Leviton and Matter: which Leviton switches, dimmers and plugs work with Matter, which hub you need, and how to set them up

Leviton's Decora Smart Wi-Fi 2nd gen line gets Matter over Wi-Fi through a firmware update in the My Leviton app — the D26HD, D215S, D23LP, D215P, D215R, D2MSD, D2SCS and D24SF. The newer D36HD, D315S, D2710, D2ELV and D215O are Matter ready out of the box. 1st-gen DW and HomeKit-only DH devices are not being updated to Matter; Z-Wave, Zigbee and no-neutral DN lines are separate families. My Leviton itself needs no hub, but Matter still needs a Matter controller from your platform, and the Matter pairing code lives in My Leviton under Device Settings.

Leviton's Matter steps come from its support pages and its July 2023 press release. The hub list is dated 7/1/2023, and the 2nd gen path uses the My Leviton app to turn Matter on, so follow the app and your platform's own instructions where they differ.

Which Leviton devices work with Matter

Leviton's Matter page splits its Matter devices into two groups. The first group gets Matter through a free firmware update in the My Leviton app: the D26HD Dimmer, D215S Switch, D23LP Plug-In Dimmer, D215P Plug-In Switch, D215R Outlet, D2MSD Motion Sensing Dimmer, D2SCS Scene Controller Switch and D24SF Fan Speed Controller. The second group is Matter ready straight out of the box: the D36HD Dimmer, D315S Switch, D2710 0-10V Dimmer, D2ELV ELV/LED Phase Selectable Dimmer and D215O Outdoor Smart Plug. Leviton's D215O Matter FAQ says the outdoor plug ships Matter ready, straight out of the box, and works with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home/Siri, Samsung SmartThings, Schlage door locks and IFTTT.

The part number tells you which generation you have. Leviton's generations article says 1st gen part numbers begin with DW, 2nd gen with D2 or DN, and 3rd gen with D3. So a DW15S is 1st gen, a D215S is 2nd gen, and a D315S is 3rd gen. Leviton's Matter page and 2nd-gen Matter support page both say Decora Smart 1st Generation Wi-Fi and HomeKit devices are not being updated to support Matter. The HomeKit-only DH family (DH6HD, DH15S), the Z-Wave DZ and ZW families, the Zigbee DG family, and the no-neutral DN6HD and DN15S (which require the MLWSB Wi-Fi Bridge) are separate lines that use their own apps or hubs — they are not in Leviton's Matter lists.

The CSA certification records give a second way to check. The CSA lists the D215S as certified 02/21/2025 under Matter 1.3 with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth transport, the D26HD on the same date under Matter 1.3, and the D23LP on 05/16/2023 under Matter 1.0. The D215P has two listings: an older Matter 1.0 cert from 06/16/2023 and a Matter 1.3 cert from 05/20/2025. The D215O is listed 04/29/2025 under Matter 1.3, the D36HD and D315S on 09/29/2025 under Matter 1.4, and the D2ELV on 12/20/2023 under Matter 1.0. All of these entries show Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth as the transport interface. You can look up any model in the CSA's product directory or check for the Matter logo on packaging — Leviton notes that 2nd gen boxes without a Matter logo can still be updated after enrolling in the Early Access Program. See also our products page and how to check CSA certification.

MatterCheck tracks one Leviton product out of 391 tracked products: the Decora Smart Mini Plug-In Switch (2nd Gen), part D215P, a plug/outlet over Wi-Fi, using the CSA cert CSA252ACMAT45566-24 certified 2025-05-20. That row matches the newer D215P Matter 1.3 listing. MatterCheck's platform results are per Matter device type and platform, not tests of Leviton products.

Wi-Fi, hubs and whether you need a Thread border router

Every Leviton CSA listing fetched here shows "Transport Interface Wi-Fi, Bluetooth" — these are Matter over Wi-Fi devices, not Matter over Thread. Bluetooth is used during setup and commissioning, not for ongoing Matter control. Leviton's product pages for the D23LP, D315S and others describe 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connections. Because these devices use Wi-Fi for Matter, you do not need a Thread border router. See Thread vs Wi-Fi for the difference.

