Although it dims down quite a bit, it may still be too bright for some as a bedside companion since it's a larger panel. It automatically adjusts brightness and even changes the color temperature of the screen for more natural reproduction of images based on ambient lighting. It makes an even better photo frame with its higher resolution screen and larger 7-inch display size. But if you do, then there are only two options to consider - though none have a dock for a nightlight or wireless charging pad.ДЇor a smart display that has a small footprint on your tabletop - though not as small as the Smart Clock 2 - then a great choice to look at is the new Nest Hub 2nd Gen. If you don't need a screen for smart home controls or visual information from Google Assistant, then the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential may be perfect for you. If you're looking for the best smart speakers on the market that offers small displays, you won't find many outside Lenovo's lineup. Sometimes, I just gave up and removed the clock from the dock, which meant the wireless charger stopped working along with the nightlight. But when it's dark and my wife is asleep, and I'm trying to go back to sleep, the last thing I want to do is have the light refuse to shut off. I could sometimes get the light to turn on and off with Google Assistant. Pressing the nightlight button again only took me back to the home screen with the light still on. But when I manually turned the light on using the display, I could only get it to turn off about a quarter of the time. Placing my phone onto the charger, the nightlight turns on for a few seconds, then off - every time. Maybe the most frustrating issue for me was that sometimes the nightlight wouldn't shut off. Using Google Assistant to control the nightlight worked only about every other time. However, there are a few small faults that keep the setup from being perfect. The utility of the device goes up even further when it is paired up with the dock. On the flip side, it will dim down to a level that won't be distracting in a dark bedroom.ДЇor a small smart display with Google Assistant built into it, the Lenovo Smart Clock 2 does an excellent job for the tasks it's designed to do. It gets plenty bright for indoor use but not enough to handle direct sunlight. Thanks to the built-in ambient light sensor, the screen will automatically adjust brightness depending on the light in the room. I find this to be a great size for sitting on the corner of your office desk or nightstand.

Then there's the display, which is still 4-inches. Though it is small, the screen still does a fine job of acting as a photo frame when connected to Google Photos. But it is more than capable of providing some good-sounding tunes while getting ready for the day, sitting in your office, or waking you up in the morning. Am I saying that this will be your next party speaker or that it's going to rattle the table with deep bass? Definitely not. While the new Lenovo Smart Clock 2 still uses a 1.5-inch 3W speaker, the redesigned shape of the enclosure and new front-facing placement helps it sound far better than it should.

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