UGREEN Announces ‘HomeAgent’ Local-First AI Smart Home Ecosystem Free of Monthly Subscriptions

The modern smart home market has long been dominated by cloud-dependent architectures that require constant internet connectivity, external server routing, and an ever-growing roster of pricey monthly subscriptions for advanced features and video storage. Seeking to disrupt this recurring-cost model, UGREEN has officially announced the upcoming launch of its HomeAgent collection, a comprehensive local-first AIoT (AI of Things) ecosystem. By bringing the bulk of data processing, device management, and media storage directly into the home, UGREEN aims to offer consumers a more private, responsive, and subscription-free alternative to traditional smart home setups.

At the literal and metaphorical center of this new ecosystem is a dedicated hardware brain designed to handle heavy computational tasks locally rather than pushing them off to remote server farms. The core lineup includes the HomeAgent HA100 and Pro hubs, which serve as the central nervous system for a sprawling array of connected hardware, ranging from security cameras and smart speakers to ambient lighting and automated appliances. Rather than functioning as a mere relay point, the HomeAgent hardware actively stores high-resolution recordings and runs local data processing pipelines, ensuring that household operations remain uninterrupted even during internet outages while offering significantly enhanced privacy safeguards.

Driving the user experience across the ecosystem is UGREEN’s proprietary conversational intelligence, the Uliya AI assistant. Users can interact with Uliya directly through the HomeAgent HA100 unit or via a dedicated smart speaker designed for the platform. While the assistant is fully equipped to handle conventional smart home commands—such as adjusting smart lighting brightness, managing home climate, or queuing up music playlists—its capabilities extend far deeper into contextual video and file analysis.

Rather than forcing users to manually scrub through endless, tedious security camera timelines to locate specific events, Uliya allows for natural language queries. Homeowners can simply ask conversational questions like "is there a package outside" or "where is my dog," and the local AI system will parse through stored camera footage to immediately locate and present the relevant video clips.

This advanced retrieval capability is anchored directly by the HomeAgent HA100, which doubles as an intuitive network storage solution capable of securely archiving family photographs, important household files, and personal documents. Crucially, all of these locally stored files can be utilized as contextual references by the local AI architecture without ever exposing private data to third-party cloud servers. Furthermore, UGREEN has structured the platform to eliminate recurring costs entirely, meaning users will not face monthly subscription fees for extended video storage or advanced AI-driven features.

Surrounding the HomeAgent central hubs is a robust ecosystem of specialized hardware designed to feed into the local network. Among the most prominent offerings are the SynCare series of security cameras, which are engineered specifically to leverage the system’s local recording and processing strengths. For outdoor surveillance, UGREEN has introduced the SynCare OD800 Pro, a versatile triple-lens outdoor camera equipped with solar power capabilities and a built-in backup battery for continuous operation. Alongside it is the SynCare OD600 Pro, which offers the same high-performance optical and processing configuration but relies on Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) for hardwired stability.

Both outdoor camera models feature an 8-megapixel primary camera paired with dual 5-megapixel secondary lenses,

providing sophisticated pan, tilt, and zoom capabilities. The hardware supports up to 9x zoom, comprehensive motion tracking, integrated spotlights, full-color night vision, and rugged IP66-rated protection against dust and water ingress.

For interior monitoring, the ecosystem includes the SynCare Indoor Cam ID500 Pro, a flexible pan-tilt-zoom camera tailored for indoor room coverage. The indoor unit boasts crisp 4K imaging resolution, a full 360-degree pan rotation, a 160-degree vertical tilt range, and up to 8x digital zoom. In addition to standard motion tracking and intelligent baby-cry detection—which can alert parents to infant distress instantly through the local network—the ID500 Pro includes a dedicated physical privacy shutter to completely block the lens when recording is undesirable.

Beyond surveillance equipment, UGREEN’s ecosystem branches into ambient home integration with a pair of specialized smart displays. The UGREEN Gallery E-Paper Smart Frame is designed for wall mounting, utilizing power-efficient e-paper technology to showcase digital photographs and classic artwork throughout the day. Complementing it is the UGREEN Gallery LCD Smart Frame, which can be placed on a tabletop or hung on a wall to display vibrant photos and video content while seamlessly tying into the broader automation routines of the home.

While UGREEN provides its own branded smart speaker to facilitate voice commands through the Uliya assistant, the ecosystem is designed with interoperability in mind. The platform supports the integration of select Matter-compatible hardware, allowing users to incorporate third-party smart lighting systems, robot vacuums, and other standard smart home appliances into their centralized HomeAgent routines.

The UGREEN HomeAgent ecosystem is scheduled to launch via a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign on April 13, 2027, with introductory package pricing starting at $799 for a limited time. Higher-tier packages will also be offered, scaling up computational performance, local storage capacity, and the breadth of supported device integrations to suit larger households.

Ahead of the official campaign launch, UGREEN has opened a reservation period running from September 4, 2026, through April 12, 2027, allowing interested consumers to secure early bird pricing terms. The company notes that reservation deposits remain fully refundable at any time prior to the conclusion of the crowdfunding campaign. Following the successful funding phase, hardware shipments are slated to begin in late June 2027, rolling out across different phases depending on the specific product lines included in each backer’s package.