Meta is expanding its Muse AI agent beyond the upcoming Muse Charm with a new open-source initiative called Muse Gadgets, which will let developers build their own Muse-powered hardware.
The company is also launching its own example device, called the Muse Home Link, which connects the AI agent to smart home products.
Developers Can Build Their Own Muse Devices
Nat Friedman, head of product at Meta’s Superintelligence Labs, said the company is releasing open-source firmware and a Linux SDK that developers can use to bring Muse to different types of hardware.
Meta has suggested several possible form factors, including a dedicated E Ink display, an HDMI dongle for TVs, and a small touchscreen accessory similar in size and shape to the Muse Charm.
The platform appears designed to support other hardware as well, giving developers and hobbyists flexibility in how they use the AI agent.
Meta has also created a dedicated Discord community for developers working with Muse Gadgets.
Muse Home Link Connects Muse to Smart Home Devices
The Muse Home Link is a small USB-C-powered device that allows Muse to connect to a home network and communicate with compatible smart home devices.
According to Friedman, the device can connect to products such as TVs, speakers, and other devices that expose HTTPS interfaces.
Meta plans to give away 5,000 Muse Home Link units to Muse subscribers.
Muse Hardware Push Expands
It remains unclear whether Meta plans to turn Muse Gadgets into a broader hardware platform, but creations from developers and hobbyists could help shape the company’s future hardware work.
CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the Muse Charm last week at Meta Connect, describing it as another way for users to interact with the Muse agent without having to wear Meta’s smart glasses.
The Muse Gadgets project now gives developers another route to bring the same AI agent to dedicated devices of their own.
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