Leviton's product pages list Hub Required : No for the My Leviton path — the D36HD page spells this out as no hub required if using the My Leviton app. Matter is a separate path. Leviton's 2nd-gen Matter support page says that once updated, to control your devices using Matter you need to enroll them to a Matter enabled hub, such as a supported Google Nest, Amazon Echo, Apple HomePod or SmartThings device. So the device itself does not need a Leviton hub, but your chosen Matter platform still needs its own Matter controller where that platform requires one. See hubs and Thread border routers.

Leviton's hubs article, dated as of 7/1/2023, lists supported Matter hubs and controllers. For Google it names the original Google Home speaker, Google Mini, Nest Mini, Nest Audio, Nest Hub (1st and 2nd gen), Nest Hub Max and Nest Wifi Pro Router. For Amazon it lists Echo Dot Gen 3, 4 and 5 (including clock variants), Echo Gen 4, Echo V2, Echo Plus V2, Echo Dot V2, Echo Show 5, 8, 10 and 15 (named generations in the article), Echo Studio, Echo Input, Echo Flex and Echo Pop. For SmartThings it names the V3 hub (Aeotec Smart Home Hub), SmartThings Station, the 2018 Hub (IM6001-V3P01) and the 2015 Hub (STH-ETH and others). For Apple it names HomePod or Apple TV running the latest software. That is Leviton's July 2023 list, not a current exhaustive list. Apple's Matter page, published 2026-05-07, is newer and says an iPhone on iOS 18 or later can add and control Matter accessories without a home hub, though Apple still recommends one; Google's Matter page says you need a Matter-enabled hub; Amazon's page says to install the device within 30 ft (9 m) of a compatible Alexa hub or device; SmartThings' page describes a Matter controller hub.

How to add a Leviton device to Google Home, Apple Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant

For 2nd gen devices, the Leviton path is: enroll in the Matter Early Access Program, update firmware, then get the Matter pairing code from My Leviton. Leviton's firmware-update article says the My Leviton app must be version 3.32.1 or later, your device must be on firmware 1.4.8 or later before installing Matter firmware 2.1.0 or later, and the Matter QR code is unique per device. Leviton's Apple Home article says to put the device into enrollment mode before scanning the code. For general steps see how to add a Matter device; if you lose the code, see lost setup code.

In the My Leviton app

Update the My Leviton app to version 3.32.1 or later and sign in with a My Leviton account.
Open the menu and select Matter Early Access Program, then read the information and tap Enroll.
Open the menu again and select Updates. Check that your device is on firmware 1.4.8 or later, then select Check for Updates and confirm the cloud firmware check.
When Matter firmware 2.1.0 or later has downloaded, select UPDATE ALL or UPDATE for a specific device. Apple HomeKit users will see a notice that the HomeKit connection will be removed.
After the update, open the device in My Leviton, tap Device Settings, then Matter Pairing Code. Use Save to print, email or store the QR code.

Google Home

Google's Matter page says you need a Matter-enabled Google or Nest hub on your home network before adding Matter devices, and IPv6 must be enabled on your home wireless network. Leviton's 2nd-gen Matter support page lists Google as available on iOS and Android. Use the Matter QR code from My Leviton when the Google Home app asks for it. See Google Home Matter support.

Apple Home

Leviton's Apple Home article says to put the device into enrollment mode first: press and hold the top of the rocker or button for 7 seconds until the LED turns amber, release, and wait for the LED to flash green. Then open My Leviton, go to Device Settings > Matter Pairing Code, and save the QR code to Photos. Open the photo, press and hold the QR code, tap Open in Home, then follow the prompts. Leviton says the original HomeKit QR code cannot be used, and the phone and Apple Home hub should be on the same Wi-Fi network. Leviton's hubs article (dated as of 7/1/2023) and firmware-update article say an Apple Home hub such as a HomePod or Apple TV running the latest software is required, and recommend iOS/tvOS 16.5 or later; Apple's Matter page, published 2026-05-07, says iOS 18 or later can add Matter accessories without a home hub. See Apple Home Matter support.

