Govee 6-Inch Smart Retrofit Recessed Can Lights (H601C)

Matter 1.3 certificate

Its certificate, CSA253B0MAT45826-24, is for Matter 1.3, certified Jun 19, 2025. The Matter version is the specification version on the certificate's ledger record.

Source: CSA Distributed Compliance Ledger, read Oct 19, 2026.

Quick answers

Is the Govee 6-Inch Smart Retrofit Recessed Can Lights (H601C) Matter certified?

Yes. MatterCatalog matches it to CSA Matter certificate CSA253B0MAT45826-24, certified Jun 19, 2025.

Does the Govee 6-Inch Smart Retrofit Recessed Can Lights (H601C) work with Apple Home or HomeKit?

Likely. It is Matter certified (certificate CSA253B0MAT45826-24), 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.

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Does the Govee 6-Inch Smart Retrofit Recessed Can Lights (H601C) work with Google Home?

Likely. It is Matter certified (certificate CSA253B0MAT45826-24), 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.

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Does the Govee 6-Inch Smart Retrofit Recessed Can Lights (H601C) work with Alexa?

Yes. The maker’s own site names Alexa, and it is Matter certified (certificate CSA253B0MAT45826-24). 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 6-Inch Smart Retrofit Recessed Can Lights (H601C) work with Samsung SmartThings?

Likely. It is Matter certified (certificate CSA253B0MAT45826-24), 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 6-Inch Smart Retrofit Recessed Can Lights (H601C) work with Home Assistant?

Likely. It is Matter certified (certificate CSA253B0MAT45826-24), 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 6-Inch Smart Retrofit Recessed Can Lights (H601C) 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 6-Inch Smart Retrofit Recessed Can Lights (H601C) 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 6-Inch Smart Retrofit Recessed Can Lights (H601C) Matter certified?

The CSA certified it on Jun 19, 2025 (certificate CSA253B0MAT45826-24). That is its certification date, not a retail release date, which MatterCatalog does not state.

Where can I buy the Govee 6-Inch Smart Retrofit Recessed Can Lights (H601C)?

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

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