Customer Ratings & Reviews

I don't come into the Cozyla Calendar+2 system without some background baggage. I bought one of their competitor products that managed and displayed family calendars on a single unit about a year ago. It was not a pleasant experience as it was hard to get everything synced, they wanted a subscription for the interesting stuff, and so I eventually returned it. A year has past and more competitors have come up so I decided to try again. This time with the Cozyla Calendar+2 (such a weird name. Was there a Calendar+1?). It advertised doing many of the family management tasks I was looking for without subscription (sort of...). While it was offered in sizes up to 32" (HUGE), I got the smallest 15.6" version. My opening experience with the Cozyla wasn't great. Setting it up, step two of the configuration is to select your wifi network and it downloads software before you can move on. I only got this far. It connected to my wifi, but would not connect to anything on the internet. I tried 3 different wifi configuration (including at my neighbor's house) and nothing worked. I had to contact Cozyla for a replacement. On the up side, they were very responsive and easy to work with. The new unit arrived in a couple of days. I was able to get it connected, updated, and ready for configuration in about 20 minutes. The Cozyla is basically a Android tablet with specialized apps running on it. If you're familiar with the Android system, you can easily navigate this system. It even gives you access to the Google apps, Youtube, and the Play store. I gave Youtube a try and it played fine although the frame speakers are horrendous. My main purpose for this was to manage the Calendars for my family of 4. It was very easy to add people to the system and get their calendars synced. We use a combination of Apple calendars and Google calendars. The Cozyla handles both well. With the Calendar management, I did have a few syncing issues where updates took time to get to the Cozyla and items entered directly on the Cozyla did not sync to my other calendars. There are still a few bugs in the system. It does have a really cool onboard AI assistant that you can talk to enter data or ask questions. Other apps on the system were for meal planning, Tasks, Routines, and an award system for finishing your chores. The meal planning was interesting because you can select online meals, it assigns it to a day/meal, and populates the shopping list feature with the ingredients. But the ingredients don't give details on how much you need. It just says "eggs" instead of 4 eggs. Kind of annoying. The reminder and task lists are nice. Nobody in my family had any interest in the rewards program built in. This just let you collect "stars" for completing tasks and chores. Parents can set up rewards (go get ice cream, go to movies, etc.) based on stars. Your mileage may vary. The Cozyla also has an app. I used the iPhone version. It was not great. I found it convenient to use for getting people into the system, but entering things on it often led to crashes or data just disappearing instead of getting to the frame. The layout and organization, as good as it was on the frame, was just confusing on the app. We stopped using it if we could avoid to. Overall the Cozyla is a nice system. Customer service was quick and easy (although I wished I hadn't had issues). It takes some time to set up, but the display is clear and well organized. Calendar syncing works fairly well, but does miss things occasionally. The fact that it's a full Android tablet is hit or miss. Great for familiarity, but bad because it has full access to the Play store. My kids loaded it up with games and YouTube windows which slowed the tablet down a lot. There are parental controls for this though. The fact that the Cozyla is "subscription less" is really nice. There is a subscription option for a more advanced AI assistant, but it's not necessary to operate the system. The app is poor though, the price high, and this makes sense for organizing a large number of calendars, but may not be needed for smaller family units.

