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Skylight review, scored

The most polished family calendar; extras need a Plus plan.

Tech Busy editorial team · Fact-checked · Updated

#2 of 9 brands in Digital Calendars

From the Skylight Calendar 2 15″ review · calculated, not lab-tested

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  • Overall 8.0
  • Social 8.0
  • Usability 7.9
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Skylight products

Products listed by Skylight. One has a published Tech Busy score.

Skylight Calendar 2 15″Digital calendar · $299.99
8.0/10
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How the score breaks down

From the review of Skylight Calendar 2 15″ · published features and owner comments · not a lab test.

From the review of Skylight Calendar 2 15″ · published features and owner comments · not a lab test.

  • Overall8.0
  • Social8.0
  • Usability7.9
How each score was set

Usability 7.9 /10

From published features and owner comments · not a lab test.

Screen and hardware10.0/10
15.6-inch 1080p IPS, 3 GB/16 GB, 1,551 g, stand and wall mount included, and the spec page states no camera and no microphone.
Calendar sync and included tools7.0/10
Google, Apple, Outlook, Cozi and Yahoo sync; chores and lists free; rewards and meals need Plus; two-way sync not stated.
Warranty and returns10.0/10
3-year limited warranty and 4-month free returns for store purchases.
Price and subscription6.0/10
$299.99-$319.99; core calendar free, Plus $79 a year optional for rewards, meals and photos.
Support and owner reports7.0/10
24/7 customer service and help center; Amazon owners mention Wi-Fi connection problems.

Social 8.0 /10

Average of the independent owner-review sources listed below.

Marketplace reviews8.8/10
Product · 7,110 reviews · amazon.com
Independent web and YouTube8.6/10
Product · 4 reviews · wired.com, parents.com, cast-hub.com, consumerreports.org
Reddit6.5/10
Brand-level · 3 reviews · reddit.com

Strengths and drawbacks

Published specs and owner feedback, not a hands-on test.

Strengths

  • 3-year limited warranty and 4-month free returns
  • 24/7 support
  • No camera or microphone on the 15" Calendar 2

Drawbacks

  • Rewards, meals and photos need Plus ($79/yr)
  • Fewer sizes than rivals
  • Owners report Wi-Fi drops

Claims we checked

The published claim, then what we found. Live statuses. How we review

The claim

3-year replacement promise

What we found

Verified

Store FAQ: covered issues in the first 3 years are replaced free; returns within 4 months.

Source · checked Nov 15, 2026

Questions

From Skylight’s published terms. Not legal advice.

Does Skylight need a subscription?

No for the calendar, chores and lists; Plus ($79 a year after a free month) adds rewards, meal planning, photo screensaver and Magic Import.

What does Calendar 2 cost?

$299.99 with a free Plus month or $319.99 without Plus on Nov 15, 2026.

What is the warranty and return window?

A 3-year limited warranty and full-refund returns within 4 months for store purchases.

How do I reach support?

24/7 by email at help@myskylight.com or the help center.

About Skylight

Skylight, a US company started by parents, makes digital photo frames and the best-selling Skylight Calendar line (10, 15 and 27-inch) plus the kids' Skylight Buddy. Calendars sell on its own store, Amazon, Best Buy and Costco.

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Social score

The average of independent owner-review sources (for example Reddit, Trustpilot and store reviews), weighted for volume and recency. A source with too few reviews is listed as “Not enough data” and left out.

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Usability score

Published features and terms (price, renewal, refunds, support and the category’s own criteria), each scored against written anchors. Calculated, not lab-tested.

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