# First Time Running Smart Mirror

The smart-mirror is configured using the Remote Configuration Tool. This requires you starting the mirror.

Open the terminal and type:

```
npm start
or
pm2 start smart-mirror (if you selected yes to use pm2 to manage starting during install)
```

If you're running the mirror for the first time (or for the first time since running upgrading to this version of the mirror) you'll see a QR Code with a URL under it. From a phone or another computer (on the same network as your Smart-Mirror) you can open a browser and manually enter the URL.

If you're not running the mirror for the first time and you've properly configured the Sound and Voice, say the keyword/hotword and then "Show Remote Link" to display the URL to reach the Remote Configuration Tool.

After going to the Home page click on Settings > Configure the Mirror.

Next Step: [Configure the smart-mirror](/configuration/configure_the_mirror.md)


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```
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```

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