Skylight - Calendar 2: 15 Inch Touchscreen Smart Calendar and Chore Chart - Charcoal

This calendar helps keep my life so organized, but also a sentimental touch! From the color coded calendar to the tasking lists, I can stay on top of things while also displaying photos in my house! The only down I’ve found is not being able to hang it on the fridge. The calendar 1 can, but 2 doesn’t have that option, I’d love it to be added!

I’ve been wanting a smart family calendar for a while now, mainly because in our house “I didn’t know we had plans” was becoming way too common. So I finally picked up the Skylight 15" Calendar 2 in Charcoal, hoping it would bring some structure and accountability into our daily routines. Right out of the box, the presentation is solid. You get a clean looking 15-inch 1080p touchscreen display that feels modern and responsive, along with a sturdy stand, a power supply, and even a wall mounting bracket if you want a more permanent setup. Hardware-wise, it definitely feels like a polished product and something you’d actually want sitting on your kitchen counter or mounted on a wall. Now, onto the setup process which, honestly, is where things got frustrating. At first glance, this seems like it should be a plug-and-play device. I downloaded the Skylight app, created my account, and got the activation code to input on the device. Easy enough. But when it came time to connect to Wi-Fi, the device just wouldn’t connect to my Wi-Fi. It sat there spinning endlessly, trying to connect but never actually doing so.I restarted it, same issue. Still spinning. No connection. At that point, I went into troubleshooting mode. I turned on my phone’s hotspot just to test things and it connected immediately. That ruled out a defective unit and pointed directly at my home network as the issue. After searching around online, I found a Reddit post saying that Skylight Calendar only supports the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi band and doesn’t play nicely with modern networks that combine 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz into a single SSID. So I went into my Xfinity app and split my network into separate bands, renaming each one accordingly. Important note: doing this will disconnect every device in your house, and you’ll have to reconnect everything manually. Not exactly a small inconvenience, just to get one Smart device on your network. After all that, I thought I was in the clear but nope, still wouldn’t connect. At that point, I reached out to customer support, and they told me I needed to change my 2.4GHz network security to WPA/WPA2. Once I made that adjustment, the Skylight finally connected and completed the setup. So yeah, what should have been a 5 minute Max setup turned into a full on networking project. For the average person who isn't that tech savvy, especially someone using Xfinity or similar providers, this could be a major hurdle. Once everything was finally up and running, though, the experience improved significantly. I invited my significant other to the account, and we both synced our Apple Calendars and Google Calendars without any issues. Unfortunately, I couldn’t sync my Outlook work calendar due to company restrictions requiring IT approval which is understandable, but still worth noting if you rely heavily on a work Outlook account. Functionally, the calendar does exactly what we wanted. It keeps everything centralized and visible, which has already cut down on miscommunication. We also started using the shared grocery list and to-do features, which are surprisingly useful. One of my favorite features is the smart home integration. I paired it with my Alexa, and now we can just say things like, “Alexa, add milk to the Skylight list” or “Alexa, add dinner date Friday at 8 PM on Skylight” And it syncs right to the calendar or list. That kind of hands free functionality actually makes a big difference not having to go to the Skylight calendar or the app to type in the details. You can also assign tasks to specific people, which adds a layer of accountability. For example, I assigned my significant other a reminder to pick up dry cleaning on Thursday. It's a simple, but effective tool. One thing that caught me completely off guard, though, is the built-in subscription model. There’s a Skylight Plus subscription that unlocks additional features like photos, meals, recipes, and rewards. It costs $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year. While not the most expensive subscription service, it's the lack of transparency. There’s no clear indication on the box or purchase page that key features are behind a paywall. The only mention of it is buried in the quick start guide near the back.That’s something I think should be communicated upfront, and honestly, it should include at least a 30-day free trial so users can evaluate whether those features are even worth paying for. Pros Great for keeping the whole family organized in one place Large, clear 15" touchscreen display Useful features like grocery lists, chores, and to-do lists Alexa integration for hands-free adding of events and items Clean design with stand or wall-mount options Cons Only supports 2.4GHz networks, which causes problems in many homes Requires extra steps like changing router settings to work properly Subscription required for some features (~$7.99/monthly $79.99/yearly ) Subscription not clearly advertised upfront Limited support for work calendars like Outlook (depending on company restrictions) Overall, once it’s set up, the Skylight Calendar 2 does what it's supposed to do. It keeps our schedules organized, improves communication, and integrates nicely with smart home features. But the setup process especially with modern Wi-Fi configurations is way more complicated than it should be, and having to potentially reconnect your whole home's internet and repairing every device in the house just for adding one device to the network, that alone could be a dealbreaker for some people. If you’re comfortable troubleshooting network settings, and want a convenient way to organize your family's calendar you’ll likely end up happy with it. But if you expect a seamless out-of-the-box experience, this might test your patience a bit.

