Anker Launches MindBase, a Local AI Hub and New Eufy Devices

In Berlin, Anker unveiled MindBase, a domestic AI hub that processes data locally and integrates into a network of Eufy devices. The brand emphasizes privacy and the absence of subscriptions, while also planning paid options for certain features. Anker also announced a refocusing of its portfolio under its own name, with several security products set to launch in the coming months.

Limited subscriptions, possible paid options, and pricing pending

Anker claims that its new cameras and sensors process sensitive biometric data directly on the device, without monthly subscriptions. However, the company adds that a set of premium and optional features could incur recurring fees, without providing further details at this stage. No information has been given regarding potential costs associated with MindSafe Memory, the local AI search feature. Earlier this summer, Eufy indicated that the facial recognition of the Smart Security Shield would not require a subscription. The MindBase, the centerpiece of this strategy, still lacks confirmed pricing and release date. Meanwhile, Anker plans to primarily consolidate its brands under the Anker name: while the hub still physically bears the Eufy brand, promotional materials are already referring to it as Anker MindBase.

Home security: new cameras, NVR, and specialized sensors

Eufy plans to launch a wired video doorbell featuring 3K resolution and AI tracking, designed to keep delivery personnel in view for longer, with a release expected this month at a price of $300. An eight-channel NVR equipped with 2K cameras is also in the works; Anker states that this wired and standalone package will support automatic cropping, smart video search, subject tracking across multiple cameras, and continuous 24/7 recording. The series also includes a wall-mounted presence detector designed to identify falls and send alerts, with a two-way audio function to notify loved ones. Additionally, Eufy will release a $70 window camera later this year, a small 2.5K model with a cup-shaped design to minimize glare, intended for indoor mounting. MindBase is expected to connect to the Smart Security Shield sensor, which combines radar to detect strangers and facial recognition of familiar faces up to 30 meters away with encrypted facial data. The local processing of this data is presented as a way to help avoid privacy-related lawsuits.

Local architecture and broad compatibility of the MindBase hub

Anker's domestic AI projects prioritize algorithms executed on-device: the MindBase hub processes data from connected devices locally and does not rely on the cloud, which is presented as reducing concerns about the use of private data and costs. Built on the EasyOmni Link platform, it aims to unify security, energy, cleaning, and audio devices. Support for Matter expands compatibility to Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home. The hub features an internally developed LLM and an AI chip to perform tasks locally that are often offloaded to the cloud. However, not all of its capabilities have been disclosed.

Launch timeline in Berlin and beyond

At IFA in Berlin, Anker and Eufy are laying the groundwork for a device-oriented AI roadmap. The new security range is set to be announced in the coming months, with a video doorbell priced at $300 expected later this month. A $70 window camera is also slated to follow later this year. These announcements structure a staggered rollout, while the MindBase hub is still awaiting a commercialization date.

Upcoming AI agents for energy and cleaning

Beyond security, Anker plans to add dedicated AI agents, including an energy-oriented variant to save consumption and another to orchestrate robotic vacuums. No details have been provided regarding potential access conditions or pricing for these capabilities.