Lenovo Smart Clock Review: Your Voice Is The Snooze Button

[@franjmoufoura7553]

Always happy to listen the disclaimer end.... your loyalty to the community than to any company deserves an KZbin Community Award 🥇.

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I watch Unbox Therapy, MKBHD, Android Central, and some other channels (including Pocket Now, when you were part of that team), and despite some of them gaining more attention and views, your videos are the best: script/writing, presentation, music, narrative, pros/cons of products, etc...all high quality and fair. Keep it up, MrMobile.

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I totally agree with you . Though I don't watch pocket now.

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[@anmol3457]

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[@Tim_Duran]

Mr. Mobile, perfect hair even right after waking up! 😂

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[@itsjsb_]

Mr. Mobile: "2019 is pretty weird." 2020: Hold my beer.

[@StephenC914]

Thinking the same thing when he said that.. haha

[@fauguy23]

Yes, would love a comparison between the Lenovo Smart Clock $80 and the Amazon Echo Show 5 $90.

[@orestes1984]

They're two different products... less is more... That you want to watch videos and make video calls on a device with a crap 5.5" screen with a 1megapixel camera is one thing. The fact you want a camera in your bedroom another. It's bracket overreach. The shortcomings of the Lenovo Smart Clock are its inability to choose alarm tones, clock faces and receive video calls. On the first one yes its annoying, on the second one slightly less so, on the third, I don't care for watching video or making video calls on such a small device, less is more. The downside of Amazon devices is the almost complete inability to use Google apps altogether including KZbin. With the Amazon Echo you're reduced down to using a web browser to use KZbin, with no voice control what so ever. Do you want a clock or do you want a device you can sort of watch videos on and sort of make calls on. Do you want to put up with Alexa or do you want Nest which is completely compatible with Android and iOS. I have a million and one devices I can watch video on. I don't have a smart clock that can tell me what the weather is doing while playing me my latest songs from Spotify.

[@SmitePlayz1]

Every Amazon device is inferior to a Google device, and that is a fact.

[@ShivamSharma-zo9wr]

mutes mic Clock: the mic is now muted me:oh yeah sure i trust you completely clock:Thanks me:😐

[@gvrose]

Lol

[@youtomektube]

You speak American very clearly. Living thousands of miles from the USA and having a basic knowledge of English, I understand perfectly well what you are saying, so much so that I have not noticed that it is not my native spoken language.

[@ahmedboukhalfa288]

1980: i bet we'll have flying cars in the future 2019: "didn't know i can call you from my alarm clock"

[@leighdonald1467]

2020: Apocalypse

[@kingzach74]

Shame that it seems you can't do that anymore. I asked my Lenovo clock to call today and it now doesn't work. Even though it felt like only a week or two ago it could.

[@barrettdecutler8979]

This is so helpful! I have been following Michael for a long time and didn't even know he reviewed smart home products.

[@melonman6956]

"2019 is pretty weird" If only he knew

[@jamesgavin1791]

Love the DS9 reference in your wifi name. You are an icon Captain Fisher!

[@kdash3215]

I'm honestly not even in the market for a smart clock. I just love the way Michael narrates his videos lol

[@ihtesham_emon]

Mr Mobiles video editing is so great I just watch all his videos again n again, even though they are old videos 😍

[@kamellion77]

I want Micheal Fisher's voice as my Google assistant..

[@thisisjmx]

Yas! That would be great

[@kingzach74]

I would pay monthly to have his voice as my assistant!! I absolutely LOVE his voice.

[@stonecaper]

I honestly could not care less about a smart clock, BUT I will watch ANYTHING that is covered by MrMobile.One of the reasons this channel is so underrated is because its not everyone's cup of tea.Take a bow MrMobile, from Kolkata India

[@mcrazza]

The screen needs to be an OLED. An LCD on its lowest brightness setting is still kind of bright after your eyes adjust to the dark in your bedroom or wherever.

[@TheMrMobile]

Nah, this one gets so dim you'll never be bothered by it. Same time, I still wish it was OLED because I hate seeing the gray backlight bleed through a "black" background.

