Simplify Your Nightstand With Lenovo Smart Clock Essential

[@TechWithBrett]

This is the perfect little Google Assistant speaker for any nightstand. Would it help you save some room and replace an old alarm clock?

[@its_sweet16_therandom46]

Good sandwich joke 😄

[@hiattech]

I use the Google hub to replace my clock but a couple weeks ago I did get one of these for each of my kids for a simple clock with KZbin music, night light, and ability to broadcast to them as needed. It works great.

[@JoeGillian0]

I prefer the smaller echodotnwith clock

[@dillontrausi3532]

ok i love the clock i have the screen one but it seems like when i tell the alarm to stop the morning routine doesn't start and i have it checked does that happen too anyone else

[@SpaceStrike]

@@hiattech bruh get a old cell phone and boom. No need to waste money on this lol

[@TheMediacenterpc]

I watched a few videos on this thing on KZbin, you are pretty much the ONLY person who showed how it would look like in a dark room. Considering its main use is in a bedroom, I cannot say how grateful I am to you for showing that important aspect. Many thanks, subscribed ! :)

[@nodst3r]

I come back to this whenever I forget how to change the backlight % whenever it goes back to automatically adjusting. Great thorough review.

[@divineoracle4809]

I've had 2 of the regular Lenovo Smart Clock's with the touch screen. They've been great for use in areas such as the living room and kitchen. In the bedroom, they were good but were just too intrusive while sleeping. We recently bought a couple of these Essential clocks for the bedroom and they're a lot better for this application. The night light does come in handy, as well as the charging port on the back. It's just flat out simple and less intrusive in terms of blue light. It has all of the same Google features as the screen version has, you can adjust your lights and gadgets, you can ask it questions etc. They're great!

[@Hokage2001]

This the answer I was looking for lol I was debating which one to get and you made my decision clear, thank you!

[@MacGyv3r]

How bright are the light from the numbers at night? It doesn't seem that it's possible to dim that like the LED "assistant light". And that's probably a deal breaker for me.

[@Pinsleepe]

Thank you for this comprehensive review! This smart clock is exactly what I need, simple display with auto brightness adjusting and a speaker, just that. You've shown everything I needed to confirm. Great job!

[@hiattech]

Found these after your review of the touch screen version of this and they were on sale for 50% off so I grabbed 4 and put one in each kids room and one in the living room (we don't actually have a clock in there otherwise). These work great. My daughter loves the nightlight and having music she can listen to at night. We are just getting into the smart home setup so these were a great, cheap option.

[@TechWithBrett]

Glad they have worked out so well!

[@InfamousElGuapo]

Great review! Can you pause a weekly alarm? For example, if Monday is a holiday, can you ask it to pause and then you can resume it Tuesday? Or does it store the weekly alarm and you cancel it and reactivate it?

[@evangelinaquintana2364]

Oh my gosh thank you for not actually saying Hey Google and setting off my other devices while I watch this video!

[@daveschmarder-1950]

I probably would have known all this, if I had read the instructions. But with Tech with Brett, I don't have to read the instructions. Thank you! I have one of these. The clock is easy to read, even with my glasses off. I have the mic muted and sound turned down all the way as I have a Nest Mini to do my Google stuff. To me this is only a clock. I don't use alarms because I am retired. :) I did have to change the room because during my good morning routine, it would say that the bedroom clock couldn't do something. I banished it to a made up room. I bought mine at Best Buy for $25 when they had them on sale. I would recommend it to others.

[@MillenniumFalcon]

Thanks Brett. I love your helpful instructions. Nearly drove myself crazy trying to figure out how to adjust display brightness on this clock until I saw your tips.

[@ericbonanno5214]

During the audio test, I think the smart clock essential and the nest mini would be a great speaker group. They compliment each other well for a much clearer and fuller sound. It's something to hear in person though to confirm.

[@kg4gav]

Few questions: Will this allow you to snooze the alarm? Can you set the display to dim automatically at a certain time, then go back to 100% at a different time? Can you automate the nightlight with a motion sensor?

