While MagicMirror² is the most popular option for smart mirrors, it’s not the only choice. The key point to remember is that MagicMirror² is software you install and run on a Raspberry Pi. MagicMirror² is incredibly easy to install, and once it’s on your Raspberry Pi, you’ll be able to start customizing your smart mirror’s features. This is covered in more detail in my other articles. While a PC uses Windows, Raspberry Pi has their own operating system. If you’ve never used a Raspberry Pi before, think of it as a credit card sized computer. Most smart mirror builds (including the one I built as documented on this site) use Raspberry Pi to run the software. While I only display a few basic modules on my smart mirror, you can fully customize your smart mirror to display as much or as little as you want. Here is a close-up of my smart mirror running Magic Mirror: As you will see throughout this website, it’s very easy to add modules to your smart mirror without knowing how to code. There are plenty of other modules and if you know a bit of coding, you can try creating your own custom modules. Lists: see your shopping list or your day’s To-do list.Calendar: view your calendar and see upcoming appointments.Facial Recognition: customize your smart mirror based on who walks into the room.Alexa: add voice commands and integrate Amazon’s Alexa into your smart mirror.Local news: see news bulletins and headlines based on topics you’re interested in.
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