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Using Family Calendar: add events, reminders, backups

Family Calendar is saved right on this device, with no account needed. There's no sharing or online sync yet, so back up regularly.

5 minutes6 steps

Steps

  1. Add membersIn the “Members” tab, enter a “Name”, choose the Parent, Grandparent or Child profile, then press “Add member”. The Grandparent profile has larger text and fewer items.
  2. Add an eventIn the “Add” tab, enter the “Event name”, date and time, choose the type, repeat pattern and members, then press “Save event on this device”.
  3. Turn on remindersEnter how many minutes before to remind you (the event needs a specific time), then press “Turn on notifications while the page is open” and allow notifications.
  4. View the calendarThe “Calendar” tab has three views: Today, Next 7 days and Next 30 days. Press “Done” when a task is finished.
  5. Save emergency contactsThe “SOS & contacts” tab saves relatives' names and phone numbers for quick calls, plus buttons to call 113 and 115.
  6. Back upThe “Backup” tab has “Download backup” (a full file for restoring), “Download ICS” to import into your phone calendar, and printing the next 30 days.

Tips

  • Use the “Viewing for” box to see each person's calendar.
  • Back up before clearing browser data or switching devices.
  • ICS files open in Google Calendar and the iPhone Calendar.

Good to know

  • Reminders only appear while the page is open.
  • SOS signals are saved on the device only and aren't sent to your family yet.
  • Clearing browser data will erase the calendar if you haven't downloaded a backup.