub M3 can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Aqara Hub M3 has a Thread border router built in). |
| Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) has a Thread border router built in). |
| Google Nest Hub Max | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Google Nest Hub Max can pair it. If this model connects over Thread rather than Wi-Fi, you will also need a Thread border router on your network. |
| Google Nest Wifi Pro | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Google Nest Wifi Pro can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Google Nest Wifi Pro has a Thread border router built in). |
| Google TV Streamer | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Google TV Streamer can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Google TV Streamer has a Thread border router built in). |
| Home Assistant Green | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Home Assistant Green can pair it. If this model connects over Thread rather than Wi-Fi, you will also need a Thread border router on your network. |
| Home Assistant Yellow | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Home Assistant Yellow can pair it. If this model connects over Thread rather than Wi-Fi, you will also need a Thread border router on your network. |
| Homey Pro (Early 2023) | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Homey Pro (Early 2023) can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Homey Pro (Early 2023) has a Thread border router built in). |
| Homey Pro mini | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Homey Pro mini can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Homey Pro mini has a Thread border router built in). |
| Hubitat Elevation C-8 | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Hubitat Elevation C-8 can pair it. If this model connects over Thread rather than Wi-Fi, you will also need a Thread border router on your network. |
| Hubitat Elevation C-8 Pro | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Hubitat Elevation C-8 Pro can pair it. If this model connects over Thread rather than Wi-Fi, you will also need a Thread border router on your network. |
| Samsung SmartThings Station | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Samsung SmartThings Station can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Samsung SmartThings Station has a Thread border router built in). |
| Aqara Hub M2 | Not compatible | Govee Ceiling Light and Aqara Hub M2 share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Bosch Smart Home Controller II | Not compatible | Govee Ceiling Light and Bosch Smart Home Controller II share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1 | Not compatible | Govee Ceiling Light and Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1 share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Homey Bridge | Not compatible | Govee Ceiling Light and Homey Bridge share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| IKEA DIRIGERA | Not compatible | Govee Ceiling Light and IKEA DIRIGERA share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Philips Hue Bridge | Not compatible | Govee Ceiling Light and Philips Hue Bridge share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Ring Alarm Pro | Not compatible | Govee Ceiling Light and Ring Alarm Pro share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Samsung SmartThings Hub v2 | Not compatible | Govee Ceiling Light and Samsung SmartThings Hub v2 share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| SMLIGHT SLZB-06 (Zigbee PoE coordinator) | Not compatible | Govee Ceiling Light and SMLIGHT SLZB-06 (Zigbee PoE coordinator) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub | Not compatible | Govee Ceiling Light and SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| SONOFF ZBDongle-E (Zigbee USB coordinator) | Not compatible | Govee Ceiling Light and SONOFF ZBDongle-E (Zigbee USB coordinator) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| SONOFF ZBDongle-P (Zigbee USB coordinator) | Not compatible | Govee Ceiling Light and SONOFF ZBDongle-P (Zigbee USB coordinator) share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
| Tuya Zigbee Gateway | Not compatible | Govee Ceiling Light and Tuya Zigbee Gateway share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Govee Ceiling Light work with Apple Home?
Yes. Certified Matter device, so Apple HomePod (2nd generation) can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Apple HomePod (2nd generation) has a Thread border router built in).
Does the Govee Ceiling Light work with Google Home?
Yes. Certified Matter device, so Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) has a Thread border router built in).
Does the Govee Ceiling Light work with Amazon Alexa?
Yes. Certified Matter device, so Amazon Echo (4th generation) can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Amazon Echo (4th generation) has a Thread border router built in).
Does the Govee Ceiling Light work with SmartThings?
Yes. Certified Matter device, so Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) can pair it. If this model connects over Thread rather than Wi-Fi, you will also need a Thread border router on your network.
Is the Govee Ceiling Light Matter certified?
Yes — it holds a Matter certification in the CSA Distributed Compliance Ledger (certified 2024-06-19), so any Matter controller can pair it.
Sources
- on.dcl.csa-iot.org (retrieved 2026-07-17)