Google Calendar SMS Reminders: The Easiest Way to Reduce No-Shows
Turn your Google Calendar into automatic SMS reminders. Reduce no-shows, save time and make sure customers never forget their appointments.
A new, effortless way to reduce no-shows
Most businesses already live in Google Calendar. Appointments, inspections, calls, visits - everything is there.
However, one thing has always been missing: ensuring the client actually shows up.
That’s why we’ve just launched a new Google Calendar integration in Remindlo - so every event you create can automatically turn into a smart SMS reminder, without changing the way you work.
Your calendar already knows what to do
Now it can remind your customers too
Until now, sending SMS reminders usually meant:
exporting contacts
copying appointments
setting up campaigns manually
or remembering to do it later (which rarely happens)
With the new integration, Google Calendar becomes your trigger.
You add an event like you always do. Remindlo takes care of the rest.
No extra tools.
No duplicated work.
No forgotten reminders.
How the integration works (in plain English)
You create an appointment in Google Calendar
Remindlo reads the event details
The customer is automatically added to the right reminder flow
An SMS reminder is sent at the perfect time
That’s it. It takes 2 minutes to connect everything, and what's most important - it's FREE. You get a free package of SMS reminders - no need to pay if you plan to send just a few reminders per month.
Your calendar stays your single source of truth - and your customers get timely, reliable reminders.
Why this matters
Missed appointments aren’t just annoying - they’re expensive.
In industries like:
healthcare & clinics
trades & home services
insurance & financial services
MOTs, inspections, recurring check-ups
a single no-show can mean:
lost revenue
wasted time
empty slots that could have been filled
A simple SMS reminder sent at the right moment can reduce no-shows by 30–50% - without hiring more staff or chasing customers manually.
Built for real businesses, not tech teams
We designed this integration with one rule in mind:
If you already use Google Calendar, you already know how to use Remindlo.
There’s no new workflow to learn.
No complex automation to maintain.
Just:
create events
trust the system
let reminders do their job
Perfect for recurring and time-sensitive appointments
This integration shines when appointments:
happen regularly
must not be missed
or have real consequences if forgotten
Think:
MOT renewals
insurance reviews
service visits
inspections
annual check-ups
Your calendar already knows the date. Remindlo makes sure your customer does too.
Who should use Google Calendar SMS reminders?
This integration is perfect if you:
- Already manage appointments in Google Calendar
- Have clients who forget or miss bookings
- Want to reduce no-shows without manual follow-ups
- Run a service business (clinic, garage, salon, trades)
Real example: MOT garage in Birmingham
Before: 12% no-show rate, 3 hours/week spent on reminder calls
After: 4% no-show rate, zero manual reminders
Result: £8,400 extra revenue per year
Start using Google Calendar + SMS reminders today
If your business already relies on Google Calendar, this integration is a no-brainer.
✅ fewer no-shows
✅ less admin work
✅ better customer experience
✅ more predictable revenue
👉 Connect Google Calendar with Remindlo and turn appointments into automatic SMS reminders.
A full integration tutorial on how to start sending SMS reminders from Google Calendar is available here.