Deako Inks Partnership with Home Creations to Bring Smart Lighting to Hundreds of New Homes Across Oklahoma and Texas

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 United States. Now, Deako's innovative plug-and-play smart lighting systems will be installed in all new homes built by Home Creations in Oklahoma City and Houston, by Glenwood Homes in Tulsa, and by 1st Oklahoma Homes in Oklahoma City. 

Home Creations is ranked #86 on the Builder 100 List, and builds approximately 600 homes annually. Home Creations focuses on safety, security, sustainability and quality in all of its new builds, making Deako a natural partner for the company.

"We're excited to partner with Home Creations to bring effortless, more personalized smart lighting experiences to their homebuyers in the Oklahoma and Texas markets," said Derek Richardson, CEO and founder of Deako. "Their commitment to quality, technology, and homeowner satisfaction makes them an ideal partner for Deako as we expand our footprint and make smart lighting accessible to more buyers."

"Working with Deako is a great move for us, as it's giving our homebuyers a level of innovation in their homes that they can't get with every new build," commented MJ Farzaneh, Chief Operations Officer at Home Creations. "Deako's offerings are truly one-of-a-kind, and we know this will add more value to the hundreds of homes we are building at Home Creations."

Flexible Smart Home Packages for Every Buyer

The new homes from Home Creations' multiple divisions will come equipped with Deako smart lighting packages ranging from five to 15 smart switches—giving buyers modern lighting control out of the box. Homebuyers will also have the option to purchase additional upgrades post-close, making it easy to further customize their smart home experience over time.

The installation of Deako systems will be handled by certified local electricians in each market, ensuring a seamless and professional setup process for every home. Deako's modular design makes it simple for electricians and homeowners alike to upgrade from standard to smart lighting with no rewiring required. It takes just seconds to change the Deako switch being used in any room once the backplate is installed. It is the only solution for modular smart lighting for both new construction and retrofitting, with products including smart switches, outlets and security systems.

For more information about Deako, visit www.deako.com.

About Deako
Deako is a leading innovator in modular smart lighting control systems for homeowners. With a mission to empower homeowners to enhance the ambiance, convenience and security of their homes, Deako's modular switches offer unparalleled flexibility and ease of use. The company collaborates with top builders, including D.R. Horton, Toll Brothers, Maronda Homes, Stone Martin and more, to bring the benefits of smart lighting to American homeowners.

Founded in 2015 by CEO Derek Richardson, Deako is headquartered in Seattle and has received recognition as the #1 Smart Lighting Control System by TecHome Builder, Top 25 Innovative IOT Companies by Entrepreneur and Top 50 Most Promising Startups by Bloomberg. For more information, please visit www.deako.com.

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