3 Ways to Get a TV that Turns Into a Mirror

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Plus, discover the top-rated mirror TV kits and mirror TVs available

Co-authored by Elaine Heredia, BA Reviewed by Stan Kats

Last Updated: December 9, 2025 Fact Checked

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Ways to Turn a TV into a Mirror

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Have you ever wished your flat-screen TV looked a little less obvious? For some, having a big black screen on the wall is like an ink blot on a white page: unattractive and out of place. But what if your TV looked like a mirror when it was turned off? In this article, we'll cover 3 ways you can get the mirrored TV look. We'll also reveal the top-rated mirror TV kits and mirror TVs for elevating your space, plus answer frequently asked questions about picture quality.

How to Make a Mirror TV

The easiest method is to buy a customizable dielectric mirror TV kit online. Another option is to buy a mirror TV, which is a television made with a 2-way mirror surface. If you want to go full DIY, buy a piece of glass slightly bigger than your TV, put 2-way film on it, build a frame for it, and mount it over your TV.

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Ways to Turn a TV into a Mirror

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Get a dielectric mirror TV kit. The easiest way to turn your existing TV into a mirror is to buy a dielectric mirror TV kit. A dielectric mirror is made of multiple reflective layers, which allow it to appear as a mirrored surface until the TV screen behind it turns on. Some mirror TV kits fit over the TV when it's mounted on the wall, while others require you to brace the TV inside the mirror frame before hanging it.
- Cost: $500+
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Purchase a mirror TV. Instead of buying a mirror TV kit for your existing TV, you can just buy a brand new television that already has a mirrored surface. Many people choose this option when designing their bathroom. A mirror TV saves wall space, and it also makes the TV's presence less obvious and intrusive.
- Cost: $450+
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Install a DIY 2-way mirror in front of your TV. Technically, you can make your own 2-way mirror, but just know that this option comes with some drawbacks. Plus, it’s not the easiest option, especially if you’re not too DIY savvy. Below is an overview of how to construct a 2-way TV mirror, and why purchasing a mirror TV or a mirror TV kit might be the better way to go.^{[1]
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- First, measure your TV and purchase a piece of glass slightly larger than your TV measurements. Just know that the glass can be heavy and unwieldy, and if you were to break it, you'd have to start all over.
- Next, cover the glass with 2-way film. Just understand that the film is hard to apply without creating air pockets that distort the TV image, even if you use a plastic scraper to push the air out. Plus, the film ends up dimming the brightness of the TV.
- Finally, build a frame to house the glass and mount it over the TV on the wall. Just know that the frame materials are expensive, not to mention heavy, especially when you add the glass to it.
  - Alternatively, build a recess in the wall for the television, so the frame doesn’t have to be as thick.
- Cost: $300+

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Top Rated Mirror TV Kits & Mirror TVs

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Mirror TV kits Mirror TV kits are sold almost exclusively by special companies that customize them for your specific television size. These companies also take care of building the frame that houses the mirror, although you get to choose the frame materials. The only thing you're responsible for is installation. The overall cost depends on the size of your TV and the quality of materials you select for the frame. Below is a list of reputable retailers that offer these kits:
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Mirror TVs You can buy a mirror TV from just about anywhere—you don't have to go through a special website. The cost will depend mostly on the size of the television. For example, small 19-inch flat screen TVs tend to start at $450, whereas a 43-inch television costs upwards of $1200. Below are some top-rated mirror TVs you may want to check out:
- Sylvox 19-inch Smart TV ($459)
- Soulaca 22-inch Smart Magic Mirror TV ($429)
- Soulaca 27-inch Smart TV ($659)
- Soulaca 43-inch Smart TV ($1228)
- Elecsung 43-inch Smart Mirror TV ($1329)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How good is the picture quality on a mirror TV? The picture quality is decent, as long as you keep the mirror clean, but you'll probably notice a glare. There's no way to get around this issue, as it's present with mirror TV kits, mirror TVs, and DIY 2-way mirrors. To reduce the glare, dim the lights in the room and turn the display brightness up.^{[2]
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Can you actually see yourself in a mirror TV when it's turned off? Yes! When the TV is turned off, the glass in front of it reflects the room (or the person standing in front of it).
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Do you need to use a special wall mount? If you're buying a mirror TV kit, it's a good idea to purchase a wall mount for your TV from the same company. That way, you can be sure the frame won't stick too far out from the wall. If you're building your own 2-way mirror frame, measure the width of your wall mount beforehand so you can make the frame deep enough to accommodate it.