Smart Tint (Switchable Privacy Film) Installation in Beverly Hills, CA
This recent project involved the installation of smart tint, also commonly called switchable privacy window film, in a residential space in Beverly Hills, California. The homeowner was looking for a modern privacy solution that could switch between frosted and clear glass without using blinds, shades, or permanent frosting.
Smart tint is often chosen by homeowners who want flexibility — privacy when needed, and clear glass the rest of the time — while keeping a clean, minimalist look.
Smart tint privacy window film installed in a Beverly Hills home, shown in the frosted state before electrical connection, providing full daytime privacy while maintaining a clean, modern look.
What Is Smart Tint Window Film?
Smart tint is a type of switchable window film that changes appearance when power is applied. When electricity is off, the film appears frosted or opaque, providing privacy. When power is turned on, the film becomes clear. Some systems also allow adjustment between frosted and partially clear states.
Homeowners commonly search for smart tint when looking for:
Privacy glass for homes
Switchable privacy windows
Smart glass film for bathrooms or offices
Window film that turns clear and frosted
Because smart tint installs directly onto existing glass, it provides the function of smart glass without replacing the window itself.
Why Smart Tint Was Chosen for This Beverly Hills Home
In this Beverly Hills residence, the goal was to create privacy without permanently blocking light or views. The homeowner wanted:
Clear glass when privacy wasn’t needed
Frosted glass at the flip of a switch
A solution that fit a modern interior design
No curtains or window coverings
Smart tint allowed the space to stay bright and open while offering instant privacy on demand.
Switchable privacy window film applied to large residential windows, designed to switch from frosted to clear once powered, ideal for homes needing flexible privacy and natural light.
Why the Windows Appear Frosted in the Photos
In the photos from this project, the smart tint appears frosted. This is because, at the time the photos were taken, the electrical connection had not yet been completed.
When smart tint does not have power:
The film defaults to a frosted or opaque state
The glass provides full privacy
Light still passes through, but visibility is blocked
Once the electrical work is completed and power is connected:
The film can switch to clear
Privacy can be turned on or off as needed
Some systems allow control between frosted and clear levels
This is normal behavior for smart tint and is an important part of how the technology works.
Smart privacy window film installed in a Beverly Hills residence, offering on-demand privacy without permanent tint or visual obstruction.
Smart Tint Installation and Electrical Considerations
Installing smart tint involves two main parts:
Film installation, which we completed for this project
Electrical connection, which allows the film to switch states
In some cases, electrical work is completed by an electrician after the film is installed. Until power is connected, the smart tint remains in its default frosted state.
This approach allows homeowners to coordinate timing and ensures the film is installed cleanly before final electrical hookup.
Residential smart tint installation demonstrating how privacy glass appears opaque when power is off, commonly used in living rooms, offices, and high-visibility spaces.
Common Uses for Smart Tint in Homes
Homeowners often choose smart tint for:
Home offices and meeting spaces
Bathrooms and spa areas
Staircase or loft windows
Interior glass walls and partitions
Entryways or rooms facing neighboring properties
Smart tint is especially popular in high-end homes where design, privacy, and flexibility all matter.
Interior view of residential smart tint windows in their frosted state, commonly chosen for privacy glass solutions in upscale homes and custom builds.
Install-Only or Full Smart Tint Solutions
Some homeowners purchase smart tint material on their own and need a professional installer. Others prefer a full solution where material and installation are handled together.
For smart tint projects, we can:
Install customer-supplied smart tint film
Handle sourcing and installation together
Coordinate with electricians as needed
Review glass type, layout, and use case
Each smart tint installation is planned based on how the space is used.
Close-up view of switchable smart tint film installed on residential glass, designed to provide instant privacy while preserving a clear, modern window appearance.
Service Areas
We install smart tint and switchable window film throughout Southern California, including Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Newport Beach, Irvine, Los Angeles, Orange County, and surrounding communities.
We also support specialty and custom window film projects across a wider service area depending on scope.
Free Consultation
Choosing window film should be simple. We offer completely free consultations, with no pressure and no obligation.
During a consultation, we take time to understand what you’re looking to accomplish, review the glass and sun exposure, and discuss window film options that make sense for your home.
Consultations can be done in person or virtually by video call, depending on what’s easiest for you.
For more information or to get started, the best way is to request a free consultation through our form so we can understand your project and respond efficiently.
You can also call or text (213) 431-0067.
We install smart tint and switchable privacy window film for residential homes throughout the Inland Empire, including Redlands, Loma Linda, Yucaipa, Highland, Riverside, and nearby communities.
Our work also extends across Southern California, serving homeowners in Orange County, Los Angeles County, and San Diego County who are looking for on-demand privacy glass solutions.