My 2021 F-150 had factory bed lighting. I recently bought a 2025 F-150, and bed lighting on that truck was not included. I found Starkey Products by doing a simple internet search, and after reading reviews and watching a video showing how easy their products are to install, I purchased the F-150 OEM-Style lighting kit, and also the optional Bed Light Upgrade Switch Kit.
With my factory light kit on my old truck, if I wanted the bed lights on, I would have to feel around and find the switch on the side of the bed. With the Starkey Product, every time I open the tailgate, the lights are automatically on (proximity activated when I have my key fob in my pocket). With a tonneau cover on my bed, that makes a huge difference!
I added the optional switch at the time I installed the bed lights. The switch not only makes the lights look like the lights are factory installed, but it allows me or someone in my family to activate the bed lights even without the key fob. I think the switch allows the lights to remain on for 10 minutes, as opposed to 25 seconds as with the key fob proximity activation. The switch also allow you to turn the lights off if you wish. I'm glad I went ahead and purchased the Switch Upgrade Kit.
The installation was easy. The hardest part was figuring out how to get the driver's side back seat to fold down. Ford should have done a better job with that detail! The lights work perfectly. I have no complaints. Thanks Starkey Products for making a great product right here in the USA!