UGREEN Will Launch AI-Powered HomeAgent Hub
The new smart hub will use local AI processing to manage connected devices starting in October 2026.
Updated on Oct. 4, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence
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UGREEN will introduce the HomeAgent smart home hub through a crowdfunding campaign beginning in October 2026. The device features an onboard large language model designed to handle automation commands locally without cloud connectivity.
Why it matters
By processing data locally, the hub aims to enhance user privacy by keeping smart home information off the cloud. This approach provides an alternative to traditional hubs that rely on constant internet connections to manage routine automated tasks.
The HA100 model includes 16 gigabytes of RAM, 64 gigabytes of eMMC storage, and 26 teraops of dedicated AI processing power. It supports Matter, Thread, and Wi-Fi connectivity protocols.
The players
UGREEN
This Chinese electronics manufacturer specializes in consumer tech accessories and smart home hardware.
The details
The hub utilizes a local large language model named Uliya to interpret commands and communicate with gadgets from brands including Philips Hue, Aqara, SwitchBot, Nanoleaf, and Govee. Users can participate in the product launch via a Kickstarter campaign, with a base model price set at $899.
Timeline
The Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign begins in October 2026.
Shipping of the HomeAgent hub begins in late January 2027.
The Tech Race
The transition toward edge computing in smart home hubs follows the industry-wide adoption of the Matter smart home connectivity standard. This move challenges legacy cloud-based architectures by prioritizing device-level processing over external servers.
Users can secure a unit during the crowdfunding phase for $899, a significant discount compared to the $1,799 retail price. The local processing capabilities allow for potentially faster response times and continued functionality if the home internet connection fails.
The takeaway
Moving AI processing directly onto home hardware allows users to maintain greater control over their domestic data environment. Consumers should evaluate whether the benefits of local command execution outweigh the initial investment costs compared to existing cloud-based alternatives.
What happens next
The Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for the HomeAgent will begin in October 2026, followed by the commencement of product shipping in late January 2027.
Further reading
For more on how machine learning is changing consumer devices, see our Artificial Intelligence section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by BGR.
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