New AI Hub Keeps Your Data Local, Cuts Subscriptions

UGreen has unveiled its HomeAgent, a smart home system designed to alleviate concerns over escalating subscription fees and data privacy associated with cloud-based AI. The core of this ecosystem is a local hub that functions as a Network Attached Storage (NAS) drive and the central intelligence for the home. It analyzes security footage, photos, and videos stored locally, and can react to environmental cues to activate smart home devices.

The HomeAgent's AI, named 'Uliya,' allows voice control over all connected devices. UGreen is offering three hub models: HA100, HA100 Pro, and MasterAgent MA100, each with increasing AI capabilities. These hubs can identify people, vehicles, pets, and packages, surface alerts for unusual activity, and summarize events. The system also supports Matter, enabling integration with other smart home devices and the creation of custom automations.

By processing data locally, UGreen ensures that personal information, such as videos and photos, is not exposed to training models or risk of compromise. This approach also means consumers can bypass recurring subscription fees typically associated with cloud storage for security cameras and phone backups. This move aligns with a growing trend, as seen with Anker's recent announcement of a similar local AI hub.