The 7 Best Heat Control Window Films On Amazon

This mirrored window film installs via adhesive to provide permanent heat control and protection. When applied, the film blocks up to 85% of infrared rays (and up to 97% of UV rays), so you can say goodbye to excessive heat and UV exposure in your sunniest rooms. The film even blocks glare up to 10%, making this film a true lifesaver for those who spend time in sunny homes.

In addition to heat control, the window film also provides daytime privacy without blocking your view of the outdoors. The film has a mirrored appearance when on the outside looking in, but you can still see through it from the indoors. Don’t get too comfortable with that privacy, though — at night, if you have the lights on, people will be able to see inside. The window film comes in a roll with a dozen available sizes and four tint options: black silver (pictured above), blue silver, brown silver, and silver.

Positive Amazon review: “Works really well at keeping the heat out in the summer, our bedroom faces the sun at evenings and was hard to keep cool but now after installation of the tint it stays alot cooler.”

Application type: Adhesive | Available sizes: 12

If you want a more decorative look, this Rabbitgoo window privacy film is a great option — and with over 59,000 reviews on Amazon and an overall rating of 4.6 stars, it’s clear that people really love it. The window film has a beautifully shimmery rainbow effect that adds style to your panes, while simultaneously giving you partial privacy to prevent passersby from peering inside. Best of all, it reduces glare, blocks 99% of UVB rays, and prevents 84% of UVA rays from entering your home. Amazon reviewers report that it does a great job of cooling down their spaces.

Application and removal should be super easy since the film attaches via static cling and doesn't require the use of glues or adhesives. You can buy it in a variety of different sizes.

One reviewer wrote: “It looks great. Fills my living room with rainbows and blocks the heat from the sun but none of the light. I’m happy with my purchase.”

Application type: Static cling | Available sizes: 10

Also available on: Walmart, $12

This frosted window film gives your home a chic look while adding a layer of privacy — and blocking out heat, of course. According to the manufacturer, it provides heat insulation in the summer and heat preservation in the winter to help lower your energy costs. This static cling film can filter out up to 90% of the sun’s harmful UV rays and 86% of heat. But that’s not all it can do — the frosted tint prevents the neighbors from peering into your home, making it easy to enjoy some glare-free sunlight with the blinds or curtains wide open.

The window film attaches via static cling, which means installation is easy and you can adjust or remove the film any time you want. It’s available in two frost finishes, so you can pick the one that best matches your space.

One reviewer wrote: “I’ve used other brands [...] and they slip off the window very easily. This I bought for our garage window which faces the street. My husband works from his garage and there are lots of valuables that are visible from the street. We are very happy with the privacy this provides as well as the added benefit of cooling down our garage in the afternoons when the sun hits this window. Very happy. Very easy to install. No bubbles. Good cling.”

Application type: Static cling | Available sizes: 6

Blackout window films can be great for blocking heat since they block sunlight entirely, but they can also get pretty hot to the touch since they’re typically made of black material. Not so with this blackout film, which has a white exterior that reflects UV rays and doesn’t get as hot. The film, which still appears black from the inside, blocks 100% of sunlight, and users report that it’s very effective at keeping their homes cool and dark.

The blackout film is really only a good pick for you if you’re trying to achieve total darkness, but it’s a great cooling option for anyone who really wants to totally keep the sun from coming through the window. It applies to glass via static cling.

One reviewer wrote: “Works so good. I’m a really light sleeper and these work basically as blackout blinds. I’m not handy around the house but installation was fine — I just followed the instructions and it worked. Definitely highly recommend for light sleepers or people sensitive to light. I also think it helps with the heat in the summer.”

Application type: Static cling | Available sizes: 9

If you want to cool off your home in style, this pretty window film is designed to look like stained glass, while simultaneously blocking out 96% of UV rays. The design is available in five different colors so you can really match it to your space, and it attaches to the window via renter-friendly static cling. The design provides significant privacy while still letting in some light as well, striking that important balance between heat control, light, privacy, and style.

One reviewer wrote: “I wanted something different that would block out the heat a bit, but still let in the light. This product does everything I wanted it to and it looks SO COOL!!!”

Application type: Static cling | Available sizes: 2

Add a dark tint to your window that blocks out sunlight and heat with this black-tinted window film. Unlike blackout window film, it lets some light in, but it does keep out up to 55% of heat and up to 99% of UV rays, which also makes your home way cooler. You’ll receive a lot of film with each roll, making it ideal for those who want to apply it to multiple or extra-large windows.

Amazon reviewers have reported that this window film gives you significant but not total privacy and that it’s definitely more private by day than by night, so keep that in mind if you want more than partial privacy. It uses adhesive to stick to your window and comes in a bunch of different sizes that you can cut it to fit any pane.

One reviewer wrote: “We bought this and installed it. Was easy to do with two of us. The tint is perfect. We can see out but the sun no longer blasts through our windows. Very happy with our purchase.”

Application type: Adhesive | Available sizes: 13

If you want a cooler, more private living space but you still want to let in a lot of natural light, this window film is here to help. It makes any windows look like they’re made of rain glass, giving you partial privacy, and attaches via static cling. It also decreases the amount of UV rays that make their way through the window by up to 97%, which is pretty impressive given that they still let in some real daylight. Choose from a bunch of different sizes, each of which can be cut to fit your specific window.

One reviewer wrote: “I love that this product allows for so much natural light to come through, yet providing a level of privacy that I thought was impossible. Also I noticed since I live on the top floor that as the sun begins to get blazing later in the day, my place remains somewhat cooler still.”

Application type: Static cling | Available sizes: 7

Also available on: Walmart, $10