Bedside Home Assistant Dashboard - Hacking the Lenovo Smart Clock 2 to run Android Apps

In this video we take a look at the Lenovo Smart Clock 2 and how, using an interesting hack, it is possible to break out of the default Google Assistant environment and install custom Android apps. We will then set this up to display my Home Assistant dashboard and provide a nice bedside smart home control panel! Find the Lenovo Smart Clock 2 on eBay (Affiliate): https://ebay.us/2wVAiP Original XDA developers thread detailing this process: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-installing-android-apps-on-the-lenovo-smart-clock-2.4393271/ https://www.camerongray.me/ https://twitter.com/camerongray1515 Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 02:45 - Hardware Tour 04:53 - The Plan 07:23 - Launching a Web Browser 09:55 - Installing a Keyboard: Calendar Method 16:27 - Installing a Keyboard: DNS Method 19:36 - Installing a Launcher 23:20 - Mapping Navigation Buttons 29:48 - Completed Setup Demonstration 33:49 - Muting the microphone & killing Google Home services 38:04 - Blocking the clock from accessing the internet 51:43 - Conclusion *AFFILIATE LINKS NOTICE:* Product links under this video marked “(Affiliate)” are affiliate links where I may receive a small commission on qualifying sales. Affiliate programs that I am a member of include, _but are not limited to:_ Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network and AliExpress Affiliates. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Purchasing through these affiliate links will not cost you any more money, however the commission earned significantly helps fund the production of videos on my channel.