Ambient Sensing is the Future of Smart Home as ADT Acquires Origin AI

ADT buys Origin AI for $170M, keeping its Wi‑Fi sensing model and partnerships, with the deal shaping rivals and wireless SoC suppliers.

On February 24, 2026, ADT announced it acquired Wi-Fi sensing innovator Origin AI for $170 million in cash. ADT stated it will retain Origin AI’s SoC-agnostic model, Origin AI’s existing silicon partnerships, and has announced a five-year exclusive licensing agreement between Origin AI and Verisure for a further five years. This insight outlines the implications of this acquisition for ADT, rival security and smart home companies, and suppliers of wireless SoCs that supply smart home product brands and manufacturers.