At Leviton, we build what’s next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, encompassing electrical, lighting, data networks, and energy management. With a rich history spanning over 120 years, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that streamline processes, elevate safety standards, increase efficiency, and enhance productivity.
Decora Smart
USB
Lighting Controls
AFCI/GFCI
EV Chargers
Load Center
Surge
Modernize Your Home
Replace your current wall switch with a dimmer switch for an easy and cost-effective update that can have a huge impact in a space.
Transform a Room
Whether you are entertaining guests, reading a bedtime story, or watching the latest flick, adjusting the light level creates the perfect ambiance for any activity.
Create a Cleaner Environment
Antimicrobial for an additional layer of protection to help combat the spread of harmful bacteria.
Easy Installation
Replaces your current wall switch and works with your existing wiring. The slim profile fits in older wallboxes making installation a DIY-friendly project.
Recommended Rooms and Applications
Dimmer Switches are ideal in any room you want to control the light level for the activity, such as kitchens, great rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms and more.
Color Options
Easily change the color of the dimmer by removing the faceplate and snapping on a new color using the DSKIT Decora Slide Dimmer faceplates, available in 7 color options.
Traditional to Smart and Everything in Between
Leviton has a dimmer style to suit any taste and décor, including smart dimmers with app and voice control. Our dimmers work with a variety of bulb types including models for dimming LED lights.
Safeguard Your Entire Home
Choose from our selection of antimicrobial switches, dimmer and wallplates to help protect every room in your home.
Compatibility is Key
To achieve optimal dimming performance, the bulb and dimmer need to be compatible. Wondering which LED bulbs will pair best? Visit Leviton's online bulb compatibility tool.
Superior Performance
The Decora Slide dimmer switch features a mode selector that can be used to modify the minimum and maximum light levels with certain LED bulbs if needed, for optimal performance every time.
Finding a Compatible LED Bulb
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Compare Leviton Antimicrobial Devices
 Decora Slide LED Dimmer |  Decora Rocker Switch |  Decora Rocker Switch |  Toggle Switch |  Toggle Switch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Customer Reviews | — | — | — | — | — |
Price | — | — | — | — | — |
Model Number | DSL06-2AW | 5601-2AW | 5603-2AW | 1451-2AW | A1453-2AW |
Rating | 300W LED; 600W Inc | 15 Amp ½ HP | 15 Amp ½ HP | 15 Amp ½ HP | 15 Amp ½ HP |
Voltage | 120V | 120/277V | 120/277V | 120V | 120V |
Wiring? | Screw terminals | Back, Side or Quickwire | Back, Side or Quickwire | Side or Quickwire | Side or Quickwire |
Single Pole or 3-Way | Single pole or 3-way | Single pole | 3-way | Single pole | 3-way |
Grounding | - | Self-Grounding | Self-Grounding | Grounding | Grounding |
Colors | Color Change Faceplates | White only | White only | White only | White only |
Color Change Faceplates? | DSKIT | - | - | - | - |
Antimicrobial Wallplate? | Decora 88401-2AW | Decora 88401-2AW | Decora 88401-2AW | Toggle 88001-2AW | Toggle 88001-2AW |
What are the benefits of using a LED compatible dimmer?
These dimmers are designed for smooth operation, precise dimming, low level starting and flicker-free operation when used with compatible dimmable LED bulbs. To find compatible bulbs for the DSL06 dimmer, use Leviton’s online LED compatibility tool.
What types of bulbs can be used with the DSL06 dimmer?
This dimmer is designed to work with dimmable LED, dimmable CFL, incandescent and halogen bulbs. To find the best bulb pairing, use Leviton’s online LED compatibility tool.
Is a neutral wire required with the DSL06 dimmer?
The DSL06 does not require a neutral wire for installation. It works with existing wiring and can replace any standard wall switch.
What is the difference between a single pole or 3-way installation?
Single pole is controlling the light(s) from one location. 3-way is the ability to control the light(s) from two separate locations. The dimmer switch is in the first location and a 3-way switch in the second location.
How is the dimmer antimicrobial?
An antimicrobial additive is incorporated into the product material to help inhibit the growth of mold, mildew, fungi and odor causing bacteria on the surface of the dimmer between normal cleanings.
At Leviton, we build what’s next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, encompassing electrical, lighting, data networks, and energy management. With a rich history spanning over 120 years, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that streamline processes, elevate safety standards, increase efficiency, and enhance productivity.
Decora Smart
USB
Lighting Controls
AFCI/GFCI
EV Chargers
Load Center
Surge
Modernize Your Home
Transform a Room
Create a Cleaner Environment
Easy Installation
Recommended Rooms and Applications
Color Options
Replace your current wall switch with a dimmer switch for an easy and cost-effective update that can have a huge impact in a space.
