By: Dipin Sehdev
UGREEN is making a significant move beyond chargers, docks and computer accessories with a new smart-home ecosystem built around local artificial intelligence, local storage and reduced dependence on cloud services. At its Smart Living Launch Event near Boston on Sept. 1, UGREEN introduced HomeAgent, a new AIoT platform that brings security cameras, smart-home control, storage and AI processing together inside the home. The company also unveiled several HomeAgent hubs, three SynCare security cameras, a smart speaker, digital photo frames and a new MagFlow charging lineup. New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez was named UGREEN's global brand ambassador as part of the announcement. For UGREEN, this is much more than another product launch. It represents the company's entry into home automation and AI, and the local-first approach could make HomeAgent one of its most consequential expansions yet.
HomeAgent Brings the Smart Home Back Inside the Home
Most modern smart-home ecosystems rely heavily on cloud infrastructure. Cameras upload footage, voice assistants send requests to remote servers and many advanced features depend on an active internet connection or subscription. UGREEN is taking a different approach. HomeAgent combines local storage, AI processing, security and smart-home control inside a single hub. Core storage, file-management, security and home-automation functions can operate over the local network, with no monthly storage fee required.
That architecture is particularly interesting at a time when privacy has become an increasingly important part of the smart-home conversation. For families, cameras and smart speakers can potentially collect some of the most personal data generated inside a home. Moving more of that processing locally gives users greater control over where video, photos and other household information are stored and analyzed. UGREEN North America Sales Director Marshall Mao said the company's goal is to move beyond simply connecting devices.
“The next chapter of the smart home is not simply about connecting more devices. It is about creating a system that can understand, assist, and act while keeping users in control,” Mao said.
That could prove to be HomeAgent's biggest advantage if UGREEN can deliver on the concept.
UGREEN HomeAgent HA100 and HA100 Pro
The foundation of the ecosystem is the HomeAgent HA100 series. The HA100 combines local AI processing, storage, security-camera management and smart-home control. Users can interact with the system through UGREEN's Uliya voice assistant to control supported devices, check live camera feeds or event histories and create voice notifications.
A notification could, for example, announce when a package has arrived or when the system detects a baby crying. HomeAgent's AI can also recognize people, vehicles, pets and packages. It can summarize recorded events and allow users to search surveillance footage using keywords rather than manually scrubbing through hours of video. The system goes beyond security footage. UGREEN says HomeAgent can identify noteworthy moments from live video and photo libraries, automatically create highlight videos and display those moments on UGREEN Gallery smart frames.
UGREEN HomeAgent HA100 Series
| Feature | HomeAgent HA100 | HomeAgent HA100 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Local AI processing | Yes | Yes |
| Local storage | Yes | Yes |
| Security-camera management | Yes | Yes |
| Local network operation | Yes | Yes |
| Monthly storage fee required | No | No |
| Matter support | Yes | Yes |
| Uliya voice control | Yes | Yes |
| Person, vehicle, pet and package recognition | Yes | Yes |
| Event summaries | Yes | Yes |
| Keyword video search | Yes | Yes |
| Voice-created automations | — | Yes |
| Advanced context-aware control | — | Yes |
| Higher AI performance | — | Yes |
| Preorders | Open now | Open now |
| Kickstarter launch | Oct. 27, 2026 | Oct. 27, 2026 |
UGREEN says the HA100 Pro adds faster networking and more powerful AI processing, enabling more demanding workloads, deeper semantic understanding and more advanced device control. That distinction may become increasingly important as the AI side of HomeAgent develops. UGREEN's voice and agent-based capabilities are still early. The more interesting long-term question is whether the hardware can continue improving through software and updated local AI models rather than requiring consumers to replace the hub every few years. If UGREEN can make that work, it could give the platform a much longer useful life.
MasterAgent MA100 Takes Local AI Much Further
For more demanding applications, UGREEN is introducing the MasterAgent MA100. UGREEN says the MA100 is the first agentic AI local hub built around NVIDIA's Jetson Thor T5000 platform, with up to 2,070 FP4 TFLOPS of local computing performance. That processing capability is intended to run substantially larger AI models directly inside the home.
