Best Digital Wall Calendar (2026): Skylight, Everblog, Greenlight
What seemed like clutter at first turned out to be my new favorite tool for organizing my family's life.
I'm not going to lie to you: I hated the first digital wall calendar I tried.
I tested it last year and was not impressed. It was expensive and bulky, and my calendar details appeared slowly (if at all). This device felt more like a clutter than a useful addition to my home. So, I dismissed the idea of using a digital wall calendar, but surprisingly, they have only grown in popularity and options since then. After trying a few new models myself this year, I can now see why.
These tools work by taking your online calendar — whether it's your Google Calendar, the Calendar app on your iPhone, or a Microsoft corporate calendar account — and putting it on a digital screen that you can mount on a wall or place on a table or desk. They're often more than just a calendar, they also serve as to-do charts, meal planners, and sometimes even digital photo frames. I usually have smart displays all over my house, especially in my kitchen and den, but in the last two weeks, I've replaced them all with digital wall calendars. And you know what? I don't miss talking to annoying AI assistants.
Instead, as someone who already lives and breathes her Google Calendar, I love seeing it on a big screen in the middle of the kitchen without needing my phone — especially when it's on a digital wall device that instantly reflects my most up-to-date calendar. My wife and I have also been using the extra features a lot, especially to guide my 4-year-old through his nighttime sleep schedule with the help of his companion device. Here's everything you need to know about the best digital wall calendars and whether they're right for you.
Updated August 2026: I've added Skylight Buddy as a kid-friendly tool that includes some of the features of these digital calendar devices. I have also ensured that the information throughout is correct and up-to-date.
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You may have heard that these gadgets are called by different names. Maybe "digital wall calendar" or "smart calendar device". You may have recently heard of the Skylight Calendar, which is a very popular model right now. No matter what you call them, these devices all do one thing: replace a paper calendar with a digital calendar that connects to the calendar tools you already use, like Google Calendar or Apple Calendar. These devices let you see your entire family's schedule in one view, with the ability to update or add to it without the need for a separate phone or account. It also eliminates issues like illegible handwriting and forgetting to write down an event you've already planned digitally, and its color-coding system makes it easy to identify who's on the hook for what activities.
While these are often called wall calendars, you can usually place them on a table. I preferred the models that came with a desktop stand, but I could still support the models that only came with wall-mount hardware during my testing.
I didn't expect it to feel this way, but having a physical copy of the hyper-detailed Google Calendar at the center of my home has been a treat. My husband and I both check our calendar at a glance while chatting in the kitchen, and at the beginning of the week, we camp out in front of it for a few minutes to plan our dinners and food needs for the week. My top pick, Skylight Calendar 2, actually asks us to add items to our grocery list based on the foods we've selected (if it's a saved recipe).
My husband and I have found it very helpful in part because we're both good at adding events to our individual calendars, so now this device can reflect that. This allows us to avoid pulling out our phones when discussing plans for the next day or next weekend.
$320 $300 (6% discount) Skylight (with Plus plan)
The Skylight calendar is the most popular for a reason. The brand is known for its digital photo frames, and now you can use the same Skylight app to use any of its three digital calendars: the older 10-inch calendar ($170), the newer Calendar 2 ($320), and the Calendar Max ($630). The main difference between these is size, but the Calendar 2 is the latest model with improved performance and interchangeable Snap.cases ($30-$50) that you can buy to change the look of the device.
What makes Skylight great is its software. It's easy to use and quickly imported my Google Calendar and a wide variety of shared calendars, so I can instantly add all of my family's apps to the device. The left menu bar shows all the pages you can switch between. Calendar, lists, tasks, rewards, meals, and recipes are the main areas you'll use. You can also access the Photos, Sleep and Settings pages from the same menu.
The app and device interface is clean and intuitive compared to other models, many of which look like Android tablets with a fancy calendar mode added. I was able to easily assign calendars I created on the device to family members. For example, I assigned my husband's calendar without having to sign in or import, and I could assign any calendar I created to my son. I also liked that the shared events only appeared once in Skylight, but both of our designated colors were added to indicate the desired event for both of us.
Lists and Tasks are similar, but Tasks should act as a hard work chart, connecting to the Rewards page to create habits and earn a reward you've set after reaching a specific goal. The main audience for this is children who are old enough to check the calendar. Lists are for things like your groceries. If you add recipes to the recipe sheet and then add them to your meal plan for that week, Skylight will suggest adding the relevant ingredients to your shopping list.
Everblog HomeCal has an operating system that is similar to Skylight. It has a bit of an Android feel to it, but it doesn't feel like a giant tablet like the Apolosign or Cozyla calendars (both below). Setup was pretty seamless, but there was a delay in updating the device with my calendar invites. It also takes a while for Everblog to reflect changes I've made to my Google Calendar on another device. While it worked well for the most part during testing, I occasionally noticed events missing from my Everblog. It also turned each calendar email account I connected to the device into a separate profile, which was annoying. I could turn off the extra emails when I was on non-calendar pages, though, so I didn't have three profiles to myself on my to-do page, for example.
The menu on the left is very similar to Skylight and has options like calendar, daily tasks and meal plan. There is no recipe section, which I miss, but there is a refrigerator section that allows you to track the groceries you already have. Part of the reason this exists is that Everblog also has a smaller, battery-powered version of this calendar designed to attach to your fridge, the aptly named FridgeCal ($249). However, I prefer the recipe sheet in Skylight. Everblog also has a Chores tab, but no additional tabs to track routines or other tasks separately.