Whether you are entertaining guests, reading a bedtime story, or watching the latest flick, adjusting the light level creates the perfect ambiance for any activity.
Antimicrobial for an additional layer of protection to help combat the spread of harmful bacteria.
Replaces your current wall switch and works with your existing wiring. The slim profile fits in older wallboxes making installation a DIY-friendly project.
Dimmer Switches are ideal in any room you want to control the light level for the activity, such as kitchens, great rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms and more.
Easily change the color of the dimmer by removing the faceplate and snapping on a new color using the DSKIT Decora Slide Dimmer faceplates, available in 7 color options.
Separate On/Off Decora Switch
Set and keep your preferred light level.
Customizable Dimming Range
A switch located under the faceplate can be used to adjust the minimum/maximum dimming range for use with some LED bulbs to help eliminate flicker, maximize energy savings & optimize the dimming range
Integrated Slider
Slide up to brighten lights and down to dim them. The slider is integrated into the product, so it doesn’t come off during use.
Change Colors Easily
Faceplate can be removed for easy color change with DSKIT faceplates (sold separately). Available in white, ivory, light almond, gray, black, brown and red.
Shallow Design
Slim, compact housing fits easily into a standard wall box.
Easy DIY Installation
Works with existing wiring, no neutral wire required for installation.
Traditional to Smart and Everything in Between
Safeguard Your Entire Home
Compatibility is Key
Superior Performance
Leviton has a dimmer style to suit any taste and décor, including smart dimmers with app and voice control. Our dimmers work with a variety of bulb types including models for dimming LED lights.
Choose from our selection of antimicrobial switches, dimmer and wallplates to help protect every room in your home.
To achieve optimal dimming performance, the bulb and dimmer need to be compatible. Wondering which LED bulbs will pair best? Visit Leviton's online bulb compatibility tool.
The Decora Slide dimmer switch features a mode selector that can be used to modify the minimum and maximum light levels with certain LED bulbs if needed, for optimal performance every time.
Finding a Compatible LED Bulb
aplus content video
Compare Leviton Antimicrobial Devices
Decora Slide LED Dimmer | Decora Rocker Switch | Decora Rocker Switch | Toggle Switch | Toggle Switch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | ||||
| — | — | — | — | — |
| Price | ||||
| — | — | — | — | — |
| Model Number | ||||
| DSL06-2AW | 5601-2AW | 5603-2AW | 1451-2AW | A1453-2AW |
| Rating | ||||
| 300W LED; 600W Inc | 15 Amp ½ HP | 15 Amp ½ HP | 15 Amp ½ HP | 15 Amp ½ HP |
| Voltage | ||||
| 120V | 120/277V | 120/277V | 120V | 120V |
| Wiring? | ||||
| Screw terminals | Back, Side or Quickwire | Back, Side or Quickwire | Side or Quickwire | Side or Quickwire |
| Single Pole or 3-Way | ||||
| Single pole or 3-way | Single pole | 3-way | Single pole | 3-way |
| Grounding | ||||
| - | Self-Grounding | Self-Grounding | Grounding | Grounding |
| Colors | ||||
| Color Change Faceplates | White only | White only | White only | White only |
| Color Change Faceplates? | ||||
| DSKIT | - | - | - | - |
| Antimicrobial Wallplate? | ||||
| Decora 88401-2AW | Decora 88401-2AW | Decora 88401-2AW | Toggle 88001-2AW | Toggle 88001-2AW |
What are the benefits of using a LED compatible dimmer?
These dimmers are designed for smooth operation, precise dimming, low level starting and flicker-free operation when used with compatible dimmable LED bulbs. To find compatible bulbs for the DSL06 dimmer, use Leviton’s online LED compatibility tool.
What types of bulbs can be used with the DSL06 dimmer?
This dimmer is designed to work with dimmable LED, dimmable CFL, incandescent and halogen bulbs. To find the best bulb pairing, use Leviton’s online LED compatibility tool.
Is a neutral wire required with the DSL06 dimmer?
The DSL06 does not require a neutral wire for installation. It works with existing wiring and can replace any standard wall switch.
What is the difference between a single pole or 3-way installation?
Single pole is controlling the light(s) from one location. 3-way is the ability to control the light(s) from two separate locations. The dimmer switch is in the first location and a 3-way switch in the second location.
How is the dimmer antimicrobial?
An antimicrobial additive is incorporated into the product material to help inhibit the growth of mold, mildew, fungi and odor causing bacteria on the surface of the dimmer between normal cleanings.