Leviton 6696-W Anywhere Switch, RF Remote Decora Rocker 3-Way Switch, White

by Leviton

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The Leviton Anywhere Switch and RF Remote Decora Rocker Three-Way Switch gives you all of the convenience of an extra wall switch without the hassle of installing additional wiring. You can turn lights on and off from two different locations, making it ideal for stairwells, garages, children's rooms, or basements. Its battery-powered transmitter switch carries a signal up to 50 feet away, while the receiver takes the place of an ordinary single-pole switch. The signal can even penetrate walls and floors for supreme coverage.

Anywhere Switch, RF Remote Decora Rocker 3-Way Switch At a Glance: Add a second switch wherever you want without additional wiring Receiver replaces existing single-pole switch Can be placed at a low height for access from bed or wheelchair 50-foot range, even through walls and ceilings

Add a second light switch to any room, no rewiring needed. View larger.

Remote and receiver switch with a range of 50 feet.

Add a Second Light Switch Without Additional Wiring
With the Leviton Anywhere Switch and RF Remote Decora Switch, you can turn lights on and off from two different locations. Its battery-powered transmitter requires no wiring, and can be placed wherever it's most convenient for the user. The receiver switch replaces an existing single-pole switch, fitting in a standard wallbox and using the same wiring that a standard switch would use.

Convenient and Accessible
This switch allows you to easily turn on lights, home entertainment systems, or appliances, even when the original switch isn't in a convenient location. It's ideal for stairways, entrances, garages, basements, and children's rooms. Additionally, the switch can be placed at a low height for easy lighting control from a chair, bed, or wheelchair.

50-Foot Range Through Walls and Floors
Powered by four AA batteries, the remote switch has a range of 50 feet, even through floors and walls. It's capable of operating on two different frequencies to prevent interference when two units are operating within one home.

What's in the Box
Two RF Remote Decora Rocker 3-Way Switches and instruction sheet.

Product Description

WIRELESS 3-WAY DECORA

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 3 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004YUOL
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 6696-W
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #65,588 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works very well, October 8, 2006

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Jaber (Atlanta) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Leviton 6696-W Anywhere Switch, RF Remote Decora Rocker 3-Way Switch, White (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this so that I could control the outdoor light on our unattached storage room from inside the house. I simply had to replace the existing light switch in the storage room with the remote controlled one (receiver), and I mounted the battery operated transmitter switch in the house near the back door.

At first I had a little trouble with getting the transmitter to turn on the light. On the receiver there's a little wire that acts as an antenna. This needs to be placed so that it dangles down the inside of the wall, and mine had become bunched up. The switch worked great after adjusting the antenna.

The range is about 50 feet, and it dimishes somewhat for each wall or metal door that the signal may have to pass through. Before purchasing this product, I would recommend making a rough measurement between the switch you want to control and the place where you want to mount the remote. If it's around or under 50 feet, this switch should work great for you!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Useful, but with limitations, July 30, 2009

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Askold Strat (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leviton 6696-W Anywhere Switch, RF Remote Decora Rocker 3-Way Switch, White (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have installed it in a basement to control compact fluorescent lights. The lights started flickering, but I solved the problem by adding a regular incandescent bulb in the circuit. I found that it works even if the incandescent lamp is very low power (I used a 5W bulb from my Christmas ligths). The antenna wire has to be away from the metal box, otherwise the range is very limited. Overall I'm not impressed.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars useful device, February 21, 2007

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Livio (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Leviton 6696-W Anywhere Switch, RF Remote Decora Rocker 3-Way Switch, White (Tools & Home Improvement)

useful device, it can save you hundred of dollars in rewiring expenses. the only caveat is that sometimes car alarm systems can interfere, and you might be locking your car and end up switching your lights on... no big deal, really.