OpenAI is developing a range of consumer hardware products, including a smart speaker, smart glasses and a smart lamp, according to a report by The Information.
More than 200 people are said to be working on the project. The smart speaker will be the first device to launch and sources familiar with the plans say it is likely to cost between $200 and $300. However, it is not expected to ship before February 2027.
The speaker will reportedly include a camera which would allow the device to take in information about users and their surroundings. The report says the feature is designed to support more contextual responses and interactions.
Smart glasses are also in development, but mass production is unlikely before 2028. In addition, the company is said to be exploring a smart lamp and a wearable pin built for AI-powered interactions.
OpenAI did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The company formally entered the hardware market in 2025 when it acquired io Products, a startup founded by former Apple designer Jony Ive, for $6.5 billion. Ive’s design studio is now working with OpenAI on the new devices.
This places OpenAI in competition with technology companies that are already developing or selling smart wearables.
Meta Platforms has recorded strong sales of its Ray-Ban smart glasses, which allow users to take photos, record video and stream content through built-in cameras. The glasses also support AI-driven features.
Apple is reportedly working on its own smart glasses while Google is still experimenting with augmented reality hardware after its earlier Google Glass project.
In building its own devices, OpenAI would better manage how users interact with its software. Instead of relying only on apps and partnerships, it could enhance the full experience, from hardware design to AI features.
However, devices built with cameras and sensors may attract regulatory review. Privacy issues are likely to surface, particularly in regions with strict data protection rules such as the European Union.
For now, the first expected product is the OpenAI smart speaker. If timelines are met, customers will not see it on shelves for at least another year.
