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It’s definitely giving me some ideas for future hardware automations that should be built into other products. It can be disabled in the My Leviton app if you want, though. I’d love to see more vendors work in these types of automations in the future. While I have no issues using HomeKit automations, this is a perfect addition to a smart plug. Out of the box, it has a built-in light sensor that can automatically turn on lamps, lights, etc., during evening hours and turn off during daylight hours without having to program a schedule or create any automations. One thing I really like about the Leviton Outdoor Smart Plug with Matter in my testing is it brings some hardware automation I’ve not seen in a HomeKit product before. Leviton Outdoor Smart Plug with Matter hardware automation The Leviton Outdoor Smart Plug with Matter has strong weather protection designed to withstand the elements via a wide operating temperature range (-20F to 122F) and an IP65 rating to protect from dirt, dust, moisture, rain, sprinklers, hoses, snow, and UV corrosion. These are not just “nice-to-have” features they’re essential for safe operation and making the product last year to year. This includes resistance to rain, snow, and even the UV rays from the sun if in an uncovered area. Indoor smart plugs lack the weatherproofing that their outdoor counterparts have.

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I mean, they’ll technically work, but they likely won’t last a full season.

You might be tempted to think: “A smart plug is a smart plug, right? Why can’t I just use my indoor smart plug outside?” Well, it’s not that simple.

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HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and everything to do with Apple’s smart home framework. Recently, Leviton delivered a new Matter-enabled smart plug that works perfectly with HomeKit. – smart plugs that can handle moisture and cold weather are a must-have. For outdoor Christmas decorations, Christmas trees, etc. As summer turns to fall, I am already starting to see retail stores slowly bring out some Christmas items, and there’s one thing that you need to have ready to go ahead of time – an outdoor smart plug.

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