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Are there any limitations when syncing Alexa with multiple calendars on Google


When syncing Alexa with multiple Google Calendars, there are several considerations and limitations to be aware of:

1. Calendar Visibility: Alexa will display events from all calendars linked to your Google account, including shared calendars. This can be challenging if you only want to see events from your personal calendar. Currently, there is no built-in feature to selectively disable shared calendars from being displayed by Alexa, although you can manage which calendars are shared with you through Google Calendar settings[1].

2. Account Linking: Alexa allows linking multiple Google accounts through Amazon Household, which enables switching between accounts using voice commands. This means you can manage multiple calendars by linking them under different household accounts[6].

3. Integration Flexibility: Platforms like Zapier offer flexibility in managing multiple calendars by allowing you to configure triggers and actions for each calendar independently. This can help manage notifications and events from different calendars more effectively[4].

4. Technical Issues: Users may encounter linking issues or errors, such as login expirations, which require relinking accounts. These issues can sometimes be resolved by unlinking and relinking the Google account through the Alexa app[2].

5. Event Retrieval Limitations: Some integrations, like those with Home Assistant, may experience glitches or limitations in retrieving all calendar events, which can be resolved by updating software versions or adjusting integration settings[5][10].

In summary, while Alexa can be linked with multiple Google Calendars, managing which calendars are displayed or used can be complex due to limitations in selectively disabling shared calendars. However, using features like Amazon Household and third-party integrations can help manage multiple calendars more effectively.

Citations:
[1] https://www.reddit.com/r/alexa/comments/mbl6ff/how_to_limitdisable_shared_google_calendars_from/
[2] https://www.reddit.com/r/alexa/comments/lom8np/google_calendar_linking_issue/
[3] https://community.airtable.com/t5/base-design/only-20-google-calendars-allowed-to-be-synced-in-a-table/td-p/172259
[4] https://zapier.com/apps/amazon-alexa/integrations/google-calendar
[5] https://github.com/home-assistant/core/issues/122199
[6] https://www.reddit.com/r/alexa/comments/adu5c1/more_than_one_google_calendar_account_to_alexa/
[7] https://blog.annabyang.com/connecting-amazon-echo-to-do-my-calendar/
[8] https://www.amazonforum.com/s/question/0D54P00008RRKEySAP/my-calendar-will-not-sync-with-my-google-calendar-help?language=en_US
[9] https://forum.asana.com/t/google-calendar-sync-the-two-methods-2025-guide/902091
[10] https://community.home-assistant.io/t/google-calendar-event-limitations/377023