UGREEN Pushes NAS Into the AI Era with an “Activate Smarter Living” Vision at CES

As data volumes explode and AI becomes central to everyday workflows, traditional NAS systems are increasingly showing their limits. Most still function as passive storage boxes—good at holding files, but unable to intelligently process or understand them. At CES, UGREEN is aiming to change that narrative entirely, unveiling its bold “Activate Smarter Living” vision and positioning itself at the forefront of AI-native NAS evolution.

The company’s latest portfolio spans next-generation AI-powered NAS systems, its first fully integrated smart home security ecosystem, and a high-output GaN desktop charger, all designed to work together locally, securely, and without reliance on the cloud. Headlining the announcement are the NASync iDX6011 and iDX6011 Pro, two powerful new systems that transform storage from a static repository into an active, intelligent data partner.

UGREEN is showcasing its full smarter-home ecosystem at booth #30025 in the LVCC South Hall, where visitors can experience hands-on demos of the entire lineup.

NASync iDX6011 & iDX6011 Pro: Redefining NAS with an AI-Native Architecture

UGREEN’s expansion of its award-winning NASync lineup represents a fundamental shift in how local storage is designed and used. Rather than bolting AI features onto existing NAS hardware, the iDX series is built from the ground up as an AI-native platform, capable of intelligently processing large volumes of data in real time.

Designed for creators, families, small businesses, studios, and organisations that demand uncompromising performance and airtight privacy, the iDX series marks a leap from basic personal cloud storage to high-performance local servers with real intelligence and control.

Both models are powered by Intel Core Ultra processors, paired with high-capacity LPDDR5/x memory, dual 10GbE networking, and support for up to 196TB of total storage. This hardware foundation enables fast data handling, enterprise-grade reliability, and a private cloud experience that never requires uploading sensitive data to third-party servers.

AI That Lives on the Device — Not in the Cloud

At the heart of the iDX series is UGREEN’s new Local AI Engine, purpose-built to deliver advanced intelligence while keeping all data processing on the device itself. Unlike cloud-based AI platforms, this approach eliminates recurring fees, reduces latency, and ensures that personal and professional data never leaves local storage.

Key Local AI Capabilities

• Universal Search
  Users can search the way they think—by describing concepts, scenes, or partial memories. The system instantly retrieves relevant documents, photos, videos, and app content without requiring exact filenames or folders.

• Uliya AI Chat
  A built-in offline large language model allows users to ask natural-language questions about their stored data, summarise documents, generate notes, and interact with a private knowledge base—entirely without an internet connection.

• AI Album
  Automatically identifies faces, animals, objects, scenes, and text, intelligently categorising photo libraries for instant retrieval. Typing a phrase like “Dad on a bike” surfaces the correct images in seconds.

• Voice Memos
  Audio recordings can be uploaded and transcribed, translated, and summarised on-device, making the feature ideal for meetings, interviews, classrooms, and family archives.

• AI File Organisation
  Files are automatically sorted by type, date, and name the moment they are uploaded, keeping libraries clean, structured, and instantly searchable.

Together, these features transform the NAS from a passive archive into an interactive, context-aware data assistant.

A Leap in Power and Performance

Beyond AI, the NASync iDX series delivers a significant generational upgrade in raw performance, connectivity, and scalability. Both models share a robust core specification, while the Pro version introduces features aimed squarely at professional and AI-intensive workloads.

Core Hardware Highlights

• Intel Core Ultra CPUs

• Up to 64GB LPDDR5/x memory

• Dual 10GbE Ethernet (up to 20Gbps via link aggregation)

• 196TB scalable storage (6× SATA + 2× NVMe)

iDX6011 Pro: From NAS to Hybrid Workstation

The iDX6011 Pro takes things a step further with expanded compute capabilities and professional-grade GPU acceleration via OCuLink. Its OCuLink port enables high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity for external GPUs or ultra-fast storage, allowing studios and power users to scale AI processing, rendering, and data-intensive workloads.

This effectively transforms the iDX6011 Pro into a hybrid NAS–workstation, blurring the line between centralised storage and high-performance compute.

Model Comparison

UGREEN SynCare Series: Intelligent Home Security with Local Privacy

Alongside its NAS innovations, UGREEN is entering the smart home security market with SynCare. This all-in-one ecosystem unifies AI-enhanced indoor and outdoor cameras, video doorbells, and a central smart display.

Rather than acting as passive recording devices, SynCare components actively interpret events using AI, enabling context-aware detection, proactive alerts, and cross-camera awareness. Features such as UltraColor Night Vision, multimodal AI recognition, and risk-based alerts deliver accurate detection with fewer false positives.

Crucially, SynCare integrates directly with UGREEN NASync for encrypted local storage, eliminating the need for cloud subscriptions while keeping all footage under the user’s control.

Nexode Pro 300W: Smarter Power for Modern Workspaces

Completing UGREEN’s CES lineup is the Nexode Pro 300W GaN Desktop Charger, an eight-port charging station designed for power-hungry desks and shared workspaces. It intelligently distributes power across connected devices, ensuring optimal charging speeds and safety.

Key features include three 140W USB-C PD 3.1 ports, a dedicated 240W DC output for gaming laptops and workstations, a 3.02-inch TFT display for real-time monitoring, five smart charging modes, app control, and 13-layer ThermalGuard protection.

CES Panel Event: Inside the Future of AI NAS

To dive deeper into the technology and its real-world applications, UGREEN will host a launch event and panel discussion at its CES booth:

• Date & Time: 7th January at 10:00 a.m.

• Location: Booth #30025, LVCC South Hall

The panel will feature:

• Benjamin Hacker, General Manager, Intel Client Connectivity Division

• Brian Mallari, Director of HDD Marketing, Western Digital

• Théo Fortin, NAS expert and Reddit moderator

• Kaijie Zhou, Director, UGREEN AI Lab

Price and Availability

NASync iDX Series (Pre-Order Now):
Available at nas.ugreen.com, with savings of up to $1,040 via a $30 deposit:

• iDX6011 Pro (64GB): $1,599 (MSRP $2,599)

• iDX6011 (64GB): $1,119 (MSRP $1,999)

• iDX6011 (32GB): $999 (MSRP $1,699)

SynCare Series: Launching in the second half of 2026
Nexode Pro Series: Available around March via ugreen.com