Have you looked into a smart magic mirror yet?
We don’t know whether Snow White’s evil step mother would have liked it. A smart mirror cannot tell you who is the most beautiful woman in the country, but it can tell you a host of other things, from weather forecast to your schedule for the day. A smart mirror or a magic mirror is a two-way mirror with an inbuilt display behind the glass. The ‘magic’ lies in how the display is customised.
How do magic mirrors work?
Smart mirrors have 3 components: a two-way mirror, a digital display and a computer. Unlike normal mirrors, smart mirrors need light to pass through from behind the glass to view the display. That’s why it’s a two-way mirror, like the ones found at police stations or security areas. Behind the glass there’s a built-in digital display, which is a monitor screen or tablet, powered by an internal computer. The computer connects a Bluetooth or WiFi source, allowing it to display real-time information from the internet, which is visible through the mirror. A smart mirror can show anything you want, including the current time, weather forecast, news feed, upcoming appointments, and much more.
Types of magic mirrors
Smart mirrors can have built-in LED lights, allowing the colour and warmth of the mirror display to be adjusted. Some magic mirrors play music, enables the user to talk on phone or access apps. Smart mirrors come in all sizes from small table mirrors, to basin mirrors to full length bathroom or dressing table mirrors. The magic of technology is being put to increasingly specific use in th mirrors. Beauty-focused brand HiMirror provides personalised information about skincare and makeup, while the fitness device Mirror provides workout guidance on the glass, and acts as a sort of mini home gym.
Are magic mirrors expensive?
The costs of magic mirrors vary according to size and variety of functions available. Since these gadgets are such a big trend, lot of people have made DIY smart mirrors and posted instructions as well as modules and software on the internet. So it is also possible to assemble a mirror that adds a bit of magic to life.