Everything the Lenovo Smart Clock Can Do

[@JeffreyHeesch]

5:25 is where I made sure to give this video a like. WAY too many tech reviewers speak those commands out loud and set off everyone's phones and smart speakers they've already got. Kudos on your all too rare mindfulness.

[@TechWithBrett]

Thank you! I want to make sure the viewing experience is not stressful for you.

[@ADeeSHUPA]

@@TechWithBrett uP

[@sapient-quest42]

Amazing

[@jmart01]

For anyone who would like to use this clock to wake up using FM radio, just say 'Wake me up at (time) playing (FM station)'. You can then set it to repeat daily in the alarm settings. Additionally, you can adjust the alarm volume in those settings.

[@TechWithBrett]

That is a great tip thanks!

[@GarryL277]

Do you know how to get the radio to play for longer then 10 mins when on alarm mode

[@jmart01]

@@GarryL277 Unfortunately, no. I've had that issue too. I also noticed that if you snooze it, it won't play again after the snooze timer ends. So it does have some bugs.

[@suecoo66]

How do you duplicate it so it works Monday to Friday only & is it down via Alexa or on the clock. Also how do you adjust the volume?

[@halfbakedbrownie]

Really appreciate the "OK Google" volume duck. Very thoughtful!

[@JoeriU]

Exactly my thoughts! I have watched other reviews and actually stopped watching after they said it twice, because my Google Home mini was responding and I was getting frustrated

[@Prakriti2041]

google responds to everything.... everytime someone says "okay" anything.. alexa doesn't respond to. "alex" "al" "alexis" or any variation people say okay a lot.. and its not just ok.. it seems to randomly beep like it herd okay... today my kid said " oh yes" and the clock responsed.

[@jtstevenson81]

Just got mine 2 days ago. I love it. it is tiny but powerful and has a fantastic display. It is a beautiful device.

[@liquid79]

Wife picks up the phone: - "What" - "What do you want?" 😆 daang

[@EsotericArctos]

Watching ths 3 years later, all the features are standard Google features on any smart display, but what I love about the Lenovo Smart Clock, even 3 years later, is it is small and compact. It looks like a bedside clock rather than a smart screen. Sure, it can't play videos, but aside from that it is very functional and works well for the purpose of being a clock with some smarts built into it. The Smart Clock 2 is very similar, but has improved sound, to the point where I would recommend the Smart Clock 2 now, but if you can pick one of the originals up cheap, they are very worth while and still get updates.

[@saltrujillo89]

Just ordered one of these from Walmart today for $60. Free next day delivery. Can't wait to try it out.

[@ForevaLaTrelle]

Should’ve waited until Black Friday. It’s $39

[@chubbypigeon33]

Wow. Hear that enthusiasm in the duo call

[@DisembodiedScreams]

Want it. Do not need it. Great video. Best description so far that I have seen on this device. Thanks for that.

[@TechWithBrett]

UPDATE: You can now select your own photos from Google Photos to show on the ambient display.

[@rubenmartins272]

Hey Brett. Very good video, I'm considering replacing my Google home mini and at the same time, Put the Google home mini in living room, but my question is, can it do exactly the same as the Google home mini? I mean, is it really an upgrade? (apart from the screen and being a clock)

[@TechWithBrett]

The only two things I can think of that it will not do is become a Bluetooth speaker and make actual phone calls.

[@diaduckk]

Might replace mine

[@rubenmartins272]

@@TechWithBrett ok still works for me. Thanks and keep up the good work, much appreciated 👍🏽

[@orvelipeikko3527]

Does it have bluetooth so i could connect it to a better speaker with bluetooth like the google home mini?

[@TheTwinkletoad]

LOL @ the girl on the call "What do you want? Cool, bye"

[@davidwelton5391]

Great review. I'm an established Android user and I completely overlooked the auto brightness setting and was getting rather frustrated with manually having to mess around with them; looking forward to going to bed now tonight!

[@TheHellis]

9:34 reminds me of the 90's when everyone was trying out new ring tones everywhere.

[@locmariox]

Thank you for not making my Google Home go off! :)

[@HappyHappyPanda88]

I appreciate the extra thought put into videos :)

[@paulreed563]

Lol, she's just as annoyed when I call my wife to test stuff out.

[@TechWithBrett]

And yet they keep us around. Hahaha!