Alexa

Amazon's Matter page says to open the Alexa app, go to Devices, tap the plus, select Add Device, select the Matter icon from the Shortcuts bar, confirm you have a Matter device, then scan the Matter QR code or enter the pairing code. Amazon recommends installing the device within 30 ft (9 m) of a compatible Alexa hub or device. Leviton's 2nd-gen support page lists Amazon as available on iOS and Android. See Alexa Matter support.

SmartThings

SmartThings' Matter page says your phone with the SmartThings app acts as the Matter commissioner during onboarding, and a supported SmartThings hub is the Matter controller. Open the SmartThings app, tap Add (+), choose Add Device, scan the QR code or enter the setup code, then select the hub and room. Leviton's 2nd-gen support page lists SmartThings as available on iOS and Android. See SmartThings Matter support.

Home Assistant

Home Assistant's Matter docs say commissioning happens through the Home Assistant Companion app over Bluetooth, after which the device communicates over Wi-Fi or Thread. For Wi-Fi Matter devices, keep your phone on the same 2.4 GHz network where the device will operate. Open the Companion app, go to Settings > Connectivity > Matter, select Add device, choose "No. It's new", then scan the QR code from My Leviton. Leviton's D315S product page names Home Assistant among the platforms it works with. See Home Assistant Matter support.

What Matter can do versus the My Leviton app

Matter is local control from the platform of your choice. CSA listings show the in-wall switches as on/off light or dimmable light types and the plugs as plug-in units. Leviton's Matter page describes Matter as a common communication language that talks over Wi-Fi or Thread and allows local connection to any Matter-enabled smart home platform. Leviton's July 2023 press release says the Dimmer, Switch and smart plugs are the first products to receive Matter certification in the Decora Smart Wi-Fi 2nd Gen portfolio. See Matter light switch support and Matter smart plug support for what each device type can do on each platform.

The My Leviton app keeps features that Matter does not carry in these sources. Leviton's press release names fade rates, preset light levels, minimum and maximum dim/bright adjustments, night settings, away mode and custom dashboards as My Leviton features. The product pages also describe schedules stored in onboard device memory, grouping devices into rooms, scenes, and wire-free Anywhere Companions for 3-way/multi-location control. Those are Leviton app and companion features, not things Leviton says are exposed through Matter.

Updating to Matter does not remove your existing cloud integrations. Leviton's firmware-update article says Amazon Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, IFTTT, August or Schlage integrations are not impacted. Apple HomeKit is the exception: Leviton says updating to Matter firmware 2.1.0 or later removes the device's HomeKit connection, and you re-add it to Apple Home using the Matter pairing code instead.

Using the My Leviton app and several Matter apps together

My Leviton stays in the picture after the Matter update. Leviton's pairing-code article says you can view the Matter pairing code at any time under Device Settings in the My Leviton app or using the My Leviton web app at my.leviton.com. The My Leviton app also remains the place for firmware updates.

Leviton's update article has headings for connecting to a single Matter controller and to additional Matter controllers, but the fetched page does not include steps under those headings. For the general mechanic, Home Assistant's Matter docs describe Matter's Multi Fabric feature: you can join the same device to multiple controllers — for example Google Home, Apple Home and Home Assistant — and the standard describes that each device should be able to at least support 5 different fabrics simultaneously. See multi-admin and sharing a Matter device.

