Leviton Bluetooth AFCI Receptable Said to Boost Arc Detection Accuracy

Leviton bowed an arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) with Bluetooth connectivity that allows contractors and homeowners to troubleshoot AFCI trip events via the Decora Digital app, it said Monday. The app can help identify the cause of an arc and distinguish between dangerous faults and those that occur during normal appliance operation, said the company. The detection capability helps increase arc detection accuracy and reduce the need for callbacks for professionals, it said.