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Part Number 6697-W
ColorWhite
Item Package Quantity1
Item Dimensions
Weight16 Ounces
Length4.75 inches
Width3 inches
Height2 inches
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The Anywhere Decora RF Remote switch is perfect for those who desire the convenience of an extra indoor wall switch without the hassle of installing additional wiring. Using a wireless radio frequency transmitter (surface mounted Decora switch) and a plug in receiver, it is ideal for stairwells, entrances, garages or any room of your choice. Includes Plug-In RF outlet and one surface mount Decora rocker switch, white. Decora is a registered trademark of Leviton Mfg. Co., Inc.
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Anywhere Switch/Plug-In RF Remote Decora Rocker Single-Pole Switch - White, UPC: 07847782304
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
I highly recommend this switch but beware of its limitations. When I first bought this switch, I used it to put a few accent lights on one switch with all the wires out of the way. Currently, I am using the switch in my home office for my monitors, printers, and other peripherals that need to be turned off periodically. It works great.
It looks very nice and is very easy to mount with 2 screws. It is, of course, thicker than a Decora wall plate, but what should one expect: It doesn't require a large hole in your wall like a wired switch.
Since it is wireless, there are limitations where it will work well. I suspect that it might be prone to interference. Channel A uses 500HZ and 1300Hz and Channel B uses 900Hz and 1700Hz. You also need to make sure that the transmitter and receiver are not out of range (50 feet) and that there is nothing in between the two that reduces the range too much.
In my case, I was having trouble when I had the transmitter and receiver less than 10 feet apart. I had the transmitter switch screwed to the upright of an IKEA shelf, a soft "blonde" board. This was not working well. I found that when I moved the switch to a different soft wood board (pine, I think) it works flawlessly. I suspect that if you mount it to drywall, you should have not problems as long as you don't experience any interference or range issues. I strongly suggest that you hold the switch firmly against the surface where you would like to mount it before you drill any holes in your wall or furniture.
This is a great product and works well as long as you don't provide it any obstacles.
Update: I have since given up on this switch. It is too unpredictable. I think that perhaps I got a early version of this product and Leviton has since improved it because I find it hard to believe that Leviton would put out such an unreliable product without soon fixing it. I'm not going to try a new one. I purchased a "Belkin BG108000-04 Conserve Energy-Saving Surge Strip" instead and it is working great. It includes a power strip which I need anyway.
It looks very nice and is very easy to mount with 2 screws. It is, of course, thicker than a Decora wall plate, but what should one expect: It doesn't require a large hole in your wall like a wired switch.
Since it is wireless, there are limitations where it will work well. I suspect that it might be prone to interference. Channel A uses 500HZ and 1300Hz and Channel B uses 900Hz and 1700Hz. You also need to make sure that the transmitter and receiver are not out of range (50 feet) and that there is nothing in between the two that reduces the range too much.
In my case, I was having trouble when I had the transmitter and receiver less than 10 feet apart. I had the transmitter switch screwed to the upright of an IKEA shelf, a soft "blonde" board. This was not working well. I found that when I moved the switch to a different soft wood board (pine, I think) it works flawlessly. I suspect that if you mount it to drywall, you should have not problems as long as you don't experience any interference or range issues. I strongly suggest that you hold the switch firmly against the surface where you would like to mount it before you drill any holes in your wall or furniture.
This is a great product and works well as long as you don't provide it any obstacles.
Update: I have since given up on this switch. It is too unpredictable. I think that perhaps I got a early version of this product and Leviton has since improved it because I find it hard to believe that Leviton would put out such an unreliable product without soon fixing it. I'm not going to try a new one. I purchased a "Belkin BG108000-04 Conserve Energy-Saving Surge Strip" instead and it is working great. It includes a power strip which I need anyway.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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I have a room with no overhead lighting and no way for me to wire one.
The room is on the first floor of my house and has two bedrooms overhead.
I plugged this little device into an outlet and plugged a lamp into the device.
I mounted the switch to a wall by the door and put in the batteries.
Works Great. Flip the switch, light goes on. Flip it again, light goes off.
I would have given five stars but... two issues.
1) Switch only comes in one style. No options for other types of switches.
2) For some odd reason the light goes on by itself once in a while. Not a huge deal but not very energy efficient. Perhaps the radio transmitter or receiver responds to some nearby interference. But I have no baby monitor or garage door opener.
The room is on the first floor of my house and has two bedrooms overhead.
I plugged this little device into an outlet and plugged a lamp into the device.
I mounted the switch to a wall by the door and put in the batteries.
Works Great. Flip the switch, light goes on. Flip it again, light goes off.
I would have given five stars but... two issues.
1) Switch only comes in one style. No options for other types of switches.
2) For some odd reason the light goes on by itself once in a while. Not a huge deal but not very energy efficient. Perhaps the radio transmitter or receiver responds to some nearby interference. But I have no baby monitor or garage door opener.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
I set this up so I can light up a corner of the room with either LED lights (when it is hot and I want to save energy) or halogen lights (when it is not hot and I care more about the quality of light than saving energy). The LED lights are on channel A and the halogen lights are on channel B. Both work fine for me; other reviewers have voiced problems. This type of set up requires purchasing two sets of receivers/transmitters. My review docked the manufacturer one star due to not offering the purchase of additional transmitters separately. I also wish that I could buy just a transmitter that does not look like a wall switch but is more compact and would go well on say a key chain. If anybody finds a substitute transmitter that controls either channel A or channel B well (preferably both, of course), please add a review and suggest the alternate product. By the way, I live in a Manhattan apartment building and have not experienced any interference from neighbors.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great depending on where
The design works well, however the switch is three times as thick as a standard wall plate. It is a better design than most remote lighting options, but it would be best if it... Read more
Published 22 days ago by Jody
great solution
I had an extension cord going half way around a room tucked by the baseboard to turn a light on from the switch at the door. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kathy R. Baker
Not What I Expected
I purchased this to make a lamp switched in our baby's room. Turns out the wall the lamp is not on the wall the switched outlet is on. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Phonecian
Wrong form factor!
The description says: "It easily replaces a single- pole switch and fits into a standard wallbox." This is not true. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jacob Wilbrink
Higher Quality than Others
I was a little wary about paying over $30 for a wireless wall switch when I saw others for $10-15 and even purchased one earlier from Home Depot for $15; however, once receiving... Read more
Published 4 months ago by jordan492
Amazing Remote Switch
This item is amazing!!! We needed some lamps in our living room so we connected it to a multiple outlet strip and connected a couple lamps to it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by educator
Perfect solution for adding a light
My older home doesn't have overhead lights in every room. This has been a great solution, however I do wish that you could purchase additional separately plugs (for adding a second... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Kevin Lyons
Flaky operation
I bought two of these switches and thought I could use them on each side of a room to control lights plugged into different outlets. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Bruce W Kradlak
Unfortunate Formfactor
It works exactly as it says it does. However, the transmitter does NOT replace an existing switch in a wall box. So now, it sits on the coffee table. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Kevin
The Best Remote Switch Available
I have purchased a few switches like this from Amazon, including the Stanley version, and this one is the most superior one of the bunch. Read more
Published 13 months ago by S. Matos
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