In most Smart glasses, electric currents are used to shift particles or ions within the glass layers, creating changes in transparency or color. When an electric charge is applied, it triggers the particles or ions to align or disperse, which changes the glass’s appearance. For example, when the current flows through the glass, it might become clear, allowing light to pass through.

Another mechanism involves suspending microscopic particles within a special layer. When an electric charge is introduced, these particles align in a way that controls the amount of light passing through the glass. This approach allows for precise control over light and heat, making it ideal for situations requiring variable shading, such as reducing glare or heat from sunlight.

Some Smart Glass works without electricity by reacting to temperature changes. Known as thermochromic glass, this type darkens when exposed to heat, automatically reducing sunlight penetration and helping with passive solar control.

In many applications, Smart Glass can switch states nearly instantaneously. For example, the glass can transition from transparent to opaque in less than a second, offering on-demand privacy for spaces like meeting rooms, bathrooms, or home windows.

Smart Glass is popular for windows, yard doors, and indeed partitions within open bottom plans. It provides malleable sequestration and natural light operation without the need for curtains or hangouts, enhancing both design and comfort.

Office spaces profit from Smart Glass in meeting apartments and partitions, offering sequestration while creating an open, flexible work terrain. By reducing light and controlling natural light, it also improves energy effectiveness and hand comfort.

In healthcare installations, Smart Glass enhances sequestration in case apartments and reduces the need for traditional hangouts, which are prone to collecting dust and origins. This enhancement in cleanliness and sequestration makes it a popular choice in hospitals and conventions.