How to Sync Office 365 Calendar with Android Phone

As a user of both Garmin Venu 2 smartwatch and Android phone, you might be aware that syncing your Office 365 calendar with your Android device can be quite challenging. While the Android operating system does not allow you to change the default calendar app from Google Calendar, there is a workaround using the 'Calendar Storage' system app.

The 'Calendar Storage' app holds the calendar data for the default calendar environment on your Android phone. This solution works for any Garmin model that has a calendar widget or glance feature. In my case, I was desperate to find a way to use the native functions of both my Android phone and Venu 2 to sync my Office 365 calendar. Before finding this workaround, I even considered writing a Connect IQ app myself to cover this missing piece.

Many users might settle for using Google Calendar or simply giving up on syncing their Office 365 calendar with their Android device. However, I was determined to find a solution. After conducting an extensive search, I discovered that there is no similar app available for Garmin devices, let alone the Venu 2 series.

In contrast, Fitbit users have access to a third-party app that can connect directly to MS Outlook and fetch upcoming calendar events. Coming from a Fitbit Ionic, I was surprised by the absence of this feature on my new Garmin Venu 2. As someone who uses an Android phone and has Google Calendar and Gmail deleted, I rely on MS Outlook as my primary email and calendar tool.

To sync your Office 365 calendar with your Android phone using the 'Calendar Storage' app, follow these steps:

Step 1: Enable Calendar Storage on your Android device

Open the Settings app on your Android phone and navigate to the System section. Tap on Advanced and then select Calendar Storage. Toggle the switch next to it to enable the feature.

Step 2: Set up your Office 365 calendar account

Go to your Google Calendar settings and add your Office 365 calendar account. You will need to enter your email address and password to authenticate.

Step 3: Configure Calendar Storage on your Venu 2

Open the Garmin Connect app on your Android phone and navigate to the Watch settings section. Tap on Calendar and then select 'Calendar Storage' as your default calendar provider.

Step 4: Sync your calendars

Your Office 365 calendar should now be synced with your Venu 2 smartwatch. You can check your calendar events by opening the watch's glance feature or calendar app.

By following these steps, you can successfully sync your Office 365 calendar with your Android phone using the 'Calendar Storage' system app on your Android device and Garmin Venu 2 smartwatch.

How to sync office 365 calendar with android phone