[@mohosinkhan4552]

Which one will be better GOOGLE NEST MINI or LENOVO SMART CLOCK????????I am getting those products by same price in india. I am in confusion. Pls reply

[@WillKoz]

Can I connect my wyze cam and door bell to this camera or does it have to be a nest cam? Thanks

[@baokachi9767]

Thank you! this was a great straight forward review, very informative and easily watchable. Already added this little clock to my cart so i'm excited to try it for my new alarm clock.

[@TechWithBrett]

They are coming out with a new one in about a month that will be able to charge your phone a bit better and some other things.

[@WayneRigley]

22:52 "WHAT" lol priceless - dam need to remember next video let the wife know she on youtube LOL

[@androidmy68]

Fantastic and professional review, I watching after one year and I wanna buy this clock to my bedroom

[@MrGeocidal]

Does it get darker than the Nest Hub? I ask because I'm pretty sensative to light while I'm trying to sleep.

[@willcasey2151]

Idk if this is new but there's mouse support if you plug it in the back USB port

[@deleon9k805]

Before I ditch my alarm clock, does this support online radio like TuneIn?

[@jamesdecarvalho17]

yes im pretty sure

[@Alaria_tabby]

I don't know what platform it uses to perform the radio; but yes! It cam in fact play radio! Say hey google, or ok google. "Hey google, play the radio".

[@TheSledge77]

Have you ever experienced that when you want to talk to this clock and your phone which also had google assistant is near by, google assistant will get activated on it too? I would think that this would be irritating and can't think of a way to stop the two things from being activated at the same time.

[@rakimsv]

Wow, the most comprehensive review of a product I've ever seen! Love it. Does anyone know if it's possible to cast audio from a different music service (e.g. Tidal) to this clock?

[@TechWithBrett]

Yes it is!

[@andreasskdt8940]

Please tell me, wich one has better sound, the clock, or the nest hub?

[@MrZACATECANO100]

I have the google nest hub, planning to buy more . Should I get more Nest hubs or these Lenovo?

[@TechWithBrett]

I feel like the Nest Hub is a bit more complete with the Home View features but I like the simplicity of the Smart Clock.

[@jpenche]

Nice video! It answered a lot of questions. Just one thing, you said that it can be connected to a Bluetooth speaker and play music throughout it, but on the lenovo site it is said just the opposite. It's that correct? Thanks

[@lillebrorjensen7063]

Does it still works/alarm you, if its lose the wifi during the night? And what if there is a small power out during night, does it remember alarm ect ? !!

[@snubbedpeer]

I have decided to get one of these (version 2) for my bedroom and move the nest hub with the bigger screen to another room.

[@TheWyattDickson]

It is so ironic that I’m watching this exactly one year later on July 9, 2020!

[@deereal11]

Me 2..

[@andrizirius]

Can you use your voice for switching between clock, weather and calendar or all the other things you used your hand to do? I'm just wondering because I might not have the clock right next to me in bed or can't reach it.

[@Alaria_tabby]

I don't really understand this question but, I'll tell you this; You can always say "hey google, what's the weather?" Or, "hey google, what's my schedule/calendar?" Hope this helps!

[@TampaTec]

Your big watch makes that clock look kinda small. Good review 👍

[@TechWithBrett]

Haha! That is very true.

[@mrrexwf7979]

True dat

[@peterjamescapron2179]

@@TechWithBrett q

[@MrGeocidal]

What kind of watch is it?

[@giannabennett1247]

I think it's a good size

[@aizadaddean]

Hi Brett! Does the display show Wyze and Arlo Cams if you ask assistant to show you these cameras?

[@AnthonyGoodley]

I have my clock set to randomly show pictures from a few Google Photo albums. Maybe when you got yours it didn't have this feature possibly. I picked mine up at Walmart Black Friday for only $40 I regret not grabbing 2 or 3 now.

[@cattty2221]

I wanted to use this at my office for reminders. Silent reminders, since I work in an open office. Does it work like that?

