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SMART mirror (Magic mirror with LED)

A SMART mirror is basically a transparent screen in the mirror that can display useful information - probably the most popular smart home project of all. Many people have them in the bathroom because you're standing in front of the mirror anyway and the information is super handy when brushing your teethhandy

A SMART Mirror by Mk GlasDesignis a mirror that looks like a normal wall mirror, but is actually a digital display with a semi-transparent mirror made of glass. Behind the mirror glass is a screen (usually a monitor or a Raspberry Pi with LCD/LED display) that can display information, while the rest of the surface continues to function as a normal mirror.

Advantages of SMART mirrors

  • Looks super modern and clean (especially in the bathroom or hallway)
  • Practical information at a glance
  • Control with the cell phone
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Mk GlasDesign SMART Line mirror

In addition to the made-to-measure glass shower, a Smart-Line bathroom mirror with LED lighting and sandblasting on the side naturally fits into an elegant, modern bathroom.

  • Dimensions 100 x 70 cm 
  • with 2 sandblasted sides 6 x 58 cm
  • 2240 lumen
  • 30 watts
  • LED lighting White light adaptation emits light to the front and side
  • Switching via contactless sensor switch

Smart-Line 4.0 LED bathroom mirror with all-round lighting 

  • Dimensions 120 x 85 cm
  • with all-round LED lighting
  • Sandblasting width: 10 mm
  • 7200 lumen
  • 80 watts
  • LED lighting neutral white

Most Smart Mirrors run with open source software such as MagicMirror² (the most popular platform) or proprietary solutions and display the following things, depending on model and preference:

  • Time and date
  • Weather forecast (current + next few days)
  • Calendar appointments (Google Calendar, Outlook etc.)
  • News feeds (RSS, Tagesschau, etc.)
  • To-do lists or reminders
  • Traffic information / commuting time
  • Fitness tracker data (steps, heart rate)
  • Smarthome control (lights, heating, etc.)
  • Voice control (e.g. with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa or your own microphone)
  • Camera for gesture control or facial recognition ("Good morning, Max - here are your appointments")
  • Spotify or radio widget, YouTube, Netflix, etc.

What does that look like technically?

A typical Smart Mirror consists of:

  1. Frame + mirror: A picture frame with a two-way mirror (semi-transparent)
  2. DisplayOld monitor, TV or inexpensive Raspberry Pi display
  3. Computer: Raspberry Pi (4 or 5 is ideal) Intel NUC
  4. SoftwareMagicMirror²( free, modular, thousands of modules from the community), Dakboard, or your own web app.
  5. Optional: microphone + loudspeaker for voice control, LED ring lights, touch foil, NFC reader, etc.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ):

What exactly is a smart mirror from Mk GlasDesign?
This is a genuine mirror manufactured in Germany with an integrated, invisible display behind the mirror surface. From the front, it looks like a normal high-quality mirror; the desired information only lights up discreetly when it is switched on.
Standard sizes from 60 × 60 cm to 120 × 200 cm, special sizes and cuts (e.g. for niches or sloping ceilings) are possible to the millimeter.
Yes, almost all models have infinitely dimmable LED light frames (warm white, neutral white or RGB color change) all around or as a light field - completely embedded in the mirror.
Depending on the model, via touch fields in the mirror, remote control, wall switch, smartphone app (WLAN) or voice control (Alexa, Google Home).
The mirrors themselves are more durable than normal mirrors (no silver oxidation), the display and the LEDs are designed for at least 50,000 operating hours. Many have been running for over 10 years without any problems.