New York electrical specialist Leviton has set up an early access programme to help users upgrade their Decora smart wifi products to Matter.

Matter has been added to the Decora Smart wifi second-generation 600W dimmer, 15A switch, mini plug-in dimmer and mini plug-in switch.

Using the My Leviton app, users can enrol directly in Leviton’s Matter early access programme. Once enrolled, Matter-certified firmware can be downloaded to their devices.

With the update, existing and new My Leviton users can connect their devices locally to any Matter-enabled smart home platform of their choice including Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home and Samsung SmartThings.

The dimmer, switch and smart plugs are the first products to receive Matter certification. Additional devices are planned for future Matter updates, all of which will be available via a free firmware update in the My Leviton app.

“Our team is proud to be able to bring Matter support to our core Decora Smart wifi second-generation products to help lead the way with Matter smart lighting and load control,” said James Shurte, senior product manager at Leviton. “Giving Decora Smart customers the ability to connect their devices to any Matter certified platform adds additional value to our award-winning product line.”

The enrolment and interoperability available through Matter should provide a simplified experience for device owners to connect to their smart home systems of choice. Additionally, all users can continue to enjoy the My Leviton app, which offers a wide range of features and customisation, from tuning the lighting control performance of bulbs and fixtures with fade rates, pre-set light levels and minimum and maximum dim and bright adjustments, to night settings, away mode, custom dashboards and more. The My Leviton app also facilitates setup and control of smart circuit breakers and EV car chargers, creating an energy management platform and unified experience.

Leviton’s load centres, lighting controls and wiring devices help electrical industry professionals and homeowners create smart and safe living environments that deliver energy savings, convenience and reliability.