[@macinman]

Hey Brett, I just finished watching your Video about the Lenovo smart clock, that you recommended yesterday. I really like what this has to offer. However, even though this would have done what I am looking for. I'm looking to see if there is anything that will simply just be a clock that keeps itself set, and maybe automatically adjust brightness based on time of day. Something that doesn't strictly rely on AC power to work, and be visible. The solution I'm looking for in a smart clock would be for it to be able to work on battery power, or AC. Most of the digital clocks that take a 9V for backup, only light the display when AC power is present, and extended time on battery still causes the clock to lose time. Of course, I have my phone, iPad and computers for time, but they aren't always on dedicated clocks. Of course, I can always ask Google, or Alexa for the time, but then again, they require AC, and aren't always on. Either way, loved the video. Hope I have given you some more info related to my solution I'm looking for. Have a great day.

[@qdmitri]

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[@foodmela]

Please tell which has better sound quality nest mini(2nd gen) or this clock??? I'm getting both for same price. Which one to buy

[@caseyallen1701]

Brett quick question. Do you know if this works with the GE C Life bulbs. Using them now with a google mini but since those are connected through Bluetooth didn’t know if it was compatible. Thanks for the help!

[@TechWithBrett]

As long as you still have your Minis plugged in this could control the lights but they are not able to directly connect to the bulbs.

[@see_it_through_my_eye]

Wonderful detailed video Brett! Can I connect it to an external non smart bluetooth speaker for better music quality?

[@Alaria_tabby]

Nope. If you can be able to find a speaker from either of the company's compatible with the Lenovo smart clock (If you want, I'll name all the company's that's compatible with the smart clock, I'll name them all: KZbin music Pandora Nest Google Chromecast Spotify Phillips Hue) Phillips Hue is recommended to see if there is a speaker. I haven't checked their website, so you can check! :) Phillips Hue sell Light bulbs that are compatible with your Lenovo Clock, And uhh., that's really all I know of XD Conclusion: Highly doubt there is one. You can always contact Lenovo about this idea though. Just a thought 🙃 hope this helps!

[@DCifuentesJ]

You do mention it in the video, but how dim does the screen go at night? Especially, since it's not an OLED display. And if it really goes dark, how do you tell the time at night?

[@Alaria_tabby]

Unfortunately, from what I recall, sadly there is no setting for that. I recommend you search it up; then may be an answer to this question. :)

[@ZacharyDalton]

i have a nest hub 2nd generation so your lenovo clock might be a little different but my screen at night gets really dim but my bed is a little bit away from the clock but in the position i have it in its a bit dark but its possible to read the time especially because the clock font gets quite large also theres a setting for this to turn it off

[@rjformation9038]

Thank you Sir! You're the best, always so many tips I learn.

[@joeybleu]

I didn’t know about this until I started searching for Google home products, thanks for the information!! I will be buying some for my home :D!!

[@lekk-ky9ek]

It is possible to set up / turn on alarms at specific time when you are away.. like on the way to home.

[@MattBrownSr]

Does anyone know if I can force the display to show the schedule all times, like a persistent schedule? Maybe I flip to it once in the morning but will it stay on that screen all day?

[@tingczhao]

Hi Brett! Thank you for the detailed review. I just bought this smart clock and have a question. Hope you could help. I want to display the weather with the picture display screen. When I try to enable the weather under setting, it did not save my choice. It keeps on going back to the default settings without weather. Is it by design or I got a defect clock? Thank you in advance for your reply!!!

[@rowdy19611961]

Hi Awesome educational video. I am just trying to display my calandar but when I scroll across it my clock stops at weather. Can you offer a solution. I am watching all your videos. That's for taking the time. Thanks from Peter @Sydney Australia

[@mixedmusic5433]

How can it turn off the lights? Can it do that with normal room lights ?

[@vmachacek]

great video, covering everything, my question is how to turn on the upcoming screen, i see it at 11:48, but its not showing on mine, i bought this to put it on my desk to mainly show me my agenda for a day..

[@DarcersTech]

Does it ring when there is an incoming Duo call?

[@Alaria_tabby]

Sadly, this specific clock doesn't support calling in any way. There won't be in the future either, cuz you'd need a camera. There is a possibility for not needing a camera and calling in the future, but it's highly doubted. If you want to get just that exact thing you want, you can buy a google nest hub! The google nest hub can receive and make video calls using its camera feature. You can look into it yourself by searching it up. Hope this helps!

[@nickedens3358]

Besides the shape is there much of a difference between this one and the lenovo smart clock 2?

[@peterhallett2096]

Please help me I have a Samsung smart TV with google assist installed, a Google home and a chromecast in my front room, but how do I set an alarm on my lanova clock from my front room???

