I Made My Google Calendar Control My House!

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!