Ryan Herd

A lifelong entrepreneur, Ryan Herd offers unique insights into smart home technology and the significance of technology in the home today. He has been in the audio-video Industry for over 28 years and started his first business at the age of 19. Today, Ryan is Owner and CEO of 1 Sound Choice, LLC, specializing in Smart Home Automation. Ryan also consults to the industry and is a sought-after speaker. His clients include, Coldwell Banker, Home Advisor, NAHB, AIA, ASID, NAR, NARI and many more. He is also the author of Join the Smart Home Revolution.

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Why I’m Going to CEDIA Expo and Why You Should Too

by Ryan Herd | Aug 22, 2019 | Technology in Design Practice & Connected Home

It is estimated that by the year 2020, more than 63 million households in North America (there were 130 million homes in 2018) will have smart-home systems. That’s nearly 50%, or one in every two homes! Keeping up-to-date with this fast-moving technology can feel...

Only 32% of Designers Recommend Tech in the Kitchen. Here’s Why.

by Ryan Herd | May 3, 2019 | Technology in Design Practice & Connected Home, Thought Leadership

The kitchen may be considered the heart of the home, but more recently it’s also become a home’s tech hub. According to the 2018 NKBA Kitchen Technology Study, which surveyed designers and consumers, all of the consumers surveyed ranked their kitchen tech use as...

Six Hot Products Introduced at CES

by Ryan Herd | Jan 29, 2019 | Technology in Design Practice & Connected Home, Thought Leadership

For a tech geek like myself, one of the most exciting weeks of the year is the second week of January, when the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) takes over Las Vegas. With multiple venues and more than 180,000 attendees, it is the world’s largest technology show. And...

NKBA Insider Ryan Herd Reviews Technology Trends at CES 2019

by Ryan Herd | Jan 24, 2019 | Technology in Design Practice & Connected Home

The almighty AI, dancing robots, and voice-controlled bathrooms were among some of the technology trends at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). CES 2019 is now in the books, with over 188k attendees and 2.9 million square feet of show space. I clocked 30+ miles...