1. Assemble the frame to hold the two-way mirror and the display panel securely. Ensure the frame is deep enough to accommodate the screen and Raspberry Pi.
2. Mount the LCD screen or HDMI monitor behind the two-way mirror. The display should be flush with the back of the mirror for best visibility.
3. Connect the monitor driver board to the LCD screen if needed, and connect the Raspberry Pi HDMI output to the monitor.
4. Install the Raspberry Pi OS on the MicroSD card and set up the Raspberry Pi with keyboard and mouse.
5. Connect the USB microphone and speaker to the Raspberry Pi and test audio input/output functionality.
6. Install MagicMirror² on the Raspberry Pi by following the official installation guide (https://magicmirror.builders/).
7. Configure MagicMirror modules to display time, weather, calendar, news feeds, and any other desired widgets.
8. Integrate voice assistant SDK (Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa) with the Raspberry Pi, linking it to MagicMirror for voice commands and responses.
9. Optional: Connect a PIR motion sensor to the Raspberry Pi GPIO pins to enable automatic screen activation when someone approaches.
10. Optional: Connect a USB camera and implement facial recognition to personalize displayed information.
11. Finalize cable management within the frame and secure all components.
12. Test the full setup, including display visibility through the mirror, voice assistant responsiveness, and sensor triggers.
13. Mount the smart mirror on the wall or place it on a stand as desired.
14. Regularly update software and tweak configurations for enhanced performance and additional features.