What MatterCheck's data says for Leviton's device types

Matter device type	Apple Home	Google Home	Alexa	SmartThings	Home Assistant	Homey	Hubitat
Matter on/off light	Yes / Yes (High)	Yes / Yes (High)	Yes / Unknown (Med)	Yes / Yes (High)	Yes / Yes (High)	Yes / Yes (Med)	Unknown / Unknown (Med)
Matter dimmable / colour light	Yes / Yes (High)	Yes / Yes (High)	Yes / Partial (Med)	Yes / Yes (High)	Yes / Yes (High)	Yes / Yes (Med)	Unknown / Unknown (Med)
Matter plug / outlet	Yes / Yes (High)	Yes / Yes (High)	Yes / Unknown (Med)	Yes / Yes (High)	Yes / Yes (High)	Yes / Yes (Med)	Yes / Yes (Med)
Matter fan / air purifier	Yes / Unknown (Med)	Yes / Yes (High)	Yes / Unknown (Med)	Yes / Yes (Med)	Yes / Yes (High)	Yes / Yes (Med)	Unknown / Unknown (Med)

Each entry: pairs / usable as an automation trigger (confidence), per Matter device type in MatterCheck's data — not a test of Leviton products. Leviton in-wall switches certify as on/off or dimmable lights, not as generic buttons.

MatterCheck checks 27 Matter device types on 7 platforms and tracks 1 Leviton product (Decora Smart Mini Plug-In Switch (2nd Gen), Wi-Fi). These results are per Matter device type, not tests of Leviton products, and the confidence label shows how sure MatterCheck is about each result. Leviton in-wall switches certify as on/off lights or dimmable lights, plugs as plug-in units, and the D24SF as a fan. Pairing is Yes on Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Homey for those types; Hubitat is Yes for plugs and Unknown for on/off lights, dimmable lights and fans. Alexa automation triggers are Unknown for on/off lights and plugs, and Partial for dimmable lights. See the on/off light, dimmable / colour light, plug / outlet and platform comparison pages for the sources.

When a Leviton device won't pair or stops responding

Make sure the device is on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi — the D23LP product page mentions 2.4 GHz.
Enable IPv6 on your network. Google's Matter page says IPv6 must be enabled on your home wireless network; without it, setup can appear to succeed while control later fails.
Keep your phone and the Matter hub on the same Wi-Fi network. Leviton's Apple Home notes say pairing will not work if the phone is on a different Wi-Fi network than the Apple Home hub.
Put the device into enrollment mode before scanning the QR code: hold the top of the rocker or button for 7 seconds until the LED turns amber, release, and wait for the LED to flash green.
Check that the My Leviton app is version 3.32.1 or later and the device firmware is 1.4.8 or later before installing Matter firmware 2.1.0 or later.
Make sure your Matter hub or controller is online and supported. Leviton's hubs article lists supported controllers as of 7/1/2023.
If the device is currently registered, remove it from the app before a factory reset.
Factory reset a plug or outlet by holding the button for 14 seconds — amber at 7 seconds, then a quick red/amber flash at 14 seconds, then release.
Factory reset a dimmer, switch or fan controller by holding the top of the rocker for 14 seconds with the same LED sequence.
Do not confuse the 7-second enrollment mode with the 14-second factory reset — 7 seconds is for pairing, 14 seconds erases everything.

For a device that won't pair, see Matter device not pairing. For a device that shows offline, see Matter device offline or not responding. For removal and factory reset, see remove and factory reset a Matter device. For network setup, see IPv6 and VLAN setup.

Frequently asked questions

Does Leviton work with Matter?

Yes, for specific Decora Smart Wi-Fi models. Leviton's Matter page lists 2nd gen devices that get Matter through a firmware update and newer models that are Matter ready out of the box. Leviton says Decora Smart 1st Generation Wi-Fi and HomeKit devices are not being updated to support Matter. Z-Wave and Zigbee families use the hub's own app, not Matter. No-neutral DN models require the MLWSB Wi-Fi Bridge and are listed separately from Matter models.

Which Leviton switches, dimmers and plugs support Matter?

