Optimize Google Calendar with IFTTT Integrations

You already know how useful Google Calendar can be for managing tasks and schedules. The possibilities with Google Calendar are endless when you use IFTTT's simple automations.

Whether you opt for automatic meeting scheduling or choose to track your work hours in the app, there is an automation for you. With IFTTT's integrations, you can even park your robot lawn mower automatically when a Google Calendar event occurs to reduce background noise or quickly create a calendar event when you are on the go. You can also create your own custom automations to carry out whatever specific task you have.

Sounds like a glimpse into the future? At IFTTT, we strive to push the boundaries of what is possible with already existing services and devices. In this article, we will cover the reasons why you should consider automating Google Calendar, as well as offer our solutions to your productivity needs. Read on to learn more about how IFTTT can boost your workflow with the click of a button.

Why should I automate Google Calendar?

Efficiency is more important than ever in today's busy world and automating Google Calendar can greatly increase your productivity and ensure efficient use of time. When you automate your calendar, you can eliminate the need for manual data entry for repetitive tasks and events, reducing the chance of errors and improving accuracy.

You can also integrate Google Calendar with other platforms you use, creating a seamless workflow. For example, you could set up your calendar to automatically add deadlines from emails or schedule posts on social media platforms at specified times. This level of automation can help you focus on the more essential and creative parts of your work, rather than getting bogged down in administrative details.

Moreover, with automation, you can set reminders for important tasks, ensuring you never miss an appointment or deadline. By automating Google Calendar, you can dedicate more time to accomplishing your goals and less time managing your schedule. In a business where every second means an opportunity to make some cash, don't let simple tasks like scheduling hold you back.

Pro Tip: IFTTT is easier than the Google Calendar API

Let's face it; many of us struggle with even basic tasks on the computer, much less tasks that involve coding. Although Google Calendar's API is a great option for experienced coders, you don't have to learn how to code in order to use IFTTT and automate your calendar.

Besides IFTTT, the only other option for automating your calendar is by setting up an API. This process involves downloading programs and writing code, which is frankly a daunting task for those without experience. Additionally, when you want to change or edit your calendar automations, you are forced to open the API editor and manually make these changes by hand.

Now we can't speak for you, but in our eyes, IFTTT is the easiest option to get your calendar running smoothly. We'll dive into deeper detail later on how to set up IFTTT's Applets, but the process is foolproof and only takes around five minutes. Our Applets, or little pre-packaged automations, only require a couple clicks to get started.

Which apps integrate with Google Calendar?

Google Calendar naturally works well within the Google ecosystem, but it tends to run into issues when you try to connect it with anything outside of Google. That is until you use IFTTT Applets, which enable Google Calendar to sync with over 1000 services and apps through our conditional statements system. Our webhook and API system uses connections between Google Calendar and almost any other app to make the impossible possible. Best of all, it can be enabled in just a few clicks, regardless of your skills with technology.

If you are a business owner, you can connect your Google Calendar with Slack to notify you of your meetings or sync your Google calendar with iOS calendar when you are on the go. If you want to track your health, you can sync Google Calendar with Welltory and Fitbit, to measure how much you sleep every night. The automations are endless, and with IFTTT, you can do it all.

Our favorite Google Calendar integrations & automation

Below are our favorite Google Calendar integrations and automations. You can browse our entire list here.

1. Sync your Google Calendar with Apple Calendar, Outlook or another calendar app

We all have multiple calendars across our personal phones or work laptop and sometimes events fall through the cracks. With IFTTT, you can connect your iOS Calendar with Google Calendar, so they all can stay in sync.

2. Integrate your to-do list app with Google Calendar

Todoist is an amazing task manager app. It allows you to easily add and manage new tasks in a great user interface on mobile or desktop. Once you add the task, you're stuck manually creating custom events in Google Calendar to make sure the task gets complete. Not anymore! With IFTTT, you can sync your Todoist app with Google Calendar to automatically add any new tasks as an event to your Google Calendar.

3. Connect Google Calendar with your project management tool

Project management is key to running an efficient business. Wouldn't it be cool if your project management tool connected with your Google Calendar to sync all of your project management tasks? Well you are in luck! IFTTT connects with Asana, Notion, and Trello to help you sync your favorite project management tool with Google Calendar.

4. Track your time with Google Calendar

With IFTTT, you can automate a Google Calendar event to publish for whenever you are at work or in any other area. All you have to do is set your location and any time you arrive or leave the area, it will be automatically added to a calendar for easy tracking.

5. Be prepared for weather with Google Calendar

When you sync your Google Calendar with the Weather Underground app, you'll be notified at certain times of what the weather is forecasted to be, or even be told which drawer to choose your clothes from for the day.

How to set up an Applet with IFTTT

Setting up an Applet with IFTTT is a straightforward and user-friendly process. For most users, it only takes a couple of minutes. If you need help, feel free to reach out to our support team at any time. Below are the steps to guide you to making your first Applet:

Create an IFTTT Account: If you don't have an account, head to IFTTT.com and sign up for free. You can use your Google, Apple, or Facebook account to register, or use your email address.

Browse our list of Applets: Head to the Applets tab in IFTTT and search through our library for an Applet that works for you. Don't worry, we have over 1 million Applets for you to choose from. You can also create your own with our 'if this, then that' Applet editor.

Connect your accounts: Once you find an Applet that fits your needs, connect all of the accounts related to the Applet (e.g. Google Calendar, iOS Calendar, Twitter).

Activate the Applet: To start your new Applet, simply click 'Activate' and the Applet will automatically begin running in the background.

Building your own Applet: Can't find exactly what your looking for? On IFTTT, you can also build your own Applets and share them with the community. Simply click the 'Create' button, select a trigger action (e.g. When I check-in to a location) and an output action (e.g Add event to Google Calendar).

IFTTT is designed to make automation easy for everyone. Regardless of technical experience, setting up an IFTTT Applet with Google Calendar only takes a few minutes. Remember, you can always go back and edit or disable your Applets if you need to in the future.

Final thoughts

IFTTT, available as both a free web-based service and mobile app, works by creating connections between popular apps and services, allowing them to work together seamlessly. For Google Calendar, this means loads of time saved by letting IFTTT schedule meetings, update your calendar, and notify you of new events.

The basic idea behind IFTTT is to create "Applets" or sets of instructions that trigger when certain conditions are met. This can be turning on the lights automatically when you enter your house, for example.

Founded in 2011, IFTTT has since been used by over 30 million individuals around the globe to automate both business and home tasks, saving time and increasing efficiency. It's commonly used to connect disparate services and systems, making all products and services work well together in a way that instills user confidence. Best of all, it's free and only takes a couple of minutes to set up.