Google Calendar Tips & Tricks for Mobile

Google Calendar on your phone is a useful tool, a few quick adjustments can make it even more convenient. Here’s how to optimize your mobile calendar experience:

1. Add a Google Calendar Widget to Your Home Screen

Get a quick view of your upcoming events without opening the app.

  • Android: Press and hold on your home screen > Select “Widgets” > Find Google Calendar > Drag the widget to your home screen.

  • iPhone: Press and hold on the home screen > Tap the “+” in the top-left corner > Search for "Google Calendar" > Select a widget size and add it.


2. Change Your Calendar View

Customize how you see your schedule to fit your needs.

  • Open the Google Calendar app.

  • Tap the Menu (☰) in the top-left corner.

  • Choose from Schedule, Day, 3-Day, Week, or Month views.

  • Bonus: On iPhone, you can enable the "Week Number" option under Settings for better tracking.

3. Enable Event Notifications & Reminders

Never miss an important meeting or appointment!

  • Open Google Calendar > Tap the ☰ Menu > Go to Settings.

  • Select a calendar > Tap Notifications to adjust event reminders.

  • Customize default notifications for events and all-day reminders.

4. Use/Layer Multiple Calendars

Manage work, personal, and shared calendars in one place.

  • Tap the ☰ Menu > Scroll to Settings > Select a calendar.

  • Toggle Sync on for the ones you want to appear.