I've heard similar feedback about SageGlass's app—seems like usability isn't their strongest suit. View, on the other hand, tends to offer a smoother user experience, though fewer manual tint options. If you're tech-savvy and enjoy tweaking settings, SageGlass might still be worth the learning curve.
I took a look at both when I was upgrading last spring. Here's what stuck with me:
- SageGlass definitely feels more customizable, but yeah, the app is a bit clunky. Not unusable, just... not exactly intuitive. Took me a good weekend to feel comfortable tweaking all the settings without second-guessing myself.
- View was smoother from the get-go. It felt more "Apple-like," if that makes sense—clean and straightforward. But personally, I missed having more manual control options. Sometimes I want to fine-tune things beyond the presets they offer.
- Funny enough, my wife preferred View because she likes tech that's "set it and forget it." But I enjoy messing around with settings (maybe a little too much, according to her).
- One thing to consider is how often you'll realistically adjust settings once the novelty wears off. The first month, I was constantly fiddling with SageGlass's tint levels. After that, though, you kinda find your sweet spot and leave it be most of the time.
- Also worth mentioning: SageGlass customer support was surprisingly helpful when I ran into issues with the app. They walked me through stuff patiently, even though some of my questions probably sounded silly.
In short, if you're someone who genuinely enjoys playing around with new tech and doesn't mind spending a bit of time figuring things out, SageGlass could actually be pretty rewarding. If you prefer something simpler and more hands-off, View might save you a headache or two.
Hope that helps—good luck choosing!
Interesting points, but do you think the extra customization on SageGlass is really worth the hassle long-term? I've installed both for clients, and honestly, most folks barely touch the settings after a few weeks. View's simplicity seems to fit better with everyday life. Then again, if you're the type who enjoys tinkering (and maybe driving your spouse a little nuts), SageGlass could be fun... at least for a while.
"most folks barely touch the settings after a few weeks."
Yeah, that's been my experience too. Installed SageGlass last year—played around with it for maybe a month, tops. Now it's basically set-and-forget. Do you think View's simpler setup actually saves energy long-term?
Yeah, same here. Got View installed about six months ago and honestly, after the initial excitement wore off, I barely touch it. But I do think the simpler setup helps—it adjusts automatically based on sunlight and temperature, so I don't have to remember to tweak anything. Haven't compared energy bills closely yet, but the house feels consistently comfortable without me messing around with settings. Seems like simplicity might actually pay off long-term...
Interesting perspective, but I'm honestly wondering if the simplicity might be a downside too. Like, automatic adjustments are great in theory, but what if your personal comfort doesn't match what the sensors decide? I've had similar issues with automated thermostats—sometimes they just don't get it right, especially during seasonal transitions when temps fluctuate a lot.
Personally, I prefer systems that let me fine-tune settings easily. With SageGlass, from what I've read, you can manually override or customize zones pretty intuitively. That could be useful if certain rooms get hotter or brighter than others due to layout or window orientation. Have you noticed any rooms feeling off compared to others?
Also curious about the long-term reliability of these automatic sensors... Do they need recalibration or updates regularly? Would hate to lose that simplicity advantage down the road if maintenance becomes a hassle.
I've had similar concerns with automatic sensors in general. Installed some automated blinds a couple years ago, and while the sensors worked reliably most of the time, there were definitely days—especially cloudy or transitional weather—when I had to manually override. From what I've seen, SageGlass does give you decent manual control, which would be a big plus. Haven't heard much about recalibration issues, though...would definitely check into that before committing.
"there were definitely days—especially cloudy or transitional weather—when I had to manually override."
Totally agree on this. Had a similar experience with smart lighting in my living room—perfect most days, but then you'd get those weirdly gloomy afternoons and suddenly it's like the lights had a mind of their own...either too dim or blindingly bright. Manual override was a lifesaver. Honestly, I'd lean towards SageGlass for that reason alone; decent manual control can make or break these automated systems. Haven't looked much into recalibration either, but now you've got me curious.
I've been thinking about this too, actually. My brother-in-law installed View windows in his office, and while they look sleek, he mentioned something similar—cloudy days seem to throw them off their game. He joked that it felt like the windows were having a midlife crisis, couldn't decide if they wanted to be sunglasses or reading glasses... 😂
"decent manual control can make or break these automated systems"
This definitely resonates with me. Automated tech is great until it isn't, and then you're stuck wrestling with an app that's convinced it knows better than you do. I've heard SageGlass has better options for manual tweaking, but does anyone know if View has improved this lately? Curious if they've addressed user feedback or if they're still going full "trust me bro" mode with their automation...
My neighbor put in SageGlass last summer, and honestly, manual overrides saved his sanity. He said cloudy days confused his windows too—guess it's not just View having existential crises, lol. Seems like manual control is still king for now...