How the Anywhere Companions Work
Wire-Free Anywhere Companion Features
For multi-way use only
Requires a primary Decora Smart® Wi-Fi® 2nd Gen dimmer or mini plug-in dimmer to operate.
Standalone or Smart Dimmer
Can be used as standard multi-way dimmer or a smart wi-fi dimmer
Rocker Switch
Press top of rocker once to turn light ON or press twice to turn light ON at Max Brightness. Press bottom to turn OFF.
Replaceable Battery
CR2025 battery included with estimated 5-year battery life. Easily change battery without removing the device from the wall.
Dim/Bright Control Bar
Press the top and bottom of bar up or down to adjust light level.
For multi-way use only
Requires a primary Decora Smart® Wi-Fi® 2nd Gen dimmer or mini plug-in dimmer to operate.
Standalone or Smart Switch
Requires a primary Decora Smart® Wi-Fi® 2nd Gen switch, dimmer, mini plug-in switch or mini plug-in dimmer to operate.
Rocker Switch
Press top of rocker to turn light ON and bottom to turn light OFF.
Replaceable Battery
CR2025 battery included with estimated 5-year battery life. Easily change battery without removing the device from the wall.
Use as traditional standalone multi-way or in a Smart Wi-Fi multi-way application. No cutting holes, running wires, Wi-Fi or app required for setup and operation.
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Choosing the Right Companion Device
The Anywhere Companions are intended to be used in 3-way or multi-location applications. They must be paired with a Decora Smart Wi-Fi primary dimmer, switch, motion sensor, outlet, mini plug-in dimmer, or mini plug-in outlet in order to function. The charts below identify which primary devices they can be used with.
| DAWDC Dimmer Companion use with | Wi-Fi |
| Primary Dimmer | D26HD, DN6HD, D23LP |
| Primary Fan Speed Control | D24SF |
| Primary Sensor | D2MSD |
| DAWSC Switch Companion use with | Wi-Fi |
| Primary Switch | D215S, DN15S, D2SCS, D215P |
| Primary Fan Speed Control | D24SF |
| Primary Dimmer (On/Off Only) | D26HD, DN6HD, D23LP |
| Primary Sensor | D2MSD |
| Primary Outlet | D215R |
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Leviton Wire-Free Anywhere Device FAQs
No, the Anywhere device wirelessly communicate to the primary Decora Smart Wi-Fi 2nd Gen Device which controls the load directly. The Anywhere Companions only provide an additional wire-free control location from which, to operate the lights/load.
Typical recommendation for installs is within 50-feet of the primary Decora Smart Wi-Fi 2nd Gen device.
Up to three (3) DAWDC Anywhere Dimmer Companions or DAWSC Anywhere Switch Companions can be paired to a Decora Smart Wi-Fi 2nd Gen device.
At the wallbox they install like a regular switch/dimmer (but with no wiring required) or surface mount with adhesive tape on a clean wall. Can be used in single or multi-gang applications if mounted at wallbox and finished with a Decora standard or Decora Plus screwless wallplate.
No, Anywhere Companions are only compatible with Decora Smart 2nd Gen devices. You must use the DD00R or DD0SR wired companion devices for 3-way or more control with Decora Smart 1st Gen devices DW6HD, DW1KD, DW15S, DH6HD, DH1KD and DH15S.
No, the Anywhere companion and primary device can be used as a standard multi-way dimmer or switch and does not require Wi-Fi or an app to function. If you choose to use it as a smart device, it can be used as a Wi-Fi dimmer or switch with the My Leviton app and any voice assistant.
Yes, DN6HD and DN15S devices do not connect directly to DAWDC or DAWSC, they require use of the MLWSB Wi-Fi Bridge.
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