Meta brings Muse AI assistant to Apple Watch and Wear OS

Meta has made its Muse AI assistant available through companion apps for Apple Watch and Wear OS, allowing users to communicate with the agent from a smartwatch by voice or text. Meta announced the rollout on Threads, and an update to the Muse iOS app added Apple Watch support.

On Apple Watch, users can talk with Muse, send it text, or dictate messages. The app also includes a watch-face complication for quick access, and Muse’s replies and task updates appear in a chat-style interface. The watch app requires Muse to be set up on a phone; Apple Watch compatibility begins with watchOS 9. Requirements for Wear OS were not clear in one product review.

Meta describes Muse as an assistant that can carry out tasks for users. Its App Store listing says it can connect with a user’s calendar, email and finance apps, as well as Facebook and Instagram. Meta says the assistant can audit subscriptions, track expenses and flag forgotten charges. The company also says users can approve actions before they happen, while warning that Muse may be inaccurate or take unexpected actions.

The smartwatch release follows the arrival of Muse on iPad and extends the assistant beyond phones. The watch...