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Lenovo's Simple Smart Clock Essential Is Down to a New $30 Low at Amazon

This basic Lenovo smart clock is friendly to both users and budgets, and right now it's on sale for $45 off.

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Lenovo Smart clock Essential Gen 2 in red display time
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If you're still slapping a dusty alarm clock with a brass bell on top, you should know that alarm clocks have gotten much smarter, just like everything else. Lenovo makes a series of smart clocks like the Smart Clock 2 and the original Lenovo Smart Clock. The brand also has a simpler version of the smart clock with just the essential features. Right now the second-generation version of the Smart Clock Essential is on sale for just $30 at Amazon. That's close to 60% off its usual price and a new all-time low for it. The deal is matched at Best Buy, too. 

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A full-on smart display is probably too much if you're only looking for a nightstand alarm clock, but Lenovo's Smart Clock Essential was engineered to be a bedside companion. With a crisp 4-inch LED display, the Lenovo Essential smart clock lets you know the time, temperature and humidity for the day with just a glance. With a built-in microphone, it can be used to set alarms, reminders and timers, as well as stream music, using only the sound of your voice. 

It's powered by Amazon's Alexa voice assistant, so it's a great addition if you've already got a collection of other Alexa smart devices. And unlike some smart displays, it has no camera and comes with a built-in mic mute switch, so you can feel comfortable leaving it on your nightstand. It's available in clay red and misty blue at this discounted rate today.