How Smart Glass Works
Privacy at the Touch of a Button
Smart Glass uses advanced PDLC technology to switch from transparent to private in seconds. With one touch, you can create visual privacy without blinds, curtains or permanent walls.
Power on — the glass is transparent.
Introduction
What Makes Smart Glass Smart?
Smart Glass combines laminated architectural glass with a thin PDLC liquid crystal layer. A small electrical current controls how light passes through this layer, allowing the glass to change between open transparency and visual privacy.
- Transparent while the power is on
- Frosted privacy when the power is off
- Natural light continues to enter the space
PDLC Smart Glass
How Does Smart Glass Change?
Light scatters — the glass looks frosted.
What’s Inside Smart Glass?
The Technology Inside the Glass
The PDLC layer is safely laminated between architectural glass panels, creating a durable, finished glass product ready for professional installation.
Component
PDLC liquid crystal layer
The active layer. Its liquid crystals scatter light for privacy and align to let light pass through for transparency.
Interactive demonstration
See the Transformation
Move the control to experience how Smart Glass changes a space from open and transparent to private in seconds.
Control options
Control Privacy Your Way
Smart Glass can be connected to the control system that works best for your home, office or commercial space.
Wall switch
Instant privacy using a standard wall-mounted switch.
Remote control
Change the glass from anywhere within the room.
Smartphone
Control one or multiple Smart Glass panels from a compatible mobile system.
Voice or automation
Connect Smart Glass to compatible smart-home or building automation systems.
Applications
Smart Glass for Every Space
Offices
Turn conference rooms, private offices and glass partitions from open to private without blinds or permanent walls.
Request PricingBenefits
Why Choose Switchable Smart Glass?
Instant privacy
Switch between transparent and private in seconds.
Natural light
Create visual privacy without closing the space or blocking natural light.
No blinds or curtains
Replace traditional privacy treatments with a clean architectural solution.
Custom manufacturing
Smart Glass can be manufactured for different project dimensions and applications.
Multiple control options
Operate the glass using switches, remotes, mobile controls or compatible automation systems.
Professional installation
Work with experienced Smart Glass project managers and professional installers.
Made in the USA
Manufactured and supported by Smart Glass Technologies in the United States.
Certified quality
Smart Film is UL Recognized and Intertek tested. Laminated Smart Glass is SGCC certified for safety glazing.
Smart Glass vs. Smart Film
Which Solution Is Right for Your Project?
Smart Glass
Best for new construction, renovations or projects where the glass will be replaced.
- PDLC technology laminated inside the glass
- Installed similarly to architectural laminated glass
- Clean, permanent finished product
- Custom manufactured for the project
Smart Film
Best for upgrading existing glass without replacing it.
- Professionally applied to existing glass
- Suitable for windows, doors and glass partitions
- Faster retrofit solution
- Controlled using similar electrical systems
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Transform Your Glass?
Tell us about your project and a Smart Glass Technologies project manager will help you choose the right solution.