A startup has raised $500 million to replace the windows in your house with 'smart windows'

Everything is getting "smart." First it was phones, TVs, and watches. Now it's cars and homes.

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But what about windows?

View, a startup based in Milpitas, California, just raised another $150 million this week, which brings its total funding to $500 million, according to Forbes.

But what's so special about View's "smart windows"? Let us break it down for you.

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We currently use blinds and shades to keep sunlight at bay, but simply moving them out of the way can create awkward glare and uncomfortable heat.

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With View's dynamic glass, you can control and tint your windows from your phone.

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View's dynamic windows can also be programmed to adjust with the sun's movement.

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View's goal is to make you to feel more comfortable at all hours of the day.

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View also believes smarter windows could help people save more energy, particularly from lighting and cooling systems.

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All of View's dynamic glass is made the same way — explained in the company's infographic below — but you can customize your glass to match any kind of architectural designs, so you can match the size, shape, and thickness of your building.

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View imagines its smart windows going into hospitals, where it can promote healing in patients.

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It also believes students would be less distracted and feel more creative with smarter, adjustable windows.

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View also wants to work with hotels to make guests feel comfortable and happy in their rooms, regardless of the time of day.

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Several major organizations and institutions have already installed View dynamic glass in their buildings, including Hilton and Colorado State University.

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