Collaborative Family Calendar Management with Magic Mirror

As a family, we have implemented the use of a “Magic Mirror” to keep track of our busy schedules and upcoming events. This innovative device allows us to see a clear display of our daily appointments, vacations, and important dates, making it easier for everyone to stay on top of our hectic lives. However, managing this information can be challenging, especially when new semesters and work years begin, and we have to enter multiple calendar items at once.

To address this issue, we decided to share the calendar with all family members and give them full “edit” permissions. This allows everyone to add their own appointments and events directly to the calendar, ensuring that everyone is aware of upcoming commitments. However, we encountered a few technical hiccups along the way.

Syncing Issues with iPhones

When we initially shared the calendar, only two out of five iPhones displayed the calendar properly. We realized that the issue was related to Google Sync settings. To our surprise, Google turns off sync by default for new calendars, including shared ones. This caused the calendar to not show up on some iPhones.

The Solution: Enabling Google Sync

To resolve this issue, we had to enable Google Sync for the shared calendar. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Open the Google Calendar app on your iPhone.

2. Tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner.

3. Select “Settings” from the menu.

4. Scroll down to the “Sync” section and toggle the switch next to “Google Sync” to the “on” position.

5. A message will appear asking if you want to enable Google Sync for all calendars or just the current one. Select “All Calendars” to ensure that all your shared calendars are synced properly.

After enabling Google Sync, all our iPhones were able to display the shared calendar without any issues. This simple fix solved the syncing problems we experienced, and we were able to collaborate effectively on our family calendar.

Conclusion

In conclusion, managing a family calendar can be challenging, especially when dealing with multiple events and appointments. However, by sharing the calendar with full “edit” permissions and enabling Google Sync, we were able to overcome these technical hurdles and keep everyone on the same page. The Magic Mirror has proven to be an invaluable tool for our family, and we look forward to using it to stay organized and connected.

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