Smart Glass Transformers
The quiet workhorse of every switchable-glass system: a low-voltage transformer that turns wall power into the 60V AC your PDLC film or glass runs on.
The part nobody sees — and nothing works without
Every PDLC system — smart film and smart glass alike — runs on low-voltage power. The transformer is what makes that safe and reliable:
- Steps household power down to 60V AC, the operating voltage of the PDLC layer
- One per circuit, sized to the square footage of glass it drives
- Concealed installation — wall cavity, ceiling, or cabinet, never visible
More than one way to flip the glass
The transformer circuit doesn't care what triggers it: a dimmer, remote control, mobile app, touch panel, smart-home system (Lutron, Crestron, Control4), or voice (Alexa, Google Home). Pick one or combine several — a wall switch for everyday use, the app for schedules, voice for showing off.
The lineup: 15W to 500W
Ten models, one job. Every unit is a Smart View AC power supply and includes the receiver and remote — the dimmable models add a wall switch with variable opacity control.
Tell us your glass sizes and we pick the right unit — the "covers up to" column shows each model's maximum film area.
| Model | Max power | Covers up to* | Input | Output | Frequency | Dimensions | Price** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15W Transformer | 15W | 23 sq ft | 110V AC | 60V AC | 50/60 Hz | L 4 7/8" x W 3" x H 1" | $210 |
| 30W Transformer | 30W | 46 sq ft | 110V AC | 60V AC | 50/60 Hz | L 6 1/4" x W 4" x H 1 1/2" | $235 |
| 50W Transformer | 50W | 76 sq ft | 110V AC | 60V AC | 50/60 Hz | L 7" x W 4 1/4" x H 1 3/4" | $258 |
| 100W Transformer | 100W | 153 sq ft | 110V AC | 60V AC | 50/60 Hz | H 7" x W 4 3/8" x D 1 3/4" | $318 |
| 200W Transformer | 200W | 307 sq ft | 110V AC | 60V AC | 50/60 Hz | L 5 3/8" x W 4 3/4" x H 1" | $378 |
| 300W Transformer | 300W | 461 sq ft | 110V AC | 60V AC | 50/60 Hz | L 6 3/4" x W 5 1/4" x H 3 1/2" | $420 |
| 400W Transformer | 400W | 615 sq ft | 110V AC | 60V AC | 50/60 Hz | L 6 3/4" x W 5 1/4" x H 3 1/2" | $460 |
| 500W Transformer | 500W | 769 sq ft | 110V AC | 60V AC | 50/60 Hz | L 6 3/4" x W 5 1/4" x H 3 1/2" | $480 |
| Dimmable 100W Transformer with dimmable wall switch |
100W | 153 sq ft | 110V AC | 60V AC | 50/60 Hz | — | $576 |
| Dimmable 200W Transformer with dimmable wall switch |
200W | 307 sq ft | 110V AC | 60V AC | 50/60 Hz | — | $636 |
* Maximum smart film area per unit. ** Per unit, includes receiver and remote.
Connections: simple by design
Every unit carries the same straightforward panel — your electrician (or our install team) will feel at home immediately:
- 110VAC IN — standard wall power in
- POWER OUTPUT — 60V AC out to the film's busbar wiring
- SWITCH — dry-contact port for a wall switch or smart-home relay
- ON/OFF — manual override right on the unit
One unit drives a whole circuit of panels; the receiver pairs the included remote out of the box.
Need help choosing? Send your glass measurements to [email protected] and we'll size the circuit for you.
Supplied with every install — or on its own
Every Smart View installation includes correctly-sized transformers (spelled out as a line item in your quote — see the cost guide). We also supply transformers separately:
- Replacements for failed units on existing systems — ours or anyone else's (smart glass repair)
- Material-only orders — we ship film, glass, and matched transformers nationwide, with wiring guidance for your electrician
Sizing matters more than people think
An under-sized transformer switches slowly, hums, or fails early; an oversized one wastes money. We match the unit to your exact panel area and circuit layout during the site survey — one of the reasons we quote after measuring, not before.
Request a free assessment or call (866) 728-9888 — whether it's a new system or a dead one that needs reviving.