Comparison

My Leviton vs SmartWings

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

My Leviton

Control your home's lighting and appliances remotely with this app. It allows you to manage smart devices individually or by room, create custom scenes, and set schedules for automated control. Voice commands are also supported through popular smart assistants.

Highlights
  • Remote control of lights and loads
  • Create custom scenes and schedules
  • Group devices by room
  • Voice control with Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
  • No hub required
  • Automate plug-in devices
Features
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My Leviton connects the Leviton Decora Smart with Wi-Fi Technology product family to your iOS device as well as Amazon Alexa for voice control, no hub required! Control your lights and loads from anywhere using the free My Leviton app for iPhone and iPad. Easily replace your existing single pole or multi-way devices with the new Leviton Dimmer or Switches to allow control from anywhere via your My Leviton app. As well, you can start automating and controlling your plug-in lamps or small appliances using the Decora Smart Wi-Fi Plug-in Outlet. Use the free My Leviton iOS app to add/name your smart devices and to control them individually or as a room with a single button push. Create schedules, scenes, and customize your experience with adjustable fade rates, maximum/minimum illumination levels, and more if desired for a truly advanced lighting control system that’s easy to use manually or via the app. Simplify control of your home - schedule lights and connected loads to turn on/off at specific times or based on sunrise/sunset, easily group your smart devices into rooms for quick control, and create scenes to activate multiple lights at once for movie time, party mode, or goodnight. Works with Hey Google, Amazon Alexa, and Apple Siri (HomeKit). Add an optional Amazon Alexa device to use voice commands like, “Alexa, set dining room lights to 33%.” (Echo sold separately, but there is no intermediary hub/controller required). Leverage the Leviton Decora form factor with matching color change kits, multi-way devices for hallways and staircases, multiple options for wallplates and more, to match the décor throughout your home. Get started today with My Leviton – a growing eco-system with more partners and announcements to come!

About

SmartWings

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Control your SmartWings shades and curtains from one convenient app. Connect compatible devices using Bluetooth, QR codes, or Matter. Organize devices by location and room, adjust positions, and quickly open, close, or stop your shades. Create scenes and automations for everyday routines, manage supported firmware updates, and connect compatible smart home services. Siri Shortcuts support lets you run SmartWings scenes with your voice. Some features require compatible SmartWings hardware, network access, Bluetooth, and location permission during device setup.

Screenshots

My Leviton4 screens
SmartWings4 screens

Verdict

The call

My Leviton and SmartWings are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
My Leviton versus SmartWings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy LevitonSmartWings
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.3K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeviton Manufacturing Co. Inc.SMARTWINGS HOME LLC

Bugs and requests

My Leviton

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Devices randomly going offline and requiring reset
  • App crashing or freezing during use
  • Firmware updates causing devices to stop working
  • Inconsistent device status and control in the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more advanced scheduling and automation options
  • Improve app UI and user experience
  • Provide better troubleshooting tools and support
  • Integrate with a wider range of smart home platforms
  • Add support for local control and offline functionality

SmartWings

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

My Leviton

No in-app purchases

None

SmartWings

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Leviton free?
My Leviton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartWings free?
SmartWings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My Leviton or SmartWings have ads?
Neither My Leviton nor SmartWings shows ads.

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