UGREEN MasterAgent MA100
| Spec / Feature | MasterAgent MA100 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Agentic local AI hub |
| AI platform | NVIDIA Jetson Thor T5000 |
| AI performance | Up to 2,070 FP4 TFLOPS |
| Local AI models | Yes |
| Context-aware processing | Yes |
| Multi-device coordination | Yes |
| Developer packages and skills | Supported |
| Preorders | Open now |
| Kickstarter launch | Oct. 27, 2026 |
UGREEN also plans to open the system to developers. Following its developer-platform guidance, developers will be able to create packages and skills that expand what MasterAgent can do. That could be crucial. A local AI smart home becomes much more compelling if its intelligence is not frozen at launch. The ability to install improved models and add new capabilities over time could allow the hardware to evolve without moving sensitive household information back into the cloud.
UGREEN SynCare Security Cameras Join the Ecosystem
HomeAgent will serve as the hub for UGREEN's new SynCare camera lineup.
Three cameras were announced:
| Model | Type |
|---|---|
| SynCare ID500 Pro | Indoor camera |
| SynCare OD600 Pro | PoE outdoor camera |
| SynCare OD800 Pro | Battery outdoor camera |
UGREEN has not yet provided the complete specifications and pricing for all three cameras. The more important part of the announcement is how they operate within HomeAgent. Video can be stored locally, while AI recognition, searches, alerts and event summaries can also be processed within the home. For anyone looking to reduce reliance on cloud-based security cameras, that is a compelling direction. There are already local-storage security systems on the market, but UGREEN is attempting to combine that concept with a broader AI and home-automation platform rather than treating cameras as a standalone category.
After seeing the system demonstrated at UGREEN's Boston-area press event, that local approach is one of the more promising aspects of the platform. For households concerned about where indoor camera footage is being stored, particularly homes with children, keeping more of that information on hardware inside the house has obvious appeal.
For now, the SynCare system appears particularly interesting for indoor security, while established outdoor camera platforms may still make sense as UGREEN builds out the ecosystem.
Matter Gives HomeAgent a Path Beyond UGREEN Hardware
UGREEN does not intend for HomeAgent to control only its own products. Matter support allows compatible third-party devices to join the ecosystem, giving users the ability to build automations involving products from multiple manufacturers. HomeAgent can coordinate supported devices into scenes and respond to voice requests through Uliya. That interoperability will be important if UGREEN wants to compete in smart homes. Consumers have spent years building systems around products from different brands. Asking them to replace everything with UGREEN devices would create a major barrier to entry. Matter gives HomeAgent a better chance of becoming the intelligence layer sitting above those devices rather than another closed ecosystem.
Local AI May Be the Bigger Story
AI has become almost unavoidable in consumer electronics, but UGREEN's implementation is more interesting than simply adding another chatbot to an app. The important distinction is where the AI runs. HomeAgent is designed around local processing. That can improve responsiveness because requests don't necessarily need to travel to a remote data center and back. More importantly, it gives consumers greater control over what happens to household data. The platform remains young, and features such as conversational voice control and complex agent-based automation will almost certainly need refinement. But the underlying idea is compelling.
A local server that becomes smarter through software updates could potentially remain useful for years. Instead of waiting for a cloud provider to add a feature, or worrying about what happens if that service changes or disappears, more of the intelligence could live with the hardware the consumer actually owns.
For smart homes, that could be a much more meaningful application of AI than putting generative features into another appliance.
HomeAgent Pricing and Kickstarter Availability
Preorders for the HomeAgent HA100, HA100 Pro and MasterAgent MA100 opened Sept. 3 through UGREEN's AIoT Official Store. The official Kickstarter campaign launches Oct. 27, 2026. Until then, customers can place a deposit starting at $50 to reserve UGREEN's Super Early Bird pricing, which offers 50% off the eventual retail price. The other announced HomeAgent accessories, including the SynCare cameras, will be introduced as part of the Kickstarter campaign beginning Oct. 27.
UGREEN HomeAgent preorder: KickStarter
The distinction is worth noting: the products are available for preorder now, but the Kickstarter campaign itself does not begin until Oct. 27.
