Skylight Calendar Alternatives: Use the TV You Already Own
No $300–$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 | $299.99 (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.
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.
Pain points drawn from public reviews and owner forums for dedicated calendar displays.
FAQ
Is there a Skylight Calendar dupe?
If "dupe" means the same shared family calendar without the $300–$600 screen, the closest thing is software that runs on the TV you already own. Luana shows the same kind of always-on family calendar — plus kids' routines, chores with star rewards, and a photo screensaver — on Roku, Fire TV, LG, and Google TV for $7.99/mo, with a 14-day free trial.
What is the cheapest Skylight Calendar alternative?
The cheapest class of alternative skips the hardware entirely: apps that use the TV or screens you already own. Luana is $7.99/mo (or $79.99/yr) with no device to buy, so the three-year cost is a fraction of a dedicated display plus its yearly subscription. Phone-only family apps can be cheaper still, but nobody sees them on the wall.
Why do people look for Skylight Calendar alternatives?
The two reasons owners and reviewers cite most: the upfront device cost, and paying a yearly Plus subscription on top of it. If either is the sticking point for you, an app on the TV you already own removes both — one modest subscription, zero hardware.
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 $300–$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.