Design and Development of an Intelligent Raspberry Pi-Powered Smart Mirror

Abstract

This work presents the development of a Smart Mirror system using Raspberry Pi 4 as part of an advanced robotics project. The smart mirror functions as both a traditional mirror and an interactive digital display, offering users a range of useful information through various modules. Key features include weather updates (based on geographic coordinates), newsfeed, YouTube screencast, compliments, holiday lists, and real-time financial data display. By integrating different functionalities into a single device, the smart mirror aims to make daily routines more efficient and enjoyable, providing essential information at a glance while enhancing the aesthetics of the living space.

The project combines hardware components like the Raspberry Pi 4B+, an LCD display, microSD card, power adapter, and casing, along with MagicMirror² software and custom modules. This report outlines the system architecture, component selection, software configuration, and implementation of each module. It concludes with insights into potential future developments and enhancements to improve interactivity, personalization, and usability, demonstrating the practical application and future potential of IoT-driven smart home technology.