About us

Discover how Deako makes smart lighting effortless and customizable for any home.

For the last decade, we have aimed to provide the best smart home experiences to homebuyers nationwide, ensuring accessible and customizable smart home lighting solutions for everyone.

[ VALUES ]

We exist to change to way the world connect with their homes forever. Future-proofing your home means the possibilities are endless.

Our core values that we embody are:

Smart
Focused
Transparent
Challenging Respectfully
Team First
Best Ideas Win
Accountability

With these values, we work towards the same goal, day in and day out.

[ FOUNDERS STORY ]

Our journey began in 2014 when our founder, Derek Richardson, had a casual conversation with a neighbor in the homebuilding industry. He discovered a major roadblock—back then, builders were actively steering clients away from smart home technology due to high installation costs, complexity, and ongoing support challenges.

At the same time, Derek was replacing light switches in his own home and was frustrated with the process. This sparked an idea: What if there were a modular lighting system that made installation and customization easy? And just like that, Deako was born.

Today, Deako is revolutionizing home lighting with modular smart switches that allow homeowners to personalize their lighting experience—no electrician required. Our system makes it easy to swap between simple and smart switches, giving you the flexibility to upgrade your home’s lighting at any time.

What employees are saying about Deako

“Working at Deako has been an incredible experience! As a member of the Data Team, I love how collaborative and supportive the environment is. I have the opportunity to work closely with every team, which makes my role both dynamic and rewarding. One of the best parts about working at Deako is the flexibility to work remotely. It allows me to maintain a great work-life balance while still being productive and connected with my colleagues.”

Kathy L.

Data & Analytics

What employees are saying about Deako

“As a teacher of 15 years and coming from the classroom, I was looking for something fast-paced and exciting—Deako has been the perfect fit. The support, collaboration, and mentorship from my peers and leaders have helped me flourish, both professionally and personally. Deako is a place where you can take ownership and grow — new ideas are always encouraged and everyone has a voice, no matter their job title.”

Danny B.

Builder Sales

What employees are saying about Deako

“I knew I was in the right place from day one. When I joined, our Support team needed extra help, and the CEO stepped in and was the first to start taking customer calls and the last to log out. That kind of hands-on leadership is practically unheard of, and it showed me just how much everyone here is committed to setting each other up for success.

But one thing I love most is that I get to help shape the experience of anyone who contacts us. In Support, we aren’t just responding to everyone reaching out, we are shaping the future of the company.”

Katie M.

Customer Success

What employees are saying about Deako

“Working at Deako for the past four years has been an incredibly rewarding experience. As an Electrical Engineer, I get to collaborate with a close-knit team that values first principles and problem-solving. My colleagues are willing to both contribute and share learnings and this is crucial to development.”

Sai N.

Electrical Engineer

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[ WORK WITH US ]

What's it like to work at Deako?

Flexible work

At Deako, we know that great work happens when people have the freedom to do their best thinking—wherever that may be. That’s why we offer a flexible work environment designed to support productivity, collaboration, and work-life balance. We embrace remote-friendly culture, butfor those who thrive on in-person teamwork, we also offer hybrid options at our headquarters. You pick!

Benefits

At Deako, we take care of our team with competitive benefits designed to support your health, happiness, and growth. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with 401(k) to help you plan for the future. Our flexible work environment includes unlimited paid time off, so you can take the time you need to recharge. Plus, we provide home office stipends, professional development opportunities and other perks to ensure you have everything you need to thrive—both at work and in life.

Other things to know

Deako offers others perks such as snacks, drinks, and tons of discounts/savings on things like dining, travel, theme parks, concerts, family entertainment destinations and more.

If you want to learn more about our community check Careers at Deako

Interested in joining the growing team at Deako?

We work hard, but we also know how to have fun. Whether it’s team outings or virtual coffee chats, we foster a culture where everyone feels valued, empowered, and excited to innovate.

Join us in redefining what home lighting can be. Let’s build something bright together!

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Smart Switches

Bundles & Starter Packs

Bundles & Starter Packs

Accessories

Partners

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Partners

Overview

Builders

Electricians

Integrators

Resources

About us

Kathy L.

Data & Analytics

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