Digital Signage Google Calendar App
Step 1: Make calendar available to public
- On a computer, open Google Calendar.
- At the top right, click on the Settings icon and then on Settings.
- Click the name of the calendar you want to share.
- Open Access permissions.
- Check the box next to Make available to public.
Step 2: Copy your Google Calendar ID
- Stay on the Settings page.
- Open Integrate calendar.
- On the right side of the screen, you can see the label “Calendar ID”.
- Copy your Calendar ID
Source: Google Calendar Help
Step 3: Add Google Calendar to Digital Signage
- Go to the Management Console.
- Click on the playlist then the layer where you will add Google Calendar.
- If the layer has no media, the apps dialog will open. Otherwise, click on Add New
- Click on Google Apps.
- Click on Google Calendar
- Paste your Calendar ID.
- Enter a title and subtitle, they will appear on digital signage calendar.
- Choose the number of events to fetch.
- Check Show today’s events only if needed
- Choose the background color
- Click Save.
- You can preview your calendar design before clicking Publish.
- The App will sync with Google Calendar every 60 mins.