Over the years, I’ve tried a lot of solutions to this problem, including giant dry-erase wall calendars, digital calendars built into my fridge, smart speakers reading out my kids\u2019 schedules for the day, and setting notifications on their smartphones for events. But for various reasons (too much upkeep, lack of support for one calendar service or another, being too easy to ignore), none of these have worked reliably. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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However, since I\u2019ve propped the Skylight Calendar on my breakfast counter in full view of the family as they eat each morning, we\u2019ve had significantly more success keeping our schedules straight. While smart displays like the Echo Show can show your calendar, the trick with Skylight that works for us is that it just<\/em> shows the calendar \u2014 all the time. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The Skylight Calendar 15-inch has a thicker bezel and works horizontally, plus has the option of a tabletop stand. <\/em><\/figcaption>Image: Skylight<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
The new Skylight Cal Max is designed to be wall mounted with the option of portrait or horizontal orientation.<\/em><\/figcaption>Image: Skylight<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
This is not a multipurpose smart display, like an Echo Show or Nest Hub, which means no one can watch Teen Titans Go!<\/em> on it instead of reviewing their day\u2019s events. It\u2019s a dedicated device for your calendar. There are a few other related features \u2014 chore charts, meal planning, and to-do lists \u2014 but the calendar is the main event. You can also have a photo screensaver if you like, although that requires a $39 annual subscription after the first year. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
Beyond visibility, another feature I like about Skylight Calendar is that you can edit and add events right on the device\u2019s touchscreen. You can also scroll through the day and week and see everyone’s calendars simultaneously. The interface looks a lot like the Google Calendar web interface and similarly allows for color coding for different calendars. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Skylight works with most major services \u2014 I\u2019ve successfully imported Google, Apple, and Outlook calendars into it (Yahoo and Cozi are also supported) \u2014 or you can create your own calendars using its service and also manage them on Skylight\u2019s smartphone app. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Spot the digital wall calendar… yes, it\u2019s the one with the power cable.<\/em><\/figcaption>Image: Skylight<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
While the 15-inch, $300 model I\u2019ve been testing can show five to seven days and about an eight-hour day in time slots, I can see the larger version being helpful for bigger families or those still in that stage of multiple after-school activities. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The sleeker look appeals to me, too; I wouldn\u2019t want to wall mount the model I\u2019m testing. It\u2019s too bulky, and the screen can be distracting (even with auto-brightness enabled). The 27-inch would be too big for my kitchen counter. You can only wall mount it anyway, but mounted vertically you\u2019d be able to see the whole day at once, and the anti-glare screen could make for a better photo frame when not in use.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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At $599, Cal Max is pricey, and as there\u2019s a 10-inch version for $159.99 and the 15-inch is $299.99 with the same functionality, you\u2019re paying a lot more for just the bigger screen and nicer look. However, Skylight says that the upgraded hardware will enable new software features coming later this year. That worries me a bit. Based on my time with the original device, its simplicity is its best feature \u2014 too much more functionality, and it could lose that excellent focus. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The Skylight Cal Max is available to preorder now for $599 or $629 for the shadow box frame option. It will begin shipping to customers in June. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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