Kmart’s $199 15.6-inch Digital Family Calendar sold out within minutes during their Black Friday sale this week.
The device — which syncs with your phone, displays shared family schedules and doubles as a digital photo frame — vanished so quickly that even customers who paid for early access to Kmart’s sale missed out.
The sell-out has sparked frustration across social media, with many questioning how the stock disappeared so quickly.
“I paid for the early access and everything and was online at 7 pm QLD time,” one shopper wrote online. “It took a while to add to the bag, but at 7:01 pm, I went to pay, and it said unavailable. Are ya kidding?”
“Absolutely no way this sold out in less than a minute.”
Another person added: “What’s going on? I purchased in the presale, and it got refunded.”
If you missed out, don’t stress — here are five alternatives available right now in the Black Friday sales.
5 digital calendar alternatives available now
Alternative 1: Dragon Touch 10.1-inch Digital Calendar, $195
Where to buy: Amazon
What it does: A compact 10.1-inch touchscreen calendar and chore chart with shared schedules, reminders and photo-frame mode. It can sit on a bench or be wall-mounted.
Best for: Small homes, renters, or anyone who wants a simple budget organiser without a large screen.
Alternative 2: BIGASUO 10.1-inch Digital Calendar, $199.98
Where to buy: Amazon
What it does: Full HD touchscreen with colour-coded family schedules, LED reminder lights, to-do and chore lists, meal planning, shopping lists and two-way Google Calendar sync. Doubles as a smart digital photo frame.
Best for: Busy families who want an all-in-one organiser for school, work, meals and chores in a compact, affordable format.
Alternative 3: Skylight Smart Family Calendar, $429 (usually $529)
Where to buy:
What it does: A polished 15-inch HD touchscreen family organiser that integrates with Google, Apple, Outlook, Yahoo and Cozi. Includes chore charts, meal planning, colour-coded schedules and a sleek app interface.
Best for: Families with multiple kids, therapy appointments, after-school activities or busy schedules. The closest premium equivalent to Kmart’s model.
Alternative 4: Amazon Echo Show 15, $549
Where to buy:
- Amazon, $549
- Jb Hi-Fi, $549
- Officeworks, $547
What it does: A 15.6-inch smart display that works as a calendar, smart-home hub, digital photo frame, entertainment screen and news/weather dashboard. Uses widget-style layouts for schedules and to-dos.
Best for: Tech-loving households already using Alexa or other smart home devices. More than a calendar — it’s a complete control centre.
Alternative 5: FotoStream 15.6-inch Digital Calendar & Photo Frame, $398 (usually $498)
Where to buy:
- Harvey Norman, $398
- Domayne, $398
What it does: A stylish 15.6-inch full-HD calendar and photo frame with monthly/weekly/daily layouts, clean interface and beautiful photo-display features.
Best for: Families who want a modern digital photo frame with the practicality of a shared family planner.
How do these compare to Kmart’s digital calendar?
While Kmart’s 15.6-inch calendar offered incredible value at $199, it wasn’t necessarily the best — just the most affordable big-screen option.
If you want something compact:
The Dragon Touch and BIGASUO 10.1-inch models do almost everything Kmart’s version does, but in a smaller, bench-friendly size. Perfect for apartments or renters.
If you want a premium version of Kmart’s:
The Skylight Smart Family Calendar is the closest match — same concept, similar layout, bigger app ecosystem and more advanced scheduling tools.
If you want a digital calendar and smart-home hub:
Echo Show 15 goes beyond Kmart’s model with widgets, Alexa, streaming, home control and more. It’s a complete smart display, not just a planner.
If you want something stylish for the living room:
FotoStream offers the same 15.6-inch screen size with a more refined look and superior photo display capabilities.
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