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Smart Film Reverse (PNLC)

Smart glass & film · Smart Glass Tech US

Clear by default. Privacy on command.

Smart Film Reverse (PNLC)

Electric switchable privacy film that stays clear without power — privacy only when you switch it on. Easy to install and connect.

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About the product

What is Smart Film Reverse ?

Privacy on demand, in reverse. PNLC reverse film stays clear when it is off and turns private the moment you switch it on. This electrically switchable adhesive film is applied to existing glass, so offices, meeting rooms and storefronts keep their view and daylight by default and get privacy only when they need it.

Control options

Privacy, at your command.

Smartphone. Remote. Wall switch. Voice.
One space. Your choice.

Modern office with clear glass meeting room partitionsThe same office with frosted privacy glass
PrivateMeeting room
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Meeting room

Glass privacy

Private

Smartphone

Your space, at a touch.

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Remote

Control within reach.

Wall switch

Simple. Familiar. Instant.

Voice & Wi-Fi

Alexa or Google Home.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

From exceptional optical clarity to dependable reverse-mode performance, Smart Film Reverse (PNLC) Self-Adhesive Film is engineered to deliver reliable switching, energy-efficient operation, and long-term durability for commercial, residential, healthcare, hospitality, education, government, and retrofit applications.

ELECTRICALTECHNICALOPTICAL
Working Voltage (ON)24-80VACSwitching State ON - OpaqueVisible Light Transmission (ON)88%
Power Consumption <0.5W/SFSwitching State OFF - TransparentVisible Light Transmission (OFF)90%
Operating temperature-20~60°CFunctional Thickness380 µmHaze (OFF)3%
Response Time (OFF-ON)< 5msMax Size 57 inch x 143 inchHaze (ON)94%
Response Time (ON-OFF) < 150msSwitching Life>600,000 CyclesView Angle (ON)160°
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How it works

A clear view. Until you choose privacy.

Reverse PNLC technology keeps the viewing state clear without power. Apply power when privacy is needed, then switch it off to return to a transparent view.

PNLC film construction: Protective Film, ITO, PNLC (Polymer Network Liquid Crystals), ITO with Adhesive Layer, Protective Film.
Inside PNLC film Layer construction · schematic illustration

Inside PNLC Technology

Smart Film Reverse (PNLC) combines Polymer Network Liquid Crystal technology with transparent conductive ITO coatings to create reverse-mode switchable privacy.

Uniformly aligned liquid crystals allowing a clear view.
Power off · Transparent

A clear view without power.

Unlike conventional PDLC film, PNLC remains transparent when the power is off.

Randomly oriented liquid crystals scattering light for privacy.
Power on · Opaque

Privacy when switched on.

Apply power to change to a frosted privacy state, then switch it off to restore the clear view.

Smart Film Reverse (PNLC) in the clear viewing state
Power off

An open, clear view.

A transparent viewing state connects the spaces.

Smart Film Reverse (PNLC) in the private viewing state
Power on

Privacy when you need it.

A frosted appearance separates the space visually.

Compare

Film Reverse (PNLC) vs. Film Original (PDLC)

Reverse switching

Film Reverse — PNLC

Clear when the power is off, private when the power is on.

  • Power offClear — 90% visible light, 3% haze
  • Power onPrivate — 94% haze
  • If power failsThe glass stays clear
  • Best forOffice space — less haze, slightly less private
  • Energy usePowered only while you want privacy
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Most popular

Film Original — PDLC

Clear when the power is on, private when the power is off.

  • Power onClear — 88% visible light, 3% haze
  • Power offPrivate — still lets 73% of daylight in
  • If power failsThe glass goes private
  • Best forResidential, exterior, maximum privacy
  • Energy usePowered while you want the glass clear
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Applications

Privacy for every space.

Doors

Doors

On-demand privacy for entry, office and sliding doors.

Windows

Windows

Keep the daylight. Choose when to open up the view.

Bathroom

Bathroom

A clean alternative to curtains and permanently frosted glass.

Wall Dividers

Wall Dividers

Switch between open collaboration and private spaces.

Custom Frames

Custom Frames

Privacy film tailored to distinctive glass shapes and frames.

Smart Glass Tech US installation team working on a glass partition at a project site

Turnkey installation · Nationwide

Smart film.
Professionally installed.

We don't just supply smart film. Smart Glass Tech US offers professional installation across the United States, with a team that takes your project from first measurement to final switch-on.

Our team coordinates the film installation, connects power and controls, and tests the system with you before hand-over.

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FAQ

Smart Film Reverse Questions

What makes Film Reverse different?

Film Reverse (PNLC) is clear when the power is off and turns private only while it is switched on, the opposite of Film Original (PDLC).

What happens when the power goes off?

The glass stays clear, so the space keeps its view and daylight during a power outage.

Can it be applied to glass I already have?

Yes. Smart Film is a self-adhesive film applied directly to existing interior glass, windows and doors, so the glass does not have to be replaced.

How fast does it switch?

Under 5 milliseconds from clear to private and under 150 milliseconds back to clear, so the change looks instant.

Does privacy mode block the view completely?

In privacy mode haze reaches 94%, so people and shapes cannot be made out while natural light still comes through. It is a privacy product, not a blackout blind.

What colors are available?

Film Reverse is available in white only.

How is it controlled?

With a wall switch, a remote, a smartphone, or through Alexa and Google Home. Panels can be grouped and scheduled.

Can I install it myself?

We do not recommend it. Our certified installers measure and apply the film, and a certified electrician makes the power connection. Busbar positions and wiring have to be planned before manufacturing.

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From first measurement to final switch-on, work with the Smart Glass Tech US team.

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