The Skylight Calendar: A Smart Display That Finally got My Family Organized
Getting organized is a never-ending battle for me. As a self-proclaimed “organized person,” I like controlling my schedule, surroundings, and everything in between. But every time I succeed in getting my things in order, something throws me off, whether it’s a new kid, a new house, or a cross-country move.
I’ve always preferred pen and paper, so I love my bullet journal and wall calendar. But I don’t always have them with me, and I can never find a pen when I need one. This is why the COM_CLICK_ID|null|dtp”>Skylight calendar has made such an impact on my life.
With three young kids and a dog running around the house, I frequently enough forget who needs to go where and do what at what time.This results in missed doctor appointments, which come with missed appointment fees. You’ve also got a variety of hot mess family staples: missed extracurricular classes,being the only kid at school without a toy during share day,double-booking activities,etc.
I’ve always relied on my wall calendar,a trusty conventional paper calendar I’d get each year from Walmart,to keep me on track. but after moving across the country and buying a new house, starting new jobs, new schools, new doctors, and new everything, the paper-made decor couldn’t keep up. I’d forget to add events or things I needed to get done, and the old ‘out of sight, out of mind’ couldn’t be more accurate.
ZDNET’s key takeaways
* The 15-inch Skylight Calendar is a smart display for $320, with a 10-inch version available for $160.
* It’s a touchscreen calendar designed with busy lifestyles in mind that allows for shared use within a household or team.
* Though it’s proven indispensable for my family,I wish the chores,not just the events,were visible in the calendar view,and the 15-inch version is expensive at $320.
Skylight Calendar Review: Why this smart calendar won me over (despite the price)
The Skylight calendar turned out to be the perfect addition to our drop zone.
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Now, onto the elephant in the room — or on the wall. I can’t gloss over the Skylight Calendar’s price — not at $320 for the 15-inch model.
The price was the biggest thing that kept me from buying the Skylight Calendar. Since Skylight isn’t the most widely renowned brand, I was afraid I’d spend so much for a tablet that would end up bricked in a year or two when the company stopped providing support for it or something happened to it. It’s not like buying a tablet from Apple, Samsung, or Amazon, where you’ll know you’ll get a few years’ worth of use out of it.
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I’ve had my Skylight Calendar for a year and a half, and the company continues to grow. The calendar has seen several updates since then, and the company released a new, larger version.
ZDNET’s buying advice
I was lucky enough to get a review unit from COM_CLICK_ID|null|dtp”>Skylight, and after using it for a few months, I’m certain I would buy one for myself, even if it’s $320. Skylight also sells a 10-inch Calendar at $160, an excellent option for smaller families, couples, or individuals, and the silver or white version is on sale for $250 at