Anker’s MindBase is an AI hub for your entire smart home
It’s September, and if you follow tech even loosely, you know what that means: IFA is here, and like every year, Berlin is expected to be packed with consumer tech that gives us a clear look at where…
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It’s September, and if you follow tech even loosely, you know what that means: IFA is here, and like every year, Berlin is expected to be packed with consumer tech that gives us a clear look at where the industry is headed next. Charging accessory giant Anker has been a staple at the trade show for the last few years, and that’s not changing this time around. The accessory giant has given us an early look at what it’s been cooking, and among a host of upcoming releases, a few have caught our attention.
Anker is building a centralized brain to bring all of its smart tech together. The MindBase is an AI-powered hub, which, according to Anker, can unify whole-home connectivity, offer on-device computing, and even provide local storage.
MindBase can connect to Anker’s security, energy, cleaning, and audio ecosystem products, leveraging its on-device Large Language Model to handle most AI tasks locally. Think of it as a central home system that can understand and process information from connected devices without having to rely on cloud servers.
That could be especially useful for devices that capture sensitive information, such as security cameras. Up to 48TB of local storage with no monthly subscription means all of that footage has a place to live locally, with no external involvement.
MindBase also isn’t limited to just Anker hardware. With what Anker calls EasyOmni Link, MindBase would be able to connect to compatible Matter, Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Google Assistant, and Home Assistant devices.
Anker did not share a starting price for the MindBase, but it said more details will be revealed closer to the device’s retail availability.
MindBase appears to be the star of Anker’s IFA push, but there’s also plenty of other new hardware coming along for the ride. The company’s eufy brand is adding three new security-focused products: a security system, a video doorbell, and a window camera.
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