Customers enjoy the sound quality, ease of use, and display of the Smart Clock Essential. Many appreciate the included night light and the convenient size, finding it ideal for bedside tables. Positive feedback also highlights the Google Assistant integration and the alarm clock functionality. While some users experienced challenges with WiFi connectivity and initial setup, the overall sentiment is positive.
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Pros mentioned:
Night light
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Smart clock and speaker
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Smart alarm clock with google assistant. Can be used to turn on/off google home devices or as bluetooth/wifi speaker. Has light to be used as night lamp.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Display, Size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great clock replacement!
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is basically a Google Nest Mini, with a visible clock display.
Does it have a screen -- yes. Is it touchscreen -- no. Is it meant to replace a Google Nest Hub -- no. It has a speaker and can play music, but it's not meant to replace your Sonos.
I bought this because we cut the cord (cancelled CableTV) and we used to rely on our cable box to tell time in our living room. Although smaller than a wall clock, the display is bright and clear enough to see from across the room and the display brightness can be adjusted automatically (sensor) or on a schedule through the Google Home app (timer). It's primary function is to visibly tell time, which it does a great job of. The temperature/weather indicators, Google assistant, speaker functionalities are just bonuses on top.
I got this on sale and probably wouldn't purchase at full retail. But also not surprised to see this product stay at the sale value for quite some time and for the price I got it for, I am very happy with it.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hi! Thanks for choosing the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential. We are pleased to hear the features, design, and performance of the Smart Clock Essential is working out so well for you. We appreciate your detailed and helpful review.
Pros mentioned:
Size, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A nice little bedside clock with some quirks...
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
First of all, I'm already all-in on the Google Assistant ecosystem, so having a device that was both Assistant and clock just makes sense for our home. I upgraded from an older Insignia smart speaker with a clock on it, but took up way too much room on my nightstand.
And as a clock it really does fit in the bedroom very nicely. The grey fabric is elegant and fits in with the decor, the clock is small and dominated by its generous grey display.
A few touches I enjoy are the ability to turn the brightness down at night with the Home app, and the ability to glance and see the time and current temperature.
The speaker is clear, but it's not intended for listening to the Google lady's voice or some quiet music.
The quirks of this little device...I miss the rechargeable battery backup of my Insignia unit, even a little 9v battery to back up the time during power loss would be a nice touch, but if you have alarms set up and you lose power, you're out of luck, this clock will go down with your power.
Also, if your Internet connection happens to go down (We're on Comcast, what can I say?), the clock makes no attempt to reconnect, but will continue displaying time and last known temperature. Ask it anything in this state and she'll interrupt you with "Sorry, I couldn't connect..." and won't hear any of your protestations. You have to yank the power and reboot. Annoying!
But overall, I do like this device, even with its small flaws.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hello, thank you for choosing the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential. In the event of a brief power/WIFI outage your previously set repeating alarms will be retained. Like other smart assistants this is an always on device and requires the internet for your assistant to function. The smart clock will automatically reset to the correct time and your assistant will function once WiFi is restored. There is no need to unplug the device. If your device isn't functioning in this manner please perform a factory reset by holding down the “Volume + and – ” buttons on top of your device for 8 Seconds. If the issue persists, please contact our customer support team at 866-426-0911
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Display
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Decent for the Price
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I got this on sale because I needed a bedside clock and it is handy for that. I did learn that I can have it turn down the display brightness automatically at night time via the app, otherwise the screen is too bright at the "default" setting.
The temperature and weather display are nice to see as you wake up too.
I don't really use the voice assistance too much and I don't use the alarm either, so for a basic bedside clock it's perfect for me.
(I am concerned about the segments of the display not working after a year or so, as mentioned by others that have owned this clock. Time will tell).
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Grew with my fam
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I needed something simple for when I had my baby and needed to time feeds. But this clock literally has grown with my family. I love using the hey google feature.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Display, Night light, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid product, especially if on sale.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great clock, has a decent speaker and solid reliabilty for using "hey google" function. If you want just the assisant go with the nest mini instead as the speaker is slightly better. Would be easier to program with an app. Display brightness can go to 0% for those of us who put this on a nightstand. Nightlight function is a nice bonus for those that put this in a kids room or bathroom.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Pretty decent.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
For the price (on sale) it's a nice little google device. Sound is decent and setup is the standard google app. This is our second Lenovo google device and while decent are not as good as the Google products. Our google hub max is twice the price of our Lenovo 7" counter display but its a much better unit.
For a desk or nightstand alarm clock with google assistant at this price point, this little guy is hard to beat.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential. We are pleased to hear that the value and performance of the Smart Clock Essential meets your needs so well.
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Display, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Easy and clear display
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love the clear uncluttered display. It also pairs easily with my phone and the sound is great.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Night light, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
More then just a clock!
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Excellent little clock. Anything short of just a clock. Some of the functions that i use. Well the alarm is one feature, works great. The night lite, just tell it to turn on and how bright. Tell it to adjust my nest thermostat. Get morning news reports while im getting ready for work. Play some music. I got this clock during xmas time for $25. Liked it so much i went back and bought 2 more for my other bed rooms. I really enjoy this little clock.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential. We appreciate your loyalty to the Smart Clock Essential and the Lenovo Brand. We are pleased to hear that the Smart Clock Essential meets your needs so well.
