FAQs About Smart Glass Technology
Learn more about the features and workings of Smart Glass before choosing it for your living spaces.
What is the difference between smart glass and normal glass?
In contrast to normal glass, smart glass shifts from opaque to transparent with the flick of a switch. Smart glass operates on electricity and efficiently controls different forms of electromagnetic radiation (light, UV, Infrared).
Does smart glass block natural light completely?
No, natural light is not blocked completely. The glass and the film together produce a translucid effect that blocks light up to 78%.
Can smart glass be an alternative to curtains or blinds?
Yes, smart glass, sometimes called switchable glass, can be an alternative to curtains as its transparency feature controls the amount of natural light entering your room.
Can smart glass be operated away from home?
Yes, you can control smart glass away from your home. This is possible through smart plugs integrated with apps like Amazon, Philips, and others. You need to access compatibility by requesting at the time of installation.
How long does smart glass last?
According to experts, smart glass can have a life expectancy of about 10 years, with a minimum warranty of five years.
How could I know how much film is required for me?
Multiply height with width, which should both be +20mm, to get the square area needed for you. Do this for each piece of glass you need to replace with switchable glass and together to get the total area. The extra 20mm will be for installation tolerance. The total width should not exceed the maximum width we can provide.
How much does smart glass film cost?
The price of smart glass film can vary according to the quality, customer’s need, and the company. The normal price range for smart glass film can be $25-40 USD per square foot.
Is smart glass waterproof?
Smart glass and smart film are water resistant but not waterproof. Therefore, smart glass can be used in areas of high humidity, but extra care must be taken.
Can smart glass change its color?
Yes, customizable smart glass can change its color. Smart glass uses electricity to alter its opacity, shifting from hazy to transparent. Based on customer’s preferences, smart glass can be customized to change its transparency into different shades of color.
Is smart glass completely transparent?
When powered on, the smart glass will look transparent just like normal glass. On removing the power supply, the smart glass will turn frosted.
What are smart glass windows?
Smart glass windows have switchable glass film sandwiched between two glass sheets, which not only turns frosted to clear on your command but also has soundproofing properties and heat-blocking abilities.
What are the benefits of smart glass over ordinary glass?
Smart glass has a lot of advantages in comparison to ordinary glass. Some of them are:
- Instant
- Privacy
- Energy
- Efficiency
- Customizability
- Natural light
- Optimization
- Enhanced
- Security
- Sustainability
Can smart glass change its color to black?
Smart glass is designed to offer four different states which are transparent, opaque, solar tinted, and blackout. Blackout smart glass is a special variant that allows customers to shift the appearance between transparent and blacked out.
Is smart glass worth it?
Smart glass is expensive initially due to its installment expense, but its benefits certainly overshadow this aspect. Smart glass is the best alternative to ordinary glass in this modern world.
Does smart glass reduce heat?
Yes, smart glass efficiently reduces the amount of heat entering your house due to its opacity control.