You’ve probably had the thought standing in front of your bathroom mirror: what if this was also a TV? 

It’s not a strange question. A bathroom mirror TV is simply a normal mirror when it’s off and a fully functional smart TV when it’s on. It’s become a real, common upgrade in bathroom renovations.

There are a few different types of bathroom mirror televisions: countertop displays, TVs mounted on the wall or built into a custom vanity, and TVs built directly into the wall. We prefer the in-wall version. Why? Because it keeps the mirror flush to the wall, like your bathroom mirror probably is right now. It’s the best version for helping your bathroom still look like a bathroom.

Here’s an honest look at when it’s worth it, when it’s not, and what to look for if you decide to replace your bathroom mirror with an in-wall mirror television.

Why People Replace Their Bathroom Mirror with a Mirror TV

You spend real time at your bathroom mirror. Getting ready, doing hair, shaving, brushing and flossing. All of it happens here, most days, for years. You’re probably already listening to something while you’re there. Music, a podcast, the news. Adding television to your bathroom mirror just gives you more to choose from. A bathroom mirror TV is an instant upgrade into movies, the news, TV shows, sports, and so on, alongside your morning podcast and music options. 

Just as important, adding TV to your mirror changes how the room feels without changing how it looks. Off, it’s just a mirror. It’s exactly what everyone would expect and what everyone needs. On, it’s now also a TV. Nothing about the room has to look “techy” or tacked-on to get the TV benefit.

What to Check Before You Commit

Not every bathroom mirror is automatically replaceable with a Mirror TV. Here are a couple things to check before you take the plunge.

Your Current Mirror Might Double as a Medicine Cabinet

If it does, a mirror TV means giving up that storage. Some bathrooms have room to spare elsewhere. Others don’t. In those instances, the medicine cabinet space likely wins. As it should.

You Need Real Wall Depth

A flush, in-wall install, with no protrusion and no visible hardware, needs roughly 3 inches of space behind the wall. Plumbing, structural framing, or a shallow wall cavity can rule that out. This is worth checking before you get attached to the idea of an in-wall TV in your bathroom. A wall-mounted television is still an option if in-wall doesn’t work – and our TVs are wall mountable, too. Or you could find another way to add television to your bathroom.

Neither of these is a dealbreaker for most bathrooms. They’re just the two things you need check as part of your decision-making process. 

And if you simply can’t replace your bathroom mirror with an in-wall Bathroom Mirror TV, we also make non-mirror bathroom TVs that can be installed anywhere in your bathroom, including in the shower.

Why a Parallel AV Mirror Television for Your Bathroom

Bathrooms are bright: bright walls, shiny tile, task lighting plus natural light. A mirror TV with a weak screen looks washed out in that environment. Our Magic Mirror TVs use ultra-bright screens built specifically to hold up in the brightest rooms in your home.

Our TVs are IPX4-certified, which means they’re independently tested to handle the splashing and steam found in a bathroom. A standard television isn’t built for that, mirror or not.

They install flush into the wall, sitting exactly where your current mirror sits, with no hardware showing when it’s off. See our bathroom Magic Mirror TVs to get a sense of sizes and finishes.

If you want the look of a lit vanity mirror, our custom shop can add frame lighting to any Magic Mirror TV, the same effect you’d get from a premium lighted mirror. Sizes start at 24″ for retail models, and we can go as small as 19″ on a custom build if your vanity calls for something more compact or unique. Tell us about your space if that’s the direction you’re headed.

Still Deciding?

We know that this is a bigger decision than buying a standard TV for your living room. If you’re leaning toward yes, here’s how to choose the size, finish, and setup once you’re ready to take the plunge.

Otherwise, give us a call or send a note. We’re happy to talk through your bathroom, your mirror situation, and whether it makes sense for you.