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

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

Leviton 6696-W Anywhere Switch, RF Remote Decora Rocker 3-Way Switch, White List Price: $40.62
Category: Tools
See more product details

Buy Leviton 6696-W Anywhere Switch, RF Remote Decora Rocker 3-Way Switch, White at Amazon.com
(Click here)

Product Details

Manufacturer: Leviton
Model: 6696-W
Color: White
Product features:
  • Adds the convenience of an extra indoor wall switch wherever needed, without installing additional wiring
  • The receiver takes the place of an ordinary single-pole switch, fits in a standard wallbox, and wires up like a single-pole switch
  • Uses wireless radio frequency (RF) transmitters and receivers to turn lights ON and OFF, from two locations
  • Ideal for use in stairwells, entrance ways, garages, children's rooms and basements
  • Can be placed at a low height for convenient light control from bedside, chair-side or wheelchair - Excellent for Universal Design applications!

Tools and Hardware Reviews of Leviton 6696-W Anywhere Switch, RF Remote Decora Rocker 3-Way Switch, White

Customer Review: Just didn't solve my 'normal' problem
Summary: 1 Stars

I bought this product to solve the exact problem it was designed for: Remote switching of a ceiling light fixture. The light fixture is upstairs and I am in need of an additional switch for it at the bottom of the stairs. Why? Because when I turn out all the lights downstairs I can't see. This switch would enable me to turn on the upstairs hallway light before ascending the staircase.

Installation of the remote switch was easy. Installation of the switch with the antenna was not so easy. To do it right you really need to pull the single gang box and drill a hole through the bottom for the antenna wire to feed through. I have a metal gang box so I pulled it and removed a hole tab in the bottom for the wire. Still, it is a pain to feed a thin antenna wire through the hole such that as you reinstall the box the wire continues to feed through the box and hang below the box on the inside of the wall. This step is the most important because if your antenna is not positioned to properly receive transmissions from the remote switch it will not work.

I think I did a good job of this, but who knows? I can't see the wire without tearing out some wall. I have lathe and plaster walls so I am not eager to do this.

My switch doesn't work very well. I do not have line-of-sight from switch to switch. There is some stairway framing obstructing the line-of-sight. The switches are approximately 20 feet apart. The remote switch will reliably turn OFF the upstairs light but only very occasionally will it turn it ON.

In all I was disappointed with this product.

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

WIRELESS 3-WAY DECORA
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.

callout top with logo
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
callout bottom
Renu in-use shot
Add a second light switch to any room, no rewiring needed. View larger.
Rene two switch product shot
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.


Switches Tools

Tools and Hardware
Bestsellers in Switches Tools
X10 Pro Heavy Duty Switch, 220VAC, 20 Amps ImageX10 Pro Heavy Duty Switch, 220VAC, 20 Amps
X10 Pro; CE
Best price: $39.95
X10 Pro Fixture Module, Inductive XPFM ImageX10 Pro Fixture Module, Inductive XPFM
X-10 Pro; CE
Best price: $39.98
Lamson HW1190 Outdoor Light Remote Control Switch ImageLamson HW1190 Outdoor Light Remote Control Switch
Carlon; Tools
Best price: $7.99
Price in other shops: $29.99
Leviton #L01-00705-00I IVY 600W Push Dimmer ImageLeviton #L01-00705-00I IVY 600W Push Dimmer
LEVITON MFG CO; Tools
Best price: $3.45
Leviton L10-06250-003 Full Range Feed Through Lamp Cord Dimmer Switch ImageLeviton L10-06250-003 Full Range Feed Through Lamp Cord Dimmer Switch
Leviton; Tools
Best price: $10.75
Price in other shops: $17.31
Leviton 112-05604-2WS 15A 4-Way Decora Switch with Ground White ImageLeviton 112-05604-2WS 15A 4-Way Decora Switch with Ground White
Leviton; Tools
Best price: $4.50
Price in other shops: $17.49
Leviton 6260M-I Decora 1000W/20A 1HP Four Preset 10-20-30-60 Minutes, Electronic, Incandescent/Inductive Timer Switch, Single Pole, Ivory ImageLeviton 6260M-I Decora 1000W/ 20A 1HP Four Preset 10-20-30-60 Minutes, Electronic, Incandescent/ Inductive Timer Switch, Single Pole, Ivory
Leviton; Tools
GB Electrical GSW-42 Rocker Switch ImageGB Electrical GSW-42 Rocker Switch
GB Electrical; Tools
Best price: $2.75
Price in other shops: $6.99
GB Electrical GSW-110 Heavy-Duty Toggle Switch ON-OFF ImageGB Electrical GSW-110 Heavy-Duty Toggle Switch ON-OFF
GB Electrical; Tools
Best price: $2.75
Price in other shops: $5.99
Similar Tools and Hardware Products
Honeywell Econoswitch RPLS740B 7-Day Solar Time Table Programmable Switch for Lights and Motors ImageHoneywell Econoswitch RPLS740B 7-Day Solar Time Table Programmable Switch for Lights and Motors
Honeywell; Tools
Best price: $36.00
Price in other shops: $49.99
Leviton ODS10-ID Decora Wall Switch Occupancy Sensor (120/277V rating), White ImageLeviton ODS10-ID Decora Wall Switch Occupancy Sensor (120/ 277V rating), White
Leviton; Tools
Best price: $40.99
GE 45613 Z-Wave Technology 3-Way Dimmer Switch Kit ImageGE 45613 Z-Wave Technology 3-Way Dimmer Switch Kit
GE; Tools
Best price: $39.99
Price in other shops: $115.00
Leviton 6696-I Anywhere Switch, RF Remote Decora Rocker 3-Way Switch, Ivory ImageLeviton 6696-I Anywhere Switch, RF Remote Decora Rocker 3-Way Switch, Ivory
Leviton; Tools
Best price: $45.00
Heath Zenith BL-6133-LA Basic Solutions Wireless Switch and Wall Switch, Light Almond ImageHeath Zenith BL-6133-LA Basic Solutions Wireless Switch and Wall Switch, Light Almond
Heath Zenith; Tools
Best price: $15.44
Price in other shops: $24.95
Stanley 30412 Indoor Wireless Wall Switch Transmitter Remote Control, White ImageStanley 30412 Indoor Wireless Wall Switch Transmitter Remote Control, White
Stanley; Tools
Best price: $11.35
Price in other shops: $14.99
Lutron MRF2-600MTHW-WH Maestro Wireless 600-Watt Multi-Location Dimmer with Controller and Wallplate, White ImageLutron MRF2-600MTHW-WH Maestro Wireless 600-Watt Multi-Location Dimmer with Controller and Wallplate, White
Lutron; Tools
Best price: $77.00
Price in other shops: $130.00
Leviton 6697-W Anywhere Switch/Plug-In RF Remote Decora Rocker Single-Pole Switch, White ImageLeviton 6697-W Anywhere Switch/ Plug-In RF Remote Decora Rocker Single-Pole Switch, White
Leviton; Tools
Best price: $28.89
Price in other shops: $40.65
Westinghouse T00412 Light Switch Remote ImageWestinghouse T00412 Light Switch Remote
Westinghouse; Tools
Best price: $12.39
Price in other shops: $14.24
Heath Zenith BL-6133-WH Basic Solutions Wireless Switch and Wall Switch ImageHeath Zenith BL-6133-WH Basic Solutions Wireless Switch and Wall Switch
Heath Zenith Basic Solutions; Tools
Best price: $16.67
Price in other shops: $24.95
Illustrated catalog for tools and hardware.
Our prices are low