# Don’t Trash Your Old Meta Portal: How to Turn It Into a Custom Smart Home Hub

> Source: <https://blog.adafruit.com/2026/06/24/dont-trash-your-old-meta-portal-how-to-turn-it-into-a-custom-smart-home-hub/>
> Published: 2026-06-24 18:50:07+00:00

Meta has unexpectedly breathed new life into its legacy Portal hardware by quietly unlocking ADB (Android Debug Bridge) developer access across the entire product lineup. In a recent video update posted by Meta CTO Andrew “Boz” Bosworth on his Facebook Profile, he showcased a custom smart home hub he “vibe coded” using modern AI tools. […]