The difference between certified safety and unknown risk
Generic "Smart Tint®" sold online is typically imported from overseas and does not meet North American electrical safety standards.
Unlike Genuine Smart Tint® — the only ETL-listed and UL-compliant Smart Tint® manufactured in the USA — generic versions are not tested or certified for safe use in commercial or residential buildings.
Drop ceiling charred from burns due to improper installation of generic film.
Film burned and bubbled due to inferior quality materials.
While generic film may appear similar at first, it is an inferior product that often fails prematurely and may not be accepted by building inspectors or electricians.