[@Thisath100]

right! I think this device does seem to go quite dark but I can't bear even a charging indicator light on my Surface when I need to go to sleep. Something to keep in mind for users. Not sure about AMOLED on a device screen that's always on though.

[@TheMrMobile]

@@Thisath100 Right, right; the display would have to randomly bump the clockface by a few pixels every few minutes to prevent image persistence problems. Tough problem.

[@CommodoreFan64]

You can always say OK/Hey Google Display off, as I have a pair of Insiginia Voice Smart with Google Assistant, and do it all the time before I go to bed. In fact if you go into the Google Home App for Android(I don't use iOS so not sure of what features are there) you can set Downtime mode where the display goes off at a set time, and comes on at a set time alone with Google not taking your questions other then set/cancel/snooze Alarm, or what time is it. Anything else it will say I can't do that now, and you can do it for all the ones in your home if you have multiples say in every bedroom, kitchen, etc.. so only you, and those you authorize into your Google Home can override it in the app, everyone else like kids, guest, etc.. can't.

[@ashleyfalcon125]

Commodorefan64 ooh the questions one is good to know. Thank you.

[@arbiter1er]

Been using this clock for a few months, and it's been wonderful. Really works well

[@Thisath100]

Your opening feature is perhaps the feature I wouldn't use at all haha. My Alexa Dot is my current alarm clock, and as much as I know I can ask her to snooze with my voice I never have the energy to speak in the morning 😂. Drunkenly stabbing at the buttons it is for me.

[@helloooooowwful]

I appreciate the transparency a lot, thanks man!

[@bgdg19681]

Of course we want an echo 5 review in fact I wish I could send you a list because your reviews strike the perfect balance between informative and entertaining

[@jenniferlim1985]

Very impressed with the many tasks this Lenovo watch can do.

[@reviewthecheapest]

Does it have a stop watch or some other time counting functions, besides showing the time?

[@Mynabird1]

The Lenovo Smart Clock has the Google Assistant built-in. You can therefore ask "Hey Google, set a timer for x minutes" (or hours, or seconds), and the screen will display a countdown timer.

[@betamax80]

Sunrise mode is a command you can use, and can also be turned on using the touchscreen - entering the alarm screen it's an on/off slider.

[@moataznabil8223]

The perfect way to wake up doesn’t exi...

[@johnolivera2369]

"set volume to maximum..." * plays music* "geez..!" 😂

[@Arsalan.Sarwar]

Whenever there is exciting gadget you are always there for its review. That's why you are one of the best. Keep it up 👍🏽

[@Itaintyouitsme]

I picked up that portable Insignia Google Home Speaker with the built in subwoofer, clock, and temperature displayfor $29 bucks last year. Absolutely love it. Home group is awesome and I have smart plugs and smart lights all over my apartment for easy Voice Control.

[@Slash18622]

I was like: „uhhhhh...“, Lenovo: „Ok, one more minute.“

[@Camilo19832001]

That frame charger was one of the best purchases ive made, and great as a gift too! Thanks, from a new subscriber!!

[@TheMrMobile]

Oh good! Yeah I love it (12south PowerPic, for those wondering).

[@25inspector]

I got one of these given to me as an early Christmas gift and I really like it. Very easy to set up and use.

[@marknicholl6281]

Been waiting for this clock since I heard about it a few months ago. And it looks awesome. I definitely will be getting one. Great video Michael. Definitely would be interested in a video on the Amazon one too buddy.

[@CommodoreFan64]

If you don't need the full color LCD display Best Buy has one with a much better speaker, called the nsignia voice smart bluetooth speaker with google assistant which are a bit cheaper and it shows the time, alarm, and temp on the display. I've had a pair of them for a couple of years now, and they have been great additions to my home. Just never rely on any Google Home device as your sole alarm clock because if the power, and/or Internet goes out they become useless, so set your phone's alarm as well 5 minutes behind.

