ADT to Acquire Origin Wireless for $170M, Gaining 200+ AI Patents
ADT agreed to purchase Origin Wireless for $170 million in cash, gaining its AI-based sensing platform and over 200 global patents to enhance motion and presence detection without cameras. The company will integrate the technology into its solutions and plans a commercial rollout of new AI sensing products in 2027.
1. Acquisition of Origin Wireless
On February 24, ADT agreed to acquire Origin Wireless for $170 million in cash, securing access to its AI-based sensing platform that can detect and classify motion and human presence without cameras or wearables.
2. Technology Integration and Patent Portfolio
Origin Wireless brings over 200 early-priority global patents for presence, occupancy and activity sensing, providing a core intelligence layer that ADT will embed into its security and smart home offerings to enhance safety monitoring.
3. Commercialization Timeline and Strategic Implications
ADT plans to integrate the AI sensing technology into its solutions and begin commercial rollout of new products in 2027, aiming to unlock new customer use cases, improve home safety and extend its competitive differentiation.