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

Being able to use my Amazon Echo turn on and off my lights through this smart WiFi plug-in has been awesome. The DW15A was super easy to install and integrate with the Echo and the Leviton app. The advantage over other similar plugs is that this plug is part of a system platform that can manage other outlets, light switches and plugs that can handle other devices that may have more complicated requirements.

Update 12/6/18 I recently reconfigured my WiFi network as a mesh network with a single SIDD for both bands. After reconnecting smart plug adapter it worked fine, but then it keep dropping off the network. I noticed this as a problem for all 15 of my Leviton WiFi switches. They would randomly drop off the network and I would have to reconnect them. I dont think they are agile enough to handle band hopping like a more robust network adapter. Once I switch back to a standard network configuration, the switches returned to stable operation. The Leviton is an easy to setup and use IoT device. It does not require a hub to use, but does require and Internet connection, as all the programming is stored on the cloud. Programming options are this module are basic on and off, as this is just a switching module for fans and motors, no dimming. The only issue Ive had with Levitons switches is they have locked up and Ive had to either unplug them or shut the power off to the wired moules to get them to reset, as the reset button would not even work. Other than that they have been very reliable. I use them to control my outside lights so they all come on at the same time instead of sporadically with photocells. The Leviton application allows you to set the units to come on and sundown based on you geographical location, with a time offset if desired.

The product functions as advertised and works well with my echo show. It takes some electrical knowledge to install so if you don’t feel comfortable installing them, call an electrican.

Ive been interested in automating my home for some time and wanted to try out the new Wi-Fi devices from Leviton. Ive had good luck with Leviton products in the past, and it looks they have a complete line of Wi-Fi devices. The devices also come with a 5-year warranty. I decided to start simply with an immediate need I had. I was tired of reaching for the outlet behind my Christmas tree to turn the lights on the tree on and off. I decided to buy a DW15A plug-in outlet to switch the lights on and off automatically. The device is attractive and seems solidly built. It came with detailed installation instructions and a getting started guide in English, French, and Spanish. I followed the getting started guide and installed the My Leviton app from the iOS app store. There were a number of Leviton apps when I searched for My Leviton. I installed the first one listed, which was the desired My Leviton app. The app installed without issue and gave me the option to sign up for an account. I entered the requested information (including the required overly complex strong password) and was sent an email to verify my email address. I clicked on the verification link in the email and pressed continue in the app. The app then asked me to set up my residence and offered a default name for my residence. I decided to enter a new name for my residence. It then asked for my location. The app could determine my location or I could enter my address. I decided to enter my address. This completed setting up my residence, and then the app prompted me to add a device. I plugged in my device and verified that the LED was blinking green. I followed the instructions in the app which required me to find my device in the Wi-Fi settings of my phone. I selected the device in the list of Wi-Fi networks and returned to the app as instructed. The app connected to the device and asked me to select my home Wi-Fi network to add the device to the network. I selected my network and entered the password for the network, and the device connected to the network. There was an option to Identify Device. I clicked on this and the LED blinked different colors for a few seconds to show that I had enrolled the correct device. In my case I only had one device, so there shouldnt have been any issue. I could see where this would be helpful, though, if you had several devices to enroll. I named my device Christmas Tree and setup was complete. I then used the app to manually turn the lights on and off a few times. It worked flawlessly and was quick! As soon as I tapped the button in the app I heard the relay in the device click and the lights turned on/off. I then clicked the arrow next to the device name. This displayed details on the device and had an option for settings. The only setting I could change was called Status LED Behavior. The choices were LED Off, Status Mode, and Locator Mode. The default Locator Mode turns the LED on when the load is off, and off when the load is on. Status Mode does just the opposite. LED Off turns the LED off all the time. I tried each of these settings, but decided to leave it in the default Locator Mode. I went back to the device details and saw options to Identify Device, Reconfigure Wireless, Update Firmware (1.3.3), and Remove this Device. Identify Device blinked the LED as before. Reconfigure Wireless is used if you want to change the Wi-Fi network used by the device. Update Firmware is used to update the firmware in the device. I assume Remove this Device would remove it from my residence, but I didnt see any documentation of this. It wasnt clear that I needed to update the firmware in the device. The Update Firmware (1.3.3) looked just like everything else in the details list. I saw at the bottom of the page the serial number of my device and the version number was listed as 1.0.9; CP 1.5. Assuming this version number was the firmware version, it looked like there was newer firmware available for my device. I decided to try updating the firmware in the device before proceeding further. I clicked on Update Firmware (1.3.3) and the firmware update process started. The update process took a couple of minutes before I received a message that the update succeeded. Update Firmware (1.3.3) no longer appeared in the details list, but the version number at the bottom of the page still showed 1.0.9; CP 1.5. I went back to the device page and back into details, and now the version number displayed 1.3.3; CP 1.5, so I guess it was just an app display issue. I verified that the device still worked properly then decided to try entering a schedule. I clicked on Schedules at the bottom of the page and then selected Add a Schedule Now. I decided to use the built-in scheduling wizard. It first prompted me to name the schedule. I tried accepting the default My Schedule, but I got an error that the name needed to be at least two characters long. So I guess it really wasnt the default name (maybe its an app problem). I named the schedule Schedule and then was presented with a list of available devices. Christmas Tree was the only device I had. I selected it and was asked to choose whether the device should turn on or off when the schedule runs. I selected on and was asked to set the start time. Since I wanted to do a quick test, I selected select a time and specified a time about five minutes later. There was an option to select an end time, so I selected it and specified a time two minutes after the start time. I was then given the option to select what days the schedule should run. I left every day selected, and I was done. I waited a few minutes and the schedule worked exactly as specified. I then edited the schedule to turn on at sunset and off at 11:00 p.m. The lights on the Christmas tree turned on and off as expected every day. All in all Ive been extremely pleased with the Leviton DW15A. I plan to get some of Levitons Wi-Fi wall switches to automate more of my home. Ive read some reviews where people have had difficulty with the in-wall devices, but most of these seem to be because the Leviton devices require a neutral wire to be connected. I think this is probably true of most Wi-Fi switches since they need to be powered to communicate. This shouldnt be a problem for me since I have neutral wires in most of my junction boxes. I know that there are other automation technologies that dont require a neutral wire, but all of these require some kind of hub to enable Internet connectivity. I like that I dont need a hub with these Leviton devices.

Workes great. Easy to connect to the Leviton app and then into Alexa. I bought these specifically for the downward facing plug to reduce space required behind microwave and countertop oven. Using a “regular” outward facing plug would have added a significant amount of wasted room behind the units. They are significantly more expensive than other outward facing plug options, but they fit the need I had for them and would buy them again if I had similar constraints.

This took my Alexa to another level. I dont know anything about electrical wiring so I was really excited to find this plug in. So now my Alexa can control my lights as well. Was very easy to setup, plug in, download the app, add the device...easy. The other awesome thing I didnt realize when I bought this was it can also be set up on a schedule. I havent tried it but Im already thinking Christmas.

Hard to program and when I moved to anothet lamp, it wouldnt work AGAIN!

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 .

Illuminating the room while away allows a sense of security to myself and my family.

Had another model before (another company) and I was having problems all the time. Not a single problem since I got this model, many months ago.