Govee TV Light Bar

Matter 1.2 certificate

Its certificate, CSA26051MAT49589-24, is for Matter 1.2, certified Jan 25, 2026. The Matter version is the specification version on the certificate's ledger record.

Source: CSA Distributed Compliance Ledger, read Nov 10, 2026.

Quick answers

Is the Govee TV Light Bar Matter certified?

Yes. MatterCatalog matches it to CSA Matter certificate CSA26051MAT49589-24, certified Jan 25, 2026.

Does the Govee TV Light Bar work with Apple Home or HomeKit?

Likely. It is Matter certified (certificate CSA26051MAT49589-24), so any Matter controller whose app supports its device type can add it. The maker hasn’t named Apple Home on a page we hold. Apple says an iPhone using iOS 18 or later can add Matter accessories to the Home app without a home hub. Apple’s Matter page lists lights among the accessory types the Home app supports.

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Does the Govee TV Light Bar work with Google Home?

Likely. It is Matter certified (certificate CSA26051MAT49589-24), so any Matter controller whose app supports its device type can add it. The maker hasn’t named Google Home on a page we hold. Google says you need a Matter-enabled hub device set up on your home wireless network before you can add Matter devices to Google Home. Google’s supported-device-types page lists the Extended Color Light type.

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Does the Govee TV Light Bar work with Alexa?

Likely. It is Matter certified (certificate CSA26051MAT49589-24), so any Matter controller whose app supports its device type can add it. The maker hasn’t named Alexa on a page we hold. Alexa needs a Matter-compatible Echo; Amazon says its Echo devices support “a subset of Matter 1.5 and lower device types”, so check that yours does.

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Does the Govee TV Light Bar work with Samsung SmartThings?

Likely. It is Matter certified (certificate CSA26051MAT49589-24), so any Matter controller whose app supports its device type can add it. The maker hasn’t named SmartThings on a page we hold. SmartThings adds Matter devices through the SmartThings app and a Matter controller.

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Does the Govee TV Light Bar work with Home Assistant?

Likely. It is Matter certified (certificate CSA26051MAT49589-24), so any Matter controller whose app supports its device type can add it. The maker hasn’t named Home Assistant on a page we hold. Home Assistant says: “Adding a new Matter device only works in the Home Assistant Companion app.”

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Does the Govee TV Light Bar use Thread or Wi-Fi?

Wi-Fi. Its catalog record lists Wi-Fi, so it joins your Wi-Fi network and does not need a Thread border router. You still need your platform’s Matter controller.

Does the Govee TV Light Bar need a hub or a Thread border router?

No hub of its own and no Thread border router: it joins your Wi-Fi network. You still need your platform’s Matter controller (a smart speaker, display, streaming box or hub), though Apple says an iPhone using iOS 18 or later can add Matter accessories without a home hub.

When was the Govee TV Light Bar Matter certified?

The CSA certified it on Jan 25, 2026 (certificate CSA26051MAT49589-24). That is its certification date, not a retail release date, which MatterCatalog does not state.

Where can I buy the Govee TV Light Bar?

MatterCatalog has verified store links for it at Amazon and Govee. Check the current price, model and pack size at the store.

From this product’s catalog record, not hands-on testing. Editorial policy