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’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 ...

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 ...

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 ...