Honestly, the slight delay isn't that bad—I tried them at a home expo. My main gripe was cost vs practicality; good blinds still do the job cheaper and simpler.
I get your point about blinds being cheaper and simpler, but honestly, after installing smart windows in our sunroom last year, I'd never go back. Yeah, there's a tiny delay when the tint adjusts, but it's subtle enough that you barely notice it day-to-day. The real benefit for me is not having to constantly fiddle with blinds or curtains—especially handy when you're away from home or busy doing something else. Cost-wise, they're definitely pricier upfront, but the convenience factor has been worth it for us.
Yeah, there's a tiny delay when the tint adjusts, but it's subtle enough that you barely notice it day-to-day. The real benefit for me is not having to constantly fiddle with blinds or curtains—e...
I see your point about convenience, but I'm curious—have you noticed any measurable difference in energy savings since installing them? I've considered smart windows myself, but the upfront cost makes me hesitant without clear efficiency gains.
"Yeah, there's a tiny delay when the tint adjusts, but it's subtle enough that you barely notice it day-to-day."
That's pretty much what I've heard from clients too—most find the convenience outweighs any minor quirks. But as for energy savings... honestly, results vary. I've seen some folks report noticeable drops in cooling costs, especially in sunnier climates. For others, the difference is minimal. If you're mainly after efficiency gains, I'd say temper expectations a bit, but convenience-wise, you're probably on the right track.
I've been looking into these smart windows myself since we moved into our new place. I agree the convenience factor is pretty appealing, especially if you're dealing with rooms that get blasted by sun at different times of day. But I'm glad you mentioned the energy savings bit, because from what I've read, the actual efficiency gains can be all over the map. For some it seems worth it, others... not so much.
"temper expectations a bit"
Exactly my thinking. Nice tech, but probably won't revolutionize your electric bill overnight. Still tempted tho, just for the cool factor alone...
Yeah, that's pretty much my take too. Looked into them last year when redoing our sunroom... neat idea, but the upfront costs were steep and the actual payoff seemed fuzzy at best. Still might revisit if prices drop a bit.