Lenovo Smart Display with Google Assistant Review - 6 Months Later

[@SimonHarbour]

Really interesting to see the flip side of what i could have chosen - i went for the Google version but always wondered

[@mariesheppard3750]

So I have to have a smart phone to set this up? Can I use some one else phone to set it up? I m 80 year old so still learning thank you

[@noreenkicknosway25]

Marie Sheppard not necessary, depends what u want to use it for

[@phil_matic]

I'm disappointed that you can't put a date on the screen, and it doesn't seem liek you can change the size/style of the clock when looking at background photos

[@dhansel4835]

I was given one of these and looking at how to set it up. Any suggestions? I also need a power supply. I understand it takes a 20 watt 1.5 amp AC power supply. I would appreciate it if someone could direct me to the setup manual.

[@kp-gbuniqueinterest]

I am getting it for the kitchen. @ 99 dollars worth it. Its for my mom to learn new recipes and to control the smart lights not much else.

[@kamronimamov6433]

Do you think it's worth exchanging for my moto g fast

[@janeleekeller]

HI Josh 👋 Though this Lenovo video was Appreciated, Saying More than, I Agree with Your Verdict, would be pointless ! Thanks for ELIMINATING any personal Judgment on my part 😉 ! Will be looking forward to Your Reviews of the Google Nest Hub Max 😊. Have a Nice Day 🌞 Josh, JL 🕊️ 8/24/19

[@rob4197]

Lenovo does not output bluetooth audio ( disabled ). While all the Google nests can.

[@techjunkie8114]

it does not support hulu but can you cast it to the device through chromecast like you can with the nest hub?

[@jonaskkyeo]

Nice! Have u reviewed Lenovo Smart Tab M10 or P10? If not would be interesting to see your honest review of those? Tablet that double as smart display! Would also be interested to know if it can work as a photo frame to display photo from Google Photos App?

[@kevinpope7323]

I have the Lenovo Smart Display and love it... my problem is another Lenovo Product... I just purchased a Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Speaker, which I bought as it supposedly works with Google Assistant. My problem is that I can't get Google Assistant to open. The speaker will open up Siri on my Iphone, but I want to play my music on Google Play Music and use it like my existing Google Speakers and be able to ask Hey Google and get my music played. I can't find out what I am doing wrong. Are you able to help here?

[@tomm5517]

Josh, nice review. I have a google nest hub, I am waiting for for the max to come out. It just makes more sense in my case. But my all time favorite for a basic assistant is my google mini. Small out of the way device for my bedside table. See ya when the nest hub max comes out. Thanks

[@6MonthsLater]

We’ll be doing a video on it as soon as we get our hands on one. There’s a rumor of a new mini as well, so hopefully that’ll pan out in October.

[@CaptKeo]

I have the smart display with Google assistant. When it answers a question it stays on screen for less than a minute. That makes it hard to copy the information. Is there any way to delay it?

[@lacey397]

I got a red led that blinks it on the right side do you know what going on with it

[@cnpwatson]

Does anyone know if the WebEx app will work on this smart display?

[@benoldenburg6451]

For the most part this is no long time usage review. You can skip the first 7 minutes and stop watching after 2 minutes.

[@adamrobo1417]

...huh

[@sanjaynankani6942]

Does it support continuous conversation?

[@Vikingj72]

Yes

[@jenni_ri]

Does the smart display have to be plugged in at all times, or can I unplug and still use it?

[@Aaron-lc8nf]

always plugged in

[@jenni_ri]

@@Aaron-lc8nf thanx, I finally had discovered it, lol

[@adamrobo1417]

this guy is obsessed with viewing pictures on these things haha

[@pratikpinoakawolverine]

So it just have benefit of best pictures over lenovo screen?

[@Uknow_KeepitPG.]

My lonova screen just shut off one day has anyone else had this problem? I did have it plugged into a extention cord though but it shouldn't matter right.?

[@SW-pm3ls]

Mines did too. So I guess I have to get the Google Max. I have the google nest in my bedroom, and it’s pretty solid. However the Lenovo that was working in my kitchen to me was better with google search’s and music.

[@Jmcinally94]

Is it easy to switch between recipes and KZbin videos? It would be perfect if I could do one step, watch a video for a bit until I need to move on to the next instruction and then switch back without it losing where I was in the vid/recipe

[@6MonthsLater]

Yes, it’ll hold the place your in for a recipe and same thing as media playing like a KZbin video.

[@Jmcinally94]

@@6MonthsLater Amazing! I've ordered one second-hand now, almost a year since I left this comment. Not a lot of people making update reviews for this device in 2020, especially considering this was the first GHome Smart Display to release. I hope it works out well.

[@hungchung9860]

does it support vietnamese language?

[@joycemccartan2728]

I am having a issue now where it is displaying photography pictures and I want to display my photos.

[@6MonthsLater]

You'll need to go into the settings of the Lenovo display in the Google Home app and look for a setting called "Photo Frame." Select that than then select Google Photos as the place you want the pics to come from. You'll then be able to chose the albums of pictures you want displayed on the Lenovo display.

[@Dato1K]

Can you connect the Lenovo to a BT Speaker? I don't have the option when trying to connect it.

[@Vikingj72]

No

[@radovelitchkov60]

Worked fine for a few months and then an update rendered this smart display into useless pile of garbage. Sometimes it won't detect the hot word, at other times it will be listening for no apparent reason. The overall sucess rate is at about 30-50% now - waaaaay below industry averages and totally unaceptable. Unless you're right next to the device, yelling at the top of your lungs - forget it. To add to the frustration, both Lenovo and Google support have been extremely unhelpful. I have been sending feedback through the device itself for months now - not a peep back. Numerous reports via the google home app - silence. Posts here in the Lenovo forum - just as useful. Bottom line - I cannot recommend this device unless you love the sweet pain and frustration it has to offer. Avoid like the plague!

[@zack95]

Nice and useful review except "Get the Lenovo if you like better Lenovo" 😂😂😂😂

[@mmartin7483]

I absolutely LOVE,LOVE,LOVE my Lenova. Googles Nest Hub simply does not compare

[@giz02]

Christ - more google hub and hub max than 6 month review.. moving on.

[@debabratabanerjee7607]

Can we use it for google meet?

[@6MonthsLater]

It doesn't look like Meet has made it to our Lenovo smart display just yet

[@Max86421]

👍

[@kidm7399]

They gave it to you then shouldn’t complain if it a free

[@StevenEarl]

Cheers

[@shekharmoona544]

200 views and only 18 reactions. KZbin really has a free rider problem.

[@user-fn5gr1re4w]

This poss of s. Doesn't work anylonger to web search. You can't websearch anything anymore as it won't open anything at all. F lenovo smart display

[@SW-pm3ls]

Yeah now I guess we are forced to get the Google nest Max. It sucks because up until mine started working with the Lenovo was a better product for my needs

[@Karma_coolee]

Mine works perfect still December 2023

[@kanshero8439]

When Manuel Neuer retire from football :))))