AI Home Agent: Your Smart Home's Brain

Ugreen has introduced its HomeAgent series, a new line of devices designed to bring AI capabilities directly into homes and offices, independent of internet connectivity. This series merges Ugreen's established NAS technology with advanced AI processing for various agentic tasks.

The initial offerings include three models: the HA100, HA100 Pro, and the high-performance MA100. These devices are launching initially via Kickstarter, with pre-order discounts available. The HA100 starts at $799 as an early bird special, significantly reduced from its $1,599 MSRP.

These systems address the complexity of fragmented smart home technology by integrating control and AI components into a single unit. The AI is designed to manage the device and connected peripherals autonomously, even when the internet is down.

The HA100 features an ARM SoC with an AI accelerator, providing 26 TOPS of performance. For users needing more power, the HA100 Pro and MA100 offer substantially increased AI capabilities, though they utilize different, high-end processors and accelerators.

Software, based on UGOS Pro, supports local AI models like Qwen 3.5 4B and integrates with Ugreen's peripherals, such as AI-connected cameras and a smart speaker. While the AI assistant, Uliya, is designed for conversational interaction, its current capabilities are somewhat limited, focusing on specific alerts rather than complex queries.

Ugreen is also launching a suite of peripherals, including indoor and outdoor cameras, that are designed to work seamlessly with the HomeAgent ecosystem. However, current smart home integration is limited to Matter-compliant devices or Ugreen's own peripherals, with broader compatibility planned for future updates.

The launch strategy through Kickstarter aims to gauge demand for each model. Ugreen's previous NAS launches have seen significant success on the platform, and the HomeAgent series represents an ambitious step into the hybrid AI-NAS market.