Meta Opens Muse Smart Home Platform to DIY Builders

Meta announced that developers can now create their own accessories for its Muse Home Link smart‑home hub, marking a shift toward an open ecosystem for the company's latest hardware offering.

The Muse Home Link, unveiled earlier this year, ties together Meta's virtual‑reality and artificial‑intelligence services, letting users manage lighting, climate and entertainment through voice commands and gesture controls.

By opening the platform, Meta aims to draw hardware makers and hobbyists, echoing strategies used by other tech firms that have encouraged third‑party development for smart speakers and home hubs.

Industry observers see the move as part of Meta's broader effort to embed its services deeper into everyday environments, leveraging its extensive data and AI capabilities to stay relevant beyond social media.

To support creators, the company will supply software development kits, documentation and a dedicated developer portal, allowing new devices to communicate via the Muse protocol and sync with Meta's broader ecosystem.

While Meta has previously launched products such as Portal video chat devices and Ray‑Ban smart glasses, the Muse Home Link represents its most ambitious foray into the connected‑home market, and opening it to external developers could accelerate consumer adoption.

Analysts note that success will hinge on the platform’s appeal to both consumers and manufacturers, especially given competition from established players like Amazon, Google and Apple that dominate the smart‑home space.

Meta has not provided a specific launch date for third‑party products, but expects the developer program to roll out later this year, with early access offered to select partners.

If the initiative gains traction, it could expand Meta's hardware footprint, deliver new data streams for its AI services, and give users greater flexibility to build customized smart‑home setups.