[@pragunahuja7881]

In my country I'm getting google nest mini and lenovo smart clock for ≈20 bucks each Which one should I buy?

[@caznden]

Very Helpful Thank You !

[@whammoud24]

Great review. Just got two for the wife and I can't wait until they arrive to try them out!

[@malachichanthasena8002]

Wass Hammoud I got one from Black Friday and my mom won’t let me have it until Christmas. Tell me how good it is and helpful.

[@micesss]

Well? How has it been?

[@Therese-q5u]

Does it mean play podcasts? I have an iPhone not sure how compatible it is.

[@discoverBR]

Does anyone knows if this is the same as the Lenovo smart clock essential? I've been doing some research and can't really tell if there are two different versions that just look very similar.

[@jssanderson]

yeah they do look similar but are very different basically the essential is this one but without a touchscreen; still and led display and more and this one works a bit like the echo show 5; Smaller screen by 1.1 inches different software google assistant; instead of amazon Alexa and no camera Tech with brett review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2bFna2un7ufn8k

[@Eli-vc4fl]

Hello, Great review!! I only have one question: I received this as a gift and I don't have Wifi network where I am going to use it. Is there a way to use it only as a desktop Clock without a wifi network ?

[@W0nTonSoup]

Best buy has these for 39.99 for black friday this year!

[@bnoyb4621]

I love your channel, thanks for all the help figuring these new age gadgets out.

[@Jon-oj2do]

What about using this as a clock radio? Have you got to sign up to a provider?

[@yomamastacos2123]

From what I can tell, yes. I think you can use free Spotify to shuffle music with ads, and I think that’s the case wit everything. Though, if you have the ability to chrome cast, you might be able to audio stream an online radio station through to your clock. That’s just pure speculation though

[@sebas08a]

can I reproduce a relax sound from youtube or my phone? I mean... i sleep always with a relaxing sound all night so... I use my phone to reproduce this sound... can I do this on this device?

[@josemanuellastra2488]

Hi If screen reader is enabled on the smart clock or in the Home Hub, can I read a complete web article or the newspaper continually? I know Google Assistant Read it feature is just available on Android but is it worth that way? As Google assistant just gives very few spoken WEB results and Read it feature is not available on my Android tablet Huawei M5 Light which is a pity

[@CherylsWorld.63]

I have looked for days and can't find where in settings you could block calls for example and also how in the world you were able to adjust the bedroom lights from the clock (how did you add that feature to the clock)?

[@JamieLee314]

Can this be paired to a lenovo chromebook instead of a phone? I ask because i'm thinking of getting it to help my 3rd grader keep track of their virtual learning schedule.

[@JamieLee314]

Also, Do the calendar events set off an audible alarm if you add a reminder to the event. I imagine my kid sitting in his room killing time until the next meeting, but him missing it or being late due to not seeing the event pop up on the screen. So if the settings allow for an alarm to go off for calendar events as well that would be great.

[@teabagNBG]

i want to get me a smart clock... but i want to have gifs as backgrounds... shown like in a digital picture frame... is this possible?

[@jaket8019]

Hey Brett I just got my Lenovo smart clock but i noticed it didn’t dim as I turned the light off even though I set it on dark and light so you know what I’m doing wrong ?

[@adrianbyron-parker5797]

Set Auto brightness... its the (A) to the left when you adjust the brightness

[@shocker14369]

Can you display pictures from your google photos on the Smart Clock as the background?

[@hendynz6358]

I bought the Levono Smart Clock yesterday but I'm having trouble accessing my calendar in Google Assist. My main calendar is the default calendar in iPhone but I've synced it with Google calendar. I've followed the recommended steps but I can't find where I can activate access to the calendar in the clock. Any suggestions?

[@katyfranklin5248]

Do you need to pair this with a smartphone ?

[@sausainy]

Hi, does the clock work if your phone is off?

[@trowe7563]

Can I have more than lenovo smart clock in the house or on the same WiFi router?

[@TechWithBrett]

Yes you can. You can then group then together so they both play music at the same time in an audio group.