[@RaySchrantz]

I've been waiting for this to come out! I got my family Phillips Hue smart bulbs for our bedrooms and so far the only way to turn on and off the lights is via the app, widgets, or physical switch I bought for each room. I've been wanting a google home mini in my room, but this is much better because it will give me the option to turn on, off, and dim the lights with my voice, as well as, allow me to check the whether while I'm getting ready for work and such. Though I did just get a new alarm clock for Christmas that's honestly the best alarm clock I've ever used and it's super easy to adjust the alarm. Then again, I have to remember to reset the alarm each time, which means I have to get out of bed everytime I forget to set it, so there's room for improvement. I'll have to decide if it's really worth it to me.

[@btmeant578]

I will watch anything you can possibly review and still love it

[@40thross42]

2019- this year is weird 2020- hold my beer 2021- amateurs 😈

[@brandon_nope]

Got one for $40 at Walmart a while back and still use it to this day as a desk clock. Makes a great speaker as well.

[@Slash18622]

That watch face totally looks like the one from the old BlackBerry OS (BBOS)

[@TravisHalfman]

Touching the interface is a must. My sleeping wife would kill me if I started talking to my alarm clock when I get up in the mornings!

[@RJayRoberts]

Great vid. I'd be more inclined to pick one up if it was a bit less expensive. Bet they'll drop $20 off the price around the holidays. Definitely want to see a comparison between this and the Amazon Show 5, too.

[@schizogony]

Imagine a life where the first word you say every morning is, "Google."

[@Pyridius]

If anyone's conflicted about this, I recommend you take a look at the Insignia Smart clock! It's a bluetooth speaker, google home assistant, and clock in one package. You should be able to get one for around $30 and it's plenty loud. The only issue that some may have is the google assistant updates only occur when Insignia rolls them out, so there's no guarantees that it will stay up to date.

[@neverendingmods]

Got mine recently at BB for $40 shipped. I am happy with it. Can stream SiriusXM, Pandora and all other music apps.

[@rileywilliams327]

I’ve had it for a month and have no problems with it it is my best purchase yet I definitely would recommend it

[@LXNL]

Could we please have a review of the Lenovo Smart tab next? Been waiting for that.

[@TheMrMobile]

Forgot about that one!

[@LXNL]

@@TheMrMobile apparently, so has everyone else. The price seems good for the offering. So I wouldn't mind getting a decent review from Mr. Mobile himself. Would greatly appreciate that.

[@docyagamikiko]

Never thot the Unlocker is a singer worthy enough of an album art. 😂✌️

[@AzanAli-]

What hair products do you use? They are always looking good and same in every video.

[@oniongingertomato2216]

Yes we need to know

[@MotasemIssa]

Olive oil products, probably.

[@shethsa]

That's why his eyes are popping probably!

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[@MotasemIssa]

Yeah

[@randy7068]

Hal, set my alarm for 5am. I'm sorry Frank, I can't do that.

[@shauryalall]

Your voice is so good,review a pencil and I'll watch it too

[@doublet91]

Does it follow the alarm on your phone? I work swing so my alarm follows a swing shift calendar and if this will alarm from that schedule it is an automatic purchase.

[@haleyjohnson2055]

The alarm must be set on the clock itself. You do have the option to have alarms recur weekly or have the clock "suggest" a different alarm for you each night. This may be a helpful feature to work with your swing shift, despite not syncing with your phone.

[@doublet91]

@@haleyjohnson2055 I work 4 days, off 4, then 4 nights, and off 4 again. I need an alarm clock that can follow that schedule. Impossible to find.

[@haleyjohnson2055]

@@doublet91 I definitely understand your struggle! Like I said I think your best bet for this would be the suggested alarm feature. You'd have to tell the clock which alarm to choose every night, but it would have the memory of your day/off/night alarm so you don't have to create a brand new alarm every time. I understand that this isn't the optimal solution but it may be the best for your circumstances. Hopefully this is helpful for you!

[@MrMikey1273]

@2:38 you summoned my Google Assistant.

[@RubyRoks]

Much like you said in the conclusion, this is definitely gonna be a great companion to my Google Home mini i have in the living room and android tablet on my kitchen cabinet

[@see_it_through_my_eye]

Hey ! Nice vid. I'm looking top buy this. My Q is if we can connect this Lenovo smart clock to a regular Bluetooth speaker ( not smart) to get music on my BT speaker (not on the smart clock) ?

