How to Sync Google Calendar with Apple Calendar on Your Mac

Introduction

In this blog, we will discuss the process of syncing your Google Calendar with your Apple Calendar on your Mac.

By following a few simple steps, you can easily integrate both calendars and ensure that your events and appointments are seamlessly synced across platforms.

Why Sync Google Calendar with Apple Calendar?

• Unified View: Syncing allows users to see all their events from both calendars in one interface, reducing the need to switch between apps.
• Convenience: Users can manage their schedules more efficiently without missing appointments or deadlines.
• Accessibility: Events can be accessed from any device that supports either calendar application.

How to Sync Google Calendar with Apple Calendar on iOS Devices

To sync your Google Calendar with Apple Calendar on an iPhone or iPad, follow these steps:

1. Open Settings: From your home screen, navigate to the Settings app.
2. Select Passwords & Accounts: Scroll down and tap on “Passwords & Accounts.”
3. Add Account: Tap “Add Account” at the bottom of the list.
4. Choose Google: Select “Google” from the list of account types.
5. Log In: Enter your Google account email and password. If you have two-factor authentication enabled, complete that process as well.
6. Select Calendars: After logging in, you will see options for Mail, Contacts, Calendars, and Notes. Deselect everything except for “Calendars.”
7. Save Changes: Tap “Save” to finish the setup.
8. Open Calendar App: Launch the Apple Calendar app to view your synced Google Calendar events.

Syncing Google Calendar on macOS

For macOS users, syncing is slightly different but equally straightforward:

1. Open Calendar App: Launch the Calendar application on your Mac.
2. Access Preferences: Click on “Calendar” in the top menu and select “Settings.”
3. Add Account: Go to the “Accounts” tab and click the “+” button at the bottom left.
4. Select Google: Choose “Google” and click “Continue.”
5. Sign In: Enter your Google account credentials.
6. Enable Calendars: Ensure that the “Calendars” option is checked to sync your events.
7. Refresh Calendars: You can adjust how often you want your calendars to refresh under the account settings

Limitations of Syncing

While syncing provides a unified view of your events, there are some limitations:

• Not a True Sync: The integration primarily allows viewing Google Calendar events within Apple Calendar but does not create a true two-way sync where changes in one calendar reflect in real-time in the other.
• Shared Calendars Complexity: If you use shared Google Calendars, they may require additional steps to ensure they appear correctly in Apple Calendar.
• Device-Specific Syncing: The syncing setup is device-specific; for instance, adding a Google account on macOS does not automatically sync it on iOS devices unless done separately

Additional Notes

While syncing your Google Calendar with your Apple Calendar provides a convenient way to manage your schedules, it is important to note that not all features of Google Calendar may be fully accessible on the Apple Calendar app. For example, creating new sections or calendars within your Google account may not be possible through the Apple Calendar app. To access these additional features, you can log in to your Google Calendar account directly.

We hope this blog post has been helpful in guiding you through the process of syncing your Google Calendar with your Apple Calendar on your Mac. By following the steps outlined in this blog, you can easily manage and access your calendars across platforms, ensuring that you never miss an important event or appointment. Thank you for reading.