A "Mirror TV" or "TV Mirror" is any device that is convertible from a television

Television

Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...

 to a mirror

Mirror

A mirror is an object that reflects light or sound in a way that preserves much of its original quality prior to its contact with the mirror. Some mirrors also filter out some wavelengths, while preserving other wavelengths in the reflection...

. Mirror TVs (or TV Mirrors) are often utilized to save space or discreetly conceal unsightly electronics in living areas such as bedrooms and living room

Living room

A living room, also known as sitting room, lounge room or lounge , is a room for entertaining adult guests, reading, or other activities...

s. Mirror TVs are also popular for bath spaces and restrooms, where TVs are more unusual.

In addition, Mirror TVs (mirror televisions) are versatile in their application. Mirror TVs can be integrated into interior design

Interior design

Interior design describes a group of various yet related projects that involve turning an interior space into an effective setting for the range of human activities are to take place there. An interior designer is someone who conducts such projects...

s including Smart Homes and Home automation

Home automation

Home automation is the residential extension of "building automation". It is automation of the home, housework or household activity. Home automation may include centralized control of lighting, HVAC , appliances, and other systems, to provide improved convenience, comfort, energy efficiency and...

integration. A mirror television solves the problem of home automation without having to compromise style.

Technically, the device consists of specially engineered mirror glass with a LCD TV behind the mirror surface. The mirror is carefully polarized to allow an image to transfer through the mirror. So, when the TV is off, the device looks like a mirror, but when turned on, the picture appears. Models include High-Definition functionality, common with the LCD technology used in the screens. Some manufacturers offer very high-end input and output options for entire-home A/V integration.