Check plans instantly
Ask what’s happening today, tomorrow, or this weekend. We text back with the answer so no one misses a thing.
Bring Your Google Family Calendar to SMS
TextConcierge now syncs with Google Calendar so every family member can check, add, or change plans straight from their messages—no app installs required.
- Ask "What’s on our calendar?" and get instant answers by SMS.
- Invite grandparents, caregivers, or kids who don’t use the Google Calendar app.
- Optionally let TextConcierge write new events back to Google so everything stays aligned.
Why Families Choose TextConcierge + Google Calendar
Keep everyone aligned with the calendar they already trust, while making updates as easy as sending a text.
Add events naturally
Create or adjust plans in plain English. We can mirror your updates back to Google Calendar automatically.
Loop everyone in
Great for relatives, caregivers, or teens who don’t use the Google Calendar app, they can now interact via SMS.
Simple daily summaries
Set a time once and get concise SMS recaps so the family knows what’s next.
Three steps. That’s it.
1
Connect once
Open Settings in TextConcierge, tap “Connect Google,” and follow the secure Google approval flow.
2
Choose permissions
Stick with read-only or enable write access if you’d like us to add and update events on Google for you.
3
Start texting
Ask what’s coming up, create new plans, or tweak times. TextConcierge keeps everything synced.
Real-text examples
If you can text it, we can organize it.
“What’s on our family calendar today?”
“Add soccer practice Saturday 3-4pm for Alex.”
“Move Emma’s recital from 6pm to 7pm.”
“Cancel the Tuesday carpool event.”
“Send me the weekend summary.”
Keeps everyone involved
- No app installs needed—perfect for grandparents or anyone on feature phones.
- Daily SMS summaries and quick queries reduce surprises.
- Changes made in Google or via SMS stay in sync.
- Control access anytime from Google or your TextConcierge settings.
Common questions
Is it secure?
Yes. We use Google’s official OAuth flow. You can revoke access anytime from your Google account or TextConcierge settings.
Does everyone need a Google account?
No. Only the family admin connects Google Calendar. TextConcierge keeps everyone else informed through SMS.
Can I stop write access later?
Absolutely. You can switch back to read-only or disconnect entirely with one click.
Ready to text your Google Calendar?
Connect once, choose your preferences, and keep the whole family aligned without chasing apps.
Need help rolling it out? We’ll guide you through the setup.