Dear MagicMirror-ians

As may already known I was a real fan of MMM-Pir.
For also good known reasons this nice module is not longer maintained.

I have a local clone which runs OK but in the meantime I had switched to MMM-MQTTScreenOnOff wich attaches a “better” (radar-) sensor to my mirror. But I’ve missed the progress bar, the dimming and cron-like functionality. In addition the radar sensor is much slower than PIR- caused by a 5 second update intervall as minimum.

After plenty of tinkering and testing, and above all torturing AI heavily I’m excited to announce:
MMM-PresenceScreenControl is finally out! 🎉

This module brings together the best of both worlds:
• The beloved timer bar and auto-dimming from MMM-Pir,
• The reliability, MQTT support, and simplicity of MMM-MQTTScreenOnOff,
• All cleaned up, without unnecessary complexity, cryptic cron strings, or weird build tricks.

A few highlights:
• Presence detection with PIR, MQTT, or both (whichever triggers first wins)
• A visual timer bar so you always know how long the screen will stay on
• Straightforward “ignore” and newly introduced “always-on” time windows using plain times and days—no cryptic cron needed
• Customizable screen on/off commands—works on Pi, PC, X11, Wayland, CEC, and more
• Touch mode for remote or manual override (yes, you can poke your mirror awake remotely!)

If you’re after spinning circles or relay magic, this isn’t your thing (yet 😉).

But if you want a solid, readable, and maintainable presence module that just works—even (hopefully) after updates—this is for you.

Give it a try, share your feedback, open pull requests, or ask questions right here or on GitHub:

Happy mirroring!

Ralf

Hello to all,
I’ve started end of last week and today I’m nearly happy with my modules and arrangement.

Had struggled somtimes with several modules, not all of interest are currently maintained so sometimes I cannot get run it properly.
Just now I’m “ready” with config - future steps are purchasing the mirror (sample pack is shipping) and build up the frame.
Tomorrow the PIR sensor will arrive so in addition I have to figure out if and how this works and intergrate this sensor into the build.

Future step is the integration of a background LED stripe - not sure about this because I’m currently not sure if I’m able to switch this LED on/off in conjunction with monitor (out of MMM-Pir).

Here a current screenshot:

I’ve used standards (weather, clock, newsfeed) and:

MMM-Globe
MMM-MyGarbage
MMM-CalendarExt3Agenda
MMM-Strava
MMM-NowPlayingOnSpotify
MMM-ToDoist
birthdaylist
MMM-SystemStats
MMM-SystemInfo
(MMM-Pir - “installed” but lacking sensor, so disabled and not tested)

Target Monitor is a 27’’ Samsung device and I will mount this behind a 120cm*60cm mirror.
(Will post an image, if ready…)

I’m thinking about enriching the szenario with an 8’’ android tablet for streaming, but not sure…

Nice rest of the day to all of you, thanks for your really GREAT work and highly motivated assistance in this forum.

Warmest regards,
Ralf

And here the target monitor in action - 27’’ Samsung…

Keep you posted.

Regards,
Ralf

@_V_ My module MMM-PresenceScreenControl Offers a comfortable way to switch on or off during defined times - as much as you like per day as much days as you like.

Regards,
Ralf

@chrisfr1976
have solved it by myself…
Used @sdetweil 's tip with developer console and identified CSS classes for the icons.
Have set

.MMM-Temp2IOT .iconify {
    font-size: 0px; /* Symbole verschwinden lassen */
}

in custom.css -
works :-)

Warm regards,
Ralf

@cpcode
Really cool!

For your families’ whishes: A nice module für RTPS strems of security cams is “MMM-MPlayer” …
There are several other modules around but the other ones do have several dependencies and requirements.
MMM-Mplayer use (as name suggest) simply mplayer.
Works like a charm …
@myfingersarecold has done a really nice job with this.

Regards,
Ralf

@mediahypno
I guess to get both - easyness and cheapness is not possible…

As far as I have seen pictures around and read several comments here in this forum I got the impression that best result will be with glass - this is kind of expensive.

The cheaper version with Acrylic is not that “brilliant” and there are may some restrictions in the viewing angle.

The least expensive so cheapest version is the foil - this is the far most complicated one because you have to apply the foil on some kind of Acrylic or glass which often fails due to bubbles, scratches, dust or whatever.

I definitely wanted to go for glass.

In the meantime I have decided to build up a “Magic Signage” not a mirror.
This is caused by the fact that the already build up prototype is present since several weeks in our living room and we visit this beauty several times a day.
So the final version will stay nearby - at least in the living room and a mirror at this place doesn’t make any sense to us.
(initially planned was to replace the mirror in the hallway but this becomes obsolete for the above reasons)

HTH,
Regards,
Ralf

@sdetweil OK, have pulled update and disabled debug options again.
Keep you posted.
THANKS for your effort!

