The Apple Calendar app can work with the Google Calendar system, alongside other calendars from iCloud, Microsoft or Yahoo. Each calendar shows in its own color. If this is the first time you’re using Google calendar on your Apple device, see instructions for adding it to your Mac, iPhone or iPad. Show When you first enable Google Calendar, only your main calendar shows in the Apple Calendar app. You can also display the other calendars you see in the Google Calendar web page.
The image shows an iPhone display but the same page controls calendars for all Apple devices and Macs using that Google account. However, if you want to switch between the two, the processes are pretty simple. Here are the ways you can sync Google Calendar with Apple or vice versa. Contents
Sync Google CalendarBefore you can get started with seeing your Google Calendar events on your iOS devices, you’ll need to log into your Google account. From your preferred iOS device, follow these steps:
If you have two-factor authentication enabled on your Google account, you’ll need to confirm the login from the Google or Gmail app. You can also do this through either SMS or email. Once you have logged in, you’ll need to set up the proper syncing functions on your device.
After this has been completed, your Google Calendar events will appear in the Apple Calendar application. However, the fun doesn’t stop there, as there are a few more settings to tinker with. You can actually set up which specific calendars sync with your iOS device. In order to do so, follow these steps:
How To Sync Apple Calendar with GoogleUnfortunately, Apple doesn’t make things extremely easy if you want to sync its services with others. This is by design, but syncing your Apple Calendar with Google can still be done, although it takes a few more steps. Before starting, you’ll need to make sure that you are using the correct iCloud account.
Your browser will then begin downloading the webcal file, but the file name will look odd. Ignore this and continue to the process after the file is downloaded. After the file has been downloaded, open the location where it was downloaded to. Rename the file and add ics as the extension (i.e. mycal.ics) and save.
After a period of time, all of your Apple Calendar entries will populate on Google Calendar. Now, if you continue to use Apple’s Calendar services moving forward, they will not sync and you will have to repeat the process. Alternative optionsOne of the great things about iOS is the App Store and the multitude of beautifully-designed apps that can be found. If you are sticking with the iOS side of things, there are quite a few calendar apps to choose from and here are some of our favorites. Fantastical 2This is a personal favorite and one that I have purchased across iOS and macOS. Regardless of what Apple does to upgrade the Calendar app, Fantastical 2 keeps me coming back. The app is features natural language parsing, reminder integration, and even a dashboard to easily see an overview of your events. There is also built-in cross-functionality with Siri to make life even easier. Plus, you can sync iCloud, Google Calendar, Exchange and more. This makes life easy for those with multiple calendars. Calendars 5If there was no Fantastical, then I would be using Calendars 5 by Readdle. Calendars 5 also sports natural language input, along with a built-in task manager. You can easily create recurring events, as well as work offline if needed. Once you connect to the internet again, all of your work will automatically be synced. With a company like Readdle at the helm, you can rest easy knowing that new features will be coming all the time. Google CalendarIf you aren’t in the mood to deal with learning a new calendar app, Google has you covered. The Big G has released a number of apps on the iOS App Store, including Google Calendar. The app is free and provides you all of the same functionality that you are already accustomed to. This is great if you need cross-platform syncing, or integration with Google’s other apps such as Drive, Docs, or Gmail. Google has even included Apple Health integration. This allows you to track your workouts and mark your Goals as “done” automatically. ConclusionKeeping your calendars synced and up-to-date can be a rather frustrating business. But there are plenty of options and alternatives if you want to move away from the world of Google. Please let us know if you run into any issues when trying to get your calendars to properly sync. If there’s another calendar app that we didn’t mention above, let us know and we’ll check it out! Andrew Myrick Andrew is a freelance writer based on the East Coast of the US. He has written for a variety of sites over the years, including iMore, Android Central, Phandroid, and a few others. Now, he spends his days working for an HVAC company, while moonlighting as a freelance writer at night. Can you sync Apple Calendar to Google Calendar?Tap on "Add All" in the top-right, choose your Google Calendar email, and then you'll be asked if you want to sync your events. Hit "Add All" and the syncing will finish. Open the official Google Calendar app and you'll see all of your Apple Calendar events.
How do I import Apple Calendar into Google Calendar on Mac?Click "Preferences," then select "Accounts" at the top of the dialog box. You'll see a space with plus and minus sign options. By clicking the plus, you'll proceed to log into your Google account, enabling sync options that show your Google calendar appointments on your Apple calendar.
Why is my Google Calendar on my iPhone not syncing with my Mac?First, try these common fixes
If you're not connected, make sure that data or Wi-Fi is on, and that you're not in Airplane mode. Next, check your device's app store to make sure the Google Calendar app is up to date. To the left of the calendar's name, make sure the box is checked.
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