Rumor: Apple to Announce New Partnership With ADT
Apple may be planning to announce a new partnership with home security company ADT, alongside the introduction of its all-new smart home hub , according to several clues. Apple has invited the media to a "Welcome home" experience in New York on Tuesday, October 13 , so the partnership could be made official on that day. Since around July, ADT has posted "Low Voltage Technician" job listings in…
Several rumors suggest Apple may announce a collaboration with home security firm ADT, alongside launching its new smart home hub. Apple invited media to a "Welcome home" event in New York on October 13, potentially for the official announcement. Since July, ADT has posted job listings for Low Voltage Technicians but the selected employees have disclosed limited details about their duties.
These hires have been mostly observing other ADT technicians while awaiting further information. Some of these employees and managers signed a non-disclosure agreement regarding the role. This secrecy is typical for Apple.
ADT gave these new hires iPhones, while others received Android devices. Some of the new technicians revealed ADT plans to share more details about the role later this month, possibly waiting for Apple's announcement. Apple is also expected to introduce a range of third-party smart home accessories, developed with brands like LG.
The technicians were told the role likely involves home automation, in-home installation services, and potentially professional installation of ADT equipment. It remains unclear if the partnership would include home security monitoring. ADT previously partnered with Google for home security in 2023, but reportedly dropped some features from Google Nest devices. If this rumored Apple-ADT partnership becomes official on Tuesday, it would be a first.
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