[@CommodoreFan64]

I've had a pair of the Best Buy insignia Voice Smart Bluetooth speakers with Google assistant for a few years now(one in my bedroom, the other in my kitchen/dining/fireplace room), and with the built in basic clock, and temp display, they have been great additions to my home, and the sound quality is really good with their bigger speaker, along with more better control of the volume level going from 0 - 100% plus they also have a USB port for charging up stuff, but I will say don't rely on one of these as your only alarm clock in case the power goes out, and/or the internet goes out because then they are useless!! Set your phone's alarm 5 mins behind your Google Home device just in case, as I've had it happen to me a couple of times during bad overnight storms. So yeah if you don't mind a bigger device, don't need the full LCD this Lenovo version has, then look for the Insigina version when Best Buy puts them on sale, or you can find a good deal on a used one, and one other pro tip, if you find one that someone says is just flashing 4 lines in the display, you can usually reset them by holding down the mic mute button on the back for a few seconds, it will reset itself with some tones, and will then ask you to download the Google Home app for Android, and it will take you threw the setup process. Having said all that I hope Lenovo makes a version like the insignia with a bigger and better speaker, but smaller 2-3 in LCD display, for about $50 USD, and I would snatch it up ASAP!

[@MorganHunter92]

Pinback is back! It's good to see you. .

[@Piquliar]

If I can snooze it by saying: 'SHUUUTTT UUUUPPPP!!!' I'd buy it :-)

[@Sonic6293]

So a Google Home Mini with a screen? I'm not sure if I should replace my mini with this. I could put my mini elsewhere though. I think I'd rather have this over the Echo Show 5 specifically for the lack of a camera.

[@RebornAudio]

I would've bet my life that the thumbnail was Ricky from Trailer Park Boys.

[@berryfairy68]

I'd watch you review anything, even apples 😊

[@Yodah97]

3:23 - "2019 is pretty weird". Oh man, if only he knew what was coming. I miss 2019.

[@TriguyRN]

Cool product, I'm just not quite sure if I can see a reason to buy this rather than a smart display though, which often costs the same amount while on sale.

[@burnzy3210]

i'm quids in on alexa, so yeah i'd love to see a review of the echo show 5

[@omarh1315]

It should ask you a math question and you have to answer it correctly to snooze. Then you're sure to get out of bed :)

[@hasanak4896]

WHAT THE HECK MY PHONE WRANG RIGHT WHEN HE MADE THE PHONE CALL WITH THE CLOCK

[@mikewolf5367]

Very cool. I want one. It’ll fit nicely in the bedroom replacing a Home mini.

[@tahanumansimsek]

Which smartwatch you are using? Can you make a video about the future of wearables great video btw

[@DanielPierce]

I got mine for $40 on Black Friday, I love it!

[@BatterySonic]

Awesome review as always

[@abdullahbinshahid3199]

Of course I want more of your reviews

[@erichannes6392]

Just received one as a gift from my son.....pretty cool.

[@Kris.G]

A great review for a product I will never use. 1. I use my phone as alarm clock and I don't use Snooze, never have. 2. I wouldn't want an electronic spy in my home.

[@bgdg19681]

I know I would never put a spy in my house let alone carry it in my pocket Sent from my phone with gps,2 or more cameras and mics, wifi and mobile data that I can't actually turn off

[@Mynabird1]

The device is good for someone who doesn't want to have a phone around before they sleep, as it can disrupt your sleep patterns.

[@aneeqshaikh3655]

ur videos are always on point :)

[@deanspanos8210]

Rose and shine, Mr Fisher. Rise and, shine.

[@7777PEACEMAKER]

Sounds like the old show night rider when the clock said goodnight

[@nikhilrw]

I just dismissed my alarm 5 minutes ago, the way he snoozed it. 😂 Google home ftw

[@suvtropics]

Great choice of music Mr FIsher.

[@maacpiash]

I would buy this for myself if it cost as much as a Google Home Mini. Everything that tiny speaker can do can be done with my smartphone, and my phone doesn't need to be tethered to a power outlet all the time. But this smart clock brings some novelty, especially with that USB port.

