What You'll Need

Step-by-Step Setup

Turn off power: Switch off the circuit breaker. Use a voltage tester to confirm power is off.
Remove existing switch: Unscrew faceplate and switch. Document wire positions with a photo.
Connect ground wire: Attach green or bare copper wire to the green ground screw.
Connect neutral: Join the white neutral wire to the white lead using the included wire nut.
Connect line and load: Attach hot wire to "Line" terminal and wire to light fixture to "Load" terminal.
Install dimmer: Push wires back, mount dimmer with screws, and attach faceplate.
Power on: Turn on breaker. Dimmer LED should illuminate and light should respond to paddle.
Calibrate dimmer: Tap lower paddle 3 times to set minimum brightness for your bulb type.
Add to Matter: Scan QR code with your smart home app to pair the dimmer.

Full range dimming: Smooth 0-100% dimming with customizable minimum level
Fade on/off: Lights gradually transition instead of jarring instant changes
Preset levels: Double-tap to go to favorite brightness level
Universal dimming: Works with LED, CFL, incandescent, and halogen bulbs
Matter multi-admin: Control from Apple, Google, Amazon, and SmartThings simultaneously
Air gap switch: Pull out paddle to completely disconnect power for bulb changes

Lights flicker at low levels: Adjust minimum brightness. Some LEDs require minimum 20% level.
Dimmer buzzes: May indicate incompatible bulbs. Use Leviton-recommended LED bulbs.
Doesn't reach full brightness: Calibrate high trim by tapping upper paddle 3 times at full bright.
Won't pair: Factory reset: Press and hold both paddles for 7 seconds until LED flashes rapidly.
Responds slowly: Check for WiFi interference. Ensure router is within reasonable range.

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