Leviton Decora Smart (Wi-Fi)
VERDICT
If your house has neutral wires, this is the smartest way to save money. Leviton offers a rock-solid Wi-Fi switch that needs no hub, looks identical to standard switches, and now supports Matter. It’s the perfect balance of price and performance.
The Big Picture
Not everyone wants to plug a "Bridge" into their router. The Leviton Decora Smart (2nd Gen) connects directly to your Wi-Fi network. It is built by Leviton—the company that likely made the "dumb" switches already on your walls—so you know the quality is industrial-grade. It seamlessly blends technology with traditional home design.
📶 Wi-Fi & Matter
Hub-Free: You just wire it up, open the "My Leviton" app, and connect it to your 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. Simple.
Matter Support: Through a firmware update, these switches now support Matter, allowing them to work locally with Apple Home, Alexa, and Google simultaneously with impressive speed.
🎨 The "Decora" Standard
Aesthetics matter.
The Look: This switch looks exactly like a standard "Decora" rocker switch. It doesn't scream "I am a gadget." If you have a multi-gang box (3 or 4 switches side-by-side), this fits perfectly alongside your non-smart switches without looking out of place.
✅ The Pros
- No Hub required (Low barrier to entry).
- Significantly cheaper than Lutron Caséta (~$45 vs $65).
- "Anywhere Companions" allow wireless 3-way switching.
- Clean, unobtrusive design.
❌ The Cons
- Requires Neutral Wire: Won't work in many older homes.
- Wi-Fi reliability depends entirely on your router.
- Plastic rocker feels slightly "clickier" than premium mechanical switches.
🤔 Should you buy it?
YES if your home was built after 1990 (has neutral wires) and you want to save money while getting a top-tier brand.
NO if you live in an old house with no neutral wires (you must buy Lutron Caséta) or have weak Wi-Fi coverage.
See the showdown: Leviton Decora Smart vs. Lutron Caséta Diva