What is smart film (switchable glass)?
Smart film is a polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) film that switches between frosted and crystal-clear in milliseconds when power is applied. It's the modern replacement for blinds, curtains and frosted partitions in executive offices, luxury homes and conference rooms.
TruView Films designs, supplies and installs switchable smart film systems across Dayton, Ohio — including the controller, wiring and smart-home integration.
Smart film is a thin laminate containing liquid crystals that align under low-voltage power and randomize when power is removed. Powered, the film is clear; unpowered, it scatters light and appears frosted. The transition is instant and millions of cycles long.
Benefits
- Switches from frosted to clear in milliseconds
- Instant privacy at the press of a button
- Eliminates the need for blinds, curtains or shades
- Integrates with smart home and AV systems
- Retrofits to existing glass — no glass replacement required
- Premium look for luxury homes and executive offices
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Film options
Adhesive PDLC retrofit
Applied to existing glass — fastest path to switchable privacy.
Laminated PDLC interlayer
Built into new glass during fabrication for new construction.
Custom-shape switchable
Cut-to-fit shapes for partitions, doors and curved glass.
Tunable opacity (advanced)
Newer systems with intermediate opacity levels for fine privacy control.
Common use cases
Executive Offices
Instant frost-on-demand for confidential conversations and meetings.
Luxury Bathrooms
Floor-to-ceiling glass that switches private at a tap.
Conference Rooms
Premium clear/frost transitions for high-end client experiences.
Medical & Dental
On-demand patient privacy without disposable curtains.
Our installation process
- 1
On-site discovery
We assess existing glass, electrical, and where the controller and switching mechanism will live.
- 2
System design & quote
Detailed proposal covering film, controller, wiring, integration, and labor.
- 3
Glass prep & installation
Precision cut, edge-sealed install with concealed wiring runs to your switch or controller.
- 4
Smart-home integration
Wall switch, voice control, app or AV-system integration tested and handed off.
Why TruView Films
- Trained on multiple PDLC systems — adhesive retrofit and laminated
- In-house wiring and smart-home integration capability
- Free site visit with cost and feasibility assessment
- Premium product partnerships — manufacturer warranties on film and controller