# Four steps, no technical setup.

> Add calendars by link or email, keep them in sync, share a private view with each person, and pair a wall tablet with a code. No technical setup.

Source: https://braid.day/how-it-works
Last updated: 2026-11-05

Most families are set up in one evening. Here's everything Braid asks of you.

## From scattered calendars to one.

1. **Bring your calendars in.** Paste a calendar's link (Google, Outlook, iCloud, school and team sites all offer one). Braid checks the link and names the calendar for you. Or email a calendar file to calendar@braid.day and approve it in the app.
2. **Braid keeps them in sync.** Linked calendars are checked every 15 minutes. Repeating events, time zones and all-day events come through correctly. The Calendars tab shows each calendar's sync health, and you can sync any calendar right away.
3. **Share the right view with each person.** Create a share link for each audience and pick Busy only, titles, or full details. It works in any calendar app that can subscribe to a link.
4. **Pair the wall display.** On an Android tablet, choose "Use as a wall display". It shows a short code. Enter it on your phone and the tablet joins your family.

## Got a calendar by email? Forward it.

Schools and teams often email a calendar file. Forward it to **calendar@braid.day** from your account's email address.

Braid replies to confirm, and the calendar waits in the app for you to approve. Nothing lands on your calendar until you say so.

## Questions

### How often does Braid update my calendars?

Linked calendars are checked every 15 minutes. You can also sync any calendar right away from the Calendars tab.

### Who can email calendars to Braid?

Account owners, from the email address they use with Braid. If you belong to more than one household, add the household's name after a plus sign, like calendar+smith@braid.day.

### Can I use Braid on my computer?

Yes. Braid runs on iPhone, Android and the web.

## Related

- [How to combine multiple calendars into one.](https://braid.day/combine-calendars): Combine Google, Outlook, iCloud, school and team calendars into one view. Get each calendar's iCal link, paste it into Braid, and it stays in sync.
- [Add every school and team calendar to your family calendar.](https://braid.day/school-calendar): Add your child's school, league and team calendars to one family calendar. Subscribe by link or forward the calendar email to calendar@braid.day.
- [Share your work calendar as Busy, not the details.](https://braid.day/share-calendar-busy-only): Share your work calendar with family as Busy blocks only. No meeting titles, people or locations. Works in any calendar app that subscribes to a link.