I'll start by saying that this Cozily Calendar+2 is the first device of this kind that I've owned and tried. My first impressions out of the box, and probably my only nitpicks with this device are that the design of this tablet feels dated and generic. But, I'm also a bit of a tech head and used to having premium products in my hands. So that being said... I think the average person will not have any complaints about that. It is made of a solid feeling plastic, and comes with a hefty and very stable stand which allows you to set it vertical or in landscape mode. I opted for landscape mode because it just looks awkward to me in vertical mode. The screen has an anti reflective layer. So it has that textured / hazy look and feel to it. It does a decent job at keeping glares from lights overhead from reflecting on the screen. So Kudos for that. It has a volume rocker on the top and a power button. It does have built in speakers, but they are pretty low quality. They have low volume, even at max setting and they just sound tinny. But I suppose it is fine for what this device is built to do. The Cozyla assistant and OS runs on android. So you'll see some of the standard google apps pre installed. Gmail, Photos, Play store, Youtube, etc. BUT I have not been able to browse the Google Play Store and install any other apps. It is locked down by "administrator" and I cannot find a setting to disable that or allow other apps to be installed. Again, I don't think this is meant to be a tablet for media consumption or gaming so Its not a deal breaker either. It is strictly for planning you and your family's life, keeping notes, setting reminders, chores, tasks. My wife has a pretty busy work life, so she likes to keep notes and remind herself of things she needs to do, so this is perfect for our home. "Cozyla Agent" has been pretty convenient for adding everything to the calendar. You press the on screen button for it and you can just speak the task you want it to set and it will do it for you. While I haven't run into many hiccups with the Assitant, it does state that it is in early access mode currently. So I think it is safe to assume that it is a work in progress. You can set it up for multiple people in your home and assign tasks for everyone if you choose to. The best thing about this device is that it allows you to focus on organizing and planning your family and work life without the distractions of other apps and notifications from them. You know social media, games whatever else people tend to do on tablets and smart phones. Also, it stops you from using up paper and having a messy clutter around the desk. While I don't think this device is for everyone, I think the person who just loves to be really organized and plan everything would find it to be really helpful. Would I recommend it? Not to everyone.. and like I said before. This is the first and only digital calendar I own, so I don't know if there is anything better out there. But so far I think it has been good. Pros: Includes a stand, screwdriver and can be mounted on a wall. Many helpful widgets for planning and organizing Cozyla Agent is actually pretty helpful and smart about listening to voice commands Cons: Speakers aren't great

Long story short - I’m impressed and disappointed at the same time. Some things I don’t like, and others I think are great. Overall though, I do recommend it because there is no subscription like the competitors and it does get the job done! It's cool that its a full on Android tablet, but that also can be a problem. WHAT I LIKE: I think it looks good. It is a nice addition to my kitchen. The UI elements and stuff are really playful and my daughters and wife think it’s cute. I like the fact I can assign chores to my daughters, and they can check it off and get stars that they can claim for rewards. For example we have limited screen time based on x amount of time! They can turn in their stars for additional screen time on their tablets or on TV. Or what other items they like on the rewards list. I even assigned some rewards for my wife… but that didn’t go over well as you can imagine! All in all its utility outweighs the paradigm shift and learning curve. It has meal planning, chore charts, tasks list, etc. Even notes. I love the fact you can change the widgets to fit your needs. ===== WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE: The App - it’s glitchy and the app also has a single login and password for everyone! Luckily we use a password manager so we can make the password more super long, but there is No 2FA at all. And I can see your Cozyla account getting hacked and the hackers learn stuff about you and change your password. I get it, it’s kind of low stakes but no one wants to get something stolen from you. So I wish they’d do more for security here! The other thing about the app, we couldn’t connect our Google account to it, it kept erroring out. So we ended up deleting the connection through our Google account, then tried again and it eventually connected. Speakers are pretty bad!!! ===== WHAT I LIKED AND DIDN’T LIKE AT THE SAME TIME: It’s a full fledged midrange Android tablet without a battery! Google Play Store and all. Once my daughter found out she can download YouTube it became an issue. Now I had to assign parental permissions. It kept trying to get me to set up a lock screen and when you do, it basically makes the digital calendar into a tablet which is a bummer. But I love the fact it has the flexibility to download anything from the PlayStore. For example we downloaded Apple Music and connected it to our party speaker, and now we have a music player for the kids to use whenever they want to do a dance party etc. So I love that it’s a full on tablet, but I also don’t like it either. And since it’s a midrange Android tablet, there’s stutter in the UI animations. Which makes me feel like I have a cheap product. +++++ So if you made it this far, I think it’s the best option mainly because I’m in Subscription Fatigue mode and I don’t want another thing to pay for monthly. And even with the things I don’t like, I do like it overall and would recommend this over its competitors for sure.

