Question 1

What are permanent lights?

Accepted Answer

Permanent lights (also called architectural soffit lighting) are professional-grade LED fixtures installed under the soffit of your home in a low-profile aluminum track. Unlike seasonal lights, these stay up year-round and display any colour or pattern via a smartphone app. The track is colour-matched to your home so it blends in completely during the day.

Question 2

How do permanent lights work?

Accepted Answer

The lights are RGBWW (red, green, blue, warm white) LEDs capable of producing 16 million+ colour combinations. They connect to your home's Wi-Fi via the HUB 2 controller and are controlled through an app on your phone. You can set schedules, create zone animations, sync lights to music, or use AutoPilot to automatically run pre-designed patterns for every holiday throughout the year.

Question 3

What is AutoPilot?

Accepted Answer

AutoPilot is a built-in feature that automatically runs holiday lighting patterns throughout the year — Christmas, Halloween, Valentine's Day, Canada Day, and more. With a library of 14,000+ premade patterns, you can set up your entire annual holiday schedule in under 5 minutes. It even adjusts automatically for daylight saving time.

Question 4

What warranty do the lights come with?

Accepted Answer

Our permanent LED systems include a lifetime warranty on all LEDs and a 10-year warranty on the track, controller, power supply, and all other parts. The warranty is transferable once to a new homeowner within the 10-year period — a great selling point if you ever list your home.

Question 5

Are they compatible with Google Home and Alexa?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our permanent LED lighting systems are compatible with Google Home and Amazon Alexa for voice control. You can say "Hey Google, turn on Christmas lights" and it just works.

Question 6

How long do permanent lights last?

Accepted Answer

Our LED systems are rated for approximately 50,000 hours — that's over 20 years of typical use. They're fully weatherproof and built to handle Calgary winters, hailstorms, and summer heat. Individual LED nodes can be replaced without removing an entire run if ever needed.

Question 7

How much does it cost to run permanent lights?

Accepted Answer

Very little. Running the lights 6 hours nightly costs approximately $4–5 per month — a fraction of what traditional seasonal lights cost. Compare that to paying $600–$1,000/year for seasonal light rental and installation, and most homeowners recover their investment within 4–5 years.

Question 8

Will the lights damage my soffit or fascia?

Accepted Answer

No. We install a colour-matched, low-profile aluminum track that slides under the L-trim of your fascia and fastens with a colour-matched screw — no adhesives, no damage. We have 150+ soffit/fascia colour options and even colour-match the screws. Most neighbours won't notice the hardware during the day.

Question 9

What occasions can I use permanent lights for?

Accepted Answer

Anything — Christmas, Halloween, Valentine's Day, Canada Day, St. Patrick's Day, game days, parties, birthdays, Diwali, Hanukkah, or everyday warm-white architectural accent lighting. The app lets you change colours and patterns in seconds, and AutoPilot handles the full holiday calendar automatically.

Question 10

How much do permanent lights cost in Calgary?

Accepted Answer

Pricing depends on the linear footage of your roofline and the complexity of the install. Call us at 403-477-0895 or fill out our contact form for a free home assessment and custom quote.

Question 11

Do I need an electrician for installation?

Accepted Answer

Our installation team handles everything. The system runs on low-voltage 12V power converted from a standard 110V outlet. We typically connect to an existing exterior outlet or a dedicated circuit. If additional electrical work is needed, we coordinate with a licensed electrician.

Feature	Permanent Lights	Our Commercial Grade Christmas Lights	Big Box Store Lights
Annual installation/removal	✅ Never again	⚠️ We handle it for you	❌ Every year (DIY)
Year-round use	✅ Yes	✅ Can stay up year-round	❌ No
Colour options	✅ 16M+ app-controlled	✅ Fixed colour, multiple options	❌ Limited
App & voice control	✅ Yes	❌ No	❌ No
Lifespan	✅ 50,000+ hours	✅ 10+ years	❌ 1–3 seasons
Custom fit to your home	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	❌ No
Professional warranty	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	❌ No

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