How to sync a Google Calendar to Skylight

These instructions are for the Skylight Calendar product. If you purchased a Skylight Digital Photo Frame, read more about the Skylight Frame here.

You can sync a Google Calendar to your Skylight Calendar via your computer or the Skylight app.

Quick Links:
How to sync a Google Calendar from your computer
How to sync a Google Calendar from the Skylight App

Syncing a Google Calendar from your computer

1. Go to our Cloud Portal and log in.
2. Select your calendar name and then select Synced Cals:
   
   
3. Select Sync a New Calendar:
   
   
4. Select Google:
   
   
5. Type in the email address associated with your Google calendar and then select "Sync with...":
   
   
   
6. You will be prompted by Google Sign In to log into your account.
   
   
7. After logging in, you will see a downloading bar followed by a page where you can select the calendars you want to sync:
   
   
   
8. Select the calendars you would like to sync to your skylight & then select Sync:
   
   

From here, your calendar will fully sync in a few minutes! 

Alternatively, you can also sync your Google calendar by using the calendar's URL and following these steps:

1. Go to your Google calendar select the dropdown menu next to My Calendars:

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2. Select the 3 dots next to the calendar you want to integrate:
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3. Select Settings and sharing:

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4. Select Integrate Calendar in the settings menu:
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5. (VERY IMPORTANT) Copy the Public address in iCal format:

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6. Once you have copied the URL, go to your Cloud Portal. Click here to sync your calendar once you're logged in.​ (You may need to click the link twice. The first time to login into Cloud Portal and the second time to sync your calendar.)​ Select Other:


7. Paste the URL​ in the box shown below and select Sync:

From here, your calendar will fully sync on your Skylight within a few minutes.

Note: You will need to make sure your Google calendar is public otherwise your Google calendar will not sync with Skylight Cal. 

Syncing a Google Calendar from the Skylight App

Follow these steps to sync your Google calendar on the Skylight App:

1. Log in and select your calendar from the list of available devices.
   
   
2. Select the syncing icon located on the home screen:
   
   
   
   
3. Select Sync a New Calendar:
   
   
   
   
   
4. Select Gmail​​:
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5. Type in your Gmail email address and tap Sync with ___:
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6. After, you will need to log in with your Google account. Once logged in please allow a few minutes for your calendar to download. Then, select all the calendars you wish to sync and tap Sync Calendars:
   
   
7. From here, your calendars will fully sync within the next 5 minutes. You should see the events begin to load on your Skylight!