Connecting Your iCloud Calendar to Motion 📅

To streamline your schedule management, you can easily connect your iCloud calendar to Motion.

Interactive walkthrough

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

1. Log In to Motion 📲

Access your Motion account by visiting Motion's website or using the desktop app.

2. Access Calendar Settings ⚙️

Click on the "Settings" option in the Motion dashboard.

3. Add Calendar ➕

Under the Calendar Settings section, locate the Add Calendar option. You will see a list of compatible calendar services like Google, Microsoft, and Apple.

4. Choose iCloud ☁️

Click on Apple to select iCloud as your calendar service of choice.

5. Apple ID Login 🍏🔑

A new window may appear with on-screen instructions or a video tutorial (if available). If not, follow the next steps.

6. Visit Apple ID 🌐

Within the setup instructions, you'll find a hyperlink to Apple ID. Click on it.

7. Login to iCloud 🌟

Log in to your iCloud account using your Apple ID, which is typically in the format of “[e-mail].” Enter your password.

8. Two-Factor Authentication 📱🔐

After logging in, you may receive a two-factor authentication code on your mobile device. Enter this code to verify your identity.

9. Generate App-Specific Password 🔄🔐

Once logged in, you'll encounter a menu of options. Look for the one labeled “App-Specific Passwords” and click on it.

10. Copy the Password 📋🔑

Generate an app-specific password and copy it. This password is unique and will be used to link your iCloud calendar to Motion.

11. Back to Motion 🏃‍♂️

Return to the Motion interface and click “Next.” You should see a screen with two text boxes.

• The top box is for your iCloud email (e.g., “[e-mail]”).

• The bottom box is where you paste the app-specific password you copied earlier (e.g., “1234-5689-abcd-efgh”).

12 A. Choose the Calendars for Task Scheduling Conflict Checks 📅🕒

Before you proceed, take a moment to select the calendars that Motion should consider when checking for scheduling conflicts. In this section, you can essentially instruct Motion to analyze these calendars and ensure that your tasks don't clash with existing commitments, such as meetings and events.

The calendars you choose under “Accounts”, “My Calendars”, and “Frequently Met With” will be added to your "My Calendars" settings within Motion.

Motion's AI uses the information from your selected calendars in the "Accounts" and "My Calendars" sections to intelligently auto-schedule tasks, avoiding conflicts with existing events. However, events from "Frequently Met With" calendars do not influence this scheduling. Learn more about the three calendar layers here: Detailed Guide to Calendars in Motion.

12 B. Create events/tasks on 📝✅

This is where you select the calendar on which you want to create new events, especially if your iCloud calendar is your MAIN calendar.

Here's a crucial tip: when making an event, such as clicking and dragging a time slot on the calendar and adding details like titles or conference links, the default host will be your iCloud calendar.

One key feature to remember is the bidirectional synchronization: any event created in Motion will appear in your linked iCloud calendar, and vice versa.

To sum it up, when you select "Create events/tasks on," and your MAIN calendar is your iCloud calendar (e.g., [e-mail]), any new events you create within Motion will automatically populate that iCloud calendar.

By following these steps, your iCloud calendar will be seamlessly integrated into Motion.

• Mobile Disclaimer: iCloud calendars cannot be added from Motion's mobile app.

• External Calendar Task Disclaimer: Currently, tasks created within Motion cannot be synchronized externally with your iCloud calendar. We'll keep you informed about any updates regarding this feature!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 🤔

I added an event in my iCloud calendar - why is it not syncing with Motion?

• Calendar syncing operates in near real-time. However, due to network conditions or the volume of data being processed, there may be a delay of 5-10 minutes before events are synced with your Motion app.

Why are some of my calendars within my iCloud account not showing in Motion?

• We don’t support iCloud subscription calendars at the moment. However, if it’s a calendar you created within iCloud, you can reach out to support for further assistance.

Why can’t I add travel time to my event?

• Adding travel time to an event under an iCloud calendar is not supported at the moment.

Why can’t I see my tasks on my iCloud/iPhone calendar?

• Task syncing to iCloud calendar is not supported just yet.