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Lenovo Smart Clock 2 with wireless charging dock launched in India for Rs 6,999(~$94)

Pranav Sawant — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 11:27:41 +0000

Last year, Lenovo unveiled the Smart Clock 2 in the US offering Google Assistant support and a wireless charging dock. Now, the device has been launched in India for an asking price of Rs 6,999(~$94).

The Lenovo Smart Clock 2 can be purchased from the Flipkart India website. The smart clock is an impressive piece of tech that shows time and also has a wireless charging dock, for charging your phones and supported gadgets. It has a 4-inch touchscreen LCD display. It has a 3W front-firing speaker and a far-field microphone. It features soft-touch fabric material that offers a premium look.

It has a Google Assistance feature out of the box and supports “Hey Google” and “Ok Google” commands. You can ask, talk, and get things done from the assistant. Although the device has a screen, it lacks a camera, so only audio calls can be made with the help of Google Assistant.

It has Bluetooth v4.2 support, a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, and has a light and an accelerometer sensor. The smart clock is powered by MediaTek MT8167S chipset and has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of built-in storage.

The wireless charging dock can charge wireless charging-supported devices. Lenovo has offered a 10W max fast charging speed with a 5W minimum and a 7.5W charging speed support. The company claims that it is also Magsafe compatible.

It weighs 298 grams and needs to be connected to a power socket in order to work. As of now, it comes in only a single color, the Heather Grey. But notably, it was also launched in Abyss Blue and Shadow Black colors in the US.

Lenovo Smart Clock 2 arrives with a new design and an optional wireless charging dock

Habeeb Onawole — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 14:55:31 +0000

The Lenovo Smart Clock was announced back in 2019 during CES. Last August, it was followed up with a cheaper model, the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential. Now, a successor called the Lenovo Smart Clock 2 has appeared on the manufacturer’s US website and it brings a new design and additional features.

We knew a successor was coming earlier this month when we spotted it on the Bluetooth SIG website. Now that it is here, we are pretty excited. Not only does the new alarm clock, which still doubles as a smart speaker, boast a new design, but it is also available in more colors.

The Lenovo Smart Clock 2 is taller now, as a bit more base has been added to it. The display is still angled and the body is wrapped in a soft-touch fabric that is available in gray, black, and blue. There are two buttons on top for controlling the volume, and at the bottom is a power jack and a microphone mute switch. Unfortunately, there is no longer a USB-A port on the back for charging your devices.

Lenovo has decided to make more money by moving that USB port to an optional wireless charging dock for the Smart Clock 2. What this means is that, if you still want to use the clock to charge your device, you will have to shell out extra cash for the dock. The dock also has a wireless charging pad with a maximum power output of 10W. Lenovo has also brought over the nightlight of the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential to the charging dock. The dock connects to the smart clock via pogo pins.

The Lenovo Smart Clock 2 still has a 4” LCD IPS Touchscreen but the resolution wasn’t stated. There is 1GB of RAM, a MediaTek MT8167S processor, and 8GB of built-in storage. Like we said above, the new smart clock is bigger and Lenovo has put that extra space to use with the addition of an extra 3W speaker for stereo sounds.

The Smart Clock 2 connects via 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. It also has Bluetooth 4.2, a light sensor, and an accelerometer. The dimensions are given as 93.30mm x 113.48mm x 71.33mm while the weight is 298 grams.

Lenovo is yet to announce a price tag for the Smart Clock 2 as well as the charging dock. However, when it goes on sale, buyers will be able to purchase it in Abyss Blue, Heather Grey, or Shadow Black.

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Just like the original, you have Google Assistant onboard and you can control your smart home devices, ask it questions, listen to podcasts, set reminders, and more. You should also be able to use it to make voice calls over Duo.

Lenovo Smart Clock 2 gets certified by the Bluetooth SIG

Habeeb Onawole — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 21:37:44 +0000

In 2019, Lenovo launched a smart clock that doubles as a smart speaker powered by Google Assistant. It followed it up with a more affordable version called the Smart Clock Essential. This year, we may be getting a successor to the first-gen model and a Bluetooth certification page has revealed it will arrive as the Lenovo Smart Clock 2.

The Lenovo Smart Clock 2 was certified a few weeks ago. It has moel number Lenovo CD-24502F and connects via Bluetooth 5.1. The description says that it is a Bluetooth AI Speaker which means it will keep the smart Bluetooth speaker functionality of its predecessor.

The original launched with a 4-inch HD+ color touchscreen and while we don’t expect the successor to be any larger for a bedside device, we won’t rule out the possibility of that happening. However, a sharper one will be appreciated. We also expect it to have a better speaker, an upgrade from the 3W speaker in the 2019 model.

The Lenovo Smart Clock 2 should have Google Assistant built-in so users can set alarms, timers, and reminders with the Hey Google or Okay Google command. It should also be able to control supported IoT devices such as smart bulbs, thermostats, and cameras.

The first-gen model launched for $80 and it will be a miracle if the successor is priced less.

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