The firmware-update set is the D26HD Dimmer, D215S Switch, D23LP Plug-In Dimmer, D215P Plug-In Switch, D215R Outlet, D2MSD Motion Sensing Dimmer, D2SCS Scene Controller Switch and D24SF Fan Speed Controller. The out-of-the-box set is the D36HD Dimmer, D315S Switch, D2710 0-10V Dimmer, D2ELV ELV/LED Phase Selectable Dimmer and D215O Outdoor Smart Plug.

Do Leviton Matter devices use Thread or Wi-Fi?

Wi-Fi. Every CSA listing fetched here shows Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth as the transport interface, and the D23LP product page mentions 2.4 GHz. Bluetooth is used for commissioning, not for ongoing Matter control, and no Thread border router is needed.

Do I need a hub for a Leviton Matter switch or plug?

Not for the My Leviton path — Leviton's product pages list Hub Required : No. For Matter, Leviton's 2nd-gen support page says you need to enroll the device to a Matter enabled hub such as a supported Google Nest, Amazon Echo, Apple HomePod or SmartThings device. That Matter hub is your platform's controller, not a Leviton bridge.

Does Leviton work with Apple Home through Matter?

Yes. Leviton's Apple Home article describes saving the Matter QR code from My Leviton to Photos and adding it through the Home app. Leviton's hubs article (dated as of 7/1/2023) and firmware-update article say an Apple Home hub such as a HomePod or Apple TV running the latest software is required, and that updating to Matter firmware removes the existing HomeKit connection. Apple's Matter page, published 2026-05-07, says iOS 18 or later can add Matter accessories without a home hub.

Where is the Leviton Matter pairing code?

In the My Leviton app under Device Settings > Matter Pairing Code, or using the My Leviton web app at my.leviton.com. Leviton says each Matter QR pairing code is unique per device, and you can save, print or email it. The original HomeKit QR code cannot be used for Matter.

Will updating to Matter break Alexa or Google Home?

No. Leviton's update article says existing Amazon Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, IFTTT, August or Schlage integrations are not impacted by the Matter firmware update. Apple HomeKit is the exception — that connection is removed and the device is re-added to Apple Home using the Matter pairing code.

Can I use the My Leviton app and a Matter app at the same time?

Yes. My Leviton remains the place for firmware updates, the Matter pairing code, schedules, scenes, groups, fade rates, preset levels, night settings, away mode and Anywhere Companions. Matter gives local control from your chosen platform, and Home Assistant's Matter docs describe joining the same device to multiple controllers through Matter's Multi Fabric feature.

More MatterCheck guides

Matter light switch support — what on/off and dimmable lights can do on each platform.
Matter smart plug support — plug and outlet pairing, control and automation support.
Tapo and Kasa Matter devices — how TP-Link's Wi-Fi plugs and switches compare.
Meross Matter devices — which Meross plugs and switches support Matter.
Tuya Matter devices — the Tuya ecosystem's Matter path.
Matter hubs and Thread border routers — what each platform requires.
Multi-admin and sharing a Matter device — using one device with several apps.
Remove and factory reset a Matter device — the right reset sequence.
Matter platform comparison — Apple Home vs Google Home vs Alexa vs SmartThings vs Home Assistant.
GE Cync and Matter — which Cync bulbs, plugs and switches work with Matter, when you need a hub, and how to set them up.

How we checked

Leviton's Matter page, support articles and product pages plus CSA listings were all fetched 2026-10-26. Apple's, Google's, Amazon's, SmartThings' and Home Assistant's Matter pages were fetched 2026-10-20. Leviton product rows come from CSA certification records. Leviton's figures and feature lists are its own claims, and MatterCheck's results are per Matter device type and were not measured on Leviton products. See our methodology.

Last reviewed 2026-10-26. If Leviton's or your platform's own instructions say something different, follow them.

This guide was drafted by AI from the dated sources linked above and checked against them by automated fact-check passes before publishing. How our content is made.