Thinking about upgrading to smart windows—anyone tried View vs SageGlass?

"Had a homeowner who regretted it later—said it messed with her wall colors more than expected."

Yeah, noticed the same thing with View at a friend's place. The bluish hue definitely shifts interior tones, especially neutrals and warmer shades. SageGlass felt more neutral overall... worth considering.

Ran into something similar on a recent install. Client went with View glass, and while the tech itself was impressive, the bluish cast was definitely noticeable—especially in rooms with beige or taupe walls. Had to explain that it wasn't a defect, just the nature of the electrochromic coating. Haven't personally installed SageGlass yet, but hearing it described as

"more neutral overall"

Had a similar situation when we were looking into smart glass. Checked out a showroom with View and noticed exactly what you're describing—that blue tint was pretty obvious, especially against warmer interior colors. Ended up seeing SageGlass in a friend's place, and yeah, seemed way more neutral to me. Still skeptical about the price difference though...not sure if it's worth the extra cost just for slightly better color neutrality.

"Still skeptical about the price difference though...not sure if it's worth the extra cost just for slightly better color neutrality."

I get where you're coming from on the price hesitation, but honestly, color neutrality isn't just a minor aesthetic thing. Had a client who went with View glass to save some cash, and after installation, their carefully chosen warm interior palette looked off—almost clinical. Ended up spending extra on interior adjustments to offset the bluish hue. Sometimes upfront savings aren't as clear-cut as they seem...

"Sometimes upfront savings aren't as clear-cut as they seem..."

That's a really good point, and something I've been thinking about a lot lately. As a first-time homeowner, I'm quickly learning that the initial price tag isn't always the whole story. When I moved in, I went with some budget-friendly blinds thinking they'd do the job just fine. But after a few months, I noticed how much heat was coming through during summer afternoons—my AC was working overtime, and my energy bills were higher than expected. Ended up having to replace them anyway with something more insulating, which cost me more in the long run.

So now I'm looking into smart windows myself, hoping to avoid repeating past mistakes. The color neutrality thing is interesting—I hadn't even considered how much it could affect interior design choices. But it makes sense; lighting can totally change the feel of a room. If you're spending money on nice furniture or paint colors, you probably don't want them looking washed out or weirdly tinted.

I guess my question would be: aside from color neutrality, has anyone noticed significant differences between View and SageGlass when it comes to energy efficiency or ease of use? Like, are there noticeable differences in how well they block heat or glare? Or maybe one brand integrates better with smart home systems?

I'm still pretty new to all this home improvement stuff, so any insights would be super helpful...

- Good call on thinking beyond upfront costs—been there myself with cheap insulation that ended up costing double in heating bills.
- I've had SageGlass for about two years now. Energy efficiency is solid, definitely noticed less glare and heat coming through compared to regular windows.
- Integration-wise, SageGlass synced pretty smoothly with my existing smart home setup (Alexa and Google Home). Haven't tried View personally, but heard they're comparable.
- You're on the right track—smart windows are worth the investment long-term.

I went with View windows about a year ago—mostly because a friend recommended them and I got a decent deal. Honestly, they've been pretty impressive so far. Noticeably cooler rooms in summer, and the tinting adjusts smoothly without me even thinking about it. Haven't tried integrating them into my smart home setup yet though...maybe that's next on my list. Sounds like SageGlass is solid too, so probably can't go wrong either way.

I've had SageGlass for about two years now, and honestly, it's been a game changer. My living room used to feel like a greenhouse by noon, but now it's comfy all day. Haven't tried View personally, but sounds like they're both pretty solid options...

I've installed SageGlass for a client last summer, and I'd agree it's effective at managing solar heat gain. The electrochromic tech is impressive—transition times were quicker than I expected, and the integration with their home automation system was straightforward. Haven't personally handled View yet, but from what I've read, their tinting control might offer slightly finer adjustments. One thing to keep in mind with either brand is the wiring and power supply requirements; retrofitting can get tricky depending on your home's existing electrical setup. If you're comfortable with DIY electrical work, it's manageable, but otherwise, factor in professional installation costs. Overall though, smart glass is definitely worth the investment if thermal comfort and energy efficiency are priorities.

"retrofitting can get tricky depending on your home's existing electrical setup."

Yeah, that's the part that makes me hesitate a bit. I've looked into SageGlass before, and while the tech sounds cool, the wiring and installation seem like they could quickly turn into a headache for older homes (like mine). Still, good to hear your experience was positive overall—maybe I'll bite the bullet eventually if it means finally getting rid of those afternoon heat blasts in my living room...