The Calendar app can help you manage your personal and professional engagements on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. You can Send or accept event invitations From your contacts using the Calendar app. If you have to watch a movie or attend a Zoom call, the app will notify you in advance. Here's how to add a location to Calendar events on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
In this article, we'll show you the steps to add a location to events in the Calendar app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. On the day of the event, you can check the route and navigate directly to your destination.
How to Add Locations to Calendar Events on iPhone
Just like creating an event, you can set a location for the event in the Calendar app on your iPhone. Make sure you're using the latest version of iOS for your iPhone model.
Step 1: Open an app Calendar on your iPhone.
Step 2: Select your event date and tap the icon. Plus in the upper right corner.
Step 3: Add your event name and then click on Location.
Step 4: Type and select exact location To your event destination.
Step 5: Enter the duration of the event and press OK. "addition" In the upper right corner to confirm.
After tapping on your event, you'll see the location in Apple Maps to get there.
You can always edit your event location by clicking on "Release" in the upper right corner.
How to Add Locations to Calendar Events on iPad
When you rely on your iPad to navigate to event locations using Apple Maps, here's how to add an address to your Apple Calendar events.
Step 1: Open an app Calendar On iPad.
Step 2: Select your event date and tap the icon. Plus in the upper right corner.
Step 3: Add your event name and then click on Location. Type the location you want to add in the search bar and choose the location from the suggested map locations.
Step 4: Set the event duration and click on "addition" In the upper right corner to confirm.
You can too Adding multiple stops in Apple Maps If you have to choose someone or something before arriving at your event destination.
Add travel time alerts to events in the Calendar app on iPhone and iPad.
After adding your event location, you also have the option to add a travel time alert in the Calendar app. This will notify you when it's time to leave for the event based on the best available route to get you there on time. Here's how to add it using the Calendar app on your iPhone or iPad.
Step 1: Open an app Calendar on your iPhone or iPad.
Step 2: Click on the event whose location you added. Then click "Release" in the upper right corner.
Step 3: Select your travel time and enable the option by clicking on Switch key.
Step 4: Locate the start location and enter Starting site name.
You will now see how long it will take to reach your event destination.
Step 5: Click on "Event Editing" In the upper left corner, scroll down, and select "alert".
Step 6: Locate Time which you will be notified to leave for the event.
Step 7: Click on Done In the upper right corner to confirm.
How to Add Locations to Calendar Events on a Mac
You can also add your event location using the Calendar app on your Mac if you have an iPhone or iPad nearby. Here's how.
Step 1: Press the keyboard shortcut Command + Spacebar to open Spotlight Search, And type Calendar, Then press Return.
Step 2: Select the event date and click on the icon. Plus in the upper left corner.
Step 3: Enter the event title and select The proposed option.
Step 4: After creating the event, enter exact location For your event.
Continue following the steps to add travel time alerts to your event.
Step 5: Click Add alert Frequency and travel time.
Step 6: Click on the drop-down menu next to travel time Select the option based on your mode of transportation.
Step 7: tap on departure time.
Step 8: Locate Travel time alert For your special event.
Don't miss your events!
You can add a location to your calendar events on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac to always access them on time. Still missing event alerts? Read our guide on how to Calendar app alerts not working on iPhone.
