Hey everyone! I came across this really fun Govee riddle on the forum, and I thought I’d share my experience solving it. It was a great way to engage with the community and flex my smart home knowledge!
The riddle went like this:
My First is in Current but not in Chip
My Second is in Bright but not in Dim
My Third is in Bulb but not in Lamp
My Fourth is in in but not in out
My Last is in Current AND in Chip
At first glance, it seemed a bit tricky, but I decided to break it down letter by letter. After some brainstorming, I realized each clue was pointing to a specific letter in the words provided. For example, the first clue led me to the letter ‘C’ from ‘Current’ but not from ‘Chip’. Putting it all together, the answer turned out to be ‘CLOCK’! It was a clever way to highlight the importance of timing and scheduling in smart home automation.
This experience got me thinking about how Govee devices can be integrated to create automated lighting schedules, especially for events like holidays. For instance, using Govee’s RGBWW strips with custom scenes programmed in Home Assistant, I can set up a sequence that changes colors in sync with a clock or timer. It’s a great way to enhance the festive mood without constant manual adjustments.
I’d love to hear how others approached this riddle or any creative ways you’ve used Govee devices to add a personal touch to your smart home setup. Let’s keep the brainstorming going! 
