The Skylight Calendar Alternative That Uses the TV You Own

No $280–$600 device. Luana runs on the smart TV already in your living room, for $7.99/mo with a 14-day free trial.

No credit card to start · $7.99/mo after trial

First, what Skylight Calendar gets right

Skylight Calendar is a genuinely nice product: a dedicated screen with a polished family calendar, and many families love it. The question this page answers is whether you need to buy the screen at all.

Skylight Calendar vs Luana

	Skylight Calendar	Luana
Hardware	$279.99 (15") – $599.99 (Max)	$0 (uses your existing TV)
Subscription	$79/year (Plus)	$7.99/mo or $79.99/yr (14-day free trial)
Runs on	Its own dedicated screen	The smart TV you already own (Roku, Fire TV, LG, Google TV)
Always-on shared screen	Yes (the device)	Yes, on your TV
Kids' routines & chores	Varies	Built in (with star rewards)
Photo screensaver	Varies	Included

Skylight Calendar figures verified 2026; prices can change, so check Skylight Calendar's site for current pricing.

The TV in your living room already does this

You don't need to buy and mount another screen. Luana turns the TV you already own into the same shared family view (calendar, routines, chores, and photos) for $7.99/mo with a 14-day free trial.

How a digital family calendar works on the TV you own →

The screen is the expensive, annoying part

And you already own it. Here's what buying a dedicated display actually involves — and what Luana skips.

A device to buy

A few hundred dollars up front

Your TV — already paid for

Wall-mounting

Drill it into the wall or buy a stand; owners trade DIY bracket and parts lists

Already mounted or standing where you want it

A cord and an outlet

A power brick and a cord that has to reach an outlet — one of the most common regrets owners post about

Already plugged in

Screen size

A 15″–27″ panel

The biggest screen in the house

A subscription anyway

A yearly subscription stacked on top of the hardware

$7.99/mo, and no device to buy

Pain points drawn from public reviews and owner forums for dedicated calendar displays.

FAQ

Is Luana a good Skylight Calendar alternative?

If you like the idea of a shared family calendar but don't want to buy a dedicated screen, yes. Luana puts the same calendar, chores, rewards, and photos on the TV you already own, for $7.99/mo with no $280–$699 device.

What does Luana cost compared to Skylight Calendar?

Luana is $7.99/mo (or $79.99/yr) with a 14-day free trial and no hardware. Skylight Calendar requires buying its device plus a subscription on top.

Do I need to buy any hardware to switch?

No. Luana runs on smart TVs you likely already own: Roku, Fire TV, LG, and Google TV are fully supported. If your TV is too old, a ~$30 Fire TV stick works.

Will Luana change my calendar?

No. Luana syncs Google, Apple, and Outlook calendars read-only: it shows your events but never edits them.

Also free from Luana: school district calendars you can subscribe to and show on the TV alongside your family's events.

See it on your own TV

Try Luana free for 14 days. You can even preview it in your browser before installing anything.