I live in a household with no kids and just two adults. So why would I need a family calendar capable of so much? Why not just a paper calendar or share a google calendar and call it done? Well, we have tried those, and it just is not enough. Also, neither of those options gives you rewards to buy with stars you earned so yeah, we got a cozyla. So even though our house doesn’t have kids, it does have two very active adults with schedules that are always changing and a house and property that need constant maintenance and upkeep. We already share a suite of google apps like calendars and tasks and keep but it was difficult to see all our info laid out in one spot. The cozyla calendar makes it so our routines and chores and schedules can all be on one page, easy to look at and permanently on the wall. PACKAGING AND SETUP: I have the 15 inch calendar so the box was not terribly large, but everything was very neatly packed and organized in the box. There was no room for anything to get damaged. I like when an expensive product looks like they care about protecting it in shipping. And the screwdriver? Seriously, I don’t get screwdrivers this nice in my stocking at christmas. And it’s all for 3 screws. Most furniture comes with terrible screwdrivers if any at all and those require 50 or more screws sometimes. But like I mentioned, there are only 3 screws to put the stand together and that’s it. IT’S IMPORTANT to note that the 15inch model does not come with any wall mount included. BUT there is a 100x100 vesa mount on the back so you can still mount it, something I plan to do. So unboxing is easy, put the stand together, plug in the calendar screen and turn it on. This unfortunately is where I had a few snags. Walking through the setup I got to the wifi connect screen and I put in my wifi and my pw and the device would connect, but not get internet. Now, this issue is almost certainly my home network and not the cozyla, but the cozyla wouldn’t let me “forget” the network or attempt to change the password or anything like that. So I was stuck in a loop of it connecting but no network and nothing I could do. Eventually I just did setup without an internet connection and fixed it inside the settings. But it was an early frustration that thankfully didn’t lead to many more. If you are used to android OS, the setup is pretty similar and easy. Dig through the settings, find everything you want to change or turn off. The nice thing is it has access to the full play store apps so I was able to put all our shared apps on there as well. It’s just a really great way to make a family calendar. Don’t try to make your own OS, get an established one and customize it from there. OPERATION: As far as USING the calendar, I’m going to try to keep it brief because there are a lot of YT videos out there that can show you the many uses and apps. But I wanted to point out a few issues we came across early. The issue we are still trying to work out is, some of our chores don’t occur at specific times or days. For example, running the dishwasher is something that just happens when it is full. The Cozyla calendar apps don’t really have a good way of making a list of chores with no specific deadline that family members can simply look at and say, I’m going to do this today. And then have that chore still be available to do again the next day. It’s kind of hard to explain, but the point is the apps on the calendar ARE good and seem to have a lot of customizable options, but you may still find you have to do some weird work arounds to make it work for you. What we ended up doing was putting those chores in the “chore bank” which allows any member to claim them, BUT the problem is, the chore bank is not currently accessible in the mobile companion app. Which brings me to the mobile app. We have two phones, both on android OS, with the cozyla mobile app on them and both were able to connect and sync easy on the first try. The issues are, there’s no dark mode (also not available on the calendar itself other than google/android apps), and you can’t access the chore bank or adjust star counts. (I may not have found these features yet, but I have been trying to look everywhere possible in the short few days I’ve had the calendar so far). One last annoyance on the mobile app is you can’t use google calendar as your calendar view. It only shows what is on (or synced to) your cozyla calendar. We are just used to the visual layout of Google's calendar and so we are using that app and widget on the main calendar device but not on the phone app. It’s not a big deal, and obviously apps always update, but at this time, there are just a lot of features and settings missing on the mobile app. It is definitely more just for quick glances and checking schedules. You won’t be setting up complex settings or chores and such. OVERALL After a few days of using the calendar, what am I thinking? Mostly that I want to earn more stars and cash them in. Yes we are full adults, married, with no kids but that doesn’t mean we don’t like winning prizes and points for doing our chores. There is a lot to get done around our house and we both have individual chores we do as well as basic stuff that either one of us will do as needed. The latter is where the chore bank comes in. When making a new chore, you can add it to the chore bank and anyone can see it and do it, thus earning the stars as well. Our individual chores go to our respected profiles and we can keep track of them easier. A lot of things we just forget to do in the past but now we can simply make a chore for, say, every 3 months change the air filter. Something I may forget to check otherwise. The routine has also been helpful to make sure we’re not forgetting to do something during our busy days. Plus if you remember to do it, you get stars. So the stars are actually more fun than we thought they would be. Essentially setting a value to every chore and routine and then creating your own rewards and cost. We have been slowly coming up with more and more rewards to try to earn and it just makes the whole thing a little more fun and a friendly competition. If you have to do the housework anyway, you might as well earn something for it right?! I think the Cozyla calendar is the best option for our house of all the other smart calendar displays. The fact that I don’t need to sign up for any subscription costs or license or watch an ad before I can add a chore is really enough on it’s own to buy this over others. But including the google calendar integration and android OS just made it a no brainer for us. If these two absentminded brains floating around this house can actually get stuff done now, it’s worth it in my book.

