# OpenAI's First Hardware Release Turns Out to Be Keypad for Codex > Source: > Published: 2026-07-15 23:53:00+00:00 OpenAI has made its debut into the world of consumer devices, but it isn't in the form of a [personalized smart speaker](/home/smart-home/openais-first-device-will-reportedly-be-a-portable-smart-speaker/), as was recently rumored earlier this week -- nor is it a [smartphone](/tech/services-and-software/openai-said-to-be-making-phone-with-ai-agents-to-replace-apps/). The AI company on Wednesday took the wraps off the Codex Micro, a $230 miniature keyboard designed to let you monitor and control Codex agents -- part of OpenAI's AI coding platform. The limited-run keypad was developed with peripheral maker Work Louder and is being sold through [OpenAI's](https://openai.com/supply/co-lab/work-louder/#link={%22linkText%22:%22OpenAI%27s Supply Co. merch store%22,%22target%22:%22%22,%22href%22:%22https://openai.com/supply/co-lab/work-louder/%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22})[ Supply Co. merch store](https://openai.com/supply/co-lab/work-louder/). The Codex Micro features 13 RGB-lit Agent Keys that display agent status and a customizable set of Command Keys for frequent Codex actions. It also has a rotary dial to adjust the AI's "reasoning level" and a joystick for launching common workflows. Codex has been a popular app of choice for AI developers and [vibe coders](/tech/services-and-software/i-vibe-coded-an-app-with-3-popular-chatbots-the-real-winner-is-a-good-prompt/). In April, OpenAI said Codex had more than 3 million weekly users. But nearly half of Codex use is for non-coding tasks, according to OpenAI. The company recently announced [a series of updates](https://openai.com/index/codex-for-almost-everything/) to integrate Codex more into every part of your workday, not just coding. It ships with 32 extra interchangeable keycaps, connects via Bluetooth or USB-C and is compatible with Mac and Windows. Pre-orders list an estimated ship date of July 24. It's not quite what many were expecting. OpenAI's debut device was most recently rumored to be a screenless portable smart speaker that would "serve as a humanlike AI companion that lives in the home," according to a Bloomberg report on Tuesday. Previous rumors had suggested a phone with AI agents instead of apps. (Disclosure: Ziff Davis, CNET's parent company, in April 2025 filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.)