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Control Your Home With Lenovo's New Smart Clock Essential

And add beauty with the upgraded Smart Frame

By Cesar Cadenas Cesar Cadenas Writer California State University - Long Beach Cesar Cadenas has been writing about the tech industry since 2016 on a variety of topics like cryptocurrency, video games, the latest gadgets, and much more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on January 4, 2022 02:37PM EST Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Smart & Connected Life Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Lenovo is expanding its smart home offerings with the new Smart Clock Essential with Amazon Alexa built-in, an upcoming Ambient Light Dock, and a new update to its Smart Frame device. The Smart Clock Essential can set timers and reminders with voice commands and has multiple stylish, customizable offerings. The Smart Frame's update includes virtual sticky notes and it also no longer requires a Google Photos account to be used. Lenovo The Smart Clock Essential with Alexa built-in has a large interactive LED display which you can tap to dismiss an alarm and enjoy its auto-dimming feature. You can connect the clock to Amazon Music or other streaming apps via Wi-Fi and have the device function as a smart speaker. Thanks to a 3W full-range speaker, the device can fill a room with high-quality audio. The device comes in two different colors, Misty Blue and Clay Red, and is covered by soft fabric. You can personalize the clock with customizable clock faces or place it on the new Lenovo Ambient Light Dock, which serves as a nightlight and can fill the room with light using eight different modes. The Smart Clock Essential will be available January 2022 at $59.99 while the Light Dock will come out in Q1 2022 at $29.99. Lenovo Since the Smart Frame no longer requires a Google Photos account, you can upload pictures directly to the frame’s storage. The new virtual sticky note feature adds messages on top of the picture which can be scheduled to display at certain times. Lenovo also plans on adding an Instagram channel for the Smart Frame, but the release date is still pending. The upgraded Smart Frame is available now for $399.99. Want to read more? Grab all of our CES 2022 coverage right here. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire The 6 Best Alarm Clocks of 2022 The 7 Best Smart Home DIY Hacks of 2022 The 5 Best Under Cabinet TVs of 2022 Amazon Echo vs. Lenovo Smart Display Lenovo Smart Clock Essential: Tell Time, Play Music, and Unwind With Google Assistant Lenovo Smart Display (10-inch) Review: One of the Best Smart Home Hubs to Buy 7 Things to Consider Before Buying a Smart TV Control Your Smart Home With the Alexa App for Android The 9 Best TVs of 2022 Lenovo Tab M10 HD (2020) Review: Surf the Web and Stream Media With This Affordable Tablet The 9 Best Amazon Devices, Tested by Experts How Many Amazon Echos Does Your Home Need? Google Nest Hub Max Review: The Center of Your Smart Home What Is Google Home and How Does It Work? How to Transfer Google Photos to Another Account The 9 Best Smart TVs for Streaming in 2022 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies