Core Announcement: UGREEN Launches AI NAS Flagship Series
On September 12, 2026, UGREEN held its ‘UGREEN Smart Protection New Product Launch’ in Xiamen, formally unveiling the UGREEN AI NAS-iDX6011 Pro, along with MasterAgent and HomeAgent smart hub products, and a suite of AIoT hardware.
Key Specifications:
- Launch date: September 12, 2026 (Xiamen)
- New model: iDX6011 Pro (flagship), previously shown at IFA 2026
- Pricing: RMB 19,999, launch promotion: RMB 15,999
- Availability: Pre-orders opened at launch (exact timing not disclosed)
- Weight openness: Uses Qwen on-device model with support for standalone dialogue, search, photo/video classification; complex requests can leverage Qwen cloud inference
Hardware Configuration and AI Capabilities: From Storage Device to Edge Computing Hub
The iDX6011 Pro features workstation-grade specifications:
- Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
- Memory: 64GB LPDDR5X
- System drive: 128GB SSD
- Storage capacity: 6 SATA bays (max 32TB per drive) + 2 M.2 bays (PCIe 4.0×4), maximum support of 208TB
- AI performance: Ultra 7 delivers 96 TOPS mixed compute, with one PCIe 4.0×8 slot for GPU expansion (demonstrated running ‘image-to-video’ with RTX 4090)
Interface options include dual Thunderbolt 4, dual 10G Ethernet, OCuLink, and HDMI 2.1, catering to high-performance expansion and multi-device connectivity.
Unexpected figure: At equivalent budget, users could build a high-end file storage server from components. However, UGREEN justifies its premium by integrating hardware, optimizing system stability, providing multi-platform app experiences, and packaging ease-of-use—with AI capabilities packaged for seamless integration—shifting value from DIY assembly to plug-and-play intelligence.
MasterAgent and AIoT Ecosystem: Building a Complete Smart Home Framework
MasterAgent and HomeAgent handle contextual Agent execution, while Care smart speaker, Care camera, and Gallery smart frame extend capabilities to specific functions:
| Product Type | Core Function | NAS Integration |
|---|---|---|
| MasterAgent / HomeAgent | Execute agent tasks in daily scenarios | Directly leverages iDX6011 Pro local compute |
| Care smart speaker | Voice interaction hub | Connects with UGREEN NAS AI assistant |
| Care camera | Active scene recognition | Provides visual perception, acts as ‘AI photographer’ |
| Gallery smart frame | Low-power display | Uses color e-ink, cycles photos from NAS |
Care camera and Gallery frame epitomize the NAS as ‘family brain’: the former surpasses security monitoring by recognizing events logically; the latter achieves gallery-grade photo display with minimal energy consumption.
User Recommendations: Who Should Buy—and Who Should Wait?
Recommended for:
- Privacy-conscious AI users who prefer local inference over cloud dependency (e.g., automatic album categorization, on-device visual analysis)
- Existing UGREEN ecosystem owners (Care camera/frame) seeking unified control
- Creators heavily managing unstructured data (photos/videos) who benefit from automated tagging and search
Worth waiting for:
- Budget-sensitive buyers—RMB 15,999 remains significantly above mainstream NAS pricing
- Users needing only basic file storage—no non-AI variants were mentioned; current specs may be over-specified for simple sharing
- DIY enthusiasts—higher GPU compute is achievable at same price, albeit with compromised integration and reliability
In Closing
UGREEN’s release signals a paradigm shift: NAS evolving from passive storage to an active AIoT orchestrator. As edge AI demand grows, NAS-based local computation—a cooler, more stable platform than routers—emerges as a sustainable architecture. The company now has a tangible hardware framework; attention shifts to software optimization and third-party device compatibility.