[@colinmullan]

Your vids are so very good,I accidently turned on the clock night light very frustrated playing with all the buttons no luck getting it off then i membered your vid

[@chrisdell4186]

Nice review! I bought one of these after watching this review and am relatively happy with it. It does seem to struggle a bit with hearing me (I have turned the sensitivity up but I still have to talk louder than I'd like) but it has been a good addition to my bedroom. I like the ability to control my bedside lamps and my fan without having to pick up my phone. The nightlight and USB port are great features. It's affordable too if you can get it on sale - I wouldn't have bought it at full price.

[@blackhannahofficial]

Thanks Brett for such an in depth review 😀. I was considering buying this clock for an upgrade. After your post, I feel I'm making a great choice...AND you gained a new subscriber! Great job 👍🏾

[@bitterbitterbitter]

I dont have any of the settings shown in the device settings, only some generic info. Any clue why?

[@PP-pf5ex]

Let’s say you have an alarm set for 7am, you perhaps wake up before the alarm at 6.45am, how do you disable the 7am alarm without speaking and waking up your partner? Is there a simple button (combination) you press to disable just today’s alarm? Seems though this (basic) traditional alarm clock feature is missing?

[@Kment011]

Picked a couple of these up today from Walmart for $17 a piece, which included a smart bulb. Pretty damn nice for the price!

[@chrisj.9129]

me also. i bought 2. watches this to learn to set it w voice command to fill brightness as i use it in my living room. Also how to turn night light off. didn’t realize it had one

[@mortenleinan]

Can you make the nightlight turn on when the alarm goes off? Thanks for a good reveiw :)

[@rodneyatkins8515]

That seems to happen automatically for me. Sometimes it even leaves nightlight on for a while and I have to tell it to turn it off.

[@samlevasseur]

Incredible review ! All the information someone would need to help in a purchase decision ! Thank you and keep up the great work !

[@Ryan_Mooney]

Can individual alarms be set for any day or combination of days? I have to wake up at different times on weekdays for telecommuting.

[@gqbrown09]

QUESTION: can you change the default 10 minute snooze to 5 minutes? If so, how?

[@119Agent]

I have had this since December and it is a really great upgrade from the Google Home mini in everything but sound. I already had an alarm clock so combining two devices has saved some desk space and programing the alarms is very easy.

[@LoganT547]

Yeah I got my Smart Clock (with screen) on Christmas and I also noticed the sound quality is a little lesser, but honestly for general listening it's fine but definitely not as good as even a Home Mini.

[@nglucas4307]

hi. I would like to ask if my wifi is out, will the display clock function still work?

[@PeterMacPL]

I heard that autobrightness light sensor not work perfect, many people says that not dim enough at night in dark room and display is still too bright. Also when you set brighness by asking Google then Autobrightess stops work again and there is no command to turin it back on.

[@AllenSchuenke1993]

The Nest Mini and the Lenovo Smart Clock together sound really good together

[@killerbee4229]

Just got one in a box set with a smart bulb for 15$ on clearance, super excited to set it all up now!

[@svatantryashop2859]

Where did you find that deal?

[@Tuber80]

Will it tell you the time if you ask it to - and without activating your phone?

[@OakTurtle_]

What a thorough and awesome timestamped video. Thank you

[@mirekptacek6348]

Nice review. Can this alarm clock (or the model with display) interact with other devices in smart home - is it possible to activate smart scenes or automations? Eg. turn on heating 30 minutes before alarm or turn on lights at the time of alarm?

[@crisman72]

Hi, let's say if we have an internet connection down for a few hours and we have some alarms set during that time, are those alarms get played or we loose that feature? Thanks!

[@xtimex1]

That interests me too.

[@ferrandelavarga3913]

Hi Brett! You showed that it's possible to see in Google Home app the alarms set in Lenovo Smart Clock Essential, but it is possible to create or/and modify these alarms in Google Home app? Thank you!

[@karlenymascorro3579]

Hi! Do you know how to adjust the time? With daylight savings the time displayed on my clock is incorrect now.

[@LUKAS-bb4jc]

If I change the screen brightness manually will I be able to turn auto brightness back on ?

[@whitesamarrow733]

Thanks for the video Can I change temperature display to Celsius?

[@Saturnaa]

yes, in the app

[@yaprui5279]

Hey! Just wanna ask if you could also set the alarm manually via the Google Home app on ur phone?

