Anker’s new MindBase Home Hub runs AI locally and doubles as a NAS

Anker today announced the launch of Anker MindBase, an AI home hub intended to work with nearly 100 Anker devices and Matter-enabled smart home devices from other companies. It works with HomeKit and is equipped with an AI Core Compute Card and the Anker TrueSmart AI Agent on the device.

In addition to functioning as a smart home hub, the MindBase supports up to 48TB of local storage and functions as a NAS. It can be used to store files, photos and videos locally. MindBase integrates with Anker security cameras, and Anker plans to sell a MindBase security kit that includes a new TrackLight Cam S1, an S4 video doorbell, and a Smart Security Shield sensor.

Anker says on-device AI evaluates events in real time to assess risk and respond through observation, illumination, verbal warnings, or active deterrence. The sensor can be placed on the edge of a property, using radar to detect strangers up to 15 meters away.

Anker is also launching several new home security products.

• Eufy S4 Video Doorbell – The Video Doorbell S4 is a combination of wired doorbell and security camera. It has a 9-megapixel lens with 3K resolution and a 180-degree field of view.
• Eufy E10 Window Camera – The E10 is a camera that mounts inside a window for rental use. It has a 25-degree adjustable tilt with anti-glare optics and records in 2.5K resolution.
• Eufy fall detection sensor – The Fall Detection Sensor is a non-wearable sensor that uses mmWave radar detection to detect falls without using a camera. It can be mounted on the wall and supports two-way communication.
• Eufy NVR E50 Security System – The E50 combines an 8-channel network video recorder with four dual-lens hybrid pan-tilt-zoom cameras. There is a 2K resolution wide-angle bullet lens and a 4K resolution motorized PTZ lens.

The E50 system is available on the Eufy website starting at $999. The Video Doorbell S4 costs $300 and will be available at the end of September. The Window Camera E10 will be available later this year for $70. Availability and pricing have not yet been announced for MindBase and the fall detection sensor.