Leviton announces second-gen Decora hubless HomeKit switches and plugs

On Monday afternoon, Leviton announced the second-generation lineup of its Decora smart Wi-Fi-enabled devices that work with HomeKit, including outlets, plugs, and other accessories that don't require a hub.

The new Smart Wi-Fi Decora lineup includes a dimmer, switch, mini plug-in switch, mini plug-in dimmer, and new Anywhere Dimmer and Switch Companions. All connect directly to Wi-Fi. Beyond new products and expanded Leviton app functionality, the company also says that the new lineup has a "reduced depth" to make both retrofits and new instals easier.

Leviton now has an even more exhaustive lineup of Wi-Fi-connected devices. Users will likely be able to find any control they need, be it a standard in-wall mounted switch or a plug-in style smart plug. The plug-in dimmer allows users to use any compatible lamp and use HomeKit or Siri to not only turn it on or off, but set the brightness as well.

These devices have expanded platform support and work with Apple's HomeKit as well as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. The Anywhere Companions add multi-point control and can be easily attached to any wall with adhesives.

"Leviton is making it easier than ever for homeowners to add smart lighting control upgrades that match their unique homes and lifestyles with Decora Smart Wi-Fi 2nd Gen and Anywhere Companions," said James Shurte, senior product manager, Leviton. "Designed with our customers in mind, these exciting new Leviton products take smart to the next level, making it easy and cost-effective to upgrade from standard switches and dimmers to attractive app- and voice-controlled solutions for the entire home."

The new 600W Dimmer retails for $44.99, with the Mini-Plug-in Dimmer selling for $29.99. The 15A Switch sells at a retail price of $39.99, and the Mini Plug-in Switch retails for $24.99. Wide availability is expected soon at Amazon and Home Depot.

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19 Comments

iOS_Guy80 898 comments · 5 Years

About 3 years ago

Hue lighting system still the best. No extra hardware on the wall, no extra hardware in sockets, no adhesive needed to stick anything onto the wall.

Andrew_OSU 574 comments · 6 Years

iOS_Guy80 said:

Hue lighting system still the best. No extra hardware on the wall, no extra hardware in sockets, no adhesive needed to stick anything onto the wall.

Hue is definitely great, but there are definite drawbacks that don’t make it ideal for everyone. The biggest of which is that the switches on the wall can’t be used to turn the bulbs on or off. There are workarounds, like the Aura, but that doesn’t make sense to everyone. If you have kids or older family members, you need a physical way to control the lights. Hue has the Dimmer and Tap and those need affixed to your wall with adhesives as well.

There’s no right or wrong solution here, but in-wall switches are great because it has a physical button, smart control, need to replace one switch rather than several bulbs, and no hub.

StrangeDays 12959 comments · 8 Years

iOS_Guy80 said:

Hue lighting system still the best. No extra hardware on the wall, no extra hardware in sockets, no adhesive needed to stick anything onto the wall.

I have Hue (among others) and while I like them, I don't like that it requires a hub. Or that their bulbs are so woefully underpowered in lumens.

The brightest lumen smart bulb I have is by Feit, at 1600 lumens and multi-color, but it's non-HK. They make HK bulbs but those are also only around 800 lumens. I don't get it... I want 1) HomeKit 2) bright lumens. Dunno why it's such a tall order.

jeffzacharias 15 comments · 11 Years

This is great. I have 37 of the original switches and they work really well. The addition of Alexa and Google is good. These are by far the best HomeKit switches and you don’t need yet another hub.

j2fusion 153 comments · 13 Years

I hope they keep the ability to change the color of the switch with just changing the faceplate like the original. If you wanted to change the color of your room, all you needed was a $5 faceplate instead of changing the entire switch. After the latest firmware update, the original switches work great. I have one in my unheated garage that has gone down to 0F in the winter and 95+F in the summer with no problems.