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iPhone Glazier
iPhone for Glaziers 2026
Glaziers install + repair glass. Here is the 2026 iPhone build.
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⚡ Glazier Gear
Job-ready.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro 256GB
LiDAR
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LiDAR
Apple Watch Series 10
Hands-free
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Hands-free
Otterbox Defender Pro
Tough
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Tough
Anker 633 Magnetic Power Bank
All-day
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All-day
Cost Breakdown — All Options
| Where | Cost | Wait | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best glazier iPhone | iPhone 15 Pro | \$1,099 | Pros |
| Service software | ServiceTitan or Jobber | Sub | Industry |
| Apple Watch | Hands-free | \$399 | Pro |
| Otterbox | Drop-rated | \$80 | Critical |
| LiDAR | For windows | Free | Critical |
Why iPhone Pro for Glaziers
- LiDAR for window measurement
- 48MP for damage documentation
- 5x telephoto for distant inspection
- Apple Pencil Pro on iPad for templates
- Otterbox Defender Pro survives drops
LiDAR Window Measurement
- iPhone 15 Pro LiDAR for accurate window dims
- Apple Measure for quick measurements
- Magicplan for room scanning
- iCloud Drive for shared templates
Service Software
- ServiceTitan (\$200/mo): Industry standard
- Jobber (\$50/mo): Alternative
- Housecall Pro: Smaller services
- iPhone access for dispatch
Damage Documentation
- iPhone 48MP for glass damage
- Pre + post repair comparisons
- Insurance documentation
- iCloud Photos auto-organizes by job
- Apple ProRAW for archival
Apple Watch for Glaziers
- Hands-free phone calls during work
- Walkie-Talkie with apprentice
- Stand reminders during long jobs
- Heart rate during heavy lifting
- Sport Loop band — easily cleanable
Estimating + Quotes
- Apple Notes for material lists
- QuickBooks Self-Employed for finances
- Apple Pages for client quotes
- iCloud Drive for shared estimates
- Apple Pay for vendor payments
Mobile Payments
- Square Reader (\$59) for tap-to-pay
- Apple Pay tap-to-pay (free, iOS 16+)
- QuickBooks integrated payments
- Send digital receipts
Insurance Claims
- Apple Pencil Pro on iPad for damage diagrams
- iCloud Drive shared with adjuster
- Apple ProRAW evidence-grade photos
- NEVER alter timestamps or metadata
Safety
- Apple Watch Fall Detection ON
- Emergency SOS Hold to call
- Crash Detection for falls
- Find My ON for backup retrieval
- Glass work hazardous — extra caution
Verdict
- Most glaziers: iPhone 15 Pro + Apple Watch + Otterbox + ServiceTitan (\$2,000)
- Pro: + iPad Pro for diagrams + Square Reader + AppleCare+ (\$2,500)
- Critical: LiDAR for measurements + 48MP for damage + Apple Watch hands-free + drop-rated case
Mail-In Repair Service
Don't have time to wait for Apple? We offer mail-in repair with overnight return shipping.