Eco-responsibility
An electronic toy that respects the planet
The problem with electronic toys
Every year, millions of electronic toys end up in the trash after 2-3 years of use. Glued batteries, soldered components, abandoned software. MusicBox is designed to break this cycle.
Compared lifecycle
MusicBox
10+ years
Repairable, upgradeable, open source
Proprietary players
3-5 years
Dead battery, abandoned software, irreparable
Smart speakers
2-4 years
Software obsolescence, servers shut down
Our 4 ecological pillars
Modular design
Each component is individually replaceable. No need to throw away the entire device if one part breaks.
Standard components
No proprietary parts. Every component is available from any electronics supplier worldwide.
Software longevity
The firmware is open source. Even if the project stopped tomorrow, the community can continue to maintain and improve the software.
Local-first
No cloud, no remote server. MusicBox does not depend on any external infrastructure to function.
Concrete impact
70%
less electronic waste compared to a proprietary player over 10 years
3x
the average lifespan of a typical electronic toy
100%
of parts replaceable with standard components
Designed in Belgium
The Open Music Box is a Belgian project, designed in Wallonia. We believe in responsible, transparent and durable electronics, at the service of families.