Here's how we've solved it in the Homie app:
made easy!
Notifications so you never forget an event.
Recurring events with support for exceptions.
Birthdays and anniversaries.
Holiday calendars.
Share and view in other calendars (Google, Apple, etc.).
Import your old calendar (Google, Apple, etc.) for a flying start.
Share links to individual events that people can add to their calendars.
If you've ever tried to share a family calendar using Google, Apple, or Outlook, you know the pain. Someone forgets to add an event to the right calendar. Someone else's changes don't sync. The kids don't have accounts. It shouldn't be this hard.
We built Homie's calendar because we wanted something simpler: one calendar that everyone in the family can see and use, without the technical setup.
One calendar, one account
The whole family uses the same Homie account. No individual logins, no syncing between accounts, no "did you add it to the shared one?" confusion.
When someone adds a dentist appointment, everyone sees it. When plans change, everyone knows. That's it.
Multiple views for different needs
Not everyone looks at a calendar the same way. Homie gives you the view that works for your situation:
- Week view — See the whole week at a glance. Great for planning ahead.
- 3-day view — Focus on what's coming up soon.
- Day view — Detailed look at a single day.
- Month view — Big picture overview.
Switch between views with a tap. The information is the same—just presented the way you prefer.
Everything you need, nothing you don't
We didn't want to build "Google Calendar but for families." We built the calendar features that actually matter for family life:
- Notifications so you never forget an event
- Recurring events with support for exceptions (skip this Tuesday, reschedule that one)
- Birthdays and anniversaries — add them once, see them every year
- Holiday calendars built in
- Import your existing calendar from Google, Apple, or any calendar that exports ICS files
- Share with external calendars — generate a feed link to view Homie events in your work calendar
Works on any device
Mount a tablet on the fridge. Check your phone while you're out. Pull it up on your laptop. Homie's calendar works everywhere, and changes sync instantly.
We designed Homie to work beautifully on e-paper tablets like the Onyx Boox—always visible, no glowing screen competing for attention.
Start with your existing events
Switching to a new calendar doesn't mean starting over. Import your events from Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or any other calendar using an ICS file. Your history comes with you.
A calendar that helps you spend less time on your phone
We didn't add features to keep you in the app. No social features. No AI assistant. No feed of "suggestions." Just your family's events, clearly displayed.
The goal is to check the calendar, see what's happening, and get on with your day.
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