Getting started with Fantastical

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In this video, learn how to get started with Fantastical. I've been an Apple Calendar user for a while but after exploring some of Fantastical's Premium features, I decided to make the switch. I particularly like creating calendar sets so I can view my team's calendars without cluttering up my calendar.
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0:00 - Introduction
0:50 - Fantastical pricing
3:12 - Downloading the app
3:48 - Add your calendar accounts
4:36 - Creating Calendar Sets
6:54 - Secondary timezones
7:43 - Creating new events
9:03 - Zoom/Google Meet integration
9:43 - Other event details
10:36 - Event templates
11:41 - Viewing Reminders on your calendar
13:00 - iPhone Widgets
13:39 - Other Premium features
14:34 - Meeting scheduler
15:03 - Outro
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@monsieurborges 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for providing such a thorough explanation on how to get started with Fantastical!

@minor-co 5 месяцев назад

Glad I could help!

@robynflynnlarge Год назад

I’ve been a Google Calendar user but recently gave Fantastical another run and signed up for premium. We think alike. Some of the features I already had, but others I was happy to pay for. The natural language makes it really easy to add events on the fly on my iPhone. If you type “to do” when entering, it converts it to a task, so no need to even choose between task or to do list.

@minor-co Год назад

Oh cool! Thanks for the 'to do' tip!

@mjylove2 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for the vidoe!

@minor-co 7 месяцев назад

You're welcome 😀

@LorenzodeSanctis 8 месяцев назад

Hi Paul! Thank you very much for your video. I have a question, do you still need to have apple calendar and reminders downloaded on your phone? Because I see there is a bit of interference, receiving notification, or Siri adding the task to calendar and then synchronize it instead of doing it straight away in fantastical

@minor-co 8 месяцев назад

I assume not as you can just connect your Apple account. I'd suggest disabling the notifications for the Apple Calendar/Reminders (this is what I've done).

@carolrose7954 Год назад

Great presentation! I wonder how this would replace BusyCal and the non supported busy todo?

@minor-co Год назад

Thanks! I'm not sure to be honest, I haven't used BusyCal. But I expect it could be a good replacement

8 месяцев назад

Actually, the very last part of your video is the one that makes the difference for me; having the openings as an equivalent of Calendly for much cheaper is the premium feature that is worth it. All other features are, as you mentioned, either free on ical or quality of life

@minor-co 8 месяцев назад

Glad this was useful.

@justnaturalcake1 Год назад

Honestly, I’m not really missing anything in the free version for me. If I do get an apple watch I guess I would buy premium, but everything else works great. I have integrated google calendar and Todoist and it works great. The weather? I honestly just use the iOS weather app for 100x more information. Travel times? I made a separate calendar for transport, which is way more convenient for me cause I can look in the future of all times I have to use transportation

@justnaturalcake1 Год назад

€7 for me is quite a lot, but I don’t have a job yet so I guess that’s why, I think around €5 would seem fair to me

@minor-co Год назад

Glad to hear you're enjoying the app 😀

@wherezthebeef Год назад

LOL, my thoughts exactly.

@Abdullah-zl9ub Год назад

Hello! It’s been long since you made videos regarding softwares I could use. I’m wondering why to move to fantastical (free version) instead of apple calendar? (Using Todoist already)

@minor-co Год назад

For me personally, there are a few features like Calendar Sets (which Apple Calendar doesn't have) which I really like. I'm not sure I'd get enough value from the free version but I was happy to pay for the additional features.

@callmeNeno 11 месяцев назад

I already paid for things 3 does it make sense getting fantastical or I can use both in conjunction with each other

@user-jk2gd4oh4m Год назад

Great video! What’s your opinion about Calendars app?

@minor-co Год назад

The Apple Calendar you mean? I like it and used it for years (before switching to Fantastical)

@samlui3591 Год назад

Honestly the templates feature alone is what makes the premium worth it.

@minor-co Год назад

Yeah I'm liking it as well.

@novicekryptonite8228 Месяц назад

So what do you do with iCal once you get it? Delete it ?

@Shookrivids 10 месяцев назад

Great video - Have you experienced any sync issues with Google and iCloud?

@minor-co 9 месяцев назад

A few minor issues from time to time. But overall I find it very reliable.

@user-tf1bn9jc3m 27 дней назад

Attachments don’t show up on my. iPad or iPhone only on the MacBook any idea to fix this issue?

