A wall calendar, no hub required.
A digital family calendar for the kitchen wall doesn't need a special hub - Plannie runs in any tablet's browser, and wall-display mode turns it into an always-on family screen in a few minutes.
Any tablet you already own
Dedicated wall-calendar devices are, underneath the branding, a tablet running an app. Plannie skips the markup: it's software, not hardware, so an old iPad, a budget Android tablet, or a laptop on a shelf becomes a full family calendar display - nothing to buy, register or keep updated separately from the app itself.
SETUP STEPS
- Mount or prop the tablet where the household actually passes by - kitchen counter, hallway, wherever plans get checked.
- Open Plannie in the tablet's browser and sign in to the household.
- In Settings → General, turn on wall-display mode and set a household PIN.
- Leave it plugged in - wall-display mode is built to run all day.
Built to sit on a wall all day
Wall-display (kiosk) mode changes three things: it keeps the screen awake instead of auto-locking, shows a family screensaver between interactions, and locks settings and other members' private areas behind the household PIN. Everyone can view the calendar and tick off today's tasks; changing settings needs the code.
What the display can and can't see
The wall display shows what's already shared with the household - the calendar, chores and lists every member has on their own phone. It doesn't add any new camera, microphone or listening capability; it's the same Plannie app your family already uses, just left open on a shared screen.
Frequently asked
Do I need to buy a wall-calendar screen?+
No - that's the most common misconception. Plannie runs in any browser, so a spare tablet already in a drawer becomes a full wall display in a few minutes. There's no proprietary hub to buy, register or update.
What tablet do I need?+
Any tablet from the last few years with a modern browser - iPad or Android - works. A laptop propped on a shelf works too; wall-display mode is designed for touch but doesn't require it.
Is the wall display safe for kids to touch?+
Yes - wall-display mode is built for that. Kids can tick off their own tasks and check the day's plan; the household PIN keeps settings and other private areas locked, so a curious tap can't change anything sensitive.
What can other people in the room see?+
Only what's on the household calendar and lists - the same information every family member already sees on their phone. There's no camera, microphone or always-listening feature on the wall display itself.