Are Digital Wall Calendars Worth It?

What's a Digital Wall Calendar?

Digital wall calendars are devices that replace traditional paper calendars with a digitized version that connects to online calendars like Google Calendar or Apple Calendar. These devices allow users to see their entire family's schedule in one view, update or add to it without needing a phone or separate account, and erase issues like unreadable handwriting and forgotten events.

What Else Can a Digital Wall Calendar Do?

These devices aren't just calendars; they're also designed for larger family management. Users can plan meals, track to-do lists for multiple people, and earn rewards on a digital chore chart. The Skylight Calendar 2 is a favorite of mine because it includes a photo screensaver, but you'll need to be a Plus subscriber to get that and some of the other bonus features.

Is a Digital Wall Calendar Worth It?

I didn't expect to feel this way, but having a physical version of my hyper-detailed Google Calendar in the center of my home has been a delight. My husband and I both check our calendar at a glance while we're chatting in the kitchen, and at the start of the week, we'll camp out in front of it for a few minutes to plan the week's dinners and grocery needs. My top pick, Skylight Calendar 2, actually prompts us to add items to our grocery list based on what meals we picked (if it's a stored recipe, that is). My husband and I have found it so useful in part because we're both good about adding events to our individual calendars, so now this device can reflect that work. It lets us skip pulling out our phones when discussing plans for the next day or the upcoming weekend.