Updated Oct. 21, 2026, 3:38 a.m. ET: Adds Apple's Oct. 13 confirmation that ADT will install HomeView and Apple Home Collection accessories, plus pricing and availability.

Apple confirmed on Tuesday, Oct. 13, that ADT technicians will professionally install its new smart home products. In its Apple Home Collection announcement, Apple said Apple Retail "now offers third-party installation from ADT for an additional charge, available in the U.S. starting this fall." MacRumors reported that ADT can install the wall-mounted version of the new HomeView hub, the Home Collection accessories from LG and Schneider Home, and other eligible smart home accessories in "most areas" of the U.S.

Apple Confirms ADT Will Install HomeView After Job-Posting Clues Pointed to a Deal

The announcement confirmed a rumor that had built up over the weekend before Apple's "Welcome home" event in New York. This story was first published on Sunday, Oct. 11, and the original report follows.

The clues: secretive ADT hires carrying iPhones

According to MacRumors, ADT has posted "Low Voltage Technician" job listings in several U.S. cities since around July, but the people hired so far have been given very few details about their responsibilities. Some said they had mostly been shadowing other ADT technicians. Some of the employees and their managers said they had signed nondisclosure agreements tied to the role, a level of secrecy MacRumors said is typical of projects involving Apple.