Holiday lighting technology

Leviton Heads Outdoors with NEW Decora Smart Wi-Fi

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leviton today announced the launch of the Decora Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug-In Switch (part number D215O), the first Matter Outdoor Smart Plug. The new plug-in switch is the latest addition to the My Leviton platform and award-winning Decora Smart Wi-Fi lighting and load control line, bringing smart home control to your patio, yard, garage, porch, and more. The device is ideal for remote ON/OFF switching of string lights, holiday decorations and inflatables, landscape and path lighting, fountain and aquarium pumps, outdoor fans, and other outdoor electronics and small appliances.

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  • protection, a built-in light sensor to control outdoor lighting, and works with wire-free Anywhere
    MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leviton today announced the launch of the Decora Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug-In Switch (part number D215O), the first Matter Outdoor Smart Plug.
  • The new plug-in switch is the latest addition to the My Leviton platform and award-winning Decora Smart Wi-Fi lighting and load control line , bringing smart home control to your patio, yard, garage, porch, and more.
  • The new Leviton Outdoor Plug-In Switch was designed to meet those challenges with easy-to-use features to simplify smart home control of outdoor lighting and other devices," stated James Shurte, senior product manager of smart home for Leviton.
  • "Leviton is pleased to introduce outdoor control to our Decora Smart Wi-Fi product line with support for Matter to meet the growing demands of Smart Home customers, making this the most connected outdoor smart plug on the market today."

PG&E Reminds Customers: LED Holiday Lights Are the Safest Way to Brighten Up the Season—and Help Save Money

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
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As those lights go up indoors or outside, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) reminds customers to use energy efficient bulbs, which are the safest option and can help save money.

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  • As those lights go up indoors or outside, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) reminds customers to use energy efficient bulbs, which are the safest option and can help save money.
  • Second, LED lights are a great way to save energy and money on your bill this time of year.
  • Check for overhead power lines before hanging outdoor lights and keep at least 10 feet away from lines.
  • LED lights are 75% more energy efficient and last up to 25 times longer than traditional incandescent lights such as C4 and C9 bulbs.

PG&E Urges Customers to Enjoy the Holidays With Safe, Efficient Lights

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019
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And older, non-energy-efficient lighting can severely impact customers power bills.

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  • And older, non-energy-efficient lighting can severely impact customers power bills.
  • Light-Emitting Diode (LED) holiday lights are incredibly efficient and long-lasting.
  • Use LED lights to lower your energy costs.
  • LED lights are 75 percent more energy efficient and last up to 25 times longer than traditional incandescent lights such as C4 and C9 bulbs.

Light Bulb Retailer Shines Bright with Top 5-Star Rating from TopConsumerReviews.com

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Thursday, October 24, 2019
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From lamps and chandeliers to outdoor floodlights and accent lighting, there's no shortage of fixtures in a home that uses light bulbs.

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  • From lamps and chandeliers to outdoor floodlights and accent lighting, there's no shortage of fixtures in a home that uses light bulbs.
  • Big-box home improvement stores often carry a limited selection, especially when considering specialized light bulbs like LEDs.
  • For all of these reasons, Lamps Plus keeps its position as our highest-recommended retailer of Light Bulbs in 2019."
  • From Light Bulbs to Lighting Fixtures and Window Blinds, TopConsumerReviews.com delivers in-depth product evaluations in order to make purchasing decisions easier.

Use LEDs This Holiday Season and Save Some Green

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Thursday, October 10, 2019
Energy-saving lighting, Light, Display technology, LED lamps, Light-emitting diode, Signage, Christmas lights, Electrical components, Holiday lighting technology

While its tempting to use the non-LED Christmas lights you have on hand, doing so can make your electric bill higher.

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  • While its tempting to use the non-LED Christmas lights you have on hand, doing so can make your electric bill higher.
  • LEDs last a lot longer too: 3,000 hours on average or about 10 times longer than the traditional type.
  • Although LEDs can cost a bit more to purchase, theyll save you money in the long run, especially if you go all out decorating your home for the holidays.
  • Using LEDs for the same display would only cost approximately $1.65 to run for the same amount of time.