This NAS company wants to run your local smart home

At the IFA tech show, Ugreen introduced HomeAgent, a comprehensive smart home platform. This system integrates on-device AI, smart home control, and security camera storage, leveraging the company's expertise in NAS storage solutions. Simultaneously, Aqara is diversifying its portfolio by expanding from home security into the smart lighting sector. These new sensor combinations aim to compete with established brands like Govee, signaling a strategic shift for both companies toward broader smart home ecosystem integration.