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Partner with Deako to boost home sales, cut down time to close, and effortlessly deliver the smart lighting solution that homebuyers want.
Whether you're a high-volume single-family, multifamily, or custom home builder, Deako provides tailored lighting solutions for any home. Our modular system offers homebuyers ultimate customization while ensuring a smooth, disruption-free build process for you.
[ Solutions for every build ]
Builders trust us for top-tier quality and support—here’s why.

Deako’s backplate and switches fit into a standard junction box and install just like a common light switch.

Stand out from the competition with a premium smart lighting offering as a standard offering for all homes.

Delight homeowners with design that seamlessly suits any decor.

Award-winning customer support dedicated to your sales team, your extended partner network of electricians and integrators during installation, and to the homebuyer before and beyond close.

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A solution for every room in every home

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[ FAQS]

No, Deako Backplates wire into standard junction boxes.

Yes, Deako supports multiway functionality, with Deako smart switches supporting up to 5 devices on the same circuit.

Deako light switches work with a wide variety of lights and our dimmers are LED compatible, though require dimmable bulbs. We have conducted compatibility testing with builder partners products to ensure our mutual customers are set up for success. For more information, please contact your sales representative.

Deako sells through national distribution channels and direct to business partners. Homeowners can purchase upgrade products at deako.com and amazon.com

Yes! We’d love to help you get Deako in your home. Just e-mail us at insidesales@deako.com with your request, leave us your contact information and our Partner Success Team will reach out!

Deako offers Limited and Extended warranty coverage terms. For all purchases made on deako.com, a standard 1-year warranty is guaranteed. Extended warranty applies when dictated by partnership agreements.

No, Deako Backplates can be installed in as many or (as few) locations where you have a standard junction box. However, most of our builder partners choose to provide a better buyer experience with a whole home installation. This provides a consistent, modern design throughout the house, and ensures an effortless future-proof solution when buyers want to upgrade later on.

Deako integrates with the following:

  • Alarm.com
  • Amazon Alexa
  • Apple Homekit
  • Google Home
  • Samsung SmartThings
  • Qolsys
  • Control4

Yes, all Deako products are rigorously tested and have been granted UL safety certifications.

Deako Backplates wire like any standard light switch, but select upgrade products need a neutral wire to function so it is imperative that electricians wire per our instructions to deliver a great experience for homeowners.

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Simple Timer

Save energy and your peace of mind with a switch that turns off on its own.

Best for:
  • Bathroom –  Stop babysitting the bathroom fan or lights. Just choose a 10-, 30-, or 60-min timer and they’ll turn off automatically 
  • Hallways – move safely around the house at night or for a late snack without turning on the lights
  • Attic, Garage, Closets – Install it anywhere you or others in the family tend to forget to turn off the lights

Simple Nightlight

Add a subtle glow to a dark room for added safety and security with this easy-to-find switch.
Best for:
  • Children’s bedroom – ease kids’ worries with a warm LED light that would spook any bogeyman
  • Hallways – move safely around the house at night or for a late snack without turning on the lights
  • Bathrooms – subtle lighting is easy on groggy eyes during late night bathroom trips

Simple Dimmer

Adjust the brightness of your lights and create your desired ambiance with a simple, tactile slide dimmer.

Best for:
  • Dining Room – set the ambiance for a nice meal
  • Bedrooms – wind down with dim lighting before sleep
  • Multi-use spaces – set the tone depending on activity

Smart Switch

The utility player that sets your home up for safety and convenience.

Best for:
  • Outdoor Lights – sunrise/sunset schedule
  • Hallway/Stairs – schedules or timers so you don’t trip in the dark!
  • Kids Rooms – set timers so they don’t get left on.

Smart Dimmer

The luxury choice that combines smart lighting automation with remote and tactile dimming for ultimate control.
Best for:
  • Open concept living/dining/kitchen – you need them everywhere!
  • Bedroom – wind down or wake up gradually with adjustable lighting
  • Master bath – No aggressively bright lights for middle-of-the-night trips

Motion Sensor Switch

The simple switch with smart capabilities, this energy-saving and efficient switch detects motion to trigger lights for simple automation.

Best for:

  • Laundry room – lights come on automatically when hands are full
  • Garage – no fumbling for lights when taking out the garbage
  • Pantry – never forget to turn out the lights after grabbing a snack
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