Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Want to take your smart home automations to the next level? In this video, I show you how I integrated Google Calendar into my Homie Pro using the iCal calendar app—and the results have been game-changing. From game day Vikings automations with lights and sound effects, to school pickup reminders that keep me from being a deadbeat dad, to automations that actually make my wife happy, this setup has completely upgraded how our home runs.
I’ll walk you step-by-step through:
✅ Adding your Google Calendar (or any public iCal calendar, like sports schedules and school events) to Homey Pro
✅ Setting up fun automations—like lights turning purple and gold when the Minnesota Vikings play
✅ Creating dad reminders with lights, sounds, and push notifications so I never forget soccer pickup again
✅ Using work calendars to adjust lighting scenes and morning routines for my wife’s early shifts
✅ Comparing this to how it works in Home Assistant (spoiler: Homie Pro makes it way easier—no 30-step Google Developer setup or YAML coding)
Whether you’re a power user just starting your smart home automation journey, this video will give you practical, real-world ideas for connecting calendars to daily routines.
📌 Bonus: I also talk about the return of the Technical Difficulties Podcast—with amazing guests like Modern Day Tech, Smart Home Solver, Steve Does, and more!
Want to take your smart home automations to the next level? In this video, I show you how I integrated Google Calendar into my Homie Pro using the iCal calendar app—and the results have been game-changing. From game day Vikings automations with lights and sound effects, to school pickup reminders that keep me from being a deadbeat dad, to automations that actually make my wife happy, this setup has completely upgraded how our home runs.
I’ll walk you step-by-step through:
✅ Adding your Google Calendar (or any public iCal calendar, like sports schedules and school events) to Homey Pro
✅ Setting up fun automations—like lights turning purple and gold when the Minnesota Vikings play
✅ Creating dad reminders with lights, sounds, and push notifications so I never forget soccer pickup again
✅ Using work calendars to adjust lighting scenes and morning routines for my wife’s early shifts
✅ Comparing this to how it works in Home Assistant (spoiler: Homie Pro makes it way easier—no 30-step Google Developer setup or YAML coding)
Whether you’re a power user just starting your smart home automation journey, this video will give you practical, real-world ideas for connecting calendars to daily routines.
📌 Bonus: I also talk about the return of the Technical Difficulties Podcast—with amazing guests like Modern Day Tech, Smart Home Solver, Steve Does, and more!
