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Don’t let the high prices and infrastructure requirements of some top-shelf smart home devices intimidate you. You can get ...

The Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi Mini Plug-in Outlet can be controlled by your phone or voice and trigger other devices, but it can’t tell you how much power it is using. The Decora measures 1.5 by 3.0 ...

With virtually nothing in the way of extra features, this simplistic dimmer just doesn’t measure up to the competition. Zigbee adherents don’t have a dramatic number of products with which to outfit ...

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Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Leviton’s new Decora Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug-in Switch works with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and ...

With its streamlined design and lower price, Leviton’s latest smart plug is one of the most compelling on the market. Leviton has dozens of smart lighting-control products in various shapes and sizes ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. The Decora D23LP-2RW looks like a typical smart plug until ...

Leviton announced its first fully tool-free, field-terminable plug, the Cat 6A Universal Tool-Free Plug. The new plug is easy and fast to install, and is built with a rugged metal body that provides ...

The Wi-Fi-enabled Leviton Smart GFCI Outlet lets you monitor its power status from your phone and will send an alert when the circuit has been tripped, but it could use a few more smart features for ...

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