Events and event types

4 minUpdated October 10, 2026

How to create and edit calendar events, make custom event types with colours and icons, and set up reminders.

Create an event

Open the Calendar and tap the plus icon or directly on the day the event is for. Give the event a title, pick a date and time, and link it to one or more family members.

Choose or create an event type

Event types like Sports, Doctor and Birthday keep the calendar easy to scan. Under event types in settings you can create your own types with a custom colour and icon.

Edit or move an event

Tap the event in the calendar to open it and choose Edit. You can change the time, participants and type – the change appears instantly on all the family’s screens.

Set up reminders

Add a reminder to the event to get notified before it starts. Choose how long before the notification is sent and who in the family should receive it.

Repeat recurring events

For activities that repeat, such as football practice every Tuesday, you can set the event to repeat weekly. That way you don’t have to add it again.

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