Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Wi-Fi to use these lights?
No. The system runs on its own Bluetooth mesh network between the fixtures and the controller, so your lights keep working even when your internet is down. A Wi-Fi gateway is available as an add-on if you want remote access from anywhere.
How is Brighter Nights Lighting Technologies different from Gemstone Lights, or JellyFish?
Architecture. Brighter Nights Lighting Technologies runs at 24 volts on a spliceless, sealed T-connector system with zero hand-made wire splices, and the controller and power supply are fully waterproof and outdoor-rated — where most systems are 12-volt, splice at every power injection, and keep their electronics indoors on a garage wall. One Brighter Nights Lighting Technologies controller also drives several times the lighting most systems manage before you have to add hardware. Compare us to any brand, side by side.
Isn’t lower voltage better? Some brands say 12V runs cooler.
Heat doesn’t come from voltage — it comes from current passing through connections, and heat rises with the square of the current. To deliver the same power, a 12-volt run carries roughly double the current of a 24-volt run, so every splice and connection point works harder. Brighter Nights Lighting Technologies halves the current and removes the splices entirely, which is where connection heat and corrosion failures actually live.
What does soffit lighting cost?
Every home is different — the fixture count depends on how much eave you’re lighting — so the real answer comes from a quote on your actual home. Register with Design Brighter to start that process; instant rendering and estimating are coming soon there, with every path already set up for it.
What is the warranty?
Ten years on the fixture, connectors and amplifiers, and three years on the power supply, controller and Wi-Fi gateway, with an optional extension to five — ask your installer about extended coverage. Registering your system within 90 days of installation activates the coverage.
How long do permanent soffit lights last?
The fixtures are built on 40,000-hour rated LEDs — at a typical few hours of use per night, that’s decades of service, not seasons. The fixtures are permanent architectural hardware, and the 10-year warranty on the fixture, connectors and amplifiers reflects how the system is built.
Can permanent lights handle hurricanes and storm season?
That’s exactly what this system is engineered for. Fixtures and connectors are sealed, each aluminum fixture is mechanically recessed into the soffit rather than clipped or glued on, there are no field splices to corrode, and even the controller and power supply are waterproof and outdoor-rated.
Can I leave them up all year?
That’s the point. This is permanent architectural lighting, so the lights stay up and simply turn off when you don’t want them on. Warm white is what most homeowners run day to day.
What does the fixture look like on the soffit?
A sealed aluminum housing with a ring cover in black, bronze, or white — finished in a UV-stable powder coat and recessed flush into the soffit for a true built-in appearance. Each fixture is a discrete low-profile unit rather than a continuous section, and they are only visible when they’re lit.
How much energy does it use?
Very little. The system runs on a 200-watt power supply and Brighter Nights Lighting Technologies fixtures are engineered to draw about one-third the energy of standard LED fixtures, so nightly warm white costs pennies to run.
Can I install it myself?
No — Brighter Nights Lighting Technologies is a manufacturer. Every system is installed by an independent contractor certified through our Masters of Lighting Academy. Installation involves soffit-mounted fixtures, low-voltage wiring, and waterproof controller and power placement, and warranty coverage depends on certified installation. Find your certified installer.
Can I add other lighting later?
Yes. Roofline, soffit, landscape, sconce, deck and the rest join the same Bluetooth mesh and the same app, so adding a system later doesn’t mean a second app or a second controller network.