Meta’s Muse Gadgets FAQ

They are DIY devices connected to Meta’s Muse through its ESP32 and Linux SDKs. Builders can connect displays, buttons, sensors and other hardware. This directory is an unofficial community resource.

The official SDK is open source under Apache-2.0, with documented third-party exceptions. Hardware and Muse account or subscription terms are separate. Home Link’s offer is limited to active Muse subscribers in the United States, one device per subscriber.

No. Here Muse means Meta’s personal AI agent and Gadget SDK. ChooseMuse’s Muse is an EEG headband, while Raspiaudio ESP MUSE is an audio-board family. A similar name does not establish compatibility with Meta Muse.

Which Muse?

Directory inclusion does not establish an audit, certification or Meta endorsement. The official skills README describes community-sourced skills rather than official integrations. The Home Link page states that third-party devices are not endorsed or warranted by Meta.

Yes. Every gadget needs an SDK token to pair, including devices you build yourself. Get it from Account > SDK tokens on the official site and review the Gadget SDK Terms.

The official supported-device table lists 15 boards as checked on October 3, 2026. Their displays, memory and capabilities differ, so use the board-specific configuration rather than assuming every ESP32 board works.

Compare the boards

Yes. The Linux SDK lists Raspberry Pi 3B+, 4, 5 and Zero 2 W, plus other Linux computers with Bluetooth LE. It requires Raspberry Pi OS Bullseye+, Debian 11+ or Ubuntu 22.04+, a network connection and an account with sudo.

Linux and Raspberry Pi

No. The official feature table distinguishes these capabilities. Boards without PSRAM—ideaspark, Waveshare C6 and Cardputer ADV—omit the tunnel. Waveshare C6 and Cardputer ADV send voice notes and receive text replies, with no image display or independent voice session.

You need a supported board, a USB data cable, a computer, an SDK token and the Muse phone app. The general guide uses macOS or Linux with ESP-IDF 6.0.1; the BOX-3 guide also documents a PowerShell build path. Follow the configuration for your board.

ESP32 requirements

Enable Developer mode in Muse Settings > Devices, then add the device with the MuseGadget prefix. ESP32 pairing requires confirmation on the hardware. The Linux installer opens pairing for ten minutes; run sudo musegadget pair to open it again.

It can run shell commands, read and write files, and report machine health. Commands use the permissions of the account selected during installation; if that account can use sudo, Muse can too. The installer supports selecting a different run-as account.

No. The official Home Link device runs only official firmware and cannot be reflashed. It uses an ESP32-C5 and firmware based on the open source ESP32 SDK; DIY development boards are a separate build path.

The official offer checked on October 3, 2026 says shipping is in October, on a first-come basis, for active Muse subscribers in the United States, one per subscriber. A claim reserves a place in line and is not an order. Check the official page for current terms.

The official community invites builders to share in Discord #projects with a photo or short video, a brief description and a GitHub repository with a README. For setup details, start with the SDK or project README and its repository; this directory organizes public sources.