The Cozyla - Digital 15.6" Calendar+2 AIO Family Hub & Planner Bundle - White offers a means to capture and organize the whole family's calendars and to-do's in one convenient and organized place. Perfect for a family with many moving parts, such as sports and school dates. The Cozyla brings all of this information into an easy to read, easy to use tablet where everyone can see what is on the agenda for today and for whom. This Android-based table is ready to keep it all organized for you and to help create check lists and goals for the whole family. I found the Cozyla to be a decent tool for those willing to use it, however, it takes intentionality and commitment, like anything, to be used well and to be useful. Set up was easy, the app works good, but I found that it often gets forgotten on the corner of the room and not used. The Calendar Sync feature was a nice tough and my wife has used it more than anyone to help keep tabs on medical appointments, but she seems to be the only one benefiting from it and I feel it will not be used to its fullest potential. We had to remove the screen lock function as the black screen made this tool forgotten even more. Now that the screen is always on and the basic calender is showing, it has helped remind us it is there. PROS - Good layout and interface - Right-sized for a countertop or wallmount without being too small to read or too big to take up space. - App is easy to use and setup is reasonable for most users - Access to upload and sync calendars from a variety of sources including Google, Outlook, and more CONS - Not going to be right for everyone. I can see in our family a printed calender could be just as easy/useful rather than needing this technology.

Why did I request the Cozyla Calendar +2 in the first place when I accessed the campaign early enough to request any of their offerings? Well, several years ago I got another brand's combined digital frame/calendar/to-do list, planner, and was thrilled with that acquisition. Mostly, the set-up was so easy and even though you got a free 1-year subscription to use the app to maintain the photo frame, $39 per annum thereafter, the coordination with Google Calendar, the uploading of photos from my phone, or the uploading of photos from anywhere to the unit through this device's specific email address is utterly seamless and easy peasy, no exceptional skills needed. Also, that unit is similar in size and is tucked away in a corner of a counter in my kitchen. I love it so much that I wanted another one to use in either my home office off the bedroom suite, or at my work office. I honestly had the highest of hopes that this would be the same type of device, but only a different manufacturer. However, that has not been my story this time, way harder. Before I describe my experience with this machine, I want to say that it comes in a very nice and stable box that would make an excellent impression if it were to be a gift. The main unit and accessories are neatly packed within, making it easy to remove and assemble. It even comes with its own tool for the screws that are necessary to put the stand together, in addition to the power cord, and a basic installation guide, The unit that I requested is Model CD-8S544F2, calendar OS version 1.2, Android version 14. It is the 15.6" one that comes with a stand so that you can display in either portrait, landscape, or hanging option, whatever works for you. In my case, I am currently using it on the stand in the landscape mode while it sits on a flat surface. This is electric dependent, and the power cord is not that long, and is meant to be woven through the opening on the back of the stand. Therefore, since this requires an electric outlet, you must be able to place it in an approximate area, or otherwise need an extension cord that I have no idea on whether that would be discouraged by Cozyla. The frame around the unit is described as white, but it is not optic white, just "electronic" white. The instructions purport that syncing with whatever apps you wish to load are possible and I did use a USB cord to link my android smartphone to this device since for some reason the Bluetooth in this case did not work. I also downloaded the Cozyla app from the Google Play Store recommended for my model. Yes, you can set up chores/tasks per member in the household, including your pets, plan your daily menus, including pulling up pictures of what you want to make that display the recipe with directions and a shopping list, even, I believe, tagging the items to your grocery store. Basically, this can be a family's command center. What are some of the things that I did not like and wanted to undo after being prompted during the set-up and installation process? My husband and I are now empty nesters and thus, we do not need a pin, password, or something else that it prompts you to install. That became a real nuisance as the screen kept timing out and I needed to constantly use the pin to get back in. Also, I finally figured out to reverse the time out, but no matter what, after a period of time the screen does go to a rainbow of colors that you must tap/swipe to reengage. Additionally, I was able to upload a photo but could not reach some of the photos that I wanted to within my phone. I Googled instructions for my model that said you could do