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Researched, not hands-on testedPrices as of Nov 2026

REVIEW Greenlight · researched November 2026

Greenlight Family Hub review

A family hub where chores with star rewards are in the free plan, and real allowance needs a Greenlight money plan.

Researched, not hands-on tested. We have not used this device. This review is based on the maker's specs, published pricing and public information, as of November 2026. How we review.

The short version

Greenlight is the one that keeps star rewards in its free tier. The trade-off is that it comes from a kids' money company, so the best chore feature (paying real allowance) pulls you into a Greenlight financial plan, and location sharing sits behind Hub+.

8.8 / 10

EDITORIAL SCORE · our own rating from specs, not a user rating. How it works

Chore & reward features · 35%4.5 / 5
Cost over three years · 25%4.5 / 5
Calendar & app support · 20%4.0 / 5
Hardware & placement · 20%4.5 / 5

Specs and pricing

Greenlight Family Hub specifications and pricing
Screen15.6" or 10.1"
ResolutionNot stated on the pages we read
Placement15.6": always plugged in, stand and mounting kit. 10.1": built-in battery, 4–6 hours
Price (as of Nov 2026)$299 (15.6") / $199 (10.1")
SubscriptionFree plan; optional Family Hub+ at $9.99/month (Greenlight's shop page) for AI voice assistant and location features
Chores and rewardsChores with star rewards in the free plan. Chores with cash rewards for existing Greenlight money-plan customers.
Calendar syncGoogle, Outlook and iCloud calendars; Google Photos and iCloud photos
App supportGreenlight companion app
Cost over three years$299 for the 15.6" on the free plan. Hub+ at $9.99/month would add about $360 over three years.

PRICES AS OF NOVEMBER 2026 · Prices from Greenlight's shop page. Bundles with an annual Hub+ plan are sold on Greenlight's store and Amazon.

Chores and rewards

Greenlight's help center lists chores with star rewards in Family Hub Free and chores with cash rewards for customers on a Greenlight financial plan. In plain terms: you can run a star-based chart without paying anything beyond the device, and you can connect it to paid allowance if you already use Greenlight cards. Kids check off their own jobs on the hub without needing a phone, according to Greenlight's page.

What stands out

  • Chores with star rewards are listed in the free plan
  • Can connect chores to real allowance if you have a Greenlight plan
  • Two sizes; the 10.1" has a battery and moves between rooms
  • Photos and screensaver are in the free plan

Trade-offs

  • Money features require a Greenlight financial plan, a separate product with its own fees
  • AI voice assistant, timer and location features need Hub+ (or certain Greenlight plans)
  • Voice assistant and location tracking raise privacy questions parents should read about first

Who it suits

A good fit: Parents who want rewards without a monthly bill, or who already use Greenlight for allowance and want chores tied to it.

Probably not: Families who don't want any connection to a kids' banking product, or who don't want a voice assistant or location features in the house.

Questions

Are chore rewards free on the Greenlight Family Hub?

Greenlight lists chores with star rewards in its free Family Hub plan. Cash rewards for chores are available to customers who have a Greenlight financial plan.

What does Family Hub+ add?

Per Greenlight's help center, Plus adds the AI text and voice assistants, a timer and family safety features such as a location map. It is $9.99 per month on Greenlight's shop page.

Keep reading

Free printable alternativeNot sure you need a device? Try a free printable chore chart from our sister site first.

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