Updated
Updated · The Verge · Oct 2
Meta Open-Sources Muse Gadget Code, Offers 5,000 Home Link Devices
Updated
Updated · The Verge · Oct 2

Meta Open-Sources Muse Gadget Code, Offers 5,000 Home Link Devices

3 articles · Updated · The Verge · Oct 2

Summary

  • Meta released open-source code and SDKs for users to build DIY Muse gadgets, letting its new AI agent run on custom hardware such as displays and Raspberry Pi setups.
  • ESP32 boards, small touchscreens, HDMI sticks and color E Ink displays are among the suggested builds, with Meta saying Muse can connect to buttons, sensors and actuators.
  • Meta also unveiled Muse Home Link, a prebuilt gadget that uses community-made skills to control lights, TVs, printers and other connected devices depending on a user's setup.
  • Nat Friedman said Meta made 5,000 Home Link units; waitlist sign-ups are open now, with shipping planned sometime this month.
  • The move extends Muse beyond Meta-made products and into hobbyist hardware, though the company warns builders to proceed at their own risk.

Insights

Could Meta's DIY smart home AI be a security nightmare, or will its promised Confidential VM truly lock the tech giant out?
Why is Meta practically giving away the blueprints to its new AI agent, and what is the hidden cost to your privacy?