Pros mentioned:
Display, Night light, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I like the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought this for my wife. She uses it mainly as an alarm clock, but likes the Google smart functions as well. It is quite small and does not take up much space, but the display is large enough to be easily seen. The display brightness can be dimmed for better sleeping at night and increased during the day for improved visibility. The unit also has a select-able nightlight function. It cannot display video content like the Google Nest Hub Smart displays,
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential for your wife. We are pleased to hear that the Smart Clock Essential is working out so well for your wife.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect way to start and end your day
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It's a smart alarm clock that looks good, shows you everything you need to know, and listens to your commands. You can use Alexa to set up timers, alarms, and reminders, or to add items to your Amazon shopping list. Just say what you want and Alexa will do it. You can also use the clock to check the time, temperature, weather, and more. It's like having a personal assistant who never sleeps.
The Lenovo Smart Clock Essential is also a smart speaker that lets you enjoy your favorite tunes, audiobooks, podcasts, and more. You can stream music from Amazon Music or any other service, listen to stories, catch up on the latest news, and more. You can also connect the clock to other speakers in your home and listen to music everywhere. It's like having a personal DJ who knows your taste.
The Lenovo Smart Clock Essential respects your privacy. It has no camera, so you don't have to worry about anyone spying on you. It also has a mute switch, so you can turn off the microphone when you want some peace and quiet. It's like having a personal friend who knows when to shut up.
The Lenovo Smart Clock Essential is more than a smart clock. It's a smart device that makes your life easier, funnier, and better. It's like having a personal companion who cares about you.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Affordable Addition to the Google Ecosystem
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This is a really affordable product and it allows anyone to be able to quickly add additional devices to the Google Assistant system. The device is simple and modern by design. I just wished that there's some way to customize how the time is displayed and whatnot. I feel like the microphone doesn't pick up commands as easily as other Google Assistant devices, but this is super affordable.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential. Here is a link to a short You Tube video that demonstrates the setup and features of the Smart Clock Essential and what adjustments you can make to the Smart Clock Essential based on your personal preferences: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEz9qdj9bfc
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Display, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lenovo - Smart Clock Essential 4" Smart Display
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Small foot-print on the shelf. Easy to see the numbers anywhere in the room.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great alarm
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great product, assistant works well. Alarm is also loud!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Display, Size, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Lenovo Smart Clock does what it says.
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Lenovo Smart Clock. The speaker sounds loud for its size. Listening to music is great. The display is amazing I know because I can see it without my glasses. Its a large and bright display that can be see with and without light in the room. It sounds much better that a google mini. It's small in size. I recommend it you'll get your money's worth.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential. We are pleased to hear that the features and performance of the Smart Clock Essential meets your needs so well.
Pros mentioned:
Display, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great little smart clock for the bedroom
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Purhcased many of these bundles with GE smart light bulbs. Great value! Highly recommend picking up if able to find for a great price. Works great and easy to set up. Shows time, Date, and weather. Very convenient to glance and get weather. Google assistant very responsive. Speakers are usable for some music. No bass, but still sounds decent for soft music. Highly recommended
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential. We are pleased to hear that the features and performance of the Smart Clock Essential meets your needs so well.
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
wake up tool
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
A wonderful alarm clock and speaker to help a teenager get up in the morning.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Night light, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Robust multi-tool in a cute package
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Really a nice little alarm clock, the speaker is enough for something that size, and it's got a cute little night light,
"Hey Google turn on the night light" and it's brightness adjustable!
Works really well, easy to manage alarms in the Google home app. Love it overall!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Night light
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The perfect clock
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The perfect clock I was tired of the standard digital clock that had red numbers too bright for me So I said why no a google clock I all ready have a google mini and other google devices I love that it tells the weather and also has a night light and also dims and adjust to the light in your room
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Night light, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Google Home Mini alternative
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This device provides the same features as google home mini (1st gen) with the exception of a simple led display indicating time, alarm status, temperature, and weather condition icon. Microphones do a great job picking up commands and listening when continued conversation is turned on. The built in nightlight (at the back of the device) is a great underrated feature that provides subtle light which can be dimmed and brightened on command. I appreciate the auto-dimming display so that the screen is not too bright in a dark room. One thing that I found annoying was the need to first activate the device outside of the google home app before being able to add it to your home. Minor inconvenience that adds an additional setup step, but easy enough to follow. Speaker quality is good, although you should not expect booming bass. While I don't believe this total package is valued correctly at full price, when it's on sale ~$30 it's a great buy.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential. We are pleased to hear that the value features and functions of the Smart Clock Essential meets your needs so well. Here is a link to a YouTube video demonstrating the initial setup of the Smart Clock Essential: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oebcueXBCeU&t=7s. If you have questions about your Lenovo Smart Clock Essential, we recommend you contact Lenovo Tech Support for Smart Devices at: 866-426-0911.