Best ways of Outlook calendar Mac synchronization
(2021 edition)

It’s been long since email has become part and parcel of our life. We send and receive emails every single day using different email clients, but it is no secret that till date the corporate world prefers Microsoft Outlook. The app has been around for sometime and its functionality is appreciated by a lot of users. Not only you can send, receive and store your emails in the app, you can also use it for storing your Contacts and other data, marking events in Calendar, etc.

Having said that, let us not forget that Outlook is a MS product and it is meant primarily for Windows users. There are certain limitations when it comes to using it on a Mac system, one of them being calendar entries synchronization.

There are certain ways to go about it, e.g. you can sort of sync calendar entries via online services such as Google Calendar. But here we will talk about the easiest way to sync your Mac and Outlook Calendar events - with the help of SyncMate.

3. Sync your iCal with your Google calendar via Google Calendar Sync

This process is a bit more complicated, as it involves syncing your iCal with Google first, then using the Google Calendar Sync program to sync your Google calendar with Outlook. This program was created before SyncMate existed, because, at the time, there was no direct way to sync iCal with Outlook. It’s more time consuming than using SyncMate, but it gets the job done for completely free. Here’s how to do it:

First, you need to sync your Outlook calendar Mac with your Google calendar.

1. Download and install the program Google Calendar Sync on your computer or mobile device.
2. Enter your Google email address and password when prompted in the app, and click on the “2-way” option.
3. Specify the parameters of how you’d like your calendars to sync and click “Save”.

Second, you need to sync your Google calendar to your iCal.

1. Launch iCal and select “Preferences” from the menu. Then, go to the “Accounts” tab and click the “+” button to add a new calendar.
2. Pick a name for your new calendar and type in your Google email address and password.
3. Click on “Server Options” on the menu and add this URL to the prompt that pops up (replace username with your own account name): https://www.google.com/calendar/dav/username@gmail.com/user
4. Click “Add” to add the calendar, and you should be good to go!

5. Use a software called AkrutoSync

AkrutoSync is a Windows/PC sync software that boasts reliable and accurate two-way synchronization between Outlook Mac Calendar, as well as Outlook Contacts, Tasks, and Notes and an almost unlimited number of other devices. It is compatible with a wide range of devices, including all iOS phones, Android phones (Xiaomi, Samsung, etc.), tablets, etc.

AkrutoSync claims that, after it’s installed on your computer, it will automatically sync your Apple Calendar with Outlook and vice versa. Its website claims: “The process is seamless because AkrutoSync fully integrates with the built-in apps on your devices.”

Here’s how to use AkrutoSync to share Outlook calendar Mac to your iPhone:

1. Open AkrutoSync on your PC and click “Configure AkrutoSync” on the menu above. You will then be prompted to create an Exchange account on your iPhone or iOS device.
2. On your iPhone, go to the “Settings” option.
3. Scroll down and click on “Mail, Contacts, Calendars”, then click “Add Account”.
4. Choose the Exchange account type. Then enter the email address shown in the AkrutoSync program on your PC and enter your password, and click “Next”.
5. There should be a variety of options to click to sync your iOS calendar. Choose the option that suits your needs, and click “Save”. That should do the trick!

Nowadays, there are plenty of options out there to assist you with integrating your Apple and PC devices with each other. Some are programs that offer instant synchronization, and some are workaround methods that require a bit more time and technical knowledge. Depending on your skillset and how much money you’re willing to shell out, there’s an option out there for everyone.

We fully believe that SyncMate is your best bet to sync your Mac calendar with Outlook. SyncMate’s user interface is simple and the program is reliable. It lets you choose between automatically syncing data between your two devices, or choosing which data to transfer manually. This is an important feature, as storage space on your computer and your mobile device are limited, and you don’t necessarily need every piece of information synced between your devices.