Meta open‑sources 'Muse Gadgets' SDK and firmware, offers 5,000 Home Link units
Meta released open‑source firmware and a Linux SDK for building Muse‑connected hardware and is distributing 5,000 Home Link adapters to subscribers to connect Muse to home networks and smart devices.
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Open‑source firmware for ESP32 microcontrollers and a Linux SDK for Raspberry Pi‑class devices
Repository and project ideas published; Discord community channel announced
Encourages makers to connect displays, buttons, sensors, actuators to Muse
Muse Home Link is a USB‑C device that connects Muse to home networks and smart devices
Meta manufactured 5,000 units and will give them free to Muse subscribers while supplies last
Meta expects Home Link to ship in a few weeks per the announcement
Signals Meta wants Muse to run across surfaces, not just in apps
A bottom‑up hardware channel could broaden adoption and developer engagement
Meta dogfooded a Home Link prototype and showcased expected maker projects