AE LEDs — your home, one tap away.
Permanent RGBW trim and landscape lighting that disappears by day and transforms your roofline, patio, and yard at night — all from your phone. Want to know what permanent roofline lighting would cost for your home?
Ready to scope your roofline?
Send us your address, story count, and any photos. An AE LEDs specialist will reach out to confirm fit, footage, and the right product before we price.
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Use these first, then send AE the result so we can review your project with better context.
Not sure if your HOA allows permanent trim lights?
Most Arizona HOAs treat exterior lighting under their architectural review process — with rules that vary widely on color, brightness, hours, holiday operation, and shielding for dark-sky communities.
Our HOA Lighting Prep tool builds you a submittal packet tailored to permanent trim lighting: the documents your ARC will ask for, the questions to ask before submitting, and a written project description you can copy into the application. If you have your CC&Rs or lighting rules, paste or upload them and AE will review the exact language with you.
- Lighting-specific checklist (channel color, mounting, cut sheets, schedules)
- Questions to confirm dark-sky, color, and hours-of-operation rules
- Editable project description + AE contractor / insurance info
- Optional: paste your CC&Rs so AE can review the exact language
This tool prepares submission materials. It does not interpret HOA documents as final, guarantee approval, or provide legal advice — the ARC controls the decision.
What you should know before buying permanent lighting
No pitch yet. Here's what every homeowner should understand about permanent trim lighting — so you can compare any installer (us included) on the same terms.
It's not Christmas lights
Permanent trim is a low-voltage architectural system mounted in powder-coated aluminum track along the fascia — visible by night, nearly invisible by day. Different category, different lifespan, different price point.
Hardware quality varies wildly
AE LEDs' current standard permanent-trim configuration uses a 12-volt RGBW individually addressable system with approximately 12-inch light spacing, a dedicated 3000K soft-white channel, weather-rated IP68 light components, powder-coated aluminum track, and app-based control. Final product, spacing, controller, power supply, zones, and features are identified in the written proposal.
Install quality matters
System life depends on component quality, installation, electrical design, environmental exposure, operating schedule, and maintenance. Product and workmanship coverage are controlled by the written warranty terms. Ask any installer to show finished fascia close-ups in daylight.
Cost & comparison
Investment depends on linear footage, roofline complexity, story count, number of zones, controller and power requirements, and whether you add patio, soffit, or landscape extensions. We'll walk through current planning ranges and a written comparison to recurring seasonal-light costs — not a generic average.
AE LEDs in action
Permanent RGBW roofline lighting on a real Arizona home — millions of colors, animated scenes, and dim white light that reads as architectural, not holiday.
RGBW pixels running a preset scene — millions of colors, smooth transitions, individually addressable so you can zone the front elevation.
The same fixtures on the dedicated 3000K soft-white channel — reads as clean architectural trim lighting, not holiday lights, for nightly use year-round.
Owner walkthrough of an AE LEDs install after two years on the roofline. Runs every night — holiday scenes when you want them, accent and security lighting the rest of the year.
Looking for landscape, path, or architectural uplighting instead?
Low-voltage outdoor lighting — landscape, path, tree, bistro, and architectural fixtures — is covered separately under our Outdoor Lighting service page.
AE LEDs is our permanent trim and landscape lighting division — built to give you year-round lighting that actually adds value to your home.
Most people hear "permanent trim lighting" and immediately think Christmas lights. It's way more than that — a system that lives on your house all year and gets used for security, holidays, birthdays, sports teams, or just everyday accent lighting.
We coordinate these installations with specialized attention. We source the LEDs from vetted manufacturers under strict quality control, and track, wiring, housing, assembly, and programming are configured and tested by skilled specialists in Peoria, AZ.
This isn't box-store lighting you put up for a season and throw away. It's an architectural outdoor lighting system built for long-term reliability.
