Leviton DW15A-1BW Decora Smart Wi-Fi Plug-in Outlet, Works with Amazon Alexa, No Hub Required

Im very home automation savvy, but no matter what I do I cant get this plug to pair with my Wink.

One of the few Wifi-enabled power switches that doesnt require a hub (Zwave, etc). Of those, one of the few with a dimmer. The app and switch all work well and are intuitive. The only drawback is that the dimmer is non-linear. It is powering an LED light source, but I feel like it maps as almost full-bright from 30% on up. The app gives you full granularity over percentages, whereas the physical switch is in 10% increments. The real dimming happens between around 5% and 30%, which means its only really dimmable in the app (you can configure the physical switch to map from 0% to 30%, but the light is ever so slightly brighter at 100% that it is annoying).

I needed to replace my smart plugs since my new router now only used a 5ghz signal. I can confirm that this works!!

After a minor glitch and a little tweaking the WiFi outlet is now performing perfectly. The procedures to enable the unit are straightforward and clearly detailed in the Getting Starting insert. Briefly, I loaded the My Leviton app from the Apple App Store. It went through a six step process to configure the device and the app. It was fairly quick, taking under five minutes, but it hung-up on the last step so I was forced to cancel and start over. The second attempt completed without incident and since I wanted Alexa to control the outlet I started the Alexa app which was already loaded on my iOS device. This outlet can be used without Alexa but it requires a WiFi network. In that app I went to Settings, Skills and added the My Leviton skill. Then I went to Settings, Smart Home and under the skill just added I selected Discover Devices. The outlet appeared on the list and I closed the app. Final step is to request Alexa to turn on or turn off, in this case, a lamp. I attempted to use the default name provided by the manufacturer for the outlet but it is lengthy and cumbersome – something like Leviton outlet 366. But, when I asked Alexa to turn on the outlet the name was not recognized. So, after a few failed attempts I went back into the My Leviton app and changed the name of the device to one that is short, easy to say and understand. So, far very pleased. It is convenient to turn the light on and off with a simple verbal command and I appreciate being able to use Alexa in an expanded capacity. Currently functioning without issue.

Already have one leviton light switch so it meant install was even easier for this plug version. Set it up and linked to Alexa within a few minutes!

Works great with the wireless and smart phone for on and off. Its not good on keeping the scheduled on and off times if you shut it off before the scheduled time. Will not follow the programmed time schedule unless you unstall and re-install .

Ive had automated lighting in my homes since the 1980s, using X-10, then Insteon. As an electrical engineer, Im acutely aware of the extreme transients that can occur on household power lines, and the damage they can do to poorly-designed electronics. Smart dimmers connect directly to the power lines without any transformer, and so are particularly susceptible to this kind of damage. I dont want to think about how many crappy X-10 and Insteon dimmers, controls, and switches Ive had to replace over the years. My point is, dont even think of buying from anyone but a highly-trusted name like Leviton. Youre making a big commitment in time and money, and youll have to live with this stuff, hopefully for a long time. So far this system has worked perfectly for me. Setup is easy, the app is good, and integration with Alexa works perfectly as well. The functions are well though out and include thoughtful features like being able to turn off the LED for a darker house, and returning to a preset brightness level when turned on. I hope Leviton will expand the product line to include additional items such as an outdoor-rated switch for controlling landscape lighting, an RF/IR repeater for ceiling fan, air conditioner, etc. control. Its a drag to have to use other vendors, as you end up with a zillion different apps for different devices.

Perfect works great with Alexa

After purchasing a cheaper model and having them fail, I bought this and have been very happy with it. I have my swamp cooler plugged into it and when I am on my way home, I turn it on in the app so that the house is nice and cool for me by the time I get home. A real energy saver! I wish I would have bought all of the Leviton.

Too easy to set up and works straight out of the box. A little more expensive build quality product