Ugreen, a tech company, has introduced a new line of smart home devices centered around local artificial intelligence (AI) processing. This ecosystem includes the HomeAgent and MasterAgent, which act as central hubs for managing smart home functions without relying on cloud-based systems. The HomeAgent is available in two models: the HA100 and the more powerful HA100 Pro. The HA100 uses an RK3588 platform with 16GB of LPDDR5 memory and 26 TOPS (trillion operations per second) of AI performance, while the HA100 Pro features a CIX-CP8180(P1) chip, 32GB of RAM, and 205 TOPS of AI performance. These devices are priced at $1,799 and $5,999 respectively, with early bird discounts bringing the prices down to $899 and $2,999. The flagship device in the lineup is the MasterAgent MA100, which runs on the Nvidia Jetson Thor platform. It offers 128GB of unified memory and up to 2,070 TOPS of AI performance. Priced at $20,000 at retail, the MasterAgent MA100 is available at a 50% discount during the early bird period. The launch event took place at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts and featured other smart home accessories, including security cameras, a smart picture frame, and a smart speaker. The SynCare security cameras range in price from $149 to $399, with early bird deals available. The Ugreen Gallery is a 13.3-inch E-Ink picture frame that displays family photos and is priced at $439 or $299 with early bird pricing. The Uliya smart speaker, which responds to the wake word "Uliya," is available for $99 or $69 with early bird pricing. The HomeAgent and MasterAgent support integration with ONVIF and Matter-compatible devices, with plans to add Zigbee and Thread connectivity in the future. However, they do not officially support Home Assistant, a popular open-source smart home platform, which could be a limitation for some users. These devices require users to install their own SATA hard drives for network-attached storage (NAS), along with M.2 and SD card slots for additional storage. Connectivity options include HDMI, Ethernet, and multiple networking ports. Ugreen emphasizes privacy by processing features like facial recognition and package detection locally on the devices rather than in the cloud. Remote access is secured with end-to-end encryption, and local data is protected using AES-256 encryption, a standard method for securing sensitive information. The company highlights potential cost savings from using local AI models instead of relying on cloud-based services for processing and storage. Pre-orders for Ugreen’s smart home products began on September 3 and will be available until October 27, followed by a Kickstarter crowdfunding period. Shipping is expected to start in January. The ecosystem is positioned as a privacy-focused alternative to products from Amazon and Google, but the high initial costs may make it less accessible to many consumers.