If you use both Google Calendar and Apple Calendar, keeping them in sync can help you stay organized and ensure you don’t miss important events. Whether you’re using an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you can easily add your Google Calendar events to Apple Calendar so that all your schedules are in one place. Here’s how to do it.
Method 1: Sync Google Calendar with Apple Calendar on iPhone or iPad
To sync your Google Calendar events with your Apple Calendar on iOS, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open Settings
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app.
Step 2: Add Google Account
- Scroll down and tap on Mail or Calendar (the path depends on your iOS version).
- Tap on Accounts.
- Tap Add Account and select Google.
Step 3: Sign in to Google
- Enter your Google account email and password, then sign in.
- Allow access to your Google account by tapping Allow.
Step 4: Enable Calendar Sync
- After signing in, you’ll see options to sync Mail, Contacts, Calendars, and more. Make sure the Calendars toggle is enabled.
- Tap Save.
Step 5: Open Apple Calendar
- Open the Apple Calendar app, and your Google Calendar events will appear. It may take a few moments for the events to sync if this is your first time adding the account.
Method 2: Add Google Calendar to Apple Calendar on Mac
If you’re using a Mac, you can also add your Google Calendar events to the Apple Calendar app. Here’s how:
Step 1: Open System Preferences
- Click the Apple menu in the top left corner of your screen and select System Preferences.
- Click on Internet Accounts.
Step 2: Add Google Account
- In the Internet Accounts window, click the Google option.
- Sign in with your Google account credentials.
Step 3: Enable Calendar Sync
- After signing in, make sure the Calendars checkbox is checked.
- Close the window, and your Google Calendar events will now be available in the Apple Calendar app on your Mac.
Method 3: Subscribe to Google Calendar on Apple Calendar (iPhone, iPad, or Mac)
If you only want to subscribe to specific Google Calendar events or calendars, rather than syncing your entire account, you can use this method:
Step 1: Get Google Calendar URL
- Open your Google Calendar on a web browser.
- In the left-hand sidebar, under My Calendars, hover over the calendar you want to sync and click on the three vertical dots.
- Select Settings and sharing.
- Scroll down to the Integrate calendar section, and copy the Public address in iCal format.
Step 2: Subscribe to Calendar on iPhone/iPad
- Go to Settings on your iPhone/iPad.
- Tap Calendar, then tap Accounts.
- Tap Add Account and select Other.
- Tap Add Subscribed Calendar.
- Paste the iCal URL you copied from Google Calendar.
- Tap Next, then Save.
Step 3: Subscribe to Calendar on Mac
- Open the Calendar app on your Mac.
- From the menu bar, click File, then choose New Calendar Subscription.
- Paste the iCal URL you copied from Google Calendar.
- Click Subscribe.
You can choose how often you want the calendar to refresh, as well as give the calendar a custom name.