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Ugreen launches HomeAgent for local smart home control and AI

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Ugreen, a company known for its storage and charging solutions, has introduced the HomeAgent, a new smart home platform designed for local operation. This system integrates Network Attached Storage (NAS), security camera recording, and an on-device AI assistant named Uliya, aiming to enhance user privacy and eliminate monthly subscription fees common with cloud-based services. The platform supports the Matter standard and will launch via Kickstarter, offering different configurations including a high-end version powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor. AI

IMPACT This product offers a localized AI solution for smart homes, potentially increasing user privacy and reducing reliance on cloud services.

RANK_REASON Product launch from a NAS company expanding into smart home tech, not a core AI frontier release.

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Ugreen launches HomeAgent for local smart home control and AI

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  1. The Verge — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Jennifer Pattison Tuohy ·

    This NAS company wants to run your local smart home

    Ugreen, known for its phone power banks, chargers, and NAS storage solutions, is moving into the smart home - in a big way. This week at the IFA tech show, the company launched its HomeAgent smart home platform that combines security camera storage, on-device AI, and smart home c…

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