Leviton Decora Smart DWVAA User manual

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Getting Started Guide
Cat. No. DWVAA
VOICE DIMMER
with Amazon Alexa Built-in
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Table of Contents
Welcome to the My Leviton family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Get started with Alexa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Use your voice to ask Alexa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Decora Smart Voice Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
At a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Your Voice Dimmer works with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Before you install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
What you need to make it work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Identify your wires (single pole installation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wire your Voice Dimmer (single pole installation) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Identify your wires (3-way installation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Common 3-way installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Get the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Launch the app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Add to your home network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Test app control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Just ask Alexa (test voice control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connect to My Leviton partners (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
What to do if . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Factory default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Status light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Safety first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Warranty and compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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CALL
1-800-824-3005 (USA)
1-800-405-5320 (Canada)
ONLINE
leviton.com/decorasmart
CHAT
www.leviton.com
EMAIL
[e-mail]
We are here to help
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See the complete line of My Leviton™app compatible
dimmers, switches, plug-ins and controllers at
leviton.com/decorasmart
Welcome to the
My Leviton™family
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Get Started
with Alexa
You can talk to Alexa on your Decora Smart™
Voice Dimmer. With Alexa, you can ask to play
music, hear the news, check weather, control
smart home devices and more.
Download the My Leviton app from Apple App
Store® or Google Play™ to set up Alexa on your
Decora Smart Voice Dimmer.
“Alexa, what’s in
the news?”
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Smart Home
Control compatible devices such as lights,
thermostats, TVs, locks and more.
News and Information
Ask Alexa for your flash news briefing,
sports updates, weather reports and more.
Timers and Alarms
Use Alexa to start a timer when cooking
in the kitchen or set an alarm to wake
up in the morning.
Announcements
Have Alexa announce important
messages across all compatible Alexa
devices in your home.
Music
Use Alexa to play music from a variety of
music services.
Fun and Games
Bring out Alexa's fun side by asking her to
play a game or tell a joke.
Get the Alexa App
The Alexa app lets you easily manage your alarms,
music, shopping lists and more.
Go to alexa.amazon.com on your smartphone to
get the app.
Use Your Voice to Ask Alexa
“Alexa, turn on the bedroom light.”
“Alexa, what’s in the news?”
“Alexa, set a timer for 15 minutes.”
“Alexa, announce that dinner is ready.”
“Alexa, play jazz.”
“Alexa, tell me a joke.”
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The Decora Smart Voice
Dimmer with Amazon Alexa
Built-in provides hands-free
lighting control and the many
benefits of Amazon Alexa Voice
Services integrated directly
into your home to make life
simpler and easier.
Your Voice Dimmer connects to
Wi-Fi and uses the My Leviton
app. Combine your Voice
Dimmer with other Decora
Smart Wi-Fi devices to create
an easy Wi-Fi lighting solution
with built-in voice control,
scheduling, lighting scenes and
app control from anywhere.
US and foreign patents pending. Patents covering this
product can be found at leviton.com/patents.
Decora Smart™Voice Dimmer
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Pull Tab
Pull out to disable power or
reset your dimmer.
Status Indicator Light
• Illuminates when the lights are
o so you can find the dimmer in
the dark.
• Provides connectivity and device
status feedback.
• Advanced settings available in
the My Leviton app.
On/Bright Button
• Press once to turn
on lights.
• Press and hold to
brighten lights,
then release when
the desired lighting
level is reached.
Microphones
Picks up your voice for Alexa
interaction.
Speaker
Audio output for
Alexa services.
Mics O/On,
Action Button
• Lights up to show
Alexa status.
• Press to activate
Alexa.
• Press and hold to
turn o the mics.
The status light will
turn red. Press and
hold again to turn
mics back on.
O/Dim Button
• Press once to turn
o lights.
• Press and hold to
dim lights, then
release when the
desired lighting level
is reached.
At a glance
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Full Range Dimming
Best-in-class dimming performance with custom settings in the
My Leviton app for preset lighting levels, fade rates, bulb types
and more.
Single Pole or 3-Way/Multi-Location
Control the same lights from multiple locations using either the
Decora Digital™DD00R for remote dimming or the DD0SR for
remote switching.
Features
For more information and features visit:
leviton.com/decorasmart
O Means O
Ensures low-wattage LED bulbs always turn o.
Language Support
Alexa interaction in English, Spanish and French.
