Ugreen unveils on-device AI smart home hubs, prioritizing privacy over cloud processing
Ugreen introduced a new smart home lineup centered on three local AI hubs, including the HomeAgent, HomeAgent Pro, and a flagship MasterAgent. These devices process data on-device to avoid sending sensitive information to the cloud, with prices ranging from $1,799 to $20,000. The company also showcased security cameras, a smart picture frame, and a smart speaker at its launch event.
The three hubs differ sharply in capability and price. The base HA100 pairs an RK3588 chip with 16GB of RAM and 26 TOPS of processing power, while the HA100 Pro uses a CIX-CP8180(P1) SoC with 32GB of RAM and 205 TOPS. The flagship MasterAgent runs on Nvidia's Jetson Thor Blackwell module with 128GB of unified memory and up to 2,070 TOPS, positioning it closer to a compact AI server than a typical consumer appliance.
All three units support ONVIF and Matter devices out of the box, with Zigbee and Thread compatibility planned. Buyers must supply their own SATA drives for the built-in NAS bays, and connectivity includes HDMI, Ethernet, and multiple networking ports. Notably, the hubs lack Home Assistant support, a gap that could matter to enthusiasts given that competitor Anker's rival hub already integrates with that platform and Apple HomeKit.
This launch could reshape consumer expectations about privacy in smart homes, but the pricing may limit adoption to affluent early adopters and tech enthusiasts. If local AI processing proves reliable, it may pressure cloud-dependent competitors like Amazon and Google to offer more on-device options. However, the steep entry costs could also widen a divide where privacy becomes a premium feature rather than a baseline right, leaving budget-conscious households reliant on cloud-based systems that collect more personal data.