# Touchscreen Mirrors This Unnamed Mirror Has Many of the Same Functions as a Smartphone By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-05-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-mirror References: [bgr](http://bgr.com/2016/05/01/smart-touchscreen-mirror-uber/) & [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/4/29/11540882/diy-smart-mirror-touchscreen-ryan-nelwan) For those who don't mind spending some extra time in the bathroom in the mornings, Ryan Nelwan has created a [smart touchscreen mirror](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loook-ai) that can serve many of the same functions as regular tablets. The creative mirror supports widgets and can [play music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imirror) and videos. It can also browse for pictures on the Internet, complete with a virtual keyboard. The mirror also has volume control and can manage the temperature of the user's home heating system with Nest integration. The mirror is the perfect representation of how smart technologies are being used in what were once regular household items. The fact that this mirror is thin and aesthetically pleasing while performing like an extremely large tablet shows that style and quality do not need to be compromised in order to create innovative technologies. While not a necessity, this mirror would be a fun and potentially useful addition to [home bathrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-bathroom-mirror). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Bathroom Mirrors:** The rise of touchscreen technology is disrupting the traditional mirror industry. - **Smart Home Integration:** Integrating smart technology to other home appliances is revolutionizing the way people interact with their homes. - **Multifunctional Devices:** Devices that can perform multiple functions are becoming increasingly popular among consumers, creating opportunities for companies to develop new products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Appliances:** Companies producing home appliances should explore integrating touchscreen technology to create smart products. - **Technology:** The tech industry can benefit from developing innovative designs that bring smart technology to objects that were once not considered technology-related. - **Interior Design:** The rise of smart mirrors presents an opportunity for interior design companies to create home decor products that combine style and function. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waterproof Bathroom TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-smart-magic-mirror-bathroom-tv.md) - [Interactive Beauty Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-micro-led-beauty-mirror.md) - [Smart Health Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/withings-omnia.md) - [Mental-Health Smart Mirror Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mio-smart-mirror.md) - [Ailment-Identifying Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anura-magicmirror.md) - [Retro Music Device-Inspired Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drought.md) - [Tech-Driven Beauty Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swan-beauty-mirror.md) - [Advanced Body-Scanning Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnia-1.md) - [Mental Health Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baracodas-bmind-smart-mirror.md)