Google Calendar Not Displaying On Homey? —Here’s A Quick Fix In Minutes

Just think of it for a moment, if you have a way of your daily schedule seamlessly displaying on your Homey Dashboard.

Alongside your smart home controls, no more digging through notifications, no more switching apps. A quick overview of your upcoming events.

The main issue is Google Calendar, which doesn’t integrate natively with Homey, and many users hit roadblocks when trying to make it work.

But don’t worry about it; There’s a super simple way to get your calendar displayed in just a few steps, which we will be discussing today. 

Keep reading, and you’ll have your calendar set up in no time!

Step	Description
1) Unlock Google Calendar’s Hidden Embed Feature	Access Your Google Calendar Settings. Find Your Embed Code. Customize the Calendar View.
2) Clean Up the Code for a Seamless Integration	Edit and Simplify the Embed Code Save the Cleaned-Up Code
3) Bring Your Google Calendar to Life on Homey Dashboard	Add the Google Calendar Widget to Homey Fix Common Display Errors

Troubleshooting Steps to Integrate Google Calendars into Your Homey

The reason for this problem is that Homey lacks built-in API support. This means there is no direct way for Homey to pull calendar data, sync events, or trigger automation based on scheduled activities.

Here are some things that can allow you to view your calendar and get basic details about your events.

Step 1: Unlock Google Calendar’s Hidden Embed Feature

Follow this step first before doing the other two.

Access Your Google Calendar Settings

1. On your PC or Mac, open Google Calendar in a web browser.
2. Ensure you are signed in to the correct Google account that contains the calendar you want to embed.
3. Click on the gear icon located in the top-right corner of the page.
4. Select Settings located in the dropdown menu.

Find Your Embed Code

• Scroll down in the left-hand menu under settings for my calendars and click on the specific calendar you want to embed.
• Click on Integrate Calendar to access the available options.
• Locate the section titled Embed Code which contains the HTML code necessary for embedding your calendar.
• Copy the embed code by pressing (Ctrl + C  for Windows or Cmd + C for Mac) and clicking inside the text box.

Customize the Calendar View

1. Click on the Customize button to modify the calendar’s appearance.
2. Adjust various settings such as:

• Show/hide elements like navigation buttons and the calendar list.
• Resize dimensions to fit within your Homey dashboard.
• Modify colors for improved visibility and aesthetics.
• Select specific calendars to display if you have multiple ones.

3. Copy the new embed code after making changes.

Step 2: Clean Up the Code for a Seamless Integration

Edit and Simplify the Embed Code

1. Open a basic text editor, you can use Notepad for Windows or TextEdit for Mac.
2. Paste the embed code you copied earlier.
3. Inspect the <frame> tag and remove any unnecessary attributes that could interfere with integration.
4. Delete extra elements, such as:
   • Any <embed source> tags that may be included.
   • Unneeded text after the HTML link inside the src attribute.

Save the Cleaned-Up Code

1. Save the document as a TXT file for easy access.
2. Transfer the file if needed using email, cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox), or a messaging app.

Step 3: Bring Your Google Calendar to Life on the Homey Dashboard

Add the Google Calendar Widget to Homey

1. Open the Homey Dashboard app on your device.
2. Navigate to the Widgets section that is under “Customize Dashboard” or “Web Widgets.”
3. Click on Add New Widget.
4. Select Web Widget from the list of options.
5. Paste the cleaned-up Google Calendar URL into the widget’s URL field.

Fix Common Display Errors

1. If your calendar does not display correctly, try these fixes:

• Click Edit Widget and remove the current URL.
• Replace it with https://myaccount.google.com, then save.
• Log in to your Google account (you may need to complete two-step verification).
• Return to the widget settings and replace the temporary URL with the original Google Calendar embed link.
• Save the changes again.

2. Your Google Calendar should now appear on your Homey Dashboard!

If you want to watch these steps performed in a video, I would recommend clicking on this video below It will help more in understanding these steps.

Final Solutions If Nothing Works

Here are some last-resort alternatives to get Google Calendar if none of the steps above work.

• Use HomeyScript or Webhooks you can try using Homey’s scripting capabilities to pull Google Calendar If you’re comfortable with scripting.
• Try IFTTT (If This Then That). Create an automation where Google Calendar events trigger
• Explore Home Assistant, integrating Home Assistant with Homey, which has better Google Calendar support
• Check for New Homey Apps. Visit the Homey App Store to see if a new community-built app supports Google Calendar integration.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

Q: Why does my embedded Google Calendar not load properly on Homey?

Ans: Check if the calendar is set to public and ensure the embed code was copied correctly without missing attributes. Also, try clearing your browser cache.

Q: Can I get real-time updates on my Homey dashboard from Google Calendar?

Ans: Google Calendar embeds refresh periodically, but not instantly. If you need real-time updates, consider using an API-based integration instead of an iframe embed.

Q: Will my private Google Calendar events be visible on Homey?

Ans: No, private events will not show unless you change your Google Calendar settings to make them public. Always review your sharing settings before embedding.

Conclusion

• Google Calendar often doesn’t integrate into your homey as it lacks API support.
• The provided troubleshooting steps offer a straightforward approach to tackling this issue.
• Make sure when you find the embed code, you sign in to the correct Google account where you want to embed
• Always delete unnecessary attributes and extra elements that could interfere with integration.
• Following these steps often leads to a successful resolution, resulting in a fully operational Google calendar on your homey.
• If you still can’t integrate your Google Calendars, it is best to look for alternatives like HomeyScrip, IFTTT, and Home Assistant.

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