Make Santa and the elves feel at home — bring the Northern Lights indoors with the discounted Govee Star Light Projector.

The Govee Star Projector on a purple background
(Image credit: Govee)

If you are in the market for a star projector, we have found a great offer. The Govee Star Light Projector is 30% off on Amazon this Cyber Monday. We saw our nephew this weekend, who owns one of the best star projectors (the BlissLights SkyLite Evolve), and he said he will be leaving it on all December to make the elves feel at home and Santa feel welcome when he arrives. Add a bit more magic to a young person's festive season with this great holiday gift.

You can get the Govee Star Light Projector on sale right now at Amazon for $55.99.

Our review of the Govee Star Light Projector is underway but based on our experience of reviewing star projectors, the specs look very promising. Our friends over at Tom's Guide have reviewed it already, and they have rated it an impressive four and a half stars and said they 'can't sleep without it.' It also has a four out of five-star rating on Amazon. Some people have called the light shows 'gorgeous' while others have said it is 'wonderful and soothing.'

Govee Star Light Projector
Govee Star Light Projector: was $80 now $56 at Amazon

Save 30% on the Govee Star Light Projector. It is so new that we have not had a chance to review it ourselves yet, but our friends at Tom's Guide loved it in their review. It has multiple modes, including star and aurora projection, and offers a fantastic way to relax.


Govee is a fairly new brand but it has quickly made a name for itself in the smart light space. This is the company's first star projector and its reviews so far have been glowing.

The Govee Star Light Projector is powered by dual LED beads which together can project a 650ft² image. There are multiple modes to choose from — 52, in fact — including multiple 'wave flow' effects and three 'orbit star' modes. The displays from the Govee Star Light Projector might not be the most realistic but they are beautiful and relaxing.

Better yet, the projector supports smart control with Alexa or Google Home so you can program it to be part of your Smart Home ecosystem — or simply control it hands-free.

There is every chance the Govee Star Light Projector will end up on our best star projectors list once we have reviewed it and we are certainly confident this is a deal not to be missed.

Key features: Mains powered, 52 light modes, app-powered, can sync with Alexa or Google Home.

Product launched: August 2024

Price history: Since the projector only launched a few months ago, this is the first time it has had a discount. So to get a 30% price cut straight away is a great deal!

Price comparison: Amazon: $55.99 | Govee: $55.99

Reviews consensus: Our own hands-on review is currently in progress but Tom's Guide absolutely loved the Govee Star Light Projector: they said it is well worth the asking price (even at full price), calling it "one of the best smart light systems".

Tom's Guide: ★★★★½

✅ Buy it if: You want a star projector that creates relaxing light shows, particularly if you want one with smart features and app compatibility.

❌ Don't buy it if: You want a scientifically accurate star projection. We would recommend the Sega Toys Homestar Flux if you are looking for realistic images of the night sky. We've rounded up our favorites in our best star projector guide. Head there to see the other options if the Govee isn't for you.

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Kimberley Snaith
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Kim is a Yorkshire-based freelance writer who focuses on Lego and video game-related content. She's the co-creator of GameSpew.com and ThatBrickSite.com, where you'll find most of her work. If she's not building with plastic bricks, playing a video game, or writing about doing either of those things, you should probably check she's still breathing. You can find her on Twitter at @ichangedmyname.

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