JellyFish vs. Haven vs. Oelo (2026 Guide)
Quick answer: The best permanent outdoor lighting in the greater Sacramento region depends on what you want it to do. Happy Lites installs three of the top permanent LED lighting systems on the market — JellyFish Lighting, Haven Lighting, and now Oelo Lighting — so homeowners and businesses can match the right system to their home’s style, budget, and lighting goals. JellyFish is the proven all-rounder, Haven leans into premium white light and commercial-grade performance, and Oelo (our newest addition) offers a patented channel design with 16+ million colors and a 7-year warranty.
If you’re comparing permanent holiday and accent lighting anywhere from Folsom and Rancho Cordova to El Dorado Hills, Roseville, Granite Bay, and beyond, here’s how the three systems stack up.
What is permanent outdoor lighting?
Permanent outdoor lighting is a discreet, year-round LED system installed along your roofline, eaves, or landscape. Small, weatherproof LED points sit inside a low-profile track or channel that blends into your trim during the day and lights up on demand at night. Unlike seasonal string lights you climb ladders to hang and take down, a permanent system is controlled from an app — so the same fixtures deliver holiday color in December, warm white accent lighting on a summer evening, and security lighting all year.
Why permanent lighting is a smart fit for the Sacramento area
Northern California’s long, dry summers and mild winters make the greater Sacramento region an ideal place for permanent outdoor lighting. You get months of patio-and-entertaining weather where soft white accent lighting genuinely gets used, plus a holiday season where you can light up your home in seconds instead of spending a weekend on a ladder. Because the LEDs are energy-efficient and app-scheduled, they add curb appeal and security without a meaningful jump in your power bill.
Happy Lites is a local, authorized dealer serving the greater Sacramento region and beyond — including Folsom, Rancho Cordova, El Dorado Hills, Roseville, Granite Bay, and surrounding Northern California communities.
The three permanent lighting brands Happy Lites installs
JellyFish Lighting — the proven all-rounder
JellyFish Lighting is a permanent LED solution built for both rooflines and landscapes, with millions of color options, app-based control, and energy-efficient technology. It’s one of the most established and recognizable names in permanent lighting, which makes it a confident choice for homeowners who want a well-known, do-it-all system that handles holidays, everyday accent lighting, and security equally well.
Best for: Homeowners who want a widely trusted, versatile system that covers roofline and landscape in one package.
Haven Lighting — premium white light and commercial-grade performance
Haven Lighting ranges from full-color animated scenes to sophisticated, refined white lighting and commercial-grade solutions. It’s app-controlled with scheduling and weather-resistant performance, and it stands out for the quality of its white-light output. That makes Haven a strong pick for buyers who care as much about elegant, architectural white lighting as they do about holiday color — and for commercial properties that need a durable, dependable system.
Best for: Design-focused homeowners who want premium white light, and commercial properties needing a rugged, professional-grade solution.
Oelo Lighting — our newest addition
Oelo is the newest brand in the Happy Lites lineup. It uses a patented channel system to hide the LEDs cleanly along your roofline, and delivers more than 16 million colors, presets, and movement patterns through a cloud-based app. Oelo is backed by a 7-year warranty, giving it one of the more reassuring guarantees in the category. The patented channel is engineered to look nearly invisible during the day while producing crisp, vivid color and movement at night.
Best for: Homeowners who want a nearly invisible daytime look, huge color and animation range, and long warranty coverage.
Which permanent lighting brand is right for you?
Here’s a side-by-side look at the three systems Happy Lites installs:
| System | Stands out for | Colors | Warranty | Great fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JellyFish Lighting | Proven, versatile all-rounder for roofline + landscape | Millions | Manufacturer-backed | Homeowners wanting a trusted, do-everything system |
| Haven Lighting | Premium white light + commercial-grade durability | Full color + refined whites | Manufacturer-backed | Design-focused homes and commercial properties |
| Oelo Lighting (new) | Patented low-profile channel + long warranty | 16+ million | 7-year | Homeowners wanting an invisible daytime look and max color range |
The short version: all three are excellent permanent lighting systems. JellyFish is the safe, versatile choice; Haven is the premium white-light and commercial pick; and Oelo brings a patented channel design and a standout 7-year warranty. Because Happy Lites installs all three, you’re not locked into whatever one company happens to sell — we help you choose the system that actually fits your home and goals.
Frequently asked questions
How much does permanent outdoor lighting cost in Sacramento? Pricing depends on the length of your roofline, the brand you choose, and the complexity of the install. The best way to get an accurate number is a free quote from Happy Lites, where we measure your home and recommend the right system for your budget.
Can I use permanent lights year-round, not just for the holidays? Yes. That’s the main advantage. The same system delivers holiday colors, everyday warm-white accent lighting, and security lighting — all scheduled and controlled from an app.
Are permanent lights visible during the day? They’re designed to be discreet. Systems like Oelo use a patented channel to tuck the LEDs into a low-profile track that blends into your trim, so they stay nearly invisible in daylight.
Which brand does Happy Lites recommend? It depends on your priorities. We install JellyFish, Haven, and Oelo specifically so we can recommend based on your home’s style, your budget, and how you plan to use the lights — rather than pushing a single product.
Do you install beyond the immediate Sacramento area? Yes. Happy Lites serves the greater Sacramento region and beyond, including Folsom, Rancho Cordova, El Dorado Hills, Roseville, Granite Bay, and surrounding communities.
Is permanent lighting energy-efficient? Yes. All three systems use low-draw LEDs and app-based scheduling, so they add curb appeal and security without a significant impact on your energy bill.
Ready to light up your home year-round?
Happy Lites is your local, authorized installer for JellyFish, Haven, and Oelo permanent lighting across the greater Sacramento region and beyond. Whether you want holiday color, everyday elegance, or year-round security lighting, we’ll help you choose and install the right system.
Get a free quote: Call (916) 214-8585 or email info@happylites.com — Happy Lites, Rancho Cordova, CA.
