Permanent lights · honest comparison
Govee vs Trimlight
vs Gemstone
Central Texas homeowners usually get quoted one of these three. Here's how they compare on cost, warranty and who owns the lights, using each company's own published numbers.
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The short version
Govee costs far less and you own the lights outright. Trimlight and Gemstone cost more and carry a longer product warranty, but they're sold only through dealers. We install Govee only, so read the table with that in mind.
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| Goveeinstalled by Home Trusted Lights | Trimlightdealer system | Gemstonedealer system | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How you buy it | Lights at Govee's retail price (Govee, Amazon, Costco, Best Buy), plus our install | Only through a Trimlight dealer | Only through a Gemstone dealer |
| Published price | Install from $4/ft ($400 minimum), $5/ft screwed in, $8/ft with track, + lights, about $280–$860 for most homes | $18–35/ft installed, lights included; most jobs start around $4,0001 | Not published. Quote only |
| 150 ft single-story, all-in | From about $880 (standard install + lights) | About $2,700–$5,2501 | Quote only |
| Product warranty | Govee's manufacturer warranty, registered in your name (1–3 years depending on the product)2 | Lifetime product warranty, up to 50,000 hours of use3 | Lifetime on the LEDs; 10 years on other parts, transferable4 |
| Labor warranty | Written into your quote | Set by each dealer; at least 1 year2 | Varies by dealer4 |
| Replacement parts | Sold at retail. Anyone can buy them | From your dealer | From your dealer |
| Mounting | Your choice: kit hardware, every light screwed in, or color-matched aluminum channel | Patented aluminum channel | Color-matched track, 150+ colors5 |
| Price transparency | Lights and install priced separately, on this site | One bundled number, no product/labor split1 | One bundled quote |
Where Govee wins
Lower cost, and the lights are yours
- A fraction of the cost. Most dealer jobs start around $4,000; a single-story with us starts around $880, lights included.
- You see every number. Govee's price for the lights, our price for the install. No hidden hardware markup.
- Parts at any store. If a section ever fails, replacements are sold at retail, not just through one dealer.
- Already own a kit? We'll install it at the same per-foot price.
Where dealer systems win
Longer product warranty, one company for everything
- Longer product warranty. Trimlight and Gemstone back their lights for far longer than Govee's consumer warranty.
- One call for parts and labor. The dealer handles both, for as long as that dealer is in business.
- Hidden in daylight by default. Their track conceals the lights. With our standard or screwed-in install the lights are visible up close; our track install hides them.
- Good fit if you want the longest product coverage and don't mind paying more for it.
The usual knock on Govee is that DIY installs are stuck on with adhesive and the wires show. That's an installation problem, not a light problem. See how we install it →
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FAQ
Govee, Trimlight or Gemstone?
Is Govee as good as Trimlight or Gemstone?
They're different products. Trimlight and Gemstone are dealer-only systems with much longer product warranties, and their track hides the lights in daylight. Govee is a retail product that costs far less, and you own it outright. If the longest product warranty matters most to you, a dealer system is worth the extra cost. If price and owning your lights matter most, Govee is the better value, and our channel-track install gives you the hidden look too.
Why is Govee cheaper?
Govee sells its lights at retail, so you pay the store price with no dealer markup. Dealer systems bundle the lights, the track and the labor into one per-foot price, and the hardware is only sold through dealers. Govee's product warranty is also shorter, which is part of the difference.
Can you install Trimlight or Gemstone lights?
No. Both are sold and installed only by their own authorized dealers. We install Govee permanent outdoor lights only: Lights 2, Pro, Prism, 2 Pro and the Costco/Sam's Club Elite kits.
What does Govee cost installed?
Our installs start at $4 per foot ($400 minimum), $5 per foot with every light screwed in, or $8 per foot with color-matched track, plus the Govee lights (about $280 to $860 for most homes, depending on the model). Your price depends on roofline length, height and mounting. We measure for free and give you a written quote.
Sources
- 5280 Lights: How much does Trimlight cost?
- 5280 Lights: Govee vs Trimlight and Govee install cost
- Trimlight: Temple, TX
- Gemstone Lights: Temple, TX
- MEP Electric (Gemstone dealer), Temple
Prices and warranty terms as published by each company, checked October 2026. Trimlight and Gemstone are trademarks of their owners; Home Trusted Lights is not affiliated with either and installs Govee lights only.