Interesting take, glad it's working out for you. I've installed both View and SageGlass for different clients, and honestly, they're both pretty solid. One thing I'd slightly disagree on is the energy savings—I've seen a few cases where SageGlass seemed to edge out View in terms of efficiency, especially in hotter climates. But yeah, comfort-wise, either option beats heavy curtains hands down...no contest there.
Have you noticed much difference in installation complexity between the two? I've done a fair bit of DIY window upgrades, but haven't tackled smart glass yet...wondering if one's easier to handle solo.
I've installed both View and SageGlass a few times, and honestly, neither is exactly a walk in the park solo. But if you've already handled regular window upgrades, you're probably more prepared than most people starting out. From my experience, View tends to have slightly simpler wiring and connections, making it a bit easier to manage alone. SageGlass isn't overly complex, but it does have some additional wiring components that can get a little tricky without an extra set of hands.
I remember one job I did—small home office project—went with View because the homeowner wanted to help out himself. We managed pretty well, though there were definitely a few moments where an extra person would've made things smoother (mainly lifting and aligning). If you're determined to DIY solo, I'd lean toward View for simplicity. But honestly, if you can rope in a friend for at least part of the installation, you'll thank yourself later...
Interesting points about the wiring differences. I'm leaning toward View myself, mostly because simpler wiring sounds appealing. But how about the software side of things—any noticeable difference in reliability or ease of use between View and SageGlass? I mean, installation headaches are one thing, but dealing with glitchy apps or connectivity issues down the road could be even more frustrating. Curious if anyone's had experiences (good or bad) with the smart features after installation...
I went with SageGlass about a year ago, and honestly, the app has been pretty solid. Had one weird glitch early on where it randomly reset my preferences (woke up to blinding sunlight at 6am—not fun), but after an update, it's been smooth sailing. My buddy has View windows, and he complains about occasional connectivity drops, but nothing major. Seems like both have their quirks, but nothing deal-breaking...just depends how much patience you have for tech hiccups, I guess.
"Had one weird glitch early on where it randomly reset my preferences (woke up to blinding sunlight at 6am—not fun)"
Haha, been there...nothing like a surprise sunrise to jolt you awake. Glad the update sorted things out for you. Honestly, tech quirks are just part of the smart-home adventure. I've learned to keep expectations realistic and coffee handy. Sounds like SageGlass is pretty reliable overall, though—good to hear it's been smooth sailing since.
Yeah, I think random glitches are just part of the deal with smart home tech. Had a similar experience with my smart blinds—middle of a movie night, and suddenly they decided it was sunrise mode, lol. But overall, these hiccups seem pretty rare and manageable. SageGlass does seem solid from what I've heard, though View has some cool aesthetics too. Guess it comes down to priorities: reliability vs. style. Either way, smart windows are a game changer for comfort.
Totally get what you're saying about the glitches—I had a similar thing happen with my smart thermostat randomly deciding it was winter in July, haha. But honestly, those little quirks are usually pretty minor and easy to fix. I've heard great things about SageGlass reliability-wise, but View does have that sleek look going for it. Either way, upgrading to smart windows sounds like it'll seriously boost your home's comfort level...definitely worth the occasional hiccup, imo.
- Totally see your point about minor glitches, but honestly, even small tech hiccups can get annoying over time.
- Had a friend who installed SageGlass—worked great overall, but troubleshooting wasn't always straightforward...
- Might wanna factor in ease of customer support too, just in case.
Yeah, those little glitches can definitely pile up over time... kinda like that one drawer in the kitchen that never closes right, haha. Good call on checking out customer support—nothing worse than being stuck on hold when your windows decide to act up.