I’ll be honest: when I first saw the Skylight 15" Calendar 2 in Charcoal, I didn’t think it was going to impress me. At a glance, it looked like a fancy digital frame - something a regular tablet could probably do if you propped it up in the right spot. But once I actually started using it, that skepticism disappeared fast. This thing isn’t just a calendar. It’s a full-on family organization system that quietly takes over the chaos and turns it into something manageable. Within a week, our household felt different. Fewer missed appointments. Fewer “Wait, who’s picking up who?” conversations. Fewer sticky notes on the fridge. It’s wild how quickly it went from “probably unnecessary” to “how did we ever function without this?” Design That Actually Fits Into Your Home The first surprise was how good it looks. The charcoal frame gives it this clean, modern vibe that blends in with pretty much any room. Instead of looking like a piece of tech slapped on the wall, it genuinely passes as décor. It’s subtle, elegant, and doesn’t scream for attention. You can mount it on the wall with the included hardware, or just use the built-in kickstand if you want it on a counter or desk. That flexibility matters more than you’d think - being able to put it exactly where your family naturally gathers makes a huge difference. And the screen? Gorgeous. Bright, crisp, responsive. It feels premium every time you tap it, and even the least tech-savvy person in the house can navigate it without frustration. The Real Power: The Skylight App Calling this thing a “calendar” honestly undersells it. The magic lives in the Skylight app, which ties everything together. The app pulls in calendars from Gmail, Outlook, and pretty much anything else your family uses. Instead of checking three different apps to figure out what’s happening this week, everything shows up in one clean, easy-to-read view. And because it syncs instantly, any change someone makes on their phone shows up on the wall display seconds later. The shopping list feature is another unexpectedly great addition. You can add items on the wall at home, then check them off from your phone at the store. It feels simple, but it’s one of those conveniences that just makes life smoother. A True Shared Family Hub This is where the Skylight Calendar really shines: everyone can contribute. Kids can add their activities. Teens can update practice times. Parents can coordinate work schedules, appointments, and reminders. No more “I didn’t know about that” moments. No more double-booking. No more frantic last-minute texts. It’s not just about organization - it genuinely improves communication. Everyone sees the same information, all the time. And because it’s so easy to use, people actually do update it. It also teaches kids a bit of responsibility. When they add their own events, they start paying more attention to their schedules. It’s a small thing, but it adds up. A Few Minor Drawbacks Nothing’s perfect, and the Skylight Calendar has a couple of quirks worth mentioning. - The power cable is short. If you’re wall-mounting it, you’ll probably need an extension cord. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it’s definitely an oversight. - Some features are behind a subscription. Things like photo displays require a paid upgrade. Given the price of the device, it would’ve been nice to have at least a year of premium included. But the core features - the ones that make this device worth buying - don’t require the subscription. Final Verdict: Absolutely Worth It After using the Skylight 15" Calendar 2 extensively, I can say without hesitation that it’s worth the investment. It’s beautifully designed, incredibly intuitive, and genuinely improves how a family communicates and stays organized. If your household is juggling busy schedules, or if you’re just tired of the constant mental load of keeping track of everything, this device is a game-changer. It’s one of those rare products that actually delivers on what it promises. And yes - it’s worth every penny.