[BoatRatKat]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

We have color changing LED lights, indirect lighting in the lanai, hence you cannot actually see the LEDs, and inside the birdcage on the beams. While I will admit that the ones in the birdcage can be seen from the roads, they are almost invisible to my neighbors. We do tend to change the lights depending on the season or holiday, so yes you will see red, white, and blue shortly, and I may set a slow flashing for the 4th of July. These are only on from dusk to around 11 pm. My neighbors have no objections to the lights, as a matter of fact I talked to them before they were installed. Also, I have actually gotten some complements from people who realize we are the owners of the house.

The primary reason for having these installed was safety when we are having a party or guests over, the birdcage is quite dark at night, and with these set to white and 50%, they provide a very nice lighting level, very close to a bright full moon.
As for the original comment, if these were set to rapid flashing, or chasing type lighting schemes, then I could see where these could be annoying.

I've not seen these tacky lights yet in my travels around TV but these lanai lights you have sound fabulous to me. I know there are rules but when I see something unique around here it always brings a smile to my face....as long as it's not a neglected, overgrown yard.