Smart Mirror

The smart mirror merges the familiar utility of a reflective surface with an embedded display that can present contextual information, entertainment, and interactive controls. Behind the partially reflective glass, an LCD or OLED panel shows widgets such as weather forecasts, calendar appointments, news headlines, fitness data, and even video calls, all visible when the display is active and invisible when turned off, leaving only a standard mirror surface. Originally a popular DIY project among tech enthusiasts, smart mirrors have matured into commercially available products designed for bathrooms, bedrooms, dressing rooms, and entryways. From a design standpoint, the smart mirror is one of the most aesthetically successful smart home devices because it disguises technology within an object that every home already contains. When the display is inactive, visitors see nothing but a normal mirror, preserving the room's design integrity. The key design consideration is the mirror's frame and proportions, which should match the room's style just as any decorative mirror would. In bathrooms, smart mirrors often incorporate LED perimeter lighting with adjustable color temperature, anti-fog heating elements, and magnification zones, combining multiple functional features into a single elegant fixture. The challenge lies in ensuring the display brightness is sufficient to be legible through the mirror coating while remaining subtle enough not to create harsh glare.