The short answer
Trimlight and Jellyfish Lighting both sell professionally installed permanent outdoor lighting systems designed for year-round use. A homeowner should compare the exact system, local dealer, app, track finish, warranty, and service path—not assume a brand name alone determines the result.
Horizon Lighting FL installs TruLight, but the same proposal checklist applies if you are comparing Trimlight and Jellyfish: ask what is being installed, how it will look on your house, how it will be serviced, and what the written coverage actually says.
- Use the exact model and current manufacturer documents in the comparison
- Inspect the track and light spacing on a similar home or your own home
- Separate manufacturer parts coverage from dealer labor coverage
- Compare the installer’s plan for South Florida weather and future service
What the official materials say
Trimlight’s official site describes its patented channel design, Trimlight Edge app, factory-trained local dealers, and lifetime product warranty on core components. JellyFish’s official site describes an in-house app and controller, independent zoning, schedules, smart-home integrations, and a discreet track designed to conceal wiring. Its security-lighting page lists five years on parts and one year of labor for that offering.
Those are manufacturer-published statements checked in September 2026. Warranty and feature terms can vary by product, generation, and local installation contract, so the written proposal remains the source of truth for a purchase decision.
- Trimlight: ask for the current Edge and warranty documents
- JellyFish: ask which app/controller generation and warranty terms apply
- Both: confirm what is included for installation, service, and future additions
- Do not transfer a warranty claim from one product line to another
App control and zones
Both brands position the app as part of the everyday ownership experience. Test the functions that matter to your household instead of comparing screenshots: turn a front zone on, set a warm-white schedule, create a holiday scene, change brightness, and share access with another household member.
If security or smart-home integration matters, ask the installer to demonstrate the exact current integration and explain what happens when Wi-Fi, the router, or the controller changes.
- Independent zones for front, sides, rear, entry, or patio sections
- Saved scenes and scheduled transitions between everyday and holiday looks
- Brightness and color control that feels usable from a phone
- A clear support path when the app or controller needs attention
The install matters as much as the brand
Permanent lighting is visible every day, even when it is turned off. Compare how the channel follows fascia and soffits, how corners and returns are handled, where the controller lives, and whether the wiring and penetrations are clean and serviceable. South Florida heat, rain, salt air, and storm exposure make those details practical rather than cosmetic.
Horizon Lighting FL starts with a free in-home demo for TruLight: we measure the roofline, show a sample track, and turn the lights on at the actual home. That same standard—see the product on the architecture before signing—is a useful test for any brand.
- Daytime: check channel visibility, color matching, and straightness
- Nighttime: check glare, spacing, brightness, and color consistency
- Access: locate the controller, power components, and serviceable connections
- Scope: confirm roofline, patio, landscape, and security work are separated clearly