@minor-co 24 дня назад

Hm, I'm not sure sorry. This may be a limitation of the app. I'd suggest contacting their support.

@vladkras Год назад

What’s your opinion on apple calendar vs google calendar? I hear many like google calendar more, but I know you’ve used apple for long.

@minor-co Год назад

Personally I prefer Apple Calendar. As a heavy Apple user it just makes sense to use the app if I'm using Apple devices.

@callmeNeno 11 месяцев назад

@@minor-codefinitely it’s about simplicity & minimalistic approach. The worst thing you can do is be all over the place regarding ecosystem. No ecosystem is 100% perfect. Pick one and stick to it.

@accentontheoff 9 месяцев назад

Just a basic question, and thanks. If I start using Fantastical do I need to continue using another calendar app and Reminders. I would imagine the idea is to abandon the other apps and let this one take over the job?

@minor-co 9 месяцев назад

Yes, you can manage your entire calendar and reminders in Fantastical if you like.

@accentontheoff 9 месяцев назад

@@minor-co Great thanks.

@anilkumar1971 5 месяцев назад

Didn't watch the entire video, will watch soon. Is one subscription in Mac enough for iphone and iPad or I have to buy separate?

@minor-co 5 месяцев назад

You only need one subscription

@anilkumar1971 5 месяцев назад

Thank you@@minor-co

@justnaturalcake1 Год назад

Does anyone help any tips for getting good colours on my calendar? I’ve been looking online for colour palettes but they are mostly only 5 colours

@minor-co Год назад

I don't think there's much choice I'm afraid. They're pretty standard.

@dereklhendricksmortgagelender 8 месяцев назад

Howdy... Can this link with Trello ?

@minor-co 8 месяцев назад

Not that I'm aware of. I can't see it in the integration list.

@RalphErvin Год назад

Nice video! Missing link?

@minor-co Год назад

Sorry, here you go Ralph: bit.ly/3V6AgDi

@tommydenato8863 Год назад

I dont get how you can create all these separate calendars and avoid schedule conflicts. You had alot of overlapping time blocks.

@minor-co Год назад

Really? I actually don't have a lot of overlapping blocks (compared to most people). But in Calendly which I use for scheduling meetings, I can specify which calendars are checked for conflicts so it's not an issue for me.

@Findingdrj Год назад

I see that you have to sync a calendar. How would someone start if they never used a calendar prior?

@minor-co Год назад

You would need to start by creating a calendar account with Google, Apple or Microsoft

@justnaturalcake1 Год назад

With time zones support, I mean if I can afford flying I can definitely afford $5 for premium

@minor-co Год назад

I don't fly that often but it's still useful for booking meetings across time zones.

@akbted Год назад

If alert and travel time were free I would have tried it

@justnaturalcake1 Год назад

Alerts are free for me though 🤔

@justnaturalcake1 Год назад

In travel time you could add another event called “take the bus” or “take the car” and then put the event after

@minor-co Год назад

Alerts are free. It's a shame travel time isn't, but the other features make Fantastical well worth themoney.

@JonBushell Год назад

I loved it but cancelled due to the massive price increase.

@AvidRambo Год назад

I think it's fine, in perspective still cheaper than most of the good contenders in the space only $4.75/mo vs Akiflow $15/mo, Sunsama $16/mo...

@JonBushell Год назад

@@AvidRambo mine was going from £3.99 to £6.99.

@AvidRambo Год назад

@@JonBushell That's a no then.

@minor-co Год назад

I guess I got in after the price increase. Still good value in my mind.

@justnaturalcake1 Год назад

@@minor-co absolutely, 2 coffees worth per month seems like a great deal for all features you get

@wherezthebeef Год назад

Great video :0) Apple Calender is at least a decade behind... if this is how important Apple views it's own Calendar, from the richest company on Earth, then I also have zero use for it. Fantastical is the way to go, or if not tied down to Apple ecosystem, many other more inspiring alternatives. Insane how many Apple users (Macs, iOS) use Google Calendar because Apple Calender is just so dumbed down and feature lacking.

@minor-co Год назад

Yeah it's an interesting one... I've been using Apple Calendar for years and have been very happy. I think Apple just likes to keep their default software nice and simple for users (which is what they're best known for). And Apple Calendar is going to work fine for most people. But they count on third-party developers to create software for the power users like us.