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Ugreen Unveils HomeAgent Hub Promising Local-First Smart Home Control
WHY IT MATTERS
By keeping data and AI processing on the device, the HomeAgent hub reduces dependence on external servers, improving privacy and lowering latency for voice and automation tasks.
What happened
At the IFA tech show, Ugreen announced its HomeAgent smart‑home platform, a new hub that integrates security‑camera storage, on‑device artificial intelligence, and home‑automation control. The system is managed by a voice assistant named Uliya, which lets users issue natural‑language commands.
Ugreen stresses that all processing runs locally, with the hub acting as the brain of the home. Three hub configurations are available, each offering the same local‑first AI core.
The company’s move signals a shift toward privacy‑focused, cloud‑free smart‑home solutions.
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