The Ultimate Guide to Gemstone Lighting (2025 Review)

What exactly is Gemstone Lighting?

Gemstone Lights are a smart, permanent LED track lighting system installed under the soffit (the overhang) of your roof. Unlike consumer LED strips, Gemstone is a professional‑grade, low‑profile system housed in color‑matched aluminum track so it’s nearly invisible by day and brilliant at night.

• Daytime: nearly invisible, looks like clean architectural trim
• Nighttime: customizable security, ambiance, and holiday lighting

How Gemstone Lights work

Gemstone is a permanent, low‑voltage exterior lighting system. Each LED is individually addressable, enabling precise control over color, brightness, and effects. The streamlined aluminum track tucks neatly under your soffits, and color‑matched components help the system disappear by day and shine by night.

• RGB+Warm White LEDs for elegant whites and millions of colors
• Low‑voltage power supplies for efficient, safe operation
• Clean, serviceable wiring for future maintenance
• Outdoor‑rated, weather‑sealed components for year‑round performance

How much does Gemstone Lighting cost in Utah and Nevada?

We believe in transparency so you can budget effectively. Most residential installs range from $22 to $35 per linear foot installed. For an average home with roughly 150 feet of roofline, that’s typically $3,500–$4,800.

What determines the price?

• Complexity of roofline: peaks, steep pitches, second/third stories affect labor
• Number of lights: standard spacing is great; custom density is available
• Controller location: where we run power and place the Hub2 controller

Compare this with hiring a seasonal light company for $600–$1,000 every year. Gemstone Lights typically pay for themselves in 4–5 years — and you get year‑round architectural lighting.

Benefits

• Year‑round looks: elegant warm white for everyday, colorful animations for holidays and events
• App control: schedules, timers, dimming, zones, and hundreds of patterns at your fingertips
• Discreet install: aluminum track and color‑matched components blend into your soffits and fascia
• Weather‑ready: sealed components designed for heat, cold, rain, and snow
• Energy efficient: low‑voltage LEDs use a fraction of the power of traditional bulbs

Gemstone Lights vs DIY strips and other brands

• Durability: Pro‑grade, weather‑sealed housings vs. adhesives that fail in heat/cold
• Look by day: Color‑matched aluminum track is discreet; no visible wires or plastic strips
• True whites: RGB+Warm White (around 2800K) for natural architectural glow; RGB‑only systems look bluish
• Warranty: Lifetime on the LEDs; 10‑year coverage on parts like track, controller, and power supply
• Control: Cloud‑enabled app for remote control, zones, schedules, and effects

The “True White” difference: Gemstone’s dedicated Warm White diode creates premium, natural white light for the other 10 months of the year — not a blue‑tinted RGB blend.

Technical Specs

• LEDs: Individually addressable RGB+Warm White diodes for true whites and millions of colors
• Voltage: Low‑voltage 12V system with efficient power supplies
• Control: iOS/Android app with presets, scenes, scheduling, and per‑zone adjustment
• Build: UV‑stable housings and aluminum track with clean, serviceable wiring
• Weather rating: Outdoor‑rated, weather‑sealed components for four‑season climates
• Integration: Cloud and local control options; works without internet once programmed

Note: Specifications may vary by configuration; we’ll confirm details during your estimate.

The installation process: what to expect

1. Design consultation: We map your home and plan track runs for maximum curb appeal
2. Color matching: Tracks are matched to your soffit/fascia to blend seamlessly
3. One‑day install (typical): Clean, professional mounting and wire routing; no messy adhesives
4. Hub2 setup: Controller is placed in the garage/utility area and connected to power/Wi‑Fi
5. Training: We help you set your first pattern — Jazz colors, Golden Knights gold, or classic soft white

Warranty

As an Authorized Dealer, you receive the full manufacturer protection: Lifetime Warranty on the LED lights and 10‑Year Warranty on the track, controller, and power supply — plus our installation workmanship coverage.

Control & automation

• iOS/Android app with presets, scenes, and hundreds of patterns
• Schedules, timers, and sunrise/sunset options
• Zones let you control rooflines, peaks, and accents independently
• Runs locally once programmed; internet enables remote access

Installation & finish options

We plan cable paths, power locations, and controller placement for a tidy, reliable install. Tracks and components are selected to blend with your home’s finish.

• Color‑matched track and discreet, low‑profile housings
• Thoughtful wire routing and labeled, serviceable connections
• Neat cleanup and walkthrough when the job is complete

Maintenance, durability, and energy

• Weather‑sealed components designed for heat, cold, rain, and snow
• Individual node replacement if a light ever fails — no need to remove the whole run
• Energy efficient: 6 hours/night typically costs about $4–$5 per month

Frequently asked questions