Blackout Smart Film

Blackout Smart Film

Blackout Smart Film is an advanced switchable DLC film designed to instantly transform any glass surface from transparent to fully opaque with a simple power control. Unlike standard dimming PDLC smart film that becomes frosted when powered off, blackout smart film provides near-zero light transmission, creating a true blackout effect that blocks visibility and significantly reduces incoming light. This technology uses a specialized liquid-crystal structure that changes alignment when electricity is applied, allowing users to switch between a clear view and complete darkness within milliseconds.
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What Is Smart Film Blinds?

 

Blackout Smart Film is an advanced switchable DLC film designed to instantly transform any glass surface from transparent to fully opaque with a simple power control. Unlike standard dimming PDLC smart film that becomes frosted when powered off, blackout smart film provides near-zero light transmission, creating a true blackout effect that blocks visibility and significantly reduces incoming light. This technology uses a specialized liquid-crystal structure that changes alignment when electricity is applied, allowing users to switch between a clear view and complete darkness within milliseconds.

dlc film power on
dlc film power off

 

Where Blackout Smart Film Is Used

 

Blackout smart film is widely used in both residential and commercial environments where flexible privacy and light control are essential.

Common applications include:

  • Home bedrooms, living rooms, and media rooms – ideal for creating a dark sleeping environment or turning a space into a home theater.
  • Bathroom windows and shower enclosures – provides instant privacy without traditional blinds or curtains.
  • Office partitions and conference rooms – allows teams to switch between open collaboration and private meeting mode.
  • Hospitality spaces such as hotels and resorts – enhances guest privacy and elevates the modern interior design.
  • Retail stores and showrooms – used for display windows that require changing visibility on demand.
  • Training rooms or presentation rooms – blocks external light to improve screen visibility and create a controlled environment.When power on, it's clear and dark grey color.And power off, it's getting opaque and total black.

Its blackout performance makes it particularly suitable for environments that require complete visual privacy or reduced glare.

 

Advantages of Blackout Smart Film

 

Blackout smart film offers several functional and aesthetic benefits:

  • Complete Privacy on Demand

The DLC film achieves a true blackout effect in its off state, ensuring zero visibility from both sides. It eliminates the need for traditional curtains or blinds.

  • Superior Light Control

By blocking almost all incoming visible light, it is perfect for spaces that need darkness, such as media rooms, bedrooms, and presentation rooms.

  • Clean, Modern Aesthetic

As a tinted privacy window film applied to the glass surface, it provides a sleek and minimalist appearance without bulky fabric coverings.

  • Instant Switching

The transition between clear and blackout states is fast and smooth, giving users real-time control over privacy and lighting.

  • Energy Efficiency

By reducing glare and controlling sunlight, the electric smart blackout glass film helps minimize heat buildup, potentially lowering air-conditioning costs.

  • Easy Integration & Installation

The switchable blackout glass film can be installed on existing glass surfaces, making it a practical upgrade for both new projects and renovations.

 

What is the difference between DLC Film and Black PDLC Smart Film?

 

✱DLC Smart Film puts emphasis on deep blackout, shading, and strong light absorption (good when you want a"real blackout").

✱Black PDLC / Smart Black / Blackout Film emphasizes flexible privacy + convenience, suitable for many standard applications like offices, partitions, windows- with some blackout capability if tinted/black.

✱The blackout smart film(DLC film)will be more expensive than the tinted privacy window film.If you want versatile switchable privacy-turning windows/partitions from transparent to dark (but don't necessarily need heavy solar shading)- an electric blackout glass film(black PDLC ) may be sufficient and possibly more cost-efficient.The DLC film offers dark light when power off and it's the total privacy window film.

 

FAQ

Q1:Is the blackout smart film applying to the existing glass ?

Answer:Yes. It's stick on the glass surface directly.

Q2:Can it block the UV and IR ?

Answer:Yes. UV block 99% and IR 17% when power on and 80% when power off.

Q3: How much power does this consume?

Answer : 7-10 watts for each square meter, we have 30W,50W,100W and 200W transformer for different qty and size of glass.

Q4: Can it be controlled by remote and switch or APP ?

Answer:Yes. We provide the power transformer with remote controller/App system and wires,it will work after wire connection.

Datasheet For DLC Film

 

Optical Characteristics

 

Woking voltage

AC48-60V

 

Visible Light Transmittance

ON

30%

 

OFF

2%

 

IR Blocking

ON

>17%

 

OFF

>80%

 

UV Blocking

ON

99%

 

OFF

99%

 

Haze

ON

1.4±0.5%

 

OFF

99%

 

View Angle

ON

180∠

 
 

Electrical Characteristics

 

Working Voltage

ON

AC48V-AC60V

 

Saturation voltage

ON

AC60V

 

Frequency rate

ON

50-60Hz

 

Power Consumption

ON

3.7W/㎡

 

Dimension

 

Color

 

Black

 

Thickness

 

0.4mm

 

Max.Width

 

1240mm

 

Size in roll

 

1.24m×50m

 

Customized size

 

available

 

Ambient Condition

 

Working Temperature

 

-20°C~90°C

 

Max effective workingTemperature

 

70°C

 

Anti-scratch coating

 

thickness:1-2μm,standard:2H

 

Life Span

 

20years

 

Resistance to yellowing

 

UV Weathering Tester,
500hours ΔYI≤ 5

 

Batch to batch color consistency

 

ΔE color difference measurement method,
Standard:ΔE≤ 2.5