Here’s a quick tech tip for you guys using Google Calendar.
Did you know you can add events to your Google calendar (GCal) via SMS or text messaging? It’s simple and best of all it’s free.
First, you need to have a Google account of course, and use Google Calendar. If you are already using GCal then you probably are familiar with the ease of adding events.
Goto GCal here.
Now you need to set your mobile phone up for GCal.
Click on “Settings” in the top right corner of your browser.
Under Calendar Settings, click on Mobile Settings.
Follow the instructions for validating your phone.
Once validated you are ready to send and receive text messages from your mobile phone.
So how do you Add an Event? Easy.
Simply send a text message to 48368.
In the message type something like “Kids Soccer tomorrow 5pm” or “Marketing meeting Jan 20 9am”
Google Calendar will do the rest!
Google will recognize your text and words such as today, tomorrow, or the date and add them as an event to your Calendar.
GCal Power Tip 1 – Add GCal contacts with the mobile number 48368. When you open your SMS to text you can quickly send via your contacts.
GCal Power Tip 2- I use it for reminders as well. “Don’t forget to call John 5pm“. Setup reminders in GCal and you have your own secretary!
Do you have GCal power tips? Let me know.
Happy GCaling…
