Rare - Includes Pin Code, Collector Artifact The Mastervoice Butler in a Box is one of the earliest consumer voice‑controlled and touted as the World's First AI Environment Control System for the Home and one of the worlds first home‑automation systems ever produced, predating Alexa, Siri, and modern smart‑home ecosystems by decades. Manufactured in Los Alamitos, 1983 California, this system represents a pivotal moment in early home‑automation history and is now sought after by collectors, archivists, and retro‑tech enthusiasts.- Main Butler in a Box control unit (Model B800 / 8600)
- Lamp Module
- Appliance Module
- Coiled interface cable
- Spiral‑bound Owner’s Guide
- Additional inserts and documentation
- Original manufacturer box with certification stamp
- Original serial labels intact (D‑10036‑AA82708 / D‑18035‑MIC‑3919)Condition;This particular unit is clean, exceptionally complete, sealed and preserved within its original packaging retaining its original box, modules, manuals, manufacturer labels and stamps. Manuals and modules are intact. Box shows expected shelf wear.The Butler in a Box is a rare, museum‑worthy artifact from the earliest era of consumer voice automation. Its modular system, voice prompts, and programmable routines were groundbreaking at the time. Complete boxed sets are increasingly scarce, especially with original manuals and modules.Mastervoice Butler in a Box is one of the earliest commercially available voice‑automation systems, produced in Los Alamitos, California during the formative era of consumer electronics. Long before modern smart assistants existed, this system introduced programmable voice prompts, modular automation control, and early “smart home” logic — making it a landmark artifact in the evolution of home technology.For collectors of early computing, automation history, retra -tech, and pre‑IoT innovation, boxed units of this caliber are increasingly scarce.The Butler in a Box occupies a unique place in technological history — bridging the gap between analog automation and modern digital assistants. Its rarity, completeness, and boxed presentation make it suitable for:- Private collections- Retro‑tech archives- Museum exhibitions on early automation- Display in mid‑century or post‑modern tech environmentsThis is not merely a vintage device — it is a first‑generation voice‑automation artifact, preserved in a condition that honors its historical importance.Your item will be packaged with double‑boxing. No tape touches the vintage box. Your Butler in a Box arrives exactly as shown — protected and ready for display.