ADT Drops $170M on AI Startup to Supercharge Home Security
ADT acquires Origin Wireless for $170M, bringing AI-powered motion classification to its home security lineup by 2027.
ADT just wrote a $170 million check for Origin Wireless, an AI startup specializing in motion classification technology. The acquisition is ADT's biggest bet yet on artificial intelligence reshaping home security.
The deal will let ADT bake advanced AI motion detection directly into its existing home security suite. The upgraded tech is expected to roll out starting in 2027, giving ADT's engineering teams roughly a year to integrate Origin's capabilities.
Motion classification goes beyond simple motion detection. Instead of just flagging that something moved, AI-driven classification can distinguish between a person, a pet, or a tree branch — dramatically cutting false alarms that plague traditional systems.
For ADT, this is a clear play to stay competitive as smart home security increasingly becomes an AI arms race. $170 million says they're not messing around.