[@16BitDoggo]

I noticed it dims while you aren't in the room. Could I turn this into a motion sensor?

[@goutham4678]

Can we set a timer in this, like for 2 minutes, timer should be visible

[@Master0119]

I like everything except that it has to be plugged in. Most devices have a built-in battery. I'm sure people would have been totally fine with a removable battery or even AA. Great video as usual man! Keep it up!

[@caseybellevue6098]

it sucks, only plays one alarm sound

[@nishkampatel]

was looking for a good review already have it and have been using for some time now awesome device worth the money

[@TechWithBrett]

Thanks for your review on it!

[@Anita-rj9ss]

When I set up the alarm clock, it shows as a speaker. How do I change this? I don't have the option like you do to go in setting and see everything that's on your settings.

[@Jim_in_AR]

Can the display color be changed? Red is easier on night vision, so better for nighttime.

[@TechWithBrett]

Sadly no, I guess there is style alarm wins there.

[@its_sweet16_therandom46]

Oh that’s so sick, I’ve never seen a clock play music before wow 🤩

[@TechWithBrett]

😂

[@BobBridgesbob]

Great video! But is there a snooze button? Or can we snooze the alarm with voice?

[@markwallis5395]

If I want to fall asleep listening to a radio station will it just keep playing all night or can it be set to go off after a certain amount of time?

[@U2haveanicedayty2]

Brett Awesome review and any questions I had were answered by you just watching.it’s been a while and this is a awesome gadget.Hope you and Family have a great Holiday Deb.👍✌️

[@RealArtVandelay]

Woah i have this device and love it but you have WAY nore options on your google Home, i cant do anything..help?

[@metalheadmalta]

Excellent review. Will probably get one of these! Very detailed look, and it is impressive to see how many features this has. Seems simple, but real good. Thanks.

[@caseybellevue6098]

it sucks, only plays one alarm sound

[@donnahickok3481]

This question isn't about this product. Can you please tell me the best way to store my pictures photo stick etc. I am a subscriber thanks in advance

[@grahamsamford554]

Once set up if there is a wifi outage does it still work?

[@ashley1526]

But can you change the alarm tone? I have this clock and I'm so use to the tone I sleep through it, I could of sworn there were man stick tones to choose from but I can't seem to figure it out. I don't want radio or music just stock tones. 😫 pls help

[@sajalchourasia2388]

Should I buy the Lenevo smart clock essential or the Google home mini?

[@TechWithBrett]

Depends on what you need. I really like having a clock I can glance at to see the time.

[@jbonez69able]

When I click settings for my device, it doesn't give me the options that pop up on yours. Any idea why that is?

[@Techn1cated]

Can’t wait for this to come. Replacing an Alexa Echo Speaker with this since all Alexa wants to do is sell me subscriptions or explain how to use features that I’m already asking it to do lmao

[@carla.n.5078]

Why is my Google Home app vastly different then his? And I don't get the option to change alarms within the Home App either. It gets classified as a speaker for me, which irks me something firece.

[@c.s.herman860]

Can you ask internal temperature in room?

[@remoproductions1338]

Great review! I just seen this product recently. Thanks for the in depth review. 🔥

[@Schoeppsche]

Hi, is there an option to just deactivate an alarm? I do not always want to delete and set it up again.

[@captainmakai]

I can’t find alarms and timers, the settings menu is different to mine on iPhone, why?

[@47f0]

Strange... my night light command is something that has been bothering me for a while. I could turn it on and off but but I could not change the brightness - if I use the word "brightness", it changes the screen brightness, not the nightlight. Only if I omit the word "brightness" does it set the night light, which is something I just accidentally discovered after watching your video and trying one more time (or one last time).

[@MarkRowsey]

Thanks for the review! Two questions I had was if one is able to automate the nightlight at all? Say, I need to get out of bed at night, is there a motion sensor there? Or, could I have another motion sensor in the room trigger that nightlight? Also, is there an ambient sensor that helps dim the clock automatically at night? Thanks!

[@TomShadowrider]

How did you get the weather icon to appear, just got one and it doesn’t show it . Only the temperature

[@TechWithBrett]

It just automatically showed. Do you have you address set in the Google Home app and personalized results on?