MagFlow Adds Liquid Cooling to Wireless Charging
UGREEN's smart-home announcement was the biggest news from the event, but the company also showed a new generation of MagFlow chargers. The standout is the MagFlow Pro Magnetic Power Bank 10000mAh 25W, which UGREEN calls the world's first liquid-cooled Qi2 25W magnetic power bank. Yes, liquid cooling in a power bank. UGREEN's CryoPulse technology uses a micro-pump to actively circulate coolant and move heat away from critical components. A transparent “Cyber Window” makes part of that cooling system visible. The power bank also uses UGREEN's Dymondcell 2.0 high-density ATL battery cells and includes a display showing charging power, remaining battery capacity, cycle count and cooling status.
UGREEN MagFlow Pro Power Bank Specs
| Spec | MagFlow Pro Magnetic Power Bank |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,000mAh |
| Wireless charging | Qi2 |
| Maximum wireless power | 25W |
| Cooling | CryoPulse liquid cooling |
| Cooling system | Active micro-pump |
| Battery | Dymondcell 2.0 ATL cells |
| Display | Yes |
| Battery-cycle information | Yes |
| Price | $149.99 |
| Availability | Available now |
Amazon: Power Bank
UGREEN: Power Bank
It's an unusual solution to a very real problem. Higher wireless charging speeds generate more heat, and heat can reduce charging performance as devices attempt to manage their temperature.
If active liquid cooling can help maintain charging speed while keeping the phone and power bank more comfortable to handle, there is a practical benefit behind the spectacle.
MagFlow Pro 3-in-1 Adds Active Cooling
UGREEN is also bringing active cooling to its new MagFlow Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand. The stand can simultaneously charge an iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods. Its phone charger supports Qi2 at up to 25W and combines CryoPulse TEC active cooling with a fan rated at 15dB.
MagFlow Pro 3-in-1 Specs
| Spec | MagFlow Pro 3-in-1 |
|---|---|
| Maximum phone charging | Qi2 25W |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods |
| Cooling | CryoPulse TEC active cooling |
| Fan noise | 15dB |
| Price | $159.99 |
| Availability | Available now |
Amazon: MagFlow Pro
UGREEN: MagFlow Pro
MagFlow 2-in-1 Offers a More Portable Option
The least expensive new MagFlow product is the $59.99 MagFlow 2-in-1 Foldable Magnetic Wireless Charger. It supports 25W magnetic wireless charging and can charge two devices while folding down for travel. The charger can also double as a magnetic phone stand, making it suitable for a desk, bedside table or travel bag.
MagFlow 2-in-1 Specs
| Spec | MagFlow 2-in-1 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Foldable magnetic wireless charger |
| Maximum charging | 25W |
| Devices | 2 |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Phone stand | Yes |
| Price | $59.99 |
| Availability | Available now |
Amazon: MagFlow
UGREEN: MagFlow
UGREEN MagFlow Pricing
| Product | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| MagFlow Pro Magnetic Power Bank 10000mAh 25W | $149.99 | Available now |
| MagFlow Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand 25W | $159.99 | Available now |
| MagFlow 2-in-1 Foldable Magnetic Wireless Charger 25W | $59.99 | Available now |
A Much Bigger UGREEN Is Emerging
UGREEN entering the smart-home market is significant because the company is not simply launching another indoor camera or smart plug. It is building around a different premise: storage, automation and increasingly sophisticated AI should be able to live inside the home. There is still a lot to prove. HomeAgent's AI and voice capabilities are in their early stages, third-party compatibility will determine how useful the ecosystem becomes, and UGREEN will have to demonstrate that its security products can compete with companies that have spent years building cameras and smart-home platforms.
But the foundation is promising. For consumers who have been looking for alternatives to cloud-dependent security systems, HomeAgent is exactly the type of product the smart-home industry needs more of. It puts more control over cameras, files and household data back into the hands of the person who owns the hardware. And if UGREEN can continually update the local AI instead of making the intelligence dependent on a remote subscription service, the hardware could become more capable rather than obsolete as the technology improves.
That is especially important inside the home, where privacy matters differently than it does with a charger, laptop dock or other accessory. UGREEN's AIoT debut feels like the beginning rather than the finished product. After seeing what the company demonstrated in Massachusetts, that may be the most exciting part.
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