[@dylanhennig5763]

Do you know how to find the Mac Address on the smart clock itself? I live in a place with the type of WiFi where I have to register it as one of my devices and whenever I press show MAC address it says I need to look on the physical device for it, but I still don’t see it

[@michellesharris267]

i mean the google home mini do you need that to use these alarm clocks

[@Jason_Phillips3679]

Can i use it on the go? Like can I take it camping? Or can it only be used at home when connected to home wifi ? @Tech With Brett

[@DouweEgbert]

and works perfect with Nest hello ..

[@TechWithBrett]

Yep! Pops right up.

[@TinaCaoMusic]

Does anyone know whether this can cast any smart cam as long as it is compatible with google assistant? Wanting to use this as a baby monitor...

[@terkfranks1538]

We have Hubs in all the bedrooms, kitchen and lounge... then minis in all the bathrooms and hallways... if my kids were younger this would be cool, or to have in bathroom instead of mini I suppose (depending on price)

[@kjaergaard12345]

Can you make the smart clock turn on light slowly in the morning, before the alarm goes off ?

[@YouSilvanaTube]

So, I can see my events of the day but, will it notify me of an upcoming event? (i.e. 15’ in advance as Google Calendar does)?

[@m.pineiro7345]

A very tempting purchase but I’ll wait another version or 2.

[@kambo4487]

Hi brett , thx for the another helpful video I have a question , so we can only make dup audio calls .. how about receive , can we can receive audio duo calls as well on smart Lenovo clock ??? When I call my home devices from Google home app , it will receive duo audio call bell same like other google devices around the house ??? .. also , any door bell comparable with Google assistant will send notification or only the nest door bell ??

[@thomasmcclain8116]

What can I do to cancel the camera view? When I ask it to show me the front door camera, I can’t get it to go back to clock mode very easily?

[@sof3377]

got it for 31 dollars at home depot. i’m in loveeee

[@ALizarraga310]

Great video. Does it work only with one single voice or can it be used with multiple people voices?

[@katjafranczek7714]

Before I understood much about the Google devices, I had set up my Nest thermostat using a gmail account a few years ago. When I added the Lenovo clock a few weeks ago, I used a different gmail account to set it up in Google Home. I have discovered that I cannot control the thermostat by voice from the clock (works fine from the Nest and the Home apps). I can access the thermostat from all the other Google devices I set up with the Nest gmail account. I think I need to do a factory reset on the clock and then add the device back with the nest gmail account. Does that sound like a reasonable thing to try or should I check with Lenovo just in case? Thanks for a super video - I had no idea the clock did so many tasks!

[@AuntyM66]

I think I will buy this.

[@rowdy19611961]

Hey my Lenovo clock doesn't scroll across to my calendar. Any direction's on how to turn this on ? Thanka

[@operaroblox]

If you have the Google Assistant set up, say "Hey Google, what's on my calendar today?". This will bring up your Google Calendar.

[@mixedmusic5433]

Does it work with Apple Music and iPhone ??

[@TechWithBrett]

It does work with an iPhone but you can only listen to Apple Music over Bluetooth.

[@TechWithBrett]

Apple Music is now available to be linked in the Google Home app.

[@isaac1168]

Is there any way I can use my google photo album for my clock face?

[@CherylsWorld.63]

I can't remember how but I had it set up so yes you can.

[@isaac1168]

@@CherylsWorld.63 lol I tried a few weeks ago and it wouldn't let me

[@Trial_Master]

Does the smart clock retain time and alarms after a power outage?

[@foreignparticle1320]

Awesome, now google can monitor everything that goes on your bedroom as well. Yay!

[@LoganT547]

Just like everything else in your home... Stop complaining

[@johnadrieltobias8640]

Does the alarm works even when it's not connected to Wi-Fi?

[@jcvan]

Great review. How does the clock decide what Spotify tracks to play in my wakeup routine, seems random.

[@xd_ecl1pze834]

Can you add more tabs/screens if so how?

[@gregoryscott5780]

Hey Brett! Another great video brother. Quick Question: Can you display the time in a 24-hour format or is it only AM/PM?

[@TechWithBrett]

Yes you can! That setting can be found in the Google Home app.

[@xenodevale7516]

Can it tie an alarm to a specific radio station on pandora?

[@michaeltilstdk]

Great video! I was wondering... does the Google Hub have the “Sunset alarm”-feature as well?

[@KarthikG-nz4rx]

Can we use this instead of bluetooth speakers, to play songs from youtube

[@ravikumaru7068]

Is there any way to show date along with time?