Leviton’s new smart light switches don’t require a neutral wire
by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy from The Verge - All Posts on (#5YWBY)
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 this wiring wasn't standard in homes until the mid-1980s many houses have limited options for upgrading to smart switches. While there are choices - the popular one being Lutron Caseta - the selection is limited in...