Apple May Unveil ADT Smart Home Deal on Oct. 13 as Hub Launch Nears
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Updated · MacRumors · Oct 10
Apple May Unveil ADT Smart Home Deal on Oct. 13 as Hub Launch Nears
3 articles · Updated · MacRumors · Oct 10
Summary
Apple has invited media to a "Welcome home" event in New York on Oct. 13, where it is rumored to pair its long-delayed smart home hub debut with an ADT partnership.
ADT job postings since July, NDAs for new hires and a switch to issuing iPhones instead of Android devices have fueled speculation that the role involves Apple-linked home automation work.
Some hires were told details would come later this month after a September timeline slipped, matching reports that Apple repeatedly delayed the hub until its revamped Siri AI launched last month.
The hub is expected to manage accessories, security monitoring, FaceTime, music and calendars, with tabletop and wall-mounted versions that ADT technicians could potentially install in homes.
ADT's Google home-security tie-up from 2023 has reportedly expired or will lapse next year without renewal, potentially clearing the way for a broader Apple alliance.