Perhaps you’ve heard about the handy features of the Apple Calendar app from your friends or colleagues. Or maybe you’ve tried your hand at it yourself at some point.
As the default calendar app from Apple, the Calendar app can run on both the macOS and the iOS mobile operating system. However, if you want to access the Calendar app on your PC, you’ve to follow a different approach. In this article, we’ll look at how to get the Apple Calendar app on your PC and then discuss the different ways to use it.
How to Download and Use Apple Calendar on Windows PC
Apple Calendar helps you make the most of your schedules and reminders. On your Windows computer, you have two major ways to access and use Apple Calendar. Here’s how you can get started:
1. Apple iCloud
iCloud is an Apple service that keeps all your critical data on the cloud. It stores almost everything that’s kept locally on your PC: Contacts, Pages, Reminders, etc.—it’s all there. You’ll also find the Calendar app there, of course. So, if you want to access the Calendar app on Windows through iCloud, follow the steps below:
- Head to iCloud.com and sign in to your Apple account.
- You’ll get a sign-in confirmation on your Apple device. Click on Allow to go ahead with the sign-in.
- As soon as you click on Allow from above, you’ll get a verification code. Note it down.
- Now head back to your Windows. You’ll see a host of Apple apps here; click on Calendar.
That’s it. Follow the above steps, and you’ll be inside the Calendar web app. You’ll get a view like this:
As you can see, from the bottom of the page you’ll be able to choose how you want to arrange your Calendar; you have three basic categories: Day, Week, or Month.
Similarly, if you would like to set a new event, simply click on the + sign from the right corner. Enter all the relevant details like the Event name, location, time, date, etc., and you can create your event from here successfully.
From the bottom-left corner, click on the Settings icon, and you’ll find a host of new settings that you can tweak. It includes everything from Preferences, New Event, New Calendar, Delete Event, Go to Date, Show Declined Events, and so on. You can choose either of these, and you’ll be okay with the iCloud Calendar app.
If you’d like to give a more in-depth look, you can check out our detailed guide on using Apple Calendar on Mac that we’ve covered before; the same tricks apply to using it on Windows as well.
2. iCloud Windows App
If you’re going to use the Apple Calendar for a while, then sticking with the Apple iCloud Windows app might be more helpful in the long run. After you’ve downloaded the app, you can run iCloud on Windows with ease. Here’s how you can get started:
- Head to the Microsoft Store and download the iCloud app from there.
- Click on Open after the installation is finished.
- Enter your Apple ID and password, and click on Sign in to proceed.
You’ll get a new dialog box on your Apple device asking you to confirm your action. Click on Allow to move ahead from there. Next, you’ll receive a verification code on your Apple ID as soon as you do this. Note down the code and follow the steps below:
- Enter the code you noted above into your iCloud app, and the app will log you in automatically.
- You’ll get asked to sync iCloud, Bookmarks, Photos, Mail, Calendar, etc.
- Turn on the iCloud Mail and Calendar sync with Outlook and click on Apply.
- Now open the Outlook app on your Windows and use the Calendar option from the bottom.
And that’s how, with the help of the iCloud Windows app and Outlook, you can use the Apple Calendar on your PC.
Getting and Using the Apple Calendar on Windows PC
The Calendar app from Apple has all the right features that make it a joy to use; the options to sync, the ability to set up reminders, the sleek design, etc.—all a helpful addition to the workings of your PC. Luckily, now you can enjoy the same features of Apple Calendar on your PC; follow the different methods we’ve laid out above and your settings will be laid out.
Quick Tips
- There is no dedicated Apple Calendar app for Windows.
- You can sync with Outlook Web or Outlook app on Windows PC.
- Appel Calendar can sync with any third-party calendar app.
Method 1: Use iCloud Web
Apple provides a robust iCloud web solution for accessing the major apps and services.
Step 1: Visit iCloud and sign in using your Apple account credentials.
Step 2: Tap on Apple Calendar to view the web version with events, calendars, and more.
