Poppins vs Skylight Calendar
Skylight Calendar is a physical touchscreen for the kitchen wall; Poppins is an app and AI assistant you use from your phone, with no hardware to buy. Here is how they compare.
| Poppins | Skylight Calendar | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | App + AI assistant (no hardware) | Physical 15" or 27" touchscreen |
| Upfront cost | None — £9/month | Hardware $279.99–$599.99, plus Plus plan $79/yr |
| AI assistant | Yes, conversational | Yes ("Sidekick"), on the Plus plan |
| WhatsApp & SMS | Yes | No (email-in only) |
| Works anywhere | Yes, from your phone | Tied to the wall display (+ companion app) |
| Calendar sync | Google, Apple & iCal | Syncs online calendars |
Skylight Calendar details are accurate to the best of our knowledge as of June 2026 — check their website for the latest.
Why families choose Poppins
- No hardware to buy — start for £9/month
- Manage everything from your phone, wherever you are
- Add things by WhatsApp and SMS, not just forwarded email
- A conversational assistant included in one simple plan
Where Skylight Calendar might suit you better
Skylight's wall display is a lovely shared family hub in the kitchen, and that always-on physical presence is something an app simply can't replicate. Poppins is for families who would rather not buy hardware and want to manage everything from their phone, wherever they are.
Common questions
Do I need to buy hardware to use Poppins?
No. Poppins is an app and AI assistant you use from your phone or the web for £9/month. Skylight Calendar is a physical touchscreen you buy ($279.99–$599.99) with a $79/year Plus plan for its smart features.
Does Skylight have an AI assistant?
Yes — Skylight's "Sidekick" (on its Plus plan) imports events from forwarded emails. Poppins offers a similar assistant plus WhatsApp and SMS, with no hardware to buy.
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