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Syncing BusyCal with an iOS Device

BusyCal can sync with the built-in Calendar and Reminders apps on iPhone and iPad, as well as with the iOS version of BusyCal. This allows you to keep your calendars and tasks synchronized across all your devices.

Using BusyCal on Multiple Devices​

For users who want to maintain the same calendar across multiple devices, BusyCal offers seamless synchronization between Mac, iPhone, and iPad. This ensures your schedule remains consistent no matter which device you're using.

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Key benefits of using BusyCal across multiple devices:

  • Real-time updates: Changes made on one device appear on all others
  • Consistent experience: Similar interface on Mac and iOS makes switching between devices intuitive
  • Seamless workflows: Start planning on your Mac and continue on your iPhone or iPad
  • Offline access: Access your calendar even when offline, with changes syncing when connection is restored

Sync Requirements​

When using BusyCal on multiple devices, note these important points:

  • BusyCal can sync with an iOS device only through a server (e.g., iCloud, Google, Exchange, Fastmail, or CalDAV).
  • You cannot sync with an iOS device via iTunes.
  • Events in BusyCal sync with the built-in Calendar app on iOS (or with BusyCal for iOS).
  • Tasks in BusyCal sync with the built-in Reminders app on iOS (or with BusyCal for iOS).

You can sync BusyCal with your iOS device through one or more of the following servers:

Syncing BusyCal with an iOS device through iCloud​

You can sync BusyCal with an iOS device through iCloud.

After configuring BusyCal to sync with your iCloud account, you must configure your iOS device to sync with the same iCloud account.

To sync Calendar and Reminders on your iOS device with iCloud:

  1. On your Home screen, tap Settings.
  2. Tap your Apple Account name > iCloud.
  3. Turn on Calendars and Reminders.

Syncing BusyCal with an iOS device through Google​

You can sync BusyCal with an iOS device through Google.

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BusyCal syncs both events and Google Task Lists through Google.

Google Task Lists have platform limits: only title, due date, and notes are synced by Google. Properties like due time, recurrence, alarms, and priority are not synced by Google and are available between BusyCal clients using Extended Sync.

For full details, see Using BusyCal with Google > Calendar Limitations.

Syncing Google Calendars with an iOS Device​

After configuring BusyCal to sync with your Google account, you must configure your iOS device to sync with the same Google account.

To sync Calendar on your iOS device with Google:

  1. On your Home screen, tap Settings.
  2. Tap Apps > Calendar > Calendar Accounts > Add Account > Google.
  3. Enter your Google account credentials and complete the sign-in flow.
  4. Turn on Calendars, and then tap Save.

Syncing Shared Google Calendars with an iOS Device​

By default, shared calendars aren’t automatically synced with your iOS device. To sync shared calendars, go to the following URL, log in to your Google account, select the calendars you want to sync with your iOS device, and click Save.

https://www.google.com/calendar/iphoneselect

Syncing BusyCal with an iOS device through Outlook / Office 365​

You can sync BusyCal with an iOS device through Office 365 / Outlook.

After configuring BusyCal to sync with your O365 account, you must configure your iOS device to sync with the same O365 account.

Syncing BusyCal with an iOS device through Exchange​

You can sync BusyCal with an iOS device through Exchange.

After configuring BusyCal to sync with your Exchange account, you must configure your iOS device to sync with the same Exchange account.

To sync your iOS device with Exchange:

  1. On your Home screen, tap Settings.
  2. Tap Apps > Calendar > Calendar Accounts > Add Account > Exchange.
  3. Enter your Exchange email address and password, and then tap Next.
  4. Turn on Calendars and Reminders, and then tap Save.

Syncing BusyCal with an iOS device through CalDAV​

You can sync BusyCal with an iOS device through a CalDAV Server.

After configuring BusyCal to sync with your CalDAV server, you must configure your iOS device to sync with the same CalDAV Server.

To sync the Calendar and Reminders apps on your iOS device with a CalDAV server:

  1. On your Home screen, tap Settings.
  2. Tap Apps > Calendar > Calendar Accounts > Add Account > Other > Add CalDAV Account.
  3. Enter the CalDAV Server URL (e.g., myserver.com), username, and password, and then tap Next.
  4. Turn on Calendars and Reminders, and then tap Save.

Syncing BusyCal with an iOS device through Fastmail​

You can sync BusyCal with an iOS device through Fastmail.

After configuring BusyCal to sync with your Fastmail account, you must configure your iOS device to sync with the same Fastmail account.

To sync the Calendar and Reminders apps on your iOS device with Fastmail:

  1. On your Home screen, tap Settings.
  2. Tap Apps > Calendar > Calendar Accounts > Add Account > Other > Add CalDAV Account.
  3. Enter the Fastmail Server URL, email address, and password, and then tap Next.
  4. Turn on Calendars and Reminders, and then tap Save.

Syncing BusyCal with an iOS device through Fruux​

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As per our knowledge, Fruux has stopped providing support to its customers for the last several years and is no longer actively supported. We would strongly recommend that you switch to a different service.

You can sync BusyCal with an iOS device through Fruux.

After configuring BusyCal to sync with your Fruux account, you must configure your iOS device to sync with the same Fruux account.

To sync the Calendar and Reminders apps on your iOS device with Fruux:

  1. On your Home screen, tap Settings.
  2. Tap Apps > Calendar > Calendar Accounts > Add Account > Other > Add CalDAV Account.
  3. Enter the Fruux Server URL (dav.fruux.com), email address, and password, and then tap Next.
  4. Turn on Calendars and Reminders, and then tap Save.
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