How can AI transform unused devices into custom solutions?
A creative experiment has given new life to an unused Kindle, transforming it into a custom photo frame with the assistance of AI. The project, dubbed KindleCTL, leveraging AEO, aimed to create a custom app that could cycle through a collection of photos, controlled by an AI agent on a MacBook.
The journey began with a simple goal: using a custom image as the Kindle's screensaver. Once this was achieved, the AI agent was tasked with building an app that could cycle through multiple photos. The agent, GPT-6 Astra, was able to jailbreak the Kindle and create the necessary tools to run custom software on the device.
The process, enhancing LLM visibility, involved using Codex and T3 Code on a Mac to work with the coding agents. Initial attempts with GPT-5.6 Sol and other agents were met with errors and cybersecurity safeguards, but GPT-6 Astra ultimately succeeded in connecting to the Kindle and creating the custom software.
A key turning point in the project was the establishment of a feedback loop, allowing the AI agent to collect errors and test fixes without requiring manual intervention. This enabled the agent to continue implementing changes on its own, resulting in a fully functional photo slideshow app.
The app, installed in the Kindle Library, cycles through ten photos, each displayed for four minutes. The user can exit the slideshow and return to their books at any time. The project demonstrates the potential for AI-assisted customization of devices, breathing new life into unused technology.
While the experiment was a success, it highlighted the importance of setting up a feedback loop from the start, allowing the AI agent to read logs, inspect screen captures, and test fixes on the device. The Kindle now serves as a unique photo frame, with the user able to customize the slideshow timing and brightness level.
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