Lenovo has not included a camera in this Alarm Clock. Just above the display, there are two small microphones holes, and Lenovo says that the far-field microphone technology works in an 8-yard radius. Lenovo is probably using a round Power connector because a single USB-C to power both the clock and charge a phone might be more expensive, although technically, USB-C power delivery should be able to perform this task. Finally, there’s a full-size USB-A connector that can be used to charge a smartphone or connect a wireless charger. Next to it, there’s a physical microphone switch to turn OFF any audio recording when you don’t need it. In the back, you can find a power connector which is not USB-bases, surprisingly. The surface is covered in a soft mesh that looks very much like what Google uses on their speakers or Pixel 3 phone cases. It is smaller than many alarm clocks found in hotels and has physical volume buttons placed at the top. When it comes to size, the Lenovo Smart Clock design and size fit right into that category. In this review, we’ll assume that you like the idea of having a smart assistant in your bedroom, and we understand that it is a niche market for now, but many power-users do enjoy the kind of use cases described below. The Lenovo Smart Clock is part of the Google Assistant echo-system which competes against Amazon’s Alexa assistant. With a price of $79, the Lenovo Smart Clock starts with a considerable price advantage over something like the similarly sized Echo Spot ($129). However, the bedroom is the next frontier, and, in that location, smart clocks seem like the most convenient form smart assistant can take. Smart Display assistants have pushed the boundaries farther than “speaker assistants” and are great for the living room, office, or kitchen.