"We're thrilled to bring our best-in-class offerings to our customers with the launch of our next-generation products," said Derek Richardson, CEO and Founder of Deako. "It's our goal to bring easy-to ...

Deako introduced its 2nd Gen Smart Switch with a built-in light bar and Magic Linking technology. Deako's hot-swappable light switches make installation easy, but they are expensive. The new Deako app ...

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 the Most Innovative Product of the Year ...

GeekWire chronicles the Pacific Northwest startup scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter, and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and VC directory. by Taylor Soper on Sep 11, 2017 at ...

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 ...

When people think about the design of their home, their minds often go first to the furniture, decor, and appliances. One oft-overlooked factor that determines whether a house feels homey is the ...

SEATTLE, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Deako, the leader in modular smart lighting solutions, just kicked off a three-year partnership with Home Creations, one of the top 100 homebuilders in the ...

Imagine shutting off the lights in your house with a simple tap on one switch as you walk out the front door. Seattle startup Deako wants to bring smart light switches to new houses, regardless of the ...