Family Command Center Upgrade: Amazon Echo Show + Google Calendar vs. Skylight (Set-Up, Tips, and Deals)

Family Command Center Upgrade: Echo Show + Google Calendar vs. Skylight (Set-Up, Tips, and Deals)

Want a family command center that actually works? In this episode, Kayla shows how her household runs on an Echo Show using the Google Calendar link + the Calendar widget—covering setup, color-coding, routines, privacy tips, and why this can be a budget-friendly alternative to Skylight (especially if you already have an Echo Show or you’re eyeing Black Friday deals). You’ll walk away with a copy-and-paste system for workouts, school theme days, daycare schedules, client coaching blocks, holidays, and travel—plus troubleshooting tips to keep everything in sync.

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What you’ll learn:

• Echo Show vs. Skylight: which is right for your family

• How to link a shared Google Calendar and display it on the Echo Show widget

• Color-coding, emoji cues, and simple routines for kids & partners

• Privacy settings that keep work and home appropriately separate

• Black Friday buying tips if you’re building a kitchen command center

💡 Quick Checklist — Your Kitchen Command Center

✅ Create a shared “Family” Google Calendar ✅ Connect it to your Echo Show ( Settings → Calendar → Accounts → Google ) ✅ Turn on the Calendar Widget in Home Settings ✅ Color-code by person and add emoji for kids ✅ Add recurring blocks (workouts, school days, coaching calls, travel) ✅ Check Black Friday deals for discount Echo Shows

Link Calendar to Alexa Instructions

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