I’ll start by saying I’m a tech enthusiast who works in the digital space, solving problems with technology. Because of that, I tend to have a picture-perfect vision in my head of what the ideal “family command center” should look like... and it's something between Cozyla and Home Assistant. For the past year, I’ve been running Dakboard on a kiosked Android 14 tablet and have also tried most of Cozyla’s competitors. I finally decided to take a shot with Cozyla, and I love it.

The biggest draws for me were that Cozyla doesn’t lock you into a single UX experience, and there’s NO MONTHLY FEE. Having the full suite of Android apps and widgets available makes a huge difference. At the core, it’s a base Android 14 build with Cozyla’s own widgets layered on top (chores, calendar, meal planner, etc.), and that combination works really well. Being able to integrate the same apps and widgets I already used to manage my home is a big win... whether that’s quickly turning on the pool heater, checking motion alerts from cameras, or glancing at our shared Google Keep shopping list that we add to with our voice from assistants all over the house. My hope is that the rise of these digital family hubs pushes more developers to invest in widget functionality again, because in this space, widgets are what shine. One additional non-Cozyla widget that is a must for me is Multitimer, where we can track when the dogs were out last and reset it with a couple of taps.

That said, I still prefer Google’s own calendar widget since it updates in near real time thanks to push sync, whereas Cozyla’s calendar relies on API polling and can lag behind just a tad.

The chore system is excellent. I love how you can assign points and rewards, which makes it fun and motivating for kids while keeping "I forgot" out of the equation. I’d just like to see a couple more options, like the ability to bump a repeating chore forward by a day if schedules change. For example, trash pickup sometimes shifts by one day around holidays, and next week is back on schedule. So being able to kick a repeating chore forward once without throwing everything off would be great.

The meal planner is also beautifully done, though underutilized in our house since both kids eat lunch at school. Previously, I kept meals in a separate color-coded calendar and layered them in the main calendar, but Cozyla’s dedicated approach is much cleaner and easier to manage.

Hardware design deserves credit, too. The all-around even bezel, sturdy magnetic frame, and thoughtful port placement all feel premium. The only drawback is the power brick on the 32" 4K model, which makes it awkward with standard recessed wall outlets. I had to switch to one that lets the plug sit completely sideways.

Overall, Cozyla nails the balance between flexibility and polish. It’s a strong platform today, and if you're as particular as I am, they are the gold standard for digital family command centers.

I love my cozyla+. I got the 15 inch for my kitchen and it’s the perfect size on countertop. My kids had a crazy sport schedule in the fall so got to stay organized and prepared for the day and has helped out greatly. Seamless integration with our family google calendar! I already have 3 family members that want one too for Christmas! Excited to see future enhancements as time goes on!

Had issues with the original Cozyla calendar I bought a little over a year ago. Customer support was able to make an exception and send me out a new unit and even upgraded me to the calendar+ at no charge. This new updated calendar TV is everything we hoped for. The chores app is user-friendly and the kids are already loving it. Setting up widgets and personalizing. Our home screen was now a breeze. My wife and my daughter both have ADHD and this new calendar is going to help make their daily routines so much easier. Thanks cozyla for making things right and would not hesitate to recommend this product to anyone now. You guys fixed all the flaws from your first generation and we couldn’t be happier.

The mounting lot was great except for the drywall anchors so I wrote them and they took my feedback seriously and plan to change that in future versions - I was so impressed with how responsive they were to my concerns. I still need to play more with the apps but I already have my calendar, weather, photos and shopping lists set up. My kids are already using it to plan for the day. It’s a win so far.

I recently had a change of heart and returned to the Cozyla family. I decided to try another device which was also very nice but after a week, I realized that Cozyla is in fact the superior device with all the app capabilities you are able to add to organize schedules, meals, lists, and so much more. In addition, the customer service is exceptional through my purchasing, return and re-purchasing.