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Leviton 6696-W Anywhere Switch, RF Remote Decora Rocker 3-Way Switch, White by Leviton
Product DetailsManufacturer: 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, WhiteCustomer 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, WhiteWIRELESS 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. | 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
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 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.
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