You can change the views to weekly or monthly. You can create new events and add every detail, such as URL, Notes, Location, Time, etc. Using iCloud Web, you can access Apple Calendar anywhere.
Method 2: Connect iCloud Calendar with Outlook
Apple has the iCloud desktop app for syncing iCloud Photos, Mail, Calendar, and more to a Windows PC, a boon for iPhone users using a Windows PC.
Step 1: Download and open the iCloud App on your PC. The app will ask you to sync iCloud, Bookmarks, Photos, Mail, and Calendar.
Step 2: Follow the wizard and click on the Sync Calendars and Contacts button.
Step 3: Open the Outlook app on Windows and navigate to the Calendar option from the bottom menu. The Apple calendar should now be added to your account.
Method 3: Connect iCloud to Outlook Web
This is useful for those who don’t want to go through the iCloud app. Users can manually add the iCloud Calendar to Outlook and access it from the Outlook app on Windows.
Step 1: Open iCloud web on a browser and select Calendar.
Step 2: Decide which Calendar you want to export and select the profile icon beside it.
Step 3: Copy the iCloud Calendar URL under the Link section from the Calendar Sharing pop-up.
Step 4: Navigate to the Outlook web and open the calendar menu.
Step 5: Click on Add calendar under the monthly view in the Outlook calendar.
Step 6: From the following dialog, tap on the Subscribe from web option.
Step 7: Paste the calendar URL you copied from the iCloud Calendar.
Step 8: Click import, give it a name, icon, color, and voila! You have successfully integrated the iCloud Calendar into Outlook.
Now, you can open the Outlook app on your PC and find the iCloud Calendar under the subscribed Outlook calendars.
After that, whenever you add new events or make changes in the Apple Calendar app on the iPhone, it will get synced to the iCloud Calendar in Outlook on the Windows PC.
FAQs
Can You Change the Default Calendar on the iPhone?
All the added events in the Apple Calendar get saved in the iCloud platform by default. However, you can change it by going to Settings > Calendar > Default Calendar.
Does Apple Calendar send alerts on Windows?
Yes, the Apple Calendar sends alerts to notify you about upcoming events. You can set these alerts for individual events or as a default for all new events. Once done and synced with Outlook, you will get a notification on your PC.
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Apple Calendar is an invaluable app you can utilize via the iCloud service. As Calendar is an iCloud app, you can sync it with Microsoft apps.
You can access your Apple Calendar via the Calendar, Mail, and Outlook Windows 10 apps. This is how to access Apple Calendar on Windows 10.
How can I access Apple Calendar on Windows 10?
1. Sync Apple iCloud Calendar via Settings
- Press Windows 10’s Start button, and then click Settings on the menu.
- Select Accounts in Settings.
- Next, click the Email & accounts tab shown directly below.
- Press the Add an account button there.
- Next, select iCloud on the window that opens.
- Input your iCloud email address and login details within the required text boxes.
- Then click the Sign in option.
- Press the Done button to confirm
- Thereafter, click the Calendar app on your Start menu.
- Click Get started on the Calendar app window.
- Press the Ready to go button to continue.
- You should see an iCloud checkbox on the left of the window. Now you can view and update your Apple iCloud Calendar within the Calendar app.
If you want to access Apple calendar on Windows 10 PC, you can do that by signing it with your iCloud account and the calendar should be added automatically.
2. Install the iCloud software
- Open the iCloud MS Store page (linked below) in a web browser.
- Press the Get button on that page.
- Click the Open Microsoft Store button in the prompt.
- Press the Get button within the MS Store app to download and install the app.
- Open the iCloud for Windows app.
- Then you’ll need to sign in to iCloud with your Apple ID & password.
- Thereafter, select the Mail, Contacts, Calendars, and Tasks (with Outlook) checkbox within the iCloud window.
- Select the Apply option to sync the Apple Calendar.
- Next, open your Outlook software.
- Click the Calendar button in Outlook.
- You should be able to see an iCloud checkbox in Outlook. That checkbox must be checked for you to view your Apple Calendar in Outlook.