[@TomShadowrider]

@@TechWithBrett ya after a few hours it finally showed up, thanks

[@martinmartin38077]

The biggest problem with this clock is the light levels. When you switch it to the darkest mode for night time (10% via the app), it's too bright. You can get it to go lower via Google asking it to go to (lower than 10%), but this actually damages the screen. I had to get mine replaced due to this. Lenovo are aware of this. Not sure why it's not mentioned here

[@samot1808]

Do you have more information about this? Just purchased with the intention of having the display completely off at night.

[@samuelbuick2908]

I’m struggling to set this up at a new address, I entered the wifi password wrong once and now it won’t let me enter the password and obviously I can’t connect.

[@Keithant85]

Great view as always Brett! I do have one question. Can you say "Snooze" the same way you say "Stop" to control the alarm?

[@johnstockelman5007]

A simple Goolge search... How do you snooze on a Lenovo smart clock? How to snooze or stop an alarm? After an alarm sounds, you can tap or press any button (except alarm setup button) to enable snooze mode. Your alarm clock will sound again several minutes later (10 minutes by default). To stop an alarm clock, short press the alarm setup button or use a voice command.

[@Rakutsi]

I have the old one with the display, somtimes it loses wifi and it cannot connect again unless i drag out the power cable and connect it again. This makes so if i have a alarm it will not ring on the morning. What about this clock, if it loses wifi can it go without wifi?

[@edgardobermudez]

Is there any way to change the tone of the alarm? That alarm is too quiet and it won't wake me up easily.

[@caznden]

I used my Headphones, Rey Helpful Thanks. Buying two Tomorrow, great Video.

[@TampaTec]

Great review 👍 I might buy one 🕐

[@ItsLexrr]

My sounds keel going back to volume 5, can someone please help I’ve been trying to fix this forever. I have my Alexa a bit far from me and I need the volume to be 9/10 to listen to her. But it always goes back to volume 5 for some reason please help.

[@MegaJdogg91]

So honest question i already have a google nest mini in my room but i've been seeing this in the store would it be redundant if i got this clock?

[@CommanderMouse72]

I see this as the equivalent of the echo dot with clock, it's basically a nest mini with clock

[@alec4672]

Remember when digital clocks were kinda new and you could put a battery in them to keep the time incase the power went out? Lenovo should do the same just with a rechargable built in.

[@TechWithBrett]

I had one that even projected the time of my ceiling. I'd love to see that in a smart device as well.

[@johngreydanus2033]

Lost power a few days ago, since then unable to display weather and temperature. Believe me, I have Googled everything for this, factory reset, re-install Home, it's just not there, and I'm not the only one in this situation, just can't find the resolution yet.

[@thisisjmx]

I've got the original one with the touch screen. Having the USB-A port it's great. I keep my Fitbit charger in there so it's always ready to charge at night.

[@TechWithBrett]

Great to hear!

[@caseybellevue6098]

it sucks, only plays one alarm sound

[@pjuk]

Good review. Bought one of these in start of year sale in the UK was only GBP20, bargain. Great next to bed, only thing to note is clock is too bright even on 1% to sleep with, like a white floodlight. Nothing a neatly cut piece of gray plastic didn't fix! With an update recently you can set it turn screen off completely at a set time of the day but kinda makes clock a bit pointless then, but it will come back on when you say hey Google.

[@TechWithBrett]

Excellent feedback and review! I guess mine didn't receive the update fast enough.

[@startingQB]

Can the night light be automated or added into routines?

[@AllaboutYosefGabriel]

Do you want to replace told clock?

[@piotrchmiel87]

Small disappointment that display doesn't show timer. I use Google mini in kitchen and it would be nice to know how much time left

[@TechWithBrett]

Good point. You can always ask it by voice how much time is left but that does take more time.

[@Jim_in_AR]

An Amazon Echo Dot with Clock does that.

[@piotrchmiel87]

@@TechWithBrett I always do that multiple times, which is annoying :)

[@sethallen8653]

I love your reviews, you have helped me build my smart home! If you ever get the chance, you should review the Lenovo Smart Tab M10 with Google assistant. I'm curious on its features!

[@davidshepherd445]

Great review. I have a Smart Clock Essential, and it's really good - but in Google Home app, under settings, I don't have an Alarms and Timers option. Any ideas why not?

