Choose your version
NG is the new generation with touchscreen, physical buttons and optional RFID cards. Classic remains available.
Open source · DIY · Raspberry Pi
Build your own music box.
A music box for children and adults. No Linux experience required: we show you what to buy, how to assemble it and how to play your first song.
Public test · Stable planned — NG is in public testing. A stable release is being prepared, but is not available yet.
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Four small steps. One music box.
Start simple. You do not need to buy every optional part or learn technical terms first.
Pick your hardware
Start with a Raspberry Pi, a compatible screen, storage and sound. Batteries and RFID can come later.
Install NG
Write 64-bit DietPi to your card, use the matching setup instructions and turn on your Pi.
Add your music
Open the box administration page and add local music, web radio or a supported provider.
Which MuPiBox suits you?
Classic: established and stable
The previous generation is still supported. Ideal for existing Classic builds. New installations start with image 4.0.4, then update to 4.2.4.
Classic installation (German) ↗
NG: next generation
Modern controls, RFID, optional hardware buttons, streaming, offline content and browser administration. Public test release; Stable is coming.
Install NG ↗What can you do with NG?
Touch and physical controls
Use a clear touchscreen, buttons or optional RFID tags — even without reading.
Music and stories
Local files, Spotify Premium, radio, podcasts, ARD Sounds and other supported sources.
Play offline
Keep local media and selected downloads available without an internet connection.
A child-friendly experience
Parental controls, listening times and large controls. Choose what each box can access.
Make it yours
Change themes and layouts. Add a MuPiHAT, speakers or accessories if you want.
Control it from your phone
Manage your box in a browser and use the optional MuPiBox app.
See what MuPiBox NG looks like
You won't be on your own.
Our community can help you with parts, wiring and setup. The detailed documentation explains each step, including pictures and troubleshooting.
Stable is next — We're preparing NG for its first stable version. Until then, the public test build may still change; make a backup before updating.