The Lenovo Smart Clock Essential Does Everything Your Nightstand Needs

A look at the best features.

What makes the Smart Clock Essential so great are all the little things it gets right. The clock display is big and bold, so you can see it from across the room. And having Google Assistant is like having a personal helper on your nightstand to answer random questions or control your other smart lights.

• You can actually read the time.
• Ask Google for anything you need.
• It even has a built-in nightlight.

Finally, a clock you can read in the middle of the night without your glasses! The big, bright numbers are fantastic. And it automatically dims when you turn out the lights, so it won't keep you awake.

Being able to just say, 'Hey Google, play some rain sounds,' without fumbling for your phone is a small luxury you'll get used to fast. You can ask it for commute times, news updates, or to turn off your smart plugs. It’s incredibly handy.

And there are a couple of great bonuses. The nightlight on the back is just bright enough to help you find your way in the dark. Plus, there’s a USB port in the back to charge your phone, which frees up another outlet.

At the end of the day, the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential is just a really smart, useful gadget for your bedroom. It takes a few different devices and rolls them into one simple, compact package. If you want to make your nightstand a little smarter and less cluttered, this is a great way to do it.