The embedded Google Calendar calendar block looks terrible. If auto-updates is something that you simply cannot compromise on, then the only option is the native Notion calendar. Unfortunately, even if you use a 2-way sync automation between Google Calendar and Notion, the changes will take up to 5 min to be reflected. So if you make a change after your teammate is already on the page, it won’t automatically show up in the calendar. If you choose to embed your calendar, changes made in Google Calendar will only reflect in Notion when a user reloads the page. The best workaround I have found is to embed with Indify. Yes, even your competitors and ex-girlfriend. Anybody will be able to do a Google search and find your public calendar. This can pose a security threat to you or your company. ‍ Your Google Calendar must be public (when using the direct embed method). But it can be a great option if you run a public calendar for a business like a yoga studio and want to share the event schedule inside your Notion one-page website. It may be a little frustrating to switch tabs because this is what you wanted to eliminate in the first place. If you need to add new events, you’ll have to go back to the Google Calendar app or website and add new events from there. ‍ You cannot edit the calendar from Notion. Depending on your goals, using the embed method can be good OR bad ( explore all 4 ways here). Much like everything else in life, embedding Google Calendar in Notion doesn’t come without limitations. ‍ Limitations of Embedding Google Calendar in Notion You can also add this sync block to a Notion database template. 💡️Pro Tip: Place the embed block into a sync block and use it across your Notion workspace. Now, let’s look at the 2 different ways to do this. So, embedding Google Calendar in Notion would let you enjoy the best of both worlds! On Notion, however, you would have to do this manually every time unless you set up a recurring meeting automation with external tools. You just need to set up a reminder ONE time and make it repeat every week. For example, think about your weekly team meetings. Google Calendar lets you create recurring events with just a few clicks. Google Calendar integrates with external calendars and lets you collaborate with others and even share calendars.

Cross-calendar integration and collaboration.

If you schedule events from Gmail, this feature is essential. Google lets you add events to your calendar right from your email inbox.

Google Calendar has several important features that Notion does not.

Technically, the Notion calendar is just a database with a calendar view. If someone were to do a calendar Olympics, Google would win, hands down. But its calendar feature is severely lacking, to put it mildly. Why embed Google Calendar in the first place? Why not use the Notion calendar itself? In this article, we will show you the 2 ways to embed Google Calendar in Notion.īefore diving into the exact how-to, we need to address an important question. Wouldn’t it be better if you could have everything in one place? No doubt about it! And one solution is to embed Google Calendar directly in Notion! So, you end up switching between Google Calendar and Notion throughout the meeting. However, there is one tiny problem… The weekly schedule is in your Google Calendar, while literally EVERYTHING else is in Notion.

You’ve prepared everything - the weekly schedule, client briefs for upcoming projects, and feedback. It’s Monday morning which means it’s time for your weekly planning meeting with your team.

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