SMS Reminder for Google Calendar
Set up and manage SMS appointment reminders with SMS Reminder for Google Calendar.
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Message Templates & Messages Types
How to use templates and message types to connect with your customers.
- Message TemplatesMessage templates are a powerful way to automate the messages and reminders you send your customers.
- Message TypesYou can send different types of messages based on the appointments in your calendar.
- Reminder Timing OptionsThis article explains how to set the timing of when your reminder messages will be sent. You can choose from pre-set options or set your own timing.
Appointment Booking & Scheduling
Accept appointment bookings on your website or shared link.
- Setup Your Appointment Booking PageAutomate your appointment scheduling process by setting up your booking page. Share the link with your customers and they can book open slots in your calendar.
- Appointment Notice Periods & BuffersYou can use the Minimum Notice and Buffer settings to ensure you don't get a surprise booking or fill up your calendar without having time to get organized between appointments.
- Automatically Send SMS Reminders on Booked AppointmentsAutomatically send SMS reminders on your booked appointments.
- Setting Up Appointment Booking for Multiple CalendarsAllow clients to book the right appointment into the right calendar using one simple booking link. This is ideal if you manage multiple staff members, services, or locations.
- Allow Clients to Reschedule AppointmentsYou can allow clients to reschedule their appointments directly from the confirmation page. This makes it easy for clients to adjust their booking without contacting you. When enabled, a Reschedule…
Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot issues with reminders, timezones, calendars, and more
- Why are my reminder times different from my event time?If your reminder message shows a different time than your calendar event (for example, 10:00 AM showing as 2:00 PM), this is usually caused by a timezone mismatch, not a…
- How can I confirm if a reminder was sent?A quick tip to check the date and time a scheduled reminder was sent.
- Why Didn't I Receive My ReminderIf you sent a reminder message and it was reported as not received, there's a few troubleshooting steps you can take.
Getting Started
How to start setting reminders for the appointments in your Google Calendar.
- How to Add RemindersWe offer several ways for you to set reminders on your appointments.
- How to Calculate Your Monthly SMS Reminder UsageLearn how to track how many reminders you send each month and how to optimize your usage based on your business needs and subscription plan.
- Turn on automatic reminder activationSet SMS Reminders to activate reminders for you when the suggested client number is correct, instead of activating each one manually.
- Can my customers reply to the texts? (two-way texting)For SMS Reminder with Google Calendar.
- Two-way texting: can my clients reply to reminders? (smart replies explained)Yes — clients can text back to confirm, cancel, reschedule, or ask a question. Here's how the app reads their reply, responds automatically, and emails you when it needs you.