this through the phone app that they had me download, but I cannot find that at all and have literally been going around in circles with no success. I tried to use my intuition and former experiences with set-ups to get this up and going for my needs but just running into numerous roadblocks. I am not an idiot and, in an attempt, to resolve my issues, I wrote my questions down on what I wanted to change from the original set-up. The company says that they have 24/7 support. What they do not say is that there is no way to call them, be it a toll-free or toll number, and that they are not taking non-scheduled calls. The user must submit a ticket identifying various things such as model, serial number, place of purchase, etc., and the customer can either be responded to by email or ask to schedule a phone call. I requested calls where you specifically state time and day. However, the support group never honored my requests to do this. They called at the wrong time when I was at a different location and was not proximate to the device so that I could troubleshoot to resolve my issues. I have spent over a week and almost 20 emails back and forth trying to get satisfaction. While I realize that this is sold in many countries, I do not believe that anyone in customer support is US based, and they will not identify where they are calling from. I kept waiting to post this review because I was truly wanting to get resolution, and as late as this past Sunday, I was speaking with someone that did not seem to have much customer service experience or knowledge on this specific unit. After about an hour on the phone where I was constantly put on hold to look up my questions, I requested that someone else call me at 8pm US central time, which was in 5 hours since I had to leave to run errands. Guess what, I was not called at 8 pm on Sunday night, but more like 10 pm or later when I had already retired. For now, I am taking a break from additional efforts to continue getting a hold of customer service and trying to get to where I want to be. When I can take time to gear up again and try to get directions from someone in the know, I will do so. As of right now, I cannot recommend this unit because in my opinion, customer support is the single most important characteristic factor when buying electronic items that must be programmed for their use. It is intrinsic that I am able to use this without the extreme frustration that I have been through.

Product was ok kinda of odd to try and download from the App Store never would. Be returned it

Fast screen and very responsive. I love how it does not have a subscription.

The Cozyla Calendar Plus 2 is a digital calendar that takes, in essence, a battery-less Android tablet and adds Cozyla's custom software (apps and widgets). This model, with a 15.6-inch screen size, is the least expensive of the series. It ships with a stand for tabletop use, but also works well as a wall-mounted display. For households that want an at-a-glance family calendar, it is a strong choice - not least because it does not lock you in with a required subscription. The biggest selling point for the Calendar Plus 2 over its competition is probably that there's no monthly or annual fee. You pay once and you're done. While the up-front cost may be a little higher for the Cozyla, it'll be more cost effective in the long run. (Cozyla recently introduced some subscription options, but has committed to giving Calendar Plus users lifetime access to the Essential tier features.) I was interested in what a digital calendar could do to help our family out as our children's schedules get busier, and I liked not being tied to a subscription. While we're definitely liking the Cozyla household-management software, it's reassuring to me that it's a lightly customized Android tablet so I can add more apps for other functionality. (For instance, I added the Home Assistant app to control my smart home devices - a perfect use for the Cozyla.) The core household-management features are genuinely useful. You can set up separate calendars for each family member, as well as create chore and daily-task lists that track completion and stars (points) earned for completing them. I was pleasantly surprised by how well my kids took to the digital reward tracking system, who are already invested in earning stars for completing tasks in their daily routine on time. Our oldest is even already encouraging my wife to check the new calendar for upcoming events! There's also a meal-planning and recipe-management feature, though we haven't really had time to explore it much yet. Other than the new Cozyla, we're fairly invested in the Apple ecosystem. It was a little bit of a leap of faith, but I'm pleased to say the iCloud calendar integration is better than I expected. I don't need to link an Apple account for each family member, as long as we're using shared calendars - the Cozyla can find them all through my linked account, and then I can actually assign each calendar to a family member on the Cozyla. I was glad to see an option to have external calendars use their own defined color instead of the designated color for the family member they're assigned to (which is the other option). This is very welcome because we can see the colors we're used to seeing on our other devices. That attention to