Connecting Data Sources

Loop Mallory in by connecting your email, calendar, and messaging apps so she can handle your scheduling.

Email Forwarding

Forward emails containing events (school newsletters, activity signups, sports schedules) to your Mallory address and we'll automatically detect and add them to your family calendar.

How to set up:

  1. Go to Settings to find your Mallory email address
  2. Set up email forwarding in your email provider
  3. Forward relevant emails (newsletters, signups, etc.)
  4. Mallory will extract events automatically

View detailed forwarding instructions →

Calendar Connection

Connect Google Calendar or iCal to sync your existing events with Mallory and keep everything in one place.

Google Calendar:

  1. Go to Settings → Connect Mallory
  2. Click "Connect" next to Google Calendar
  3. Sign in with your Google account
  4. Select which calendars to sync

iCal (Apple Calendar):

  1. Go to Settings → Connect Mallory
  2. Click "Connect" next to iCal
  3. Enter your iCloud credentials
  4. Allow Mallory to access your calendar
SMS/iMessage Connection

Add Mallory to your family SMS/iMessage group to keep her in the loop via text messages.

How to add Mallory:

  1. Go to Settings → Connect Mallory
  2. Find Mallory's phone number
  3. Click "Add via SMS/iMessage"
  4. Add Mallory to your family group text

Works with both SMS (Android/cross-platform) and iMessage (Apple devices). Mallory will track events and send reminders via text.

Managing Connected Sources

You can view and manage all your connected data sources from the dashboard. Look for the icons in the top navigation bar:

  • Each icon shows how many family members have that source connected
  • Click any icon to go to settings and manage that connection
  • Hover over icons to see which family members are connected