Deako® Celebrates 11 Years of Innovation, Expands Vision from Smart Lighting to Intelligent Home Platform

Company highlights growth, builder adoption and the launch of Deako Intelligence™ to power the next generation of connected homes

SEATTLE, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks more than a decade of innovation and growth in the smart home industry with the 11th anniversary of Deako, the leader in smart lighting solutions for new home construction. The milestone underscores Deako's evolution from a modular smart lighting provider to a broader intelligent home platform with the introduction of Deako Intelligence.

Over the past 11 years, Deako has had a strong impact on the industry:

• The company has partnered with leading homebuilders across the country, expanding its network to more than 50 builders, including D.R. Horton, Toll Brothers, Maronda Homes, Stone Martin, Crescent Homes and more, to deliver a more streamlined, scalable approach to smart lighting.
• Deako has shipped more than 32 million products, installed in more than 350,000 new construction homes, and has experienced a 121% revenue compounded annual growth rate over the past 5 years.
• Innovation leadership has been a constant for Deako; the company has been granted 17 patents in the smart lighting industry, with the most recent patent for Occupancy Prediction.

What's on the Horizon for Deako

"From day one, our mission has been to make smart home technology effortless, accessible, and built for the way people actually live," said Derek Richardson, founder and CEO of Deako. "As we celebrate this milestone, we're excited to take the next step forward with Deako Intelligence —transforming the home from a collection of devices into an intelligent and adaptive environment."

Deako's modular system enables builders to install future-ready infrastructure during construction, allowing homeowners to upgrade from standard to smart functionality without rewiring. This approach reduces the fragmentation and complexity often associated with traditional smart home systems. For builder partners, it helps streamline installation, reduce callbacks, and strengthen the overall value proposition, while homeowners benefit from a simpler, more intuitive experience where the home adapts to their needs.

Making Smart Homes More Intelligent

With the introduction of Deako Intelligence, the company is expanding its platform to deliver a more proactive home experience. The system combines radar sensors, automation and integrated controls to enable features such as adaptive lighting, follow-me sound, intercom and elderly monitoring. These capabilities enable it to deliver the right response at the right time and in the right place, all while maintaining a privacy-first approach.

"Lighting has always been the foundation of the home experience," said Richardson. "With Deako Intelligence, we're building on that foundation to create a home that understands presence, adapts to behavior, and responds seamlessly without adding complexity for the homeowner."

Deako's approach addresses a growing need in the housing market for integrated, future-proof smart home solutions. As builders seek to differentiate their offerings and homeowners expect more intuitive, connected living experiences, Deako provides a unified platform that replaces fragmented systems with a single, cohesive solution.

As Deako enters its next phase of growth, the company remains focused on expanding its platform, deepening builder partnerships, and continuing to redefine what it means for a home to be truly connected. For more information about Deako Intelligence, visit www.deako.com/deako-intelligence. 

About Deako

Deako is a leading innovator in modular smart lighting systems. With a mission to enhance home ambiance convenience and security effortlessly, Deako's modular switches offer flexibility and simplicity for every home. The company collaborates with top builders including D.R. Horton Toll Brothers Maronda Homes and Stone Martin to bring the benefits of smart lighting to homeowners. Founded in 2015, Deako is headquartered in Seattle and has received recognition on the Inc. 5000, was named the number one Smart Lighting Control System by TecHome Builder, Top 25 Innovative IOT Companies by Entrepreneur and Top 50 Most Promising Startups by Bloomberg.

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