The TikTok-Famous Home Upgrade You’ll Regret Not Getting

By Allison Leeper Allison Leeper has been verified by Muck Rack's editorial team
Published on June 5, 2025

You’ve got the grill, the guest list, and the playlist. But if your house still disappears after sunset, you’re missing out on the ultimate party upgrade for this summer and all year round. Permanent outdoor lighting, the kind that syncs to your phone, is the trend lighting up neighborhoods across the country. And it’s not just for Christmas anymore.

Wondering how everyone’s syncing their houses to sports seasons and social feeds? It’s probably Gemstone Lights. Their app-powered system turns your home into a year-round mood board, ideal for backyard birthday parties, celebrating your favorite sports team, and everything in between. With the ability to customize your lighting to match any mood, moment, or celebration, the possibilities are endless.

Why Outdoor Lighting Isn’t Just for December

Permanent outdoor lighting has gone viral, and not just for holiday fans. With smart, customizable systems, homeowners are syncing their facades with sports seasons, family milestones, and TikTok-worthy backyard parties.

Want your house lit in your college team’s colors during game week? Easy. Prefer a Pride-inspired rainbow wave in June or spooky purple flickers for Halloween? Done. The shift toward expressive home tech means your house can finally reflect your calendar and your personality.

With dimmable options and hues ranging from warm white to all the colors of the rainbow, there’s a setting for every mood and moment.

Color-Coded for Every Moment That Matters

From Fourth of July firecracker reds to gameday blues, Gemstone Lights lets you program your lighting for literally any occasion. With presets, schedules, and seamless mobile control, it’s simple to coordinate your lights to match your style.

Families especially love it for birthday parties, graduation celebrations, or even just picking a new color every week to make the kids smile. And if you’re someone who finds joy in switching up your environment to match your mood, this is the perfect home enhancement.

Schedule your lights throughout the year so you never forget a birthday or anniversary, or treat yourself with a surprise pop of color on a random Wednesday. You can even set timers based on your local sunrise and sunset times, so your lights are always perfectly timed without lifting a finger.

As one client in California put it: “The lights look fantastic and the app is easy to use and fun to play with.”

Set It and Forget It

This isn’t your dad’s string lights. Gemstone Lights’ tech-forward design integrates with your home’s exterior and connects to an intuitive, easy-to-use app. That means no ladders, no timers, and no scrambling to plug things in before guests arrive. You can create seasonal playlists of lighting scenes, automate your schedule, or control your lights from anywhere.

Each system features individual waterproof connections, built to last with an estimated 50,000-hour lifespan. Plus, it’s backed by a lifetime warranty. They’re truly designed to go the distance.

What TikTok and Your Neighbors Agree On

Some trends blow up on social media and vanish. But permanent lighting is sticking around. With a sleek, flush-mounted design, Gemstone Lights systems are neighbor-friendly and boost curb appeal year-round. They’re nearly invisible by day and absolutely stunning by night.

“Beautiful and amazing lights. Even our neighbors love them,” shared customers Lee and Carol White.

So while your neighbors are wrestling with extension cords, you’ll be sipping lemonade on the porch, admiring your custom light show.

Light Up Your Summer and Everything After It

Whether you’re hosting a class reunion, throwing a backyard bash, or just want architectural accents and an elegantly lit walkway, smart exterior lighting is officially the move. With Gemstone Lights, one tap transforms your home’s exterior into a vibrant, programmable display with no ladder or tangled cords required. It’s a small change that delivers a big impact, night after night, season after season.

By Allison Leeper Allison Leeper has been verified by Muck Rack's editorial team

Allison Leeper is on the editorial staff at Grit Daily.

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