There is a free photo option, but the uploader tool in the app only lets you add one photo at a time. It's a pain, but I'm sure many feel it's worth the price of free. To use this feature, you need to go to your physical device settings to enable photo slideshow as your screen saver. Everblog defaults to a loud ping at the start of each calendar event, which you can only change on the device, not the app.
There's a button in the bottom-right corner of the screen that, if you've set up your accounts on this device to stream content, takes you to the main screen with an overview of your calendar and to-do list, and access to other apps like Spotify and Netflix. It's functional for wall mounting, but if you want to put it on a table, you can buy a calendar stand ($39), and there's a wooden frame ($99) you can buy to give it a nicer look.
Apolosine digital calendar has three sizes of 15.7, 21.5 and 27 inches. It runs Google's Android OS, so it functions very similarly to Google's Android tablet and Pixel tablet if you've used either as a smart display, as I have. Apolosign has two modes: Calendar and Android. Calendar mode worked similarly to Skylight. I've seamlessly connected it to my Google Calendar, imported it to most of my different shared calendars, and color-coded them.
Calendar mode has a menu bar on the left (you have to tap to show it), with sections for Home, Calendar, Routines, To-Dos, Rewards, and Meals. You can then tap on any of these sections or check items directly from the home screen. Apolosign also has baked-in notifications that ring to remind you of calendar events and to-dos, plus phone notifications to let you know how many items are on your calendar that day.
WIRED Reviewer Kat Merck also tested Apolosign, but used Android mode instead of Calendar mode. Android mode lets you customize widgets and layouts, so he opted for a monthly display. This mode also allows you to use Google Photos as background and screen saver. He says it's nice to be able to customize the layout in this mode, but it's difficult to sync with other apps, including Apolosign's own.
I don't like the Apolosign experience as much as Skylight or Everblog, and Kat agreed that the device isn't very intuitive and takes a lot of patience to set up. But not having a paywall is a big plus, and many people will feel it's worth getting used to a more Android-style experience to avoid paying a monthly or yearly fee. But since the tablet is essentially a large Android tablet, iPhone users have reported on Reddit that they can't sync two-way between it and their iPhone devices. Apolosign often sells for the same price, if not less, than Skylight.
$160 $140 (13% discount) Skylight (with Plus plan)
If you want a version made for kids, Skylight has something along these lines called the Skylight Buddy (8/10, WIRED recommends). It's not a digital calendar, but a regular display that helps kids visualize and check their daily tasks without having to scroll through the entire family calendar.
My 4-year-old loves his 7-inch friend, and it really helps him brush his teeth and put on his PJs on time (well, on time) now that he's in his room. It also has a light and sound device at night, but the sounds are limited and the night light is very dim. So for these features, I stick with the Hatch Baby, which my son is used to and loves.
Finally, if you already have and use Skylight Calendar, it's very helpful. That's because Buddy can sync and display tasks set on the Skylight calendar. But even if you don't have a calendar and just want a simple gadget or to-do tracker for your child, this is a really good option. There are subscription options to get more features - Buddy Plus is $39/year and Skylight Plus is $79/year. Skylight Plus is the one to get if you have Calendar, as it unlocks paywalled features for both devices. But I didn't need any subscription-only features to keep my son excited and engaged in his bedtime routine.
Cozyla Calendar Plus 2 (15.6 inches) for $350: This calendar is similar to Apolosign with an Android-based operating system, but it didn't import my shared calendars. More work was done to set it up. Overall it was frustrating to navigate and didn't guide me through its tools as well as Skylight or Apolosign. While the Cozyla has no subscription fees, its 15.6-inch size is more expensive than the Skylight and Apolosign.
Hearth Display at $699: This is another digital and family calendar tool that has a paywall with an affordable family membership ($6/month) but a much higher starting price. It's only available in the large, 27-inch size, and I found it slow to load my calendar and also bulky compared to more affordable options.
Digital wall calendars sync with your existing digital calendar app, such as Google Calendar, and display it on the physical screen. There are usually extra tools for recipes, to-do lists, and daily tasks, but each digital wall calendar is different in how you enter information. You may have to enter it manually or type the details into the device, but once you get used to the process, this function can be useful for the whole family.
Changes you make to your native calendar app, such as Google Calendar and Apple Calendar, should be quickly reflected on the digital wall calendar device. But the changes you make on the device are not always compatible with the original calendar. It depends on your calendar settings and how you share information. For example, I can edit my main personal calendar in Skylight Calendar 2, but I can't edit my work calendar that I've shared with Skylight via My Personal. You may also experience some syncing issues with Apolosign, which does not sync two-way with the iPhone because the digital calendar runs on the Android OS.
Many smart displays are similar to these devices but have completely different operating systems. Sure, the Google Pixel tablet has some overlap with the Apolosign and the Cozyla, as they all run Android OS. But unlike smart displays, digital calendar devices are designed with specific tools in mind to manage your household and none of the clutter. You'll lose smart home support, although Apolosign claims you can use Google Assistant on it (which hasn't worked for me so far). On most devices, you also risk extras like video streaming (but you can stream on Everblog). But as someone who regularly uses a smart display, I didn't really miss it when I switched to a digital calendar device. I wish there was a weather report page, as most digital wall calendars only show the current weather.
No—in fact, most of these devices have a stand option. I only tested in standing desk mode because I had several of these in my house at the same time, but the wall mount option is nice and allows you to keep your desks clean. The 15-inch models are great for desktop use, and you may want to consider larger sizes for the wall-mount route.