Tip: Get SMS Reminder with Google Calendar

If you used Google Calendar before and didn't know what else to do with it - apart from. Here's a short tip on how to get SMS reminder of every event you put.

Step 1: Log in to Google Calendar. If you haven't had an account yet, register one now here.

Step 2: Click the 'Settings' link on the top right corner and then click at the 'Mobile Setup'.

Step 3: Enter your cellular details in the from provided. Choose your country and fill in your mobile number. [Note: Only certain carriers are supported by this. Click on 'What carriers are supported?' Last I check, only DSTCom are supported. So b.mobile users are out of luck.]

Step 4: Click the 'Send Verification Code' button and wait for the SMS containing the verification code to arrive on your celliie.

Step 5: Once you get the verification code, fill it in and click 'Finish' and you're done.

Step 6: Click 'Save'.

Step 7: Create an event and under the 'Options' tab, set the Reminder to SMS and choose how many minutes you want the SMS to arrive from the time of the event.

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Sample message from Google in my phone.