FamilyCast Features
Explore all the features that make FamilyCast the perfect family organization and communication platform.
Core Features
Family Calendar
Shared family scheduling with support for multiple calendar sources and smart conflict detection.
Key Capabilities:
- Sync Google Calendar, Cozi, and iCal calendars
- Color-code by family member
- Conflict detection and resolution
- Private event filtering
- All-day and recurring event support
Perfect For:
- Coordinating busy family schedules
- Preventing scheduling conflicts
- Keeping everyone informed of upcoming events
- Managing kids' activities and appointments
Photo Sharing
Automatically display family photos from Google Photos on beautiful digital slideshows throughout your home.
Key Capabilities:
- Sync Google Photos albums automatically
- Customizable slideshow transitions and timing
- Multiple albums per display
- Facial recognition filtering
- Kid-safe photo albums
- Live Photos and video support
Perfect For:
- Reliving family memories daily
- Sharing photos with remote grandparents
- Creating ambient photo displays
- Personalizing each room with relevant photos
Family Messages
Send messages to displays throughout your home for reminders, encouragement, and family communication.
Key Capabilities:
- Target specific displays or all displays
- Schedule messages for specific times
- Priority levels (normal, important, urgent)
- Message templates for common needs
- Parental approval for teen messages
- Recurring message support
Perfect For:
- Morning reminders ("Don't forget lunch!")
- Encouragement notes to kids
- Important announcements to family
- Chore reminders
- Love notes between family members
Kids' Schedules
Visual schedules, chore charts, and reward systems designed specifically for children.
Key Capabilities:
- Age-appropriate visual designs
- Daily routine displays
- Chore charts with check-off
- Reward tracking and progress
- Morning/bedtime routines
- Icon-based schedules (minimal text for young kids)
Perfect For:
- Morning routines (get dressed, brush teeth, eat breakfast)
- After-school schedules
- Chore management and accountability
- Building independence in kids
- Positive reinforcement
Weather and Info
Local weather forecasts, current conditions, time, date, and useful information at a glance.
Key Capabilities:
- Current weather and temperature
- 5-7 day forecast
- Weather alerts and warnings
- Air quality index
- Sunrise/sunset times
- Multiple location support
- Customizable units (F/C, mph/kph)
Perfect For:
- Planning daily activities
- Dress-for-weather guidance for kids
- Morning departure planning
- Travel preparation
- Weather-aware family scheduling
Feature Comparison by Plan
| Feature | Free | Plus | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displays | 2 | 5 | Unlimited |
| Family Members | 4 | 8 | Unlimited |
| Calendar Integration | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Photo Integration | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Family Messages | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Kids' Schedules | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Weather | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Custom Layouts | Limited | ✅ | ✅ |
| Safe Mode (Kids) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Priority Support | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Advanced Features | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Feature Deep Dives
Calendar Features:
Photo Features:
Message Features:
Kids' Features:
Use Cases
Busy Mornings: Combine calendar (today's events), weather (dress appropriately), messages (reminders), and kids' schedules (morning routine) on kitchen display.
After School: Kids' bedroom displays show afternoon schedule, chores to complete, and family messages with encouragement.
Family Hub: Living room display shows family calendar (week view), photo slideshow, and important messages.
Bedtime Routine: Kids' displays show bedtime checklist, calming photos, and tomorrow's schedule preview.
Remote Grandparents: Shared photo albums keep grandparents connected with constantly-updating family memories.
Coming Soon
Future Features (Roadmap):
- Shopping lists
- Meal planning
- Habit tracking
- Allowance management
- Screen time tracking
- Voice integration
Need Help?
Feature Support:
- Each feature guide includes troubleshooting
- Common Issues for general help
- Email [email protected] for feature questions
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