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3. Log in to iCloud web app
- Open the iCloud page in a browser, and sign in with your Apple credentials from there.
- Then you can click Calendar within iCloud to view and update it from your Windows 10 browser.
Alternatively, you can log in to the iCloud web app to access Apple Calendar in Windows 10 by following the instructions from above.
So, it’s pretty straightforward to sync and access your Apple Calendar on Windows 10. With the iCloud syncing, you can view and update your Apple Calendar across Windows, iOS, and Android mobile and PC devices.
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As for Apple Calendar, there is no direct way to get it on PC. But there are easy workarounds to get things done. In this article, we will talk about the four best ways to access Apple Calendar on PC. Lets start.
Get Apple Calendar on iPhone
1. Use iCloud Web
Apple offers a robust iCloud web solution for accessing major apps and services. Visit iCloud.com and sign in using Apple account credentials.
You have access to Apple Notes, Reminders, Mail, Contacts, the iWork suite and of course Apple Calendar. Tap Apple Calendar and view the web version with events, calendars, and more.
You can change views weekly or monthly. You can create new events and add every detail like URL, Notes, Location, Time and more. You can also access Apple Calendar on Linux using iCloud Web.
2. Use iCloud Windows App
Apple released iCloud desktop app for you to sync iCloud Photos, Mail, Calendar and more with Windows computer. A boon for iPhone users who choose Windows 10 on the desktop.
First, download the iCloud app from the Microsoft Store. Add iCloud credentials to sync data on Windows 10. iCloud will ask you to sync Bookmarks, Photos, Mail, and Calendar. The app also displays the remaining iCloud storage for your account.
Turn on iCloud Mail and Calendar syncing with Outlook and select Apply. On Windows, open the Outlook application and go to the Calendar option from the submenu.
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3. Copy iCloud Calendar from Web to Outlook
This is useful for those who don’t want to go through the iCloud app and expect a native experience on Windows. Users can manually add iCloud Calendar in Outlook and access them from the Mail and Calendar app on Windows. How to install is explained below.
Stage 1: Open iCloud web in a browser and select the Calendar option.
Step 2: Decide which Calendar you want to export and select the share button next to it.
Stage 3: Select Public sharing and copy the calendar’s share link.
Step 4: Go to Outlook web and open the calendar menu in it.
Step 5: Select add calendar under monthly view in Outlook calendar.
Step 6: From the dialog below, tap on the web subscribe option.
Step 7: Paste the calendar URL you copied from iCloud Calendar.
Step 8: Hit import, give it a name, icon and color and voila! You have successfully integrated iCloud Calendar into Outlook.
Now you can open Outlook app on PC and find iCloud Calendar under subscribed Outlook calendars.
After that, every time you add a new event or make changes in Apple Calendar app on iPhone, it will sync with iCloud Calendar in Outlook on Windows PC.
4. Change Default Calendar on iPhone
By default, all events added to Apple Calendar are saved on the iCloud platform. However, you can change it to Outlook. Here’s how to do it.
Stage 1: Open the iPhone Settings app and go to Passwords & Account.
Step 2: Select Add Account and tap on Outlook option.
Stage 3: Add login credentials to integrate Outlook on iPhone.
Step 4: Go to Outlook accounts from the same menu and turn on the Calendars option.
Step 5: Dive into Settings > Calendar and there you will see all the settings options for the app.
Step 6: Open the default calendar and here you will see Outlook calendars as well as iCloud calendars.
Step 7: By default, it will be set to iCloud Home, change it to your preferred Outlook account.
From now on, every new event added to the Calendar app will be saved to the Outlook calendar account.
Go to your PC and open the Calendar app with the same Outlook ID as the iPhone. Here you will see all the events you have added to the iPhone.
Use Apple Calendar Anywhere
As you can see from the list above, each option gives you access to Outlook Calendar on PC. Use iCloud web for a quick overview, use the iCloud desktop app for more Apple services integration, including Calendar and Photos. The third and fourth options allow you to get things done without using the iCloud platform.
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