Ben Eagan
Published © GPL3+

Smart Mirror (with Optional Alexa)

A low cost and easy to build smart mirror with off the shelf parts.

IntermediateFull instructions provided8 hours194,605
Smart Mirror (with Optional Alexa)

Things used in this project

Hardware components

Raspberry Pi 3 Model B
Raspberry Pi 3 Model B
×1
Lapel Mic
×1
USB Sound Card
×1
16GB MicroSD Card
×1
Gorilla Glue Original
×1
STROMBY Picture Frame (50 x 70 cm)
×1
Extension Cord
×1
21" Computer Monitor
Lots of bargains for buying used. Try to make sure the ports are pointing down (parallel to screen) instead of out (perpendicular) to make wall mounting easier.
×1
3"x1" Lumber (12 ft)
Simply require lumber to build case around monitor. You can go off script here.
×1
Gila Mirrored Window Film
×1
Wood Screws
×1
USB Speaker
×1
Angle Brackets
Any 90 degree angle bracket less than 2" in length should work.
×6

Software apps and online services

MagicMirror
Raspberry Pi Raspbian Jessie
Alexa Skills Kit
Amazon Alexa Alexa Skills Kit

Hand tools and fabrication machines

Hand Saw
Exacto Knife
Spray Bottle
Drill or Screw Driver
Squeegee

Story

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Custom parts and enclosures

3D angle brackets

Used to fasten monitor enclosure to mirror

Credits

Ben Eagan

Ben Eagan

6 projects • 113 followers
I am a software developer, physics enthusiast, hacker, and strong advocate for the KISS principle.

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