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RATINGS
LED / CFL 300W - 120VAC, 50/60Hz
Incandescent 300W - 120VAC, 50/60Hz
NETWORK
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n @ 2.4GHz
Security WPA or WPA2
Bluetooth v4.1
Your Voice Dimmer
works with:
Your Voice Dimmer is compatible
with dimmable LED, dimmable
CFL and incandescent bulbs.
Your Voice Dimmer should not be
used with electronic low voltage,
motor loads or aluminum wire.
To ensure proper communication
do not use metal wallplates.
For LED compatibility
recommendations, go to
leviton.com/LED.
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To install and use your Voice Dimmer:
What you need to make it work
• A 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network with high speed internet.
• An iOS (11.0 or later) or Android (6.0 or later) mobile
device. NOTE: Make sure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are
enabled on your mobile device.
• A My Leviton™ cloud account set up through the
My Leviton app.
• An active Amazon account to enable Alexa.
Before you install
Installation requires electrical knowledge.
If you are unsure of any steps, consult an electrician.
Things to consider:
If light(s) are controlled from more than one location, you will
need a Decora Digital Remote. See page 16 or the Leviton DD00R
or DD0SR remote installation manual for wiring instructions.
• Use a DD00R for remote dimming.
• Use a DD0SR for remote switching.
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NOTE: Before you wire, check to make sure a strong Wi-Fi
signal is present at the location where you want to install
your Voice Dimmer.
Identify your wires
WARNING: TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK OR DEATH, turn off power
at the circuit breaker.
1. Remove wallplate and disconnect switch.
2. Ensure disconnected wires are not touching.
3. Restore power. Carefully test wires with voltage tester to find
the hot (line) wire.
4. Turn off power at the circuit breaker.
5. Mark the wires as shown:
Two or
more white
(neutral) wires
a hot (line) wire
(find with voltage tester)
a load wire
a copper ground
NEUTRAL
LINE
LOAD
GROUND
(for single pole installation)
If your wall box contains a different wiring configuration, contact
Leviton tech support or consult an electrician.
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Single Pole Installation
1. Work on only one connection at a time.
2. Connect wires as shown.
NOTE: Neutral connection is required.
Wire your Voice Dimmer
GROUND
NEUTRAL
LOAD
TRAVELER
LINE
LINE
LOAD
GROUND
If your wall box contains a different wiring configuration,
contact Leviton tech support or consult an electrician.
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NOTE: Before you wire, check to make sure a strong Wi-Fi
signal is present at the location where you want to install
your Voice Dimmer.
Identify your wires
WARNING: TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK OR DEATH, turn off power
at the circuit breaker.
1. Remove wallplate and disconnect switch.
2. Ensure disconnected wires are not touching.
3. Restore power. Carefully test wires with voltage tester to find
the hot (line) wire.
4. Turn off power at the circuit breaker.
5. Mark the wires as shown:
If your wall box contains a different wiring configuration, contact
Leviton tech support or consult an electrician.
(for 3-way installation)
GROUND
LOAD
NEUTRAL
GROUND
LINE
GROUND
NEUTRAL
GROUND
LOAD
LINE
TRAVELER
TRAVELER
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LINE
NEUTRAL
LOAD
TRAVELER
GROUND
LOAD
LINE
BK
YL/RD
WH
LINE
LINE
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
GROUND
TRAVELER
TRAVELER
GROUND
Use the wiring method below to install your Voice Dimmer
in the same wall box as the load connection.
Common 3-way installation
1. Work on only one connection at a time.
2. Connect wires as shown.
NOTE: Neutral connection is required.
Remote DD00R-DL
or DD0SR-DL
Voice Dimmer
From
branch
circuit
To light
If your wall box contains a different wiring configuration,
contact Leviton tech support or consult an electrician.
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Test
Restore power. Status light should flash green indicating your
Voice Dimmer is ready to be configured.
*Single pole wiring shown.
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Turn o power at circuit breaker before proceeding.
1. Gently push wires into wall box.
Screw Voice Dimmer to box.
2. Snap on Decora®wallplate.
Restore power.
3. Test control of your lights
by pressing the ON and OFF
buttons.
Congratulations!
Your Decora Smart™Voice Dimmer
is ready to to be added to your Wi-Fi network.
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Get the app
Visit my.leviton.com and select the link
for your smartphone or tablet.
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Launch the app
1. Launch the My Leviton app.
2. Log in or choose Sign Up
for an Account.
3. Follow the instructions on
the screen.
1. Select the in the upper right corner
to add a device.
Add to your home network
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