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Ugreen launches HomeAgent smart home platform with local AI processing and no subscription fees

Confirmed1 source · Sep 4, 2026

The NAS maker unveiled a hub-based system at IFA that promises to keep security cameras, files, and smart home control entirely on-device.

Ugreen launches HomeAgent smart home platform with local AI processing and no subscription fees
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What happened

Ugreen, a manufacturer of power banks and NAS storage systems, announced the HomeAgent smart home platform at the IFA tech show this week. The system combines a NAS hub, security camera storage (NVR), on-device AI processing, and smart home control via a voice assistant called Uliya, with all data stored locally. Three hub configurations are offered—the HA100, HA100 Pro, and the top-tier MA100 with an NVIDIA Jetson Thor processor—each offering varying levels of compute for local AI features including cross-camera tracking, smart alerts for people, vehicles, pets, and packages, AI-powered video search, and voice-controlled device automation. The system supports Matter and multiple connectivity protocols including Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Thread, and PoE. Ugreen will launch the HomeAgent on Kickstarter in October with early-bird pricing; full retail pricing has not been announced. The company is also releasing compatible Uliya smart speakers, three SynCare camera models, and an e-ink digital photo frame that displays locally stored photos.

Context

The HomeAgent addresses two central pain points in smart home adoption: privacy concerns and recurring subscription fees charged by cloud-based systems like Ring and Nest. By keeping all camera footage and personal data local, the system eliminates the need for cloud storage subscriptions while reducing the surface area for data exposure. This approach aligns with a broader industry shift toward local-first smart homes; competitors including SwitchBot, Reolink, Aqara, and Anker (with its Eufy MindBase) are pursuing similar strategies. The system's success will depend on ease of setup, integration breadth with existing devices, and whether the higher upfront cost justifies the elimination of monthly fees and privacy trade-offs. However, some connectivity features like push notifications and remote camera viewing still require internet access.