We’re fans of smart displays here on the WIRED Gear team. They let you watch videos or news clips, walk step by step through recipes, display photos, play music, or ask it questions with different sized screens to meet your needs. Lenovo’s Smart Clock (which we rated a 7/10) is our favorite for the bedroom.
The Smart Clock typically sells for $80, which is already on the lower end of the price point for smart displays, and right now it’s on sale for $50 at Best Buy and Walmart.
If you’ve been considering it, it’s a good time to buy. It’s a good first smart display, too, if you aren’t sure how many screens you want to add to your life.
Of the smart assistants, we prefer Google over Amazon’s Alexa. Google-powered devices are easier to set up, are better at answering questions, and can perform most other basic functions. They include the ability to Chromecast audio or video, as well—or “cast” it from your phone app to a device. Assistant is also compatible with a ton of other smart speakers and smart displays, like this Lenovo.
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