Master Your Routine: The Ultimate Skylight Calendar Setup Guide for NDIS Participants

Keeping track of therapy appointments, support worker shifts, and daily chores can be overwhelming. For many NDIS participants and busy families, visual aids are essential for maintaining independence and reducing anxiety.

Enter the Skylight Digital Calendar—a game-changing piece of low-cost assistive technology designed to bring clarity to your chaos.

Whether you are managing ADHD, supporting a family member with dementia, or simply coordinating a busy support team, this guide will walk you through exactly how to set up your Skylight Calendar to maximize your NDIS funding and improve your daily life.

Why Choose Skylight as Assistive Technology?

Before we dive into the setup, it’s important to understand why this isn’t just a "digital photo frame." For many of our Adelaide and South Australian customers, the Skylight Calendar serves as a cognitive aid that helps with:

• Executive Function: Visualizing the day ahead helps reduce the mental load of "what comes next?"
• Independence: Visual reminders for medication and chores reduce the need for verbal prompting from carers.
• Coordination: Syncing calendars allows Support Coordinators and family members to add appointments remotely without needing to touch the device.

Step-by-Step Skylight Calendar Setup Guide

Setting up your new device is simple. We have broken it down into accessible steps to get you up and running in minutes.

1. Unbox and Power Up

1. Remove the Skylight frame from the box. You will find the frame, a power cable, and a stand.
2. Screw the stand into the back of the frame (it works in both portrait and landscape mode).
3. Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet.
4. The screen will turn on automatically.

2. Connect to Wi-Fi

To sync your calendars, the device needs the internet.

1. Tap the screen to see a list of available Wi-Fi networks.
2. Select your home network and enter the password.
3. Once connected, an activation code will appear on the screen. Keep this screen open!

3. Download the Skylight App

You don’t need to type on the calendar itself; everything is managed from your phone or computer.

1. Download the Skylight App (available on iOS and Android) or visit the Skylight website portal.
2. Create an account using your email address.
3. Tap "Activate New Device" and enter the 6-digit code displayed on your calendar screen.

4. Sync Your Calendars

This is where the magic happens. You can link existing digital calendars so they appear automatically on the frame.

1. In the App, go to Calendar Settings.
2. Select the providers you use (e.g., Google Calendar, iCloud, Outlook, Cozi).
3. Log in to those accounts to authorize the sync.

Pro Tip: You can sync a Support Worker’s calendar or a shared family calendar so everyone is on the same page.

5. Customize Your Categories (Chore Charts)

For NDIS participants working on capacity building, the "Chore Chart" feature is incredibly useful.

1. Create a list of daily tasks (e.g., "Take Morning Meds," "Pack Lunch").
2. Assign them to a specific user.
3. When the task is done, you can tick it off right on the touchscreen—giving a great sense of accomplishment!

Tips for NDIS Participants and Carers

To get the most out of this assistive technology, try these customization tips:

• Color Coding: Assign a different color to each person or category (e.g., Blue for Therapy, Red for Medical, Green for Social). This makes the schedule easy to read at a glance.
• Sleep Mode: Set a schedule for the screen to turn off at night so the light doesn't disturb sleep hygiene.
• Photo Mode: When there are no immediate events, the Skylight doubles as a digital photo frame. Uploading photos of family or friends can be a great mood booster and help with emotional regulation.

Is the Skylight Calendar NDIS Claimable?

Yes, for many participants, the Skylight Calendar can be claimed as Assistive Technology if it is deemed reasonable and necessary to achieve your plan goals.

It typically falls under:

• Core – Consumables: Low Cost Assistive Technology (Item codes related to daily adaptive equipment).
• Capital – Assistive Technology: For more complex setups tailored to specific disabilities.

Note: Always check with your Plan Manager or Support Coordinator to ensure this purchase aligns with your specific funding.

Read our full guide on How to Claim Assistive Technology through NDIS →

Ready to Organize Your Day?

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Have questions about setting up your device? Contact our Adelaide-based support team for help.