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| Govee’s Floor Lamp 3 could be similar to the older Floor Lamp Basic (pictured) |
If you've ever felt the frustration of smart home devices that just won't talk to each other, a new finding might spark your interest. A forthcoming Govee product has quietly passed a major milestone, promising better compatibility for your connected home.
The Govee Floor Lamp 3 Lite has recently appeared in the official database of the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), the industry group behind universal smart home standards like Zigbee and, crucially, Matter. This certification is a strong indicator that the sleek-looking ambient lamp could be heading to the market soon.
For the uninitiated, Matter is the relatively new, royalty-free standard designed to end the smart home compatibility wars. A device with the Matter badge is designed to work seamlessly across ecosystems—be it Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, or SmartThings—right out of the box.
What We Know About the Govee Floor Lamp 3 Lite
The official CSA product listing provides our first concrete look at the lamp's specs. According to the entry, the device is designed for indoor use, projecting ambient lighting effects onto walls to create atmosphere. In terms of connectivity, it will feature both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, enabling control from anywhere via the popular Govee Home app.
The most significant detail, however, is its support for Matter 1.3. This means that once set up, you won't be locked into Govee's ecosystem. You could potentially add the lamp directly to your preferred smart home platform, control it with voice assistants from different brands, and create automations alongside your other certified devices.
You can view the official certification details on the Connectivity Standards Alliance website for the Govee Floor Lamp 3 Lite.
How Might It Differ from the Current Model?
With limited information available, the big question is how this new "3 Lite" will improve upon or differ from its predecessor. The current model, often called the Floor Lamp Lite or Floor Lamp Basic, is a capable device in its own right.
The older model boasts 1,000 lumens of brightness and a library of 85 preset lighting effects spanning whites and colors. It includes popular features like music sync and a DIY mode for creating custom scenes, even with the help of Govee's AI assistant. Physically, it stands at 136 cm (about 54 inches) tall.
You can find the current Govee Floor Lamp Lite on sale at retailers like Amazon, where it often retails for around $74.99.
Release Date and Pricing: The Waiting Game
As for when we'll get our hands on the Matter-certified Govee Floor Lamp 3 Lite, the timeline remains speculative. Tech insiders suggest it could make its formal debut at CES 2026, which kicks off on January 6th. This major tech expo is a traditional launching pad for the latest smart home gadgets.
Pricing is also still under wraps. The inclusion of "Lite" in the name strongly suggests it will be a more affordable option, likely positioned below a hypothetical, fully-featured Floor Lamp 3 model. Whether it will carry a premium over the older Basic model due to its Matter capabilities is one of the biggest mysteries awaiting an answer.
One thing is clear: Govee is actively investing in the Matter ecosystem, and this floor lamp could be a stylish and accessible entry point for users building a more unified, frustration-free smart home. Stay tuned for more details as they emerge.