PriWatt™ smart glass · San Francisco
Switch between clear views and frosted privacy with a tap.
PDLC Smart Glass in San Francisco
Bring touch-controlled privacy to Bay Area homes, offices and clinics. Our local installers fit glass that switches from clear to frosted.
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How smart glass works.
A bonded PDLC liquid-crystal layer inside PriWatt™ laminated safety glass manages privacy. Power makes the panel clear; switching it off produces a frosted finish that lets daylight through. San Francisco architects and designers can use it instead of curtains or blinds in SoMa meeting rooms, primary bathrooms, medical suites and hotel rooms.
Control options
Switch it your way.
Phone app, remote, wall switch or voice.
Pick what suits your Bay Area space.
Meeting room
Glass privacy
Smartphone
Your space, at a touch.
Remote
Control within reach.
Wall switch
Simple. Familiar. Instant.
Voice & Wi-Fi
Alexa or Google Home.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Explore Smart Glass Original (PDLC) performance for Bay Area offices, healthcare spaces, hotels and homes, from Financial District buildings to local residences.
| ELECTRICAL | TECHNICAL | OPTICAL |
|---|---|---|
| Working voltage (ON)60VAC · 50/60Hz | Glass typeLow iron, heat treated or fully tempered | Visible light transmission (ON)88–91% |
| Power consumption< 0.5 W per sq ft | Glass optionsWorks with selected colored interlayers and tinted glass | Parallel light transmission80% ON · 7% OFF |
| Operating temperature-10 to 60 °C | Maximum size70 in × 143 in | Haze99% OFF · 2.4% ON |
| Switch to clear< 200 ms | Thickness3/8 in, 1/2 in or 9/16 in · ~5 lbs/sq ft | UV block99% (365–380 nm) |
| Switch to private< 10 ms | ShapesCurves, holes, notches and cut-outs available | IR block20% ON · 80% OFF |
| Sound ratingSTC ~37 | Switching life> 2 million cycles | SHGC0.74 ON · 0.31 OFF |
| Viewing angle (ON)170° |
How it works
Privacy within the panel.
Smart Glass Original houses laminated PDLC film between two lites of glass. When powered, its liquid crystals align for a clear view. Without power, they scatter light to create a frosted appearance.
What happens inside the panel
Microscopic liquid-crystal droplets sit in a polymer layer between two conductive ITO coatings, sealed inside laminated safety glass.
Lined up, see-through.
Current aligns the crystals so visible light passes straight through the smart glass.
Scattered, frosted.
Without current the crystals fall out of line and diffuse the light — the room stays bright, the view disappears.
Wide open and bright.
Transparent glass keeps the spaces connected.
Private the moment you need it.
Frosted glass separates the room visually.
Compare
Compare Glass Original (PDLC) and Glass Reverse (PNLC)
Glass Original — PDLC
Switch on for clear views; turn off for privacy.
- PoweredClear — 88–91% visible light, 2.4% haze
- UnpoweredPrivate — 99% haze
- If power failsTurns private
- Best suited toHomes, exterior glass, strongest privacy
- Power demandUses power when clear
Glass Reverse — PNLC
Leave power off for clear glass; switch on for privacy.
- UnpoweredClear — 91% visible light, 2.4% haze
- PoweredPrivate — 94% haze
- If power failsRemains clear
- Best suited toOffices seeking lower haze and softer privacy
- Power demandUses power when private
Applications
Privacy for every Bay Area space.
Doors
Entry, office and sliding doors that frost over at a tap.
Windows
Soften bright bay light and choose when the view opens.
Bathroom
A cleaner answer than shower curtains or etched glass.
Wall Dividers
Open-plan by day, private meeting room in one second.
Offices
Conference rooms and private offices on demand.
Local installation · San Francisco
Smart glass,
installed by a local crew.
We don't just ship smart glass — our San Francisco team measures your openings, installs the glass and switches it on — from Financial District high-rises to homes in Pacific Heights and Palo Alto.
We run the power and controls, test every panel with you and only hand over once everything switches perfectly.
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San Francisco smart glass FAQs
How much does smart glass cost in San Francisco?
Pricing depends on panel dimensions, glass construction, wiring and site access. Send your measurements to Smart Glass San Francisco for an exact quote within 24 hours.
What is inside PriWatt™ smart glass?
Laminated architectural safety glass contains a bonded PDLC liquid-crystal film. Builds are available in low iron, heat strengthened and tempered glass.
How does a power failure affect privacy?
Without power, Glass Original stays frosted and continues to admit daylight. Glass Reverse works the other way, staying clear when power is lost.
What is the switching speed?
Switching appears immediate: the glass turns clear in under 200 milliseconds and private in under 10 milliseconds.
Does privacy mode block the view?
Yes. With 99% haze, faces and shapes are obscured while daylight still passes through. Privacy mode is not blackout.
What panel sizes are available?
Panels can measure up to 70 × 143 inches and come in 3/8, 1/2 or 9/16 inch thicknesses. Panels can be combined for larger walls, and curves and cut-outs are possible.
Is it suitable for exterior doors and windows?
Yes. For exterior applications, the glass is incorporated into insulated units. Door wiring passes through the hinge or frame, with its route determined before production.
Who installs smart glass in San Francisco?
Our local crew handles measurement, installation and startup under a project manager's coordination. A licensed electrician makes the electrical connection.
Local installation · San Francisco
Tell us about your space.
From the first measurement to the final switch-on, one San Francisco team handles your smart glass project.
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