Are Govee outdoor string lights actually waterproof enough for year-round use?

The IP65–IP67 ratings on the current lineup are generally validated by owner reports of multi-season use, including New England winters per r/Govee threads. The most common failure mode reviewers cite is not water ingress but individual bulb or controller failures on older Lynx Dream–era strings; the newer Clear Bulb and S14 Bulb 2 lines appear more reliable in early community feedback, though they haven't been in the field as long.