{
  "id": 19867237,
  "title": "The UGREEN HomeAgent is a ‘local-first’ way to make your smart home even smarter",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/the-ugreen-homeagent-is-a-local-first-way-to-make-your-smart-home",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-13T21:23:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/11/13/the-ugreen-homeagent-is-a-local-first-way-to-make-your-smart-home-even-smarter/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The UGREEN HomeAgent offers a \"local-first\" approach to smart home technology, providing cameras, speakers, and other devices that handle most processing and storage directly at home. This alternative to cloud-based systems and expensive AI subscriptions integrates hardware into a central hub that acts as the home's brain. The HomeAgent HA100 and Pro serve as this hub, connecting smart home devices like lights, speakers, and cameras while managing local processing and storage. At the heart of the experience is UGREEN's Uliya AI assistant, accessible through the HA100 or a connected Smart Speaker. This AI can manage tasks such as controlling lights and playing music, and also analyze video recordings in response to queries like \"is there a package outside?\" or \"where is my dog.\" With no monthly fees for storage or access, UGREEN's hardware lineup supports local AI, with camera options such as the SynCare cameras delivering recording capabilities. These cameras feature solar power, a built-in battery, and advanced zoom and night vision capabilities. The SynCare Indoor Cam ID500 Pro is an indoor camera designed for room-wide event capturing, including 4K imaging, 360-degree pan, and motion tracking. Smart frames and smart speakers are also part of the system, with the option to integrate Matter-compatible devices like smart lighting and robot vacuums. The UGREEN HomeAgent ecosystem is set to launch through a Kickstarter campaign on April 13, 2027, with early bird pricing available.",
  "summary": "Smart home tech often relies solely on cloud connections and pricey AI subscriptions, but UGREEN is delivering a local-first solution in its new HomeAgent collection , delivering cameras, speakers, and more that bring the bulk of the functionality and processing directly to your home. more…",
  "key_points": [
    "UGREEN HomeAgent offers local-first smart home approach",
    "Uliya AI assistant manages tasks and analyzes video recordings",
    "Kickstarter launch scheduled for April 13, 2027"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}