I reviewed Nanoleaf's first rope light, and there are 4 good reasons to skip it – fortunately, I’ve got the perfect alternative

This split image shows the Nanoleaf rope light in the shape of a cat on the left, and the Govee rope light in the shape of a woman's face on the right.

I absolutely love smart lights for their convenience and versatility, to the point that I don’t use any non-smart lighting in my living room or bedroom in my day-to-day routine.

I’m also a big fan of anything bright and colorful, so naturally, I’ve found myself drawn to some of the more fun smart light offerings on the market. One of the most fun formats you can buy is a rope light, which makes a fantastically flexible feature bound to brighten up the decor.