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Deako’s modular design makes it easy to swap switches in and out, but only if your house is wired for the system—and you’re willing to pay some heavy prices. Deako isn’t a household name in smart home ...

Deako co-founder and CEO Derek Richardson makes his pitch alongside GeekWire’s John Cook for “Inventions We Love” at the 2017 GeekWire Summit. (Photo by Dan DeLong for GeekWire) Seattle startup Deako ...

The company's second generation Smart Switch eases installation complexity and gives homeowners and builders a faster simpler path to smart lighting SEATTLE, Dec. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Deako, the ...

SEATTLE, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Deako, the leading innovator in modular whole-home smart lighting, was just recognized by IoT Breakthrough as its second-generation Smart Switch has been named ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Recognized for Leadership in Smart Home Innovation, Deako's Products Accelerate Home Sales and Transform the Future of ...

The announcement caps a year of significant milestones for Deako. The company celebrated its 10th anniversary, expanded its builder network and continued to scale its presence in both the new ...

SEATTLE, Oct. 05, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tech-savvy Seattle homebuyers are increasingly demanding the convenience, security and energy savings of smart technology installed in their new homes. Smart ...

SEATTLE, May 29, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Deako (www.deako.com), the Seattle-based smart lighting technology company, today announced the closing of its latest fundraising round. The Y-Combinator grad ...

SEATTLE, Dec. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Deako, the leading innovator in modular smart lighting, announced today that its second generation Smart Switch has been named a Best in Biz 2025 Gold winner in ...