[@electroreviews01]

I bought something similar without the color display. Insignia has a google home with a 7-segment (think old alarm clock) display with a secondary one for showing current temperature, volume and other context based tidbits of information. I think they are $45

[@mustardroshi418]

this dude sounds like tony stark i am glad thanos didnt wipe him of

[@Ihales666]

Does it have a battery? If not I wouldn't consider it reliable enough as alarm clock. Does it have a temperature (or humidity) sensor? Because these things is something I would welcome more on an alarm clock than low quality phone calls. Seems to me like something that leaves a lot to be desired. Maybe in next gen it will be worthy of purchase.

[@haleyjohnson2055]

The Lenovo Smart Clock does not have a battery or temperature/humidity sensor, though you can ask Google to check the weather for you. The alarms and timing feature work if the device becomes disconnected from the internet, but the device must be plugged in to power at all times.

[@SincerelyYona]

Does it allow you to set an alarm w/ any song you want?

[@mad23151]

Great Review ...I am getting one today. Thanks

[@dogenasus1717]

You still use the Key 2. Respect!

[@starzzzy22]

I literally know that Pinback song from an old video when Mr. Mobile was still at Pocketnow

[@MySavageDynasty]

I hate alarm clocks. But this one right here might change the game. I'm definitely considering it now.

[@RobertF]

I may pick one up on a sale. Also kind of surprised Google doesn't call you Captain or something Trek related. 🖖

[@abdulrahaman0157]

Legend says that MrMobile is a legendary writer.

[@kuropixeljp]

Does the alarm feature still work if Internet goes down? What about a power outage in the middle of the night?

[@haleyjohnson2055]

If the internet goes down the alarm and clock still remain operational, but the clock does need power to work. If the power goes out and comes back, however, and the internet is working, the clock will reset to the correct time. Hope that helps!

As it is with all of these, the relevant question is does it work fully as an alarm clock. Does it have a power back up. Can you set the alarm and use it if your internet connection fails. If this is not the case you need a real alarm clock anyway and the utility of the device would be modest. Remember an alarm clock has to work every single time.

[@haleyjohnson2055]

While the alarm and timing functions of the device do remain functional if the device becomes disconnected from the internet, it must remain plugged into power at all times.

[@suheefuddin9427]

Will it snooze or stop ringing if i throw? My $12 Walmart clock could do that easily

[@mrawther]

Picked this up for CAD50 during sale. Setting up took a night. After setting up, it kept losing connection super frequently. I wasn't able to make it do anything. Returned it.

[@virdewindersingh13]

anything by u is amazing Micheal.

[@andreistan7552]

I'm going to buy this...I really like it and the price is right

[@lillyte09]

How do I make the alarm stop by voice? It’s not working when I say STOP when the alarm is going off.

[@Raggepagge]

Do you have to say "OK google" first or can you just blurt out a half-assed "stop" or "snooze" to add 5 minutes to the alarm as it wakes you up in the morning? Cause sleepy me ain't saying "OK google" to talk to an alarm clock... At that point it's easier to just turn around and punch the poor thing.

[@PENUT42]

YES PLEASE!! Please review the echo show

[@icedcoffeecapricorn]

You made me want to buy this one. I could barely hear the alarm of my 6-dollar alarm clock. Lol. Does the usb port support quick charge 3.0? Thanks!

[@TheMrMobile]

No quick charge, sadly.

[@nazhif1]

Never thought I’d want an alarm clock this badly. 😂

[@mangotango1252]

You’re in Massachusetts? Is this your full time job?

[@zinghiway]

Lol i can't speak early in the morning I just can't too early to speak for me 😂.

[@i.i.iiii.i.i]

Then you have to get up instad of snoozing 😋

[@zinghiway]

@@i.i.iiii.i.i maybe I can push the snooze button 😄 and sleep for 10 min more.

[@typingcat]

Does it require software updates from Lenovo or directly from Google? If it's the former, don't buy it, because it will never get anywhere updates and be vulnerable.

[@TEKDAD]

Any battery ? It’s kind of the point of an alarm!