Meta Opens Muse AI Code So Developers Can Build Custom Smart Home Gadgets

Meta has released open-source software that empowers developers and hardware enthusiasts to integrate the Muse AI agent into their own custom devices and displays. The move democratizes access to Meta's AI capabilities by providing the necessary code and SDKs for anyone willing to experiment with building their own Muse-powered hardware.

How It Works#

Creators can program off-the-shelf components like ESP32 boards or Raspberry Pi devices and then wire Muse up to their own collection of displays, buttons, sensors, and other electronics. Meta envisions a range of possible applications: an AI assistant shown on a color E Ink display for displaying reminders, a connected HDMI stick for projecting Muse onto larger screens, or a small touchscreen interface resembling a DIY alternative to Meta's commercially available Muse Charm device.

Muse Home Link Giveaway#

Alongside the open-source release, Meta is giving away a ready-made product called Muse Home Link, which leverages community-built integrations to handle everyday smart home tasks—turning lights on and off, controlling televisions, sending files to printers, and similar automation. According to Meta Superintelligence Labs head Nat Friedman, the company manufactured 5,000 units of this gadget, and interested people can join a waitlist for delivery expected later this month.

The Caveat#

While the opportunity is substantial for hobbyists and makers, Meta cautions that users building their own Muse gadgets should "proceed at your own risk," acknowledging the experimental nature of the endeavor.