consistency matters when you're relying on this device to be the visual hub of your household's scheduling. I do wish there was support for syncing other data (for instance, tasks with iCloud Reminders). While I appreciate that the 15.6" model comes with a heavy, well-built stand for tabletop use, I was a little disappointed that it didn't also include a wall mount since that was our preferred set-up. It does support standard 100mm VESA mounts, so you're not stuck getting one from Cozyla. I opted to 3D print my own, but if that's not an option for you, remember to buy a wall mount if that's how you think you'll prefer to use the Cozyla. The 15.6-inch screen size feels large enough to explore the features comfortably without dominating a small space. It's also not terribly intrusive if you're not committed to the idea of a larger digital calendar dominating a wall with its presence. I encountered a few hiccups in the set-up process. The biggest one was that it refused to recognize that my Internet connection was working, despite being connected to Wi-Fi. I had to resort to the offline set-up option, and thankfully the Internet connection worked just fine once I completed it that way. This didn't end up being a show-stopper but could be a bit scary or frustrating for a non-technical user. I also couldn't find a way to set up a Cozyla account through a web browser. The only path to creating an account was through the mobile app. The Cozyla website lets you create accounts for both the Cozyla e-shop and "portal," but neither of those works for the app. It would be nice to have a unified experience and be able to manage the Cozyla from a desktop browser. Once you're past initial set-up, I'd say the product largely leaves you to discover its household features on your own. There aren't clear guided workflows for getting the most out of the home management features. A bit more onboarding or documentation would go a long way here. There is a community of users, though, and you can find plenty of Cozyla-specific advice by searching the Web. All in all, the Cozyla Calendar+ 2 is a worthwhile option if you want a family calendar without the burden of a subscription. The no-fee model, solid 15.6-inch display, useful core features, and iCloud integration make it a compelling choice for households that value simplicity. The setup experience wasn't perfectly polished, and a unified Cozyla account system would be nice. However, after clearing those hurdles, the Cozyla is delivering on its promise. I would happily recommend it to anyone interested in a central digital calendar system for their home.

My thoughts about the Cozyla Digital Calendar are mixed. The concept of a large, easy to view, shared calendar is great, but there are some quirks and issues as well. This is basically a big, specialized Android tablet. It’s an always on device that only runs when connected to its AC adapter. The larger units are not intended to be moved and most likely wall mounted. However, with this 15” version, I think it would be convenient to be able to easily move it to a desk or kitchen island without needing the adapter and a reboot. As an Android tablet, it runs a number of Google apps such as weather, Chrome, YouTube, Maps, etc. It has multiple home screens you swipe through which can be customized with icons and widgets. It would be very useful if you could use your phone for access and the Cozyla as a screen, but the app is limited to adding lists and tasks. All display and activity is controlled on the unit’s touch screen. No required monthly or annual subscription is an advantage Cozyla offers over most other products in this market. However, unlimited access to the AI Agent, which allows voice operation and interaction, is limited in the free version. I haven’t found any information on exactly what “limited” means. Setup was more complicated than I expected. First, you must download the Cozyla+ app on your personal device and create an account. The app also allows you to add family members. Everyone must use the same app account, login, and password on their device—do not create separate accounts. The challenge was getting multiple calendar services, Gmail, Apple Calendar, Outlook, etc., to work and reliably sync both ways. Functionally, Cozyla creates its own calendar and imports events from those services to handle syncing. If you haven’t done so before, you will be learning how to share calendars. The app seems to be focused on families with children. Besides the calendar, it has To-do lists, Chores, Routines, and Rewards. I really don’t need to be reminded to brush my teeth, get dressed, or to receive points for accomplishing various daily things, so I found most of this to be of little use. It also has meal planning, menus and shopping lists if you want it to completely organize your life. For my use, the calendar was 95% of what I cared to use. As a big display that integrates numerous people’s calendars, it works great. I would suggest not enabling a screen lock. The screen saver mode it uses to when always on shows date, time, monthly calendar and pops of the events happening that day, and that’s exactly what you want at a glance. If in addition to the calendar function, the lists, tasks, and apps are something you will use, it may be just the thing to organize your household.