Ralf

@viktorzonix again 404 … Yesterday it was visible - for a short time.
Unfortunately I’ve missed to clone :-(

@LuckyDucker - something is really strange with your github …

Regards,
Ralf

Hi Mirror Enthusiasts,

Status update:
I’ve decided NOT to use a mirror.

As some others here I will implement this as a signage monitor and mount this in our living room at a convenient wall.

Reason for this: Our mirrors are mounted in our hallways - where we are present really seldom…

And the “mirror” is a really beauty and in addition all of the showed information is that useful that we “need” this more frequently.
So I’ve ordered a 32’’ display today and will mount this in a wooden (may baroque’esce) frame with a passepartout.
Will keep you posted.

Warmest regards,
Ralf

@costascontis As far as I know there is no module available which picks a specific item from a given webpage…
So your way could be to use Sam’s (@sdetweil) tip above or create a module at your own which extracts the widget from your webpage.
The latter should be doable if you use some of the given modules as starting point and asking ChatGPT to help you …

Regards,
Ralf

@costascontis , If I got you right, this seems to be a web page. So i can imagine, this could be a candidate for MMM-SmartWebDisplay.

Check it out.
Good luck!
Ralf

@_V_ My module MMM-PresenceScreenControl Offers a comfortable way to switch on or off during defined times - as much as you like per day as much days as you like.

Regards,
Ralf

@viktorzonix again 404 … Yesterday it was visible - for a short time.
Unfortunately I’ve missed to clone :-(

@LuckyDucker - something is really strange with your github …

Regards,
Ralf

Dear @Peter,
Yes fully understood…
Without context - and may an answer regarding my questions - It‘s really hard to help.

Warmest regards,
Ralf

Dear @Peter,

I can imagine that this is a restriction of your hardware.
I’m not THAT system specialist but as far as I remember there are some limitations regarding environment and software versions on Pi2b …
Because the “actuality” of used libgpiod this may doesn’t work on this specific hardware.

I can imagine Sam (@sdetweil ) can deliver a more precise statement on this.

On pi4/5 with “current” MM versions this works - and yesterday I got feedback regarding a successful installation.

Is there any log-entry which can be useful here?
Is the right GPIO configured for PIR?
Is the PIR sensor functional / calibrated?
Is power/ground connected to PIR?
Is power supply sufficient and working?

Regards,
Ralf

Don‘t forget to go to the target module directory before installing!

cd MMM-Tronity

Ralf

@bradley1982 this is easy :-)
Your terminal states the error.

You have to issue:

npm install 

The „run“ produces the error .
Good luck!

Warm regards,
Ralf

@schlomm
This is really cool.
Awesome that it works as designed…
(Was a little bit afraid that especially postinstall will fail and module doesn‘t work as expected…)
So thanks for (first !) confirmation for working module!

Warmest regards,
Ralf

• Schöne Grüße zurück - danke für‘s Kompliment und Danke für‘s „externe“ Testen! :-)

Dear MagicMirror-ians

As may already known I was a real fan of MMM-Pir.
For also good known reasons this nice module is not longer maintained.

I have a local clone which runs OK but in the meantime I had switched to MMM-MQTTScreenOnOff wich attaches a “better” (radar-) sensor to my mirror. But I’ve missed the progress bar, the dimming and cron-like functionality. In addition the radar sensor is much slower than PIR- caused by a 5 second update intervall as minimum.

After plenty of tinkering and testing, and above all torturing AI heavily I’m excited to announce:
MMM-PresenceScreenControl is finally out! 🎉

This module brings together the best of both worlds:
• The beloved timer bar and auto-dimming from MMM-Pir,
• The reliability, MQTT support, and simplicity of MMM-MQTTScreenOnOff,
• All cleaned up, without unnecessary complexity, cryptic cron strings, or weird build tricks.

A few highlights:
• Presence detection with PIR, MQTT, or both (whichever triggers first wins)
• A visual timer bar so you always know how long the screen will stay on
• Straightforward “ignore” and newly introduced “always-on” time windows using plain times and days—no cryptic cron needed
• Customizable screen on/off commands—works on Pi, PC, X11, Wayland, CEC, and more
• Touch mode for remote or manual override (yes, you can poke your mirror awake remotely!)

If you’re after spinning circles or relay magic, this isn’t your thing (yet 😉).

But if you want a solid, readable, and maintainable presence module that just works—even (hopefully) after updates—this is for you.

Give it a try, share your feedback, open pull requests, or ask questions right here or on GitHub:

Happy mirroring!

Ralf