Meta is opening the door to a world where your personal AI assistant can live on whatever hardware you slap it onto. The company has launched Muse Gadgets, an open-source project that lets developers build their own Muse-connected devices. The idea: you could plug the AI assistant into a Raspberry Pi, an ESP32 board, or even a TV via HDMI.
The project includes open-source firmware, a Linux software development kit (SDK), and a Discord channel for support. Meta is also giving away 5,000 USB-C-powered devices, called Muse Home Link, to Muse subscribers for free.
What the Gadgets Actually Do
Muse is already a real thing. It books travel, fills out forms, and shops on a user’s behalf. The new project lets you connect it to displays, buttons, sensors, and actuators. Meta’s own Nat Friedman, head of product at Meta’s Superintelligence Labs, has been pushing the initiative.
Friedman posted about Home Link on X and noted that Meta built the gadget to let Muse connect to a home network and talk to smart devices — speakers, smart TVs, and more. The device is powered by USB-C.
The Freebie Problem
Friedman’s post got nearly 30,000 views in a few hours. That suggests the free Home Links have likely been claimed.
The 5,000 devices are available to Muse subscribers while supplies last. Friedman said Home Link would be ready to ship a few weeks from now. For anyone who wants one, the window is closing fast.
What You Can Build
Meta is providing the low-level software that runs the device, plus the SDK. The project ideas include adding a color e-ink display to Muse or loading it onto a stick that plugs into a TV’s HDMI port.
The company is not putting many limits on what can be built. You can set up a low-cost hobbyist computer like a Raspberry Pi or an off-the-shelf ESP32 board, then connect Muse to whatever you have lying around.
Who This Is For
The project is clearly aimed at tinkerers and hackers. The source describes it as “particularly alluring” to that audience.
The free Home Links are a draw, but the guess that they have been claimed comes from the post’s views, not from any stated demand figure.
The Business Push
Muse Gadgets is part of a larger strategy. Meta is not just trying to push Muse to everyday consumers. It is also chasing small businesses and enterprises.
Earlier this week, the company introduced Muse for Small Business, which is free with usage limits and connects Muse to tools like Shopify, Dropbox, and Slack. Meta has also launched a new business unit, Meta Enterprise Platform, to help push its AI offerings to businesses and corporate customers.
The Numbers
Here is a quick look at the key figures from the announcement.
| Detail | Number |
|---|---|
| Free Home Links available | 5,000 |
| Friedman’s post views | Nearly 30,000 |
| Home Link shipping window | A few weeks |
| Gadgets support | Discord channel |
A Tinkering Moment
The project is a signal from Meta that it wants Muse to be more than a standalone chatbot. It is also a bet on the hacker community.
Whether the free supply will hold is an open question. The company has built the 5,000 Home Links, but the giveaway is limited to subscribers and runs out when they are gone.
The Discord channel is there for anyone who wants to build something. The SDK is open. The direction is clear: Meta wants you to build your own Muse gadget.
The question is whether the hardware will keep up with the interest.
Source material: “Meta wants you to build your own Muse gadget,” TechCrunch.
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