I've gotta say, SageGlass does seem like the safer bet overall. I helped a buddy install View windows about a year ago, and while they look great and all, he's had to reboot the whole system a couple times due to software glitches. Nothing major, but still... kinda defeats the purpose of having "smart" windows if you have to babysit them, right? If reliability's your priority, I'd lean toward SageGlass too. Good luck convincing the wife though—been there myself, haha.
Yeah, SageGlass seems solid, but honestly, I'm still skeptical about the whole "smart window" thing. Are the energy savings really noticeable enough to justify the extra cost and potential headaches? Curious if anyone's actually crunched the numbers on this...
Installed SageGlass for a client last year—honestly, the tech is pretty slick, but energy savings alone probably won't blow you away. They did notice less glare and more comfort overall, though. If you're strictly crunching numbers, payback might take longer than you'd like...
Interesting to hear about your experience with SageGlass. I've been considering smart windows too, mainly because our living room gets absolutely roasted by afternoon sun. Energy savings would be nice, but honestly, comfort and glare reduction are my main priorities. I've read a bit about View glass as well—some folks say the tint transitions are smoother or less noticeable compared to SageGlass. Did your client mention anything about noticing the glass tinting throughout the day? I'm curious if it's subtle enough not to be distracting.
I've seen SageGlass in action at a friend's place, and honestly, the tinting wasn't distracting at all. It was pretty subtle—like you'd glance over and realize it had changed without noticing exactly when. Haven't checked out View yet though...might be worth comparing in person.
"It was pretty subtle—like you'd glance over and realize it had changed without noticing exactly when."
Yeah, that's exactly how I'd describe SageGlass too. My brother-in-law installed it in his sunroom last summer, and at first I thought it wasn't working because I never caught it changing. Then one afternoon, mid-conversation, I realized the glare was gone without anyone touching a thing. Haven't seen View myself either, but if it's anything like that, I'd say it's worth checking out.
I've seen SageGlass in action too, and while I agree the subtlety is impressive, I'm not entirely convinced it's always a good thing. I visited a friend's place recently who had it installed in their living room, and yes, the transition was smooth and almost imperceptible. But here's the thing—sometimes I actually want to know when the glass is adjusting, especially if I'm working or reading. It can be a bit disorienting to suddenly realize the room's lighting has shifted without noticing exactly when or how.
Also, from a technical standpoint, I wonder about the long-term reliability of these subtle transitions. Does the glass maintain that same smoothness over years of exposure to sunlight and temperature fluctuations? I've read some mixed reviews about electrochromic glass performance degrading slightly over time, though admittedly, most of those were older installations. Maybe SageGlass has improved since then, but it's something I'd definitely want to research more thoroughly before committing.
As for View, I haven't personally experienced it either, but from what I've gathered, it seems to offer more direct user control through an app interface. That might be appealing if you're someone who likes to have a bit more say in how your windows behave. On the flip side, having to constantly monitor or adjust settings might defeat the purpose of having "smart" windows in the first place. I guess it depends on whether you prefer a set-it-and-forget-it approach or if you like being hands-on with your home tech.
Either way, it's fascinating to see how far window technology has come. I'm curious if anyone else has noticed similar issues or has insights into long-term durability between these two brands.
I've installed SageGlass for a couple of clients, and honestly, the subtlety you're mentioning is usually a selling point rather than a drawback. Most homeowners I've worked with prefer not noticing the transitions at all—it's less distracting. As for durability, newer installations seem pretty solid. Haven't had any callbacks yet about performance issues, even after a few years. But yeah, if you're someone who likes more direct control, View might be worth checking out.
I've looked into both SageGlass and View quite a bit, and honestly, subtlety is great for most people, but personally, I kinda like noticing the shift—it feels like my windows are actually doing something, ya know? SageGlass tech is solid though; energy savings are legit. View's manual control is tempting if you're a bit of a control freak (guilty here...).
Interesting points, but have you considered Halio? I've installed a few lately, and clients seem to appreciate how smoothly it transitions—noticeable enough to feel active, yet subtle enough not to distract. Might be worth checking out before you commit.