After using the Leviton DZPD3-2BW dimmer for several months, I can confidently say it's one of the better Z-Wave options out there. The build quality feels premium, and setup was a breeze with my Home Assistant system. It paired instantly, and controlling my living room floor lamp via voice commands (through Alexa) has been flawless.
The dual outlet design is genius—one smart-controlled socket for my mood lighting and a standard always-on outlet for charging devices. However, be warned: this unit is chunky! I had to swap out my old electrical box for a deeper one during installation.
Performance-wise, dimming transitions are smooth whether I'm using the physical switch or app controls. The green LED indicator (which you can disable) provides helpful status feedback. Ramp times are configurable—I set mine to 1 second for that instant 'wow' factor when turning on lights.
Where this dimmer really shines is reliability compared to competitors. Unlike some GE/Jasco products that failed me within a year, this Leviton has been rock-solid in daily operation. That said, I did experience one odd network dropout that required a power cycle—concerning but not deal-breaking.
The biggest drawback? The price point puts it in competition with Lutron's offerings, and while it's good, it's not quite at that premium tier. Also worth noting: some users report units failing after ~20 months, though Leviton's 5-year warranty provides peace of mind.
Final verdict: If you're invested in Z-Wave and need a dependable smart dimmer that plays nice with multiple platforms (SmartThings, Hubitat, Home Assistant), this Leviton model deserves your consideration—just maybe keep spare units on hand given the occasional QC issues reported.