Meta is giving developers and tech hobbyists a new way to take its Muse AI agent beyond phones and computers. The company has launched Muse Gadgets, an open source project that lets people build custom hardware devices connected to Muse using inexpensive development boards and existing Linux hardware.

The move gives the growing Muse ecosystem a distinctly DIY angle, allowing makers to experiment with screens, buttons, microphones, speakers, sensors and other hardware instead of relying on a single off the shelf device.

Meta Opens Muse to Custom Hardware

Muse Gadgets includes open source firmware for ESP32 boards and a Linux software development kit designed for hardware such as the Raspberry Pi. Meta says developers can use the tools to connect Muse with displays, audio equipment, sensors and other components.

The project is aimed squarely at people who enjoy building and modifying their own electronics. Rather than waiting for Meta to release a dedicated gadget for every use case, developers can create hardware tailored to what they want Muse to do.

Meta has published the device SDKs and firmware under the Apache 2.0 license, allowing developers to use the source code as a starting point for their own projects.

Raspberry Pi and ESP32 Boards Become Muse Platforms

One of the more accessible options is a Raspberry Pi. Meta’s Linux SDK can turn a spare Raspberry Pi or another Linux computer into a Muse gadget, potentially connecting the AI agent with other software and home automation systems.

ESP32 boards offer another route for smaller projects. Developers can add a screen, microphone, speaker, buttons or sensors and create compact devices that interact with Muse.

Meta has also highlighted several example projects, including an e-ink display for reminders and morning briefings, a small touchscreen device and hardware that could eventually put Muse on a television through an HDMI connection.

Muse Home Link Brings AI Into the Smart Home

Meta is also introducing its own hardware example called Muse Home Link.

The small USB-C-powered device is designed to connect Muse to a home network and compatible devices. Depending on the setup and available community-built skills, Muse could interact with equipment such as TVs and lights or communicate with other devices that expose a local web interface.

Meta says the Home Link is available at no charge to active Muse subscribers in the United States while supplies last. The company has produced a limited batch, and its website says the offer is limited to one device per subscriber.

A New Playground for AI Hobbyists

The launch gives Muse a different kind of appeal than a conventional AI assistant. Instead of keeping the technology inside an app, developers can experiment with physical interfaces built around their own needs.

A Raspberry Pi could become a home automation controller. An e-ink display could provide a constantly available daily briefing. A small touchscreen could serve as a dedicated Muse interface.

The possibilities will depend largely on what developers choose to build and which hardware they connect to the platform.

Meta Warns That DIY Builds Come With Risks

As with many hobbyist electronics projects, Meta is leaving much of the experimentation in the hands of developers.

The company warns that tinkering with hardware can potentially damage boards or affect warranties. The SDKs and firmware are provided as is, without a warranty.

That approach also reinforces the experimental nature of Muse Gadgets. Meta is providing the building blocks and examples, while the broader developer community can decide where the project goes next.

What Comes Next for Muse Gadgets

Meta’s latest move suggests that Muse is being developed as more than a traditional AI assistant. By opening its hardware tools to developers, the company is giving hobbyists and makers a way to create their own physical interfaces for the AI.

For U.S. developers and tech enthusiasts already experimenting with Raspberry Pi, ESP32 boards and smart home equipment, Muse Gadgets offers another platform to tinker with. The most interesting devices may ultimately come from the community rather than Meta itself.

With the software now open source and the Home Link beginning its rollout, the next phase of Muse will depend on what builders decide to create.