Leviton’s new smart light switches don’t require a neutral wire

Leviton’s latest smart switch doesn’t require a neutral wire. If you are in an older home and want to upgrade to smart switches, I have good news. This week, lighting control company Leviton released two smart switches that don’t require a neutral wire. The Decora Smart No-Neutral Dimmer ($49.99) and Switch ($44.99) both work with the plug-in Decora Smart Wi-Fi Bridge ($19.99). Both are compatible with Apple HomeKit, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa for smart home and voice control, as is Leviton's entire Decora Smart Wi-Fi line. Most smart light switches require a neutral wire to work. As they weren’t standard in most home wiring until the mid-1980s many houses have very limited options for upgrading to smart switches. While there are choices — the popular one being Lutron Caseta — the selection is... Continue reading…