Can Alexa Access My Calendar? Yes, and Here’s How

Want to stay organized without constantly checking your phone? Amazon Alexa can access and manage your calendar, providing hands-free updates on your schedule. This article guides you through connecting your Google, Apple, or Microsoft calendar to Alexa.

Syncing Your Calendar with Alexa

Integrating your calendar with Alexa is straightforward, regardless of whether you use Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Microsoft Outlook. The process is similar across all platforms. Before you begin, ensure you have your calendar account login credentials ready. Here’s a step-by-step guide using a Google account as an example:

Step 1: Access Calendar Settings in the Alexa App

1. Open the Alexa app on your smartphone.
2. Navigate to “More” in the bottom right corner.
3. Select “Settings” from the menu.
4. Choose “Calendar & Email.”

Accessing Calendar and Email settings in the Alexa app

Step 2: Add Your Calendar Account

1. Tap “Add Account.”
2. Choose your calendar provider (Google, Microsoft, or Apple).
3. A prompt will appear informing you that Alexa needs access to your calendar. Select “Next” to proceed.

Adding a Google calendar account to the Alexa app

Step 3: Grant Alexa Access and Choose Calendars

1. Log in to your Google account.
2. Confirm Alexa’s permission to access your Google Calendar by tapping “Allow.”
3. Select the specific calendars you want to link with Alexa.
4. Tap “Continue.”

Granting Alexa access to your Google account

Selecting which calendars to sync with Alexa

Step 4: Set Default and Family Calendars

1. Choose your default calendar for adding new events. This is the calendar Alexa will use when you ask her to add an appointment.
2. Select a “Family Calendar” if desired. This allows for shared calendar access among household members.
3. Tap “Continue.”

Choosing a default calendar for new events in Alexa

Setting a family calendar in the Alexa app

Step 5: Configure Calendar Event Announcements

1. Enable or disable announcements for upcoming events. This determines if Alexa will proactively notify you about appointments.
2. Select the Alexa device you want announcements to play from. You can choose a specific Echo device or have it announce across all devices.
3. Customize notification settings, including whether to allow overnight announcements.
4. Tap “Continue” to finalize the setup.

Customizing Alexa's announcement settings for calendar events

Using Alexa to Manage Your Calendar

Once your calendar is synced, you can ask Alexa about your schedule: “Alexa, what’s on my calendar today?” or “Alexa, when is my next appointment?” You can even add new events by voice: “Alexa, add a doctor’s appointment to my calendar for tomorrow at 2 PM.”

Stay Organized with Alexa’s Calendar Integration

Connecting your calendar to Alexa transforms your Echo device into a powerful personal assistant. By leveraging voice commands, you can seamlessly manage your schedule, ensuring you never miss an important appointment or meeting again.