If you’re someone who uses Gmail as your primary email client and also has an iPhone, you might find it challenging to add events from Gmail to your iPhone Calendar. While it may seem like a complicated process, it’s actually quite easy. In this article, we’ll show you how to do it step-by-step.
Step 1: Open Gmail
The first thing you need to do is open your Gmail account on your computer. Once you’re logged in, click on the email that contains the event you want to add to your iPhone Calendar.
Step 2: Click on the Event
Once you’ve opened the email containing the event, click on the event to open it. You should see all the details of the event, including the date, time, and location.
Step 3: Click on “Add to Calendar”
At the bottom of the event details, you should see an “Add to Calendar” button. Click on it to open the “Add to Calendar” window.
Step 4: Choose Calendar App
In the “Add to Calendar” window, you’ll see a list of calendar apps available on your computer. Choose the one you want to use to add the event. In this case, we’ll choose “iPhone Calendar.”
Step 5: Send to iPhone
After you’ve chosen the iPhone Calendar app, click on “Send to iPhone.” A notification will pop up on your iPhone asking if you want to add the event to your calendar. Click “Yes” to confirm.
Step 6: Check iPhone Calendar
Once you’ve confirmed the event on your iPhone, open your iPhone Calendar app to make sure the event has been added successfully. You should see the event on the correct date and time.
Question and Answer Section
Q: Do I need to have my iPhone connected to my computer for this to work?
A: No, you don’t. As long as you’re logged in to your Gmail account on your computer and have your iPhone connected to the internet, you should be able to add the event to your iPhone Calendar.
Q: Can I add events from Gmail to other calendar apps?
A: Yes, you can. In step 4, you can choose any calendar app that’s available on your computer. Just make sure you have the app installed on your iPhone and that it’s connected to your Gmail account.
Q: What if I don’t see the “Add to Calendar” button?
A: If you don’t see the button, it’s possible that the event doesn’t have a specific date, time, or location. In this case, you’ll need to create a new event in your iPhone Calendar manually and add the details yourself.
Q: Can I add recurring events from Gmail to my iPhone Calendar?
A: Yes, you can. When you click on the “Add to Calendar” button, you should see an option to make the event recurring. Just choose the frequency and duration of the recurrence, and the event will be added to your iPhone Calendar accordingly.