Switchable PDLC Smart Glass | Electric Privacy Glass Panels

Switchable PDLC smart glass is an innovative glazing solution that provides instant privacy and light control with just a simple electrical switch. When powered on, the glass appears clear; when powered off, it becomes frosted to ensure privacy while still allowing natural light to pass through.

This intelligent glass integrates Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) film between two glass layers, offering a sleek, modern alternative to traditional blinds or curtains. Designed for both residential and commercial use, it enhances aesthetics, comfort, and energy efficiency in any architectural space.

Working principle

Structure of Smart Film

Technical Specifications

Key Features

• Instant switchable function – Changes from transparent to opaque in less than 1 second

• Privacy on demand – Perfect for offices, meeting rooms, hospitals, and hotels

• Energy saving – Reduces solar heat gain and improves indoor comfort

• UV and infrared protection – Blocks up to 99% of UV rays

• Customizable options – Available in laminated, insulated, or curved configurations

• Smart integration – Compatible with automation systems and remote control devices

Smart Laminated Glass

With non-adhesive smart film laminated between glass and EVA interlayer, Smart laminated glass is well waterproof, and has high safety performance.

The glass can be tempered, size and thickness can be customized

Self-adhesive Smart Film

Easily apply WIN SHINE self-adhesive smart film with a peel-and-stick method to transform existing glass into switchable smart glass, which can instantly switch from transparent to opaque for privacy and light control. Ideal for residential, commercial, and healthcare applications.

Insulated PDLC Smart Glass

Insulated PDLC smart glass offers excellent sound and heat insulation, along with superior privacy protection. The glass structure can be customized, such as with insulated laminated glass, to enhance both safety and energy efficiency.

Applications

PDLC smart glass is widely used in:

• Commercial buildings – Offices, conference rooms, curtain walls, and shopfronts

• Hospitality – Hotels, resorts, and luxury suites

• Healthcare – Hospitals, clinics, and laboratories

• Residential spaces – Bathrooms, living rooms, and home partitions

• Architectural design – Facades, skylights, and display walls

Why Choose Us

With over 18 years of experience in architectural glass manufacturing and export, we provide high-quality PDLC smart glass with reliable performance and customizable solutions. Our products are certified, professionally packaged, and delivered worldwide to meet the needs of architects, contractors, and system integrators.

FAQ 

1. What is switchable PDLC smart glass?
Switchable PDLC smart glass is an electric privacy glass that changes from clear to frosted with power on or off. It is widely used in offices, hotels, hospitals, and residential projects where instant privacy and modern design are required.

2. How does PDLC smart glass work?
PDLC smart glass contains a liquid crystal film laminated between two glass panels. When powered on, the liquid crystals align and the glass becomes transparent. When powered off, the glass turns opaque or frosted for privacy.

3. What are the main applications of switchable smart glass?
PDLC smart glass is suitable for office partitions, conference rooms, hotel bathrooms, hospital privacy areas, luxury residences, shopfronts, skylights, and other architectural glazing projects requiring privacy and light control.

4. What is the difference between smart laminated glass and self-adhesive smart film?
Smart laminated glass has PDLC film permanently laminated between two glass panels, offering better waterproof performance, safety, and long-term durability. Self-adhesive smart film is applied directly onto existing glass and is often used for retrofit projects.

5. Can the smart glass be tempered and customized?
Yes. The glass can be tempered, and size, thickness, structure, and processing options can be customized based on project requirements. Laminated, insulated, and curved smart glass options are also available.

6. Is PDLC smart glass suitable for commercial projects?
Yes. It is widely specified for commercial and architectural projects by architects, contractors, developers, and system integrators. It offers a clean alternative to blinds or curtains while improving privacy, aesthetics, and space flexibility.

7. Does switchable smart glass provide UV and heat protection?
Yes. PDLC smart glass can help block up to 99% of UV rays and reduce solar heat gain, which improves indoor comfort and supports energy-efficient building design.

8. What control options are available for PDLC smart glass?
PDLC smart glass can be controlled by wall switch, remote control, or integrated smart control systems. Different control solutions can be supplied according to project needs and automation requirements.

9. Is switchable smart glass safe for interior use?
Yes. Smart laminated glass offers good safety performance because the PDLC film is encapsulated between glass layers with interlayer materials. It is suitable for interior partitions, doors, and privacy glazing applications.

10. Do you supply smart glass for export projects?
Yes. We provide customized PDLC smart glass solutions for international B2B projects. We support architects, contractors, wholesalers, and project buyers with professional production, export packaging, and worldwide delivery.