Long story short, there is a lot to like about the Cozyla Calendar 2 (15.6"), but it feels a bit like a work in progress. My wife and I are retired with very busy and not very regular schedules. Schedules were bad enough when we were both working, but now it's sometime difficult to even tell what day it is. The Cozyla Calendar+ 2 seemed like a great fit. I've been using it for about a week and after initial setup and dialing in the profiles, it's been great. The Cozyla Calendar+ 2 is basically an Android tablet with a full HD (1920x1080) 15.6" screen and a calendar UI. There is no battery, it's full time wall plug-in powered. Out of the box, it's a nice plastic enclosure with an overlarge (1") bezel all around. Not premium feel, but solid. There is no camera, but there is a microphone and speakers. The speakers are not great, but you can bluetooth or Cast to better speakers for music. Although there is a VESA mount on the back, there is no included wall mount, just a (very heavy) easel stand. The stand works well, but I would have preferred something that securely fastens to the display. The box is entirely recyclable. There is a phone app as well for configuration and on the go, although the entire setup can be done on the Calendar+ 2. Once setup, there are separate pages for calendar, chores and rewards, tasks, meals, and notes. Chores are separate from tasks and seem to be more targeted to kids with a reward for successful completion (brush teeth, take out garbage, etc). We didn't really use the chores tab as the kids are out of the house and the dog gets a free pass. Calendars and tasks can be syncronized with Google, Outlook, Apple, and some others. The calendar has a day, week, and month display. This was my first disappointment, there is no 'next 7 days' or 'next so many days' display, which I find most useful. The tasks are like any tasks, a complete by time/date can be set or not. Meals is kind of nice, there are a number of stock recipies and recipes can be uploaded. Pantry maintenance and shopping list can be setup as well. The phone app was a little disappointing as well. There is a single login to access all the calendars, rather than separate logins for each user. The great thing about the Cozyla Calendar+ 2 is that there is no 'pay for premium features' like other units. You can add all sorts of apps from the Android store (I've added Google home, YouTube, HP printing, and WhatsApp to start). It's basically supplanted a Google Home unit in the kitchen. Overall, I'm really happy with the Cozyla Calendar+ 2. It fits our needs and the 15.6" display is large enough to be readable but small enough to fit on a counter unobtrusably. There is no monthly fee for features, they seem to be actively developing for it, and the Android app store is there for you. If you are looking for a family calendar display, the Cozyla Calendar+ 2 should be at the top of your list.

I will be honest, I was a hesitant on the Cozyla, as we already have a Google Home. But after a few days, I get it the value and feel like we may finally get our lives organized. What's in the box: 15.6" Cozyla 15.6" calendar 12V/3A barrel style charger Mounting Stand (assembly required) Screwdriver (for assembling stand) Setup requires you download the free Cozyla app, but you also need to go through and setup WiFi. If you've ever used an Android device before, the process will feel familiar as underneath the Cozla is Android 14. I got the 15.6" Cozyla, there are bigger ones - but I wanted one that would work on the kitchen counter. I think it 'may' be wall mountable as well. The rear looks like standard VESA mounts, but there's no wall mount included. I think they only include wall mounts on the larger models. Cozyla do sell after market wall mounting kits. Once setup, you are promoted to add family members, and you can add chores, meal plans, etc. Where the Cozyla excels is the calendar. We're a family of 2 x adults, 2 kids - a rising high school senior and incoming freshman. Having everyone's calendars on one single screen is an absolute life saver and I can only imagine how much better it will be once they're back at school. My and my partners travel, summer job work schedules, they're all here. The Cozyla UI is clean, the matte screen makes it easy to read in the kitchen, and it's all fairly responsive given the size of the device. The Cozyla AI agent (in beta) is interesting if you want to try recipe planning. But as this is an Android device, you can also just browse YouTube - which I did when we were trying to follow a recipe. The inbuilt speakers are perfectly OK for watching a cooking video. The habit and rewards features are cool - tracking a to do list, assigning tasks, etc. My kids are probably a little too old for some of them (bath, brush teeth) but the take out trash one I love. I also like the pantry list, so you can actually keep a shopping list. Something that I am training our oldest to do, as he tends to eat everything and we discover we're out - now I'm training him to just add it to the list. The included stand keeps the Cozyla stable. You do need to assemble it (tools included) and it has some heft, so you don't need to worry about it sliding or falling over. You can sit your Cozyla vertically or horizontally, I prefer horizontally - it felt just a little more stable to me. I think we'll end up wall mounting it once summer ends. Is it worth it? I think the Cozyla works for a family with 2 or more kids, so we're in the sweet spot. I don't think there's really an age limit for kids, your kids probably need to be school age to really get the most value, given it's from school age you get hit with after school activities, birthday parties, etc. I can also still see us using this when our oldest goes to college, to track parent weekends and when we can expect them home. Tip. When you setup, the first QR code on the screen is to download the app, you need to skip past this to get the QR code for pairing. I couldn't work out why it wouldn't pair until I skipped the first QR code.