[@DaedalusEH]

The same here, for some reason the clock is recognised as a speaker. Haven't found any way to change alarms from Google Home.

[@mpbushard]

@@DaedalusEH I just bought one and am having the same problem you two are. Did you ever find a fix?

[@zzzonked666]

Check under settings > audio > alarms & timers Bit silly to hide the option away I think

[@its_toastyyy4767]

Im having the same issue… did you guys ever figure it out?

[@yellow_panther]

@@zzzonked666 this only gives the option to change the alarm volume, doesn't show the options that we see in the video.

[@margaritaguzman6145]

Thank you, very well explained, you are really good

[@gerrycuddly9826]

Can I change fahrenheit to celsius?

[@ronniesellsnj9438]

So helpful, thank you!

[@smithrog34]

Is there a way to stop the night light from illuminating with the alarm?

[@MrAnirbanchakrabarty]

How did you get that smart clock in your device type?

[@maartenjanssen]

I was just wondering if this has auto brightness as well? Indient really feel like telling my alarm clock rondom the screen every night, haha.

[@matteventu]

It does an auto-dimming mode, yes.

[@Dantoniolo]

When you set this clock up you had an option for Apple Music for music playback!!! How did you get that option?

[@matteventu]

It's available in the Google Home app for Google Assistant. It may be market dependant, it's surely available in the US and UK. Where are you located?

[@kovkus]

Hey Brett , I can’t find the Lenovo original speaker with display anywhere online, is it discontinued?

[@TechWithBrett]

It doesn't look like it. Here are some different retailers to check out: geni.us/JwSV

[@mikeketcham9482]

I see that the essential automatically sets the time after a power outage, but what about the alarm setting? I'm asking if the power was briefly gone during the night would the time and alarm reset once power resumed.

[@lammyjammer6670]

I don't believe the alarms are saved on the device itself... it's all saved in the cloud so it stands to reason the alarms would also exist after an outage.

[@rodneyatkins8515]

For me, the LED brightness setting in Night Mode changes the time display as well. Also, the night mode LED setting seems to override voice requests to change the screen brightness.

[@MacGyv3r]

Can you describe that in depth. In the video it seems like it's only possible to dim the "assistant led dots" and not the brightness of the numbers.

[@rodneyatkins8515]

@@MacGyv3r To be honest, that was 9 months ago, and I'm not 100% sure what I was referring to. However, you can set the brightness of the numbers with a voice command: "Hey Google: set screen brightness to 0%" (0% turns them off completely). There are settings for night mode in the Google Home app and they include turning the numbers off completely.

[@MacGyv3r]

@@rodneyatkins8515 I see. Thank you for a quick reply.

[@sirmodd6199]

Do you get text message alerts?

[@ethelmonk]

I have a similar ge clock radio. Time to get a smart clock. Thanks and thumbs up

[@PeterMacPL]

Could you compare power consumption from power supply ?

[@dillontrausi3532]

ok i love the clock i have the screen one but it seems like when i tell the alarm to stop the morning routine doesn't start and i have it checked does that happen too anyone else

[@myutube6422]

Well, you convinced me that I needed one of the essentials, thanks. BTW I noticed that you are subscribed to a number of music apps. I'm an old fart that's primary taste is the 60s-80-s music and classical from time to time and country for the GF. Do you have a preference?

[@HimanshuGupta-ii4zz]

how to chnge color of the google search lights from white to red green blue and yellow.

[@marcus_cole_2]

Tech with Brett: then the Lenovo smart clock actually has a hidden feature USB ethernet adapter support... I plugged a USB ethernet adapter in and it works and to make sure it works I formatted the clock no Wi-Fi at all it works perfectly fine actually it works better on ethernet when streaming music from your phone in a group setting especially if everything else is ethernet connected Google home Google home mini all support ethernet

[@kyfeam]

what about snooze.. do you only have to say snooze? does it have a snooze function?

[@TechWithBrett]

You can snooze the alarm by voice. "... Google, snooze for 5 minutes."

[@Elberto71]

I found these dont automatically reconnect to your WiFi after a dropout, you have to turn the power off and on to get it to connect again

[@Ikejiaku]

Great video, thx. I'm picking one up tomorrow.