For years, families have juggled a chaotic mix of digital and physical calendars, from shared Google Calendars to hastily scribbled notes on the fridge. Skylight’s latest offering, the Calendar 2, aims to bridge that gap with a 15-inch digital display designed to become the central hub for family scheduling, tasks, and even meal planning.
Beyond the Basic Calendar
The Calendar 2 isn’t just about displaying appointments. It syncs seamlessly with popular calendar apps like Google Calendar and Apple Calendar, pulling in events from multiple accounts at once. This eliminates the frustration of double-checking individual phones and ensures everyone stays on the same page. The device also features dedicated tabs for lists, tasks, rewards, meal planning, and even a digital photo frame function.
However, unlocking the full potential requires a Skylight Plus subscription ($79/year or $8/month). Without it, key features like the photo screensaver, meal planning tools, and the AI-powered “Sidekick” assistant are disabled. While the basic calendar functionality remains useful, the Plus Plan transforms the device into a much more comprehensive family tool.
The All-In-One Family Tool
The real strength of the Calendar 2 lies in its ability to digitize everyday routines. The meal planning feature, for example, allows users to input recipes manually or import them via Skylight’s AI assistant, Sidekick. Sidekick can even convert handwritten recipes from photos or voice notes into digital formats, automatically adding ingredients to a shared grocery list.
Tasks can be assigned to family members, with optional rewards linked to completion. While the system isn’t foolproof – alerts can be missed, and young children may not yet be able to interact with it – it provides a visual reminder for chores, appointments, and other responsibilities.
A Practical Upgrade
Skylight has found a sweet spot with the Calendar 2: It’s large enough to be easily visible from across the room but compact enough to fit comfortably on a kitchen counter or wall. The 15-inch screen displays four days at a time, making it easy to scan upcoming events.
The device is designed for families who are already comfortable using digital calendars. For those who aren’t, the Calendar 2 may feel like another gadget to ignore. But for those who want a central, always-on display for managing schedules and tasks, it’s a practical upgrade that reduces reliance on phones and scattered notes.
In short, the Skylight Calendar 2 isn’t just a digital calendar – it’s a family command center that streamlines communication, promotes accountability, and keeps everyone on track.
