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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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great little clock with fun assistant features.
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It's a fun little device, An unassuming alarm clock that so happens to have a google assistant built in! I love it for that, the weather on it is very nice at a glance as well. The only things I don't like about it are the fact that the 'nightlight' is not activatable on other assistant devices, you have to talk to this one to get the light to turn on. Also, the alarm does not sync with your google account and you cant set an alarm on this clock using the google home app. It's all self-contained somehow. Lastly, the audio kinda sucks for music.
Overall, I quite like it, but it certainly has its quirks and could use some improvement
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Night light
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this alarm clock that’s so much more!
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love the optional nightlight, can play me white noise or ocean waves to sleep to…music and alarms and all the other bonuses that come with Google.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Night light, Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Wifi connectivity
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good value
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a great value for what you get, the nightlight in the back is nice as is the speaker. I do have trouble with it staying connected to my wifi but it is a problem with my wifi not the device.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hello, we are sorry to hear you are experiencing an issue with your Smart Clock Essential connecting to your WiFi. We recommend switching between 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz bands of your router. In some instances overlap from other wireless devices can cause this issue. To do this please ensure your device is within good range of your router. Then please perform a factory reset on the device by holding down the “Volume + and – ” buttons on top of your device for 8 Seconds. During setup please select a different band *Either 2.4 Ghz or 5 Ghz when connecting to your WiFi Network. Lastly please reset your model and router by powering them down for 20 seconds then back on again. If the issue persists, please contact our customer support team at 866-426-0911
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth it
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
One of my favorite clocks I've gotten. Perfect size. Has Google when I want to know the answer to a strange question and I love that it shows the weather.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Alarm clock
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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 could not be happier with my Lenovo smart clock. It answers all my questions and wakes me up on time. I have it tell me the weather every day.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice little smart clock
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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.
Ver functional with lots of useful features. doesn't take too much space
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
If you are looking for a simple, analog clock with google assisnt built in, then this is the device for you. There are nor frills, no gimmicks, it just works. And well!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Thank you for choosing the Smart Clock Essential! We are glad to hear that the features of this Smart Clock meet your needs so well.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great
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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.
Works great since it has Google assistant. Nice and sleek design
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Smart Clock from Lenovo
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent clock. With its Google interface, it works in so many ways. We enjoy the size (smaller), quality of sound (good), and design (excellent).
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing value and practical usage
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great clock display. Google Assistant works wonderfully. Sound quality is great (for the size, of course). So much control and information in such a small, inexpensive gadget.
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 performance of the Smart Clock Essential meets your needs so well.
Pros mentioned:
Display
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best clock!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this clock! We cut the cable cord a few months ago and quickly realized we needed clocks to replace our cable boxes. We never knew what time it was! We bought several clocks with options to change brightness and color of the display. They all worked fine except in our bedroom. The display was always like a neon sign even when set at the lowest illumination. This Lenovo clock was a little more expensive, but the illumination is perfect -- enough to see the time at night if we wake up, but dim enough to avoid keeping us awake. On top of that, the built-in Google assistant is an unexpected pleasure. It was so easy to set up and I can just say Good Morning to get a run-down of my day. Love it!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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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.
Pros mentioned:
Display
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great
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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 love mine . Works great .And can see the time temp day and all at night . I loose my phone alot so i just tell it call my phone and it does. Thanks google i founds it :)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good little device
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works great and love the clock. Saves space and sound is good
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Display, Ease of use, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Alarm Clock.
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
If you already use a google home, this is a great alarm clock. small, easy to use. Tells you the weather and outdoor temperature. Can set multiple alarms. So far just what I expected.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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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.
Pros mentioned:
Display
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Terrible microphone ruins functionality of clock
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Probably the worst Google Assistant product we own. We got it on clearance for $29, and even then I don't think it's worth the price. The mic on this thing is awful. We have to yell at it while sitting at the same table that it's on. Our Nest Minis in the next room will pick up on commands for the alarm clock before the clock does. The [poorly written] Lenovo FAQ on this product says to "turn up the volume" if the mic doesn't work-- this doesn't actually solve the problem and even if it did, I don't want a super loud Google Assistant when I'm sitting or sleeping right next to it. The speaker quality is OK, but nowhere near the clarity of a Google Nest mini.
I also wish it had a battery that would keep it running until the morning in case the power goes out-- this is lacking for a lot of speaker-clocks though. I feel like I have to keep a backup alarm on my phone anyway because of this. It does seem to remember your alarms if you disconnect it briefly then plug it back in which is nice.
On the plus side, I love the look, it's super clean. And you get a lot of functionality with just a few buttons. It a neat, non-intrusive display that gets a lot of info across.
TLDR: it would be a decent smart clock if the mic actually worked. But in it's current state, I would just buy a generic speaker-clock for less, or spring for a nicer smart speaker with a clock display.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Display
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Bright, Simple clock
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bright, simple but effective display. Provides just what you need in an alarm clock. Alarm is a bit difficult to navigate but syncs well with my Apple Music
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I got this on sale at Best Buy and it was a worthwhile investment. It was the first piece I used with Google Assistant. Easy set up and had some issues which I believe were caused by Google I reported it and it was fixed in a few days. I actually prefer the Alexa Ecco. It is much easier to navigate and set skills up. It took me awhile to navigate through google but it certainly was worth what I paid for it. No fancy screens Day, time, out side temp always display. Also should mention that you can stream the speaker from your phone. That is a nice feature. My advise buy one.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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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 feedback and recommendation.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best alarm
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Best alarm ever tells jokes and weather and plays what you tell it to play
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Does the Job, Without the "By the Way" Nonsense
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Of course part of what makes this device so nice is purely subjective: I prefer Google Assistant to Alexa. I'm not constantly told what I should try asking (absurd, because why would Alexa suggest you ask something it can't answer), or if there's something else I can have done that I never asked about. There's also no touch panel do display products I should buy, etc. This does exactly what it should, within a nicely designed housing, and at a great price. I can recommend this without hesitation.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good replacement for a traditional alarm clock
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We purchased two of these as alarm clocks for my children. While we're not 100% on board having a voice assistant like Amazon's Alexa and Google's Assistance, this model allows you to turn off the microphone using a switch in the back. There is a benefit to using the voice support, too. It makes it easy to set alarms, and even to play some relaxing sounds or music for a certain period of time before bed. You can even use the Google Home app to broadcast messages to all or certain devices, as an in-home a loudspeaker announcement. "Okay, kids! Time to wake up!" LOL!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi Troy, thanks for choosing the Lenovo Smart Clock with Google Assistant. We are pleased to hear the functions like broadcast messages to get your kids out of bed, performance, and design of the Lenovo Smart Clock are working out so well for you and your family. We appreciate your loyalty to the Lenovo brand.