Smart Mirror is an open-source project that turns a two-way mirror into an interactive display. It provides a customizable interface for displaying information such as weather, calendar events, news, and more, creating a futuristic and functional mirror experience.

Pros

• Highly customizable with various modules and themes
• Active community support and regular updates
• Compatible with Raspberry Pi and other low-cost hardware
• Voice control capabilities for hands-free interaction

Cons

• Requires some technical knowledge for setup and customization
• Hardware costs can add up (mirror, display, Raspberry Pi, etc.)
• May require periodic maintenance and updates
• Limited to indoor use due to hardware constraints

Code Examples

// Example of adding a custom module
(function() {
    'use strict';

    Module.register("mymodule", {
        defaults: {
            text: "Hello World!"
        },
        
        getDom: function() {
            var wrapper = document.createElement("div");
            wrapper.innerHTML = this.config.text;
            return wrapper;
        }
    });
})();

// Example of configuring modules in config.js
{
    module: 'clock',
    position: 'top_left'
},
{
    module: 'calendar',
    position: 'top_left',
    config: {
        calendars: [
            {
                symbol: 'calendar-check',
                url: 'webcal://www.calendarlabs.com/ical-calendar/ics/76/US_Holidays.ics'
            }
        ]
    }
}

// Example of using voice commands
{
    module: "MMM-voice",
    position: "bottom_bar",
    config: {
        commands: {
            "show weather": {
                moduleExec: {module: ["weather"], exec: "toggle"}
            },
            "hide weather": {
                moduleExec: {module: ["weather"], exec: "toggle"}
            }
        }
    }
}

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/evancohen/smart-mirror.git
   

2. Install dependencies:

   cd smart-mirror
   npm install
   

3. Configure your mirror by editing config.js:

   cp config.example.js config.js
   nano config.js
   

4. Start the application:

   npm start
   

For detailed instructions, refer to the project's documentation on GitHub.