Lenovo’s $90 Smart Clock 2 has a wireless charging pad.

Lenovo is back with more smart watches. It’s one of the few third-party companies that produces Google Assistant-powered displays, and so did we. Then came Lenovo, a tiny alarm clock with speakers and a microphone to let you talk to your audience. Google’s help. This time around, the company is launching the Smart Clock 2 and has some improvements over its predecessor for an additional $10. It also comes with a wireless charging stand that lets you power up your compatible devices. and can double as a night light

Like its predecessor, the Smart Clock 2 is a 4-inch display encased in a lovely pyramid-shaped frame. It looks almost identical to its predecessor, except it now has a higher base than the bottom of the screen, possibly because Lenovo has moved the device̵

7;s speakers to the front. So now let’s go outside. This is ideal for people who place their clocks on the wall or on a shelf.

The fabric covering the Smart Clock 2 is pretty much the same. But there are two new colors to choose from: black and blue. Both are subtle shades and are not obnoxious enough to blend in with most living spaces or bedrooms.

The most obvious hardware difference in the new Smart Clock is the addition of a wireless charging stand. It’s not clear if this is included everywhere – the press release states that this is an accessory, but Lenovo tells Engadget that the $90 price includes the pad. It is possible that those in the US Will only be able to buy a bundle instead of buying a cheaper watch.

Either the pad comes with or you choose to buy. You get a wireless charging surface for your Qi-compatible devices. There’s also a USB-A connector on the back edge for wired charging. Because the back of the screen no longer has a connector. The left half of this dock is reserved for the clock, which is attached and powered by pogo pins. A small tube surrounds the base of the device. and will light up when you lift the watch slightly.

Lenovo says a software update is coming that will allow you to turn on the night light by swiping down on the screen. Either way, they’re meant to let you activate the bulbs without speaking to the Assistant, so you can avoid waking up your sleepyhead when you need a light to pee at midnight.

The software controls weren’t available when I reviewed the Smart Clock 2 in a recent demo in New York. But the night light turns on when I disconnect the device from the charger. It emitted a soft light that was not so bright in our conference room. But I can imagine it would be very bright in a dark bedroom.

The rest of Smart Clock 2’s features are pretty much the same as the original ones — swipe the screen to view and set alarms. get the weather forecast Control your smart home devices and more. You can choose a new dark theme to make your cornea interface easier at night, and the Assistant is available for your spoken requests. There’s also a microphone mute switch if you want the device to not hear you. And just like the previous version no camera here

I’m a huge fan of Lenovo’s smartwatches, and it’s nice to see LINE get some love. Even if it’s in the form of a minor update. Although I don’t use wireless charging much and would rather have my own watch. But I’ve also found myself using it for more things like headphones, earbuds, and smartwatches. At $90, the Smart Clock 2 is less attractive than the original. But because it will be released in September only. So there was time to wait until we received the unit to check to see if the update was worth the price hike.