- 12-volt DC RGBW WS2812b individually addressable pixel LEDs — dedicated 3000K soft-white channel
- Approximately 12-inch light spacing; approximately 0.96 watts per light
- Approximately 180 programmed presets, depending on selected controller
- Phone app control with AP (access-point) and Station connection options
- IP68-rated LED modules, specified for Arizona conditions
- Powder-coated aluminum track, color-matched to your trim
Warranty & lifespan. AE provides a one-year installation-workmanship warranty. Eligible LED modules include a five-year product warranty, subject to the signed agreement and manufacturer terms — this is a product warranty on covered modules, not a five-year workmanship warranty and not universal coverage for controllers, power supplies, or every system component. Manufacturer literature may rate eligible LED modules for up to approximately 50,000 operating hours under qualifying conditions; this is a manufacturer rating, not a guaranteed service life.
Damage from outside events or acts of Mother Nature — including monsoons, microbursts, wind, hail, lightning, flooding, dust storms, wildfire, earthquakes, falling objects, and other natural disasters — is not covered unless defective AE workmanship caused or materially contributed to the damage. Warranty determinations require human review by an AE warranty coordinator. Read the full warranty & care details.
Why every home needs permanent trim lighting
Why everyone is switching to permanent outdoor lighting
A real install, after dark — colors, scenes, and timing.
No render, no stock footage. A finished AE LEDs install running through scenes the way you'd actually use it.
Lighting designed for every space
Custom roofline lighting
Low-profile channels that disappear into your fascia by day and deliver vivid, programmable lighting after dark. Seasonal & event scenes, perfect for homes and HOAs.
Premium landscape & path lighting
Accentuate trees, stonework, pool areas, and walkways with layered lighting that balances safety, mood, and architectural detail.
Eye-catching commercial lighting
Exterior trim, signage lighting, and efficient commercial-grade LEDs that make your business stand out while controlling operating costs.
Stop hanging Christmas lights every December
Permanent trim lighting is a one-time upgrade that ends ladders, clips, and storage tubs. Whether it pays back faster than seasonal install-and-remove depends on your linear footage, the system selected, and what you've been paying each year. We'll walk through the comparison for your home — not a generic average.
Illustrative comparison only — not guaranteed savings. Final pricing and any payback period depend on the measured property, the system selected, access, electrical requirements, scope, and signed proposal.
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Permanent lighting, answered
Are permanent trim lights the same as Christmas lights?+
Not exactly. AE LEDs is a permanent architectural trim system installed along your fascia or roofline. It handles Christmas and holiday scenes beautifully — and the same channel covers everyday soft-white curb appeal, game days, parties, security schedules, and event lighting.
Can I use them as everyday soft-white lighting?+
Yes. The current AE LEDs standard configuration includes a dedicated 3000K soft-white channel for everyday architectural lighting; brightness and schedule are controlled from the app.
Will the system be visible during the day?+
The system is housed in a powder-coated aluminum track color-matched to your trim or fascia. When the lights are off it reads as a clean architectural line. We'll show daytime photos from real AE installs during your consultation.
How is the system controlled?+
Through a phone app — colors, brightness, zones, schedules, and saved scenes, with access-point and station connection options. Exact features depend on the specific product selected and approved in your written proposal.
How much does installation cost?+
Investment depends on linear footage, roofline complexity, story count, number of zones, controller and power requirements, and whether you add patio, soffit, or landscape extensions. See the Permanent Lighting Cost Estimator and the Permanent Christmas Lights Cost Guide for current planning ranges; your signed proposal contains final pricing.
Can it be installed on a two-story or complex roofline?+
Yes. Multi-story homes, gables, and architectural elevations are common AE LEDs installs; access and complexity factor into the proposal.
What happens if one section needs service?+
Permanent trim systems are designed for modular service. AE customers can request service through the AE LEDs support pathway; coverage details follow the signed agreement and the manufacturer documentation for the selected components.
What warranty applies?+
AE provides a one-year workmanship warranty on the installation. Eligible LED components carry a five-year product warranty under the applicable written terms. Other controllers, power supplies, and components may have separate manufacturer coverage. The signed agreement and product documentation control.
Does AE LEDs install commercial systems?+
Yes. Retail, restaurants, dealerships, offices, hospitality, and event venues are part of the AE LEDs commercial program. See the Commercial Permanent Lighting page or start a commercial inquiry.