# Getting started with Google Calendar

Roombelt integrates with Google Calendar to display meeting room schedules on tablets placed by meeting room doors in your office.

<figure><img src="/files/UmFYcA0EKrd5Hm3qzxX0" alt=""><figcaption><p>Tablet with Roombelt</p></figcaption></figure>

### How the integration works

Roombelt's two-way integration with Google Calendar ensures real-time visibility of your bookings. When a meeting room is booked from the Google Calendar user interface, it will be instantly shown in Roombelt, providing you with accurate and reliable information.

If a meeting room is free, you can book it from a Roombelt device, and it will be visible in Google Calendar. You can extend this meeting from Roombelt or end it earlier to free the room.

### Creating an account

To set up the integration, go to [app.roombelt.com](https://app.roombelt.com), click "Log in with Google," and grant Roombelt the required permissions. These permissions allow Roombelt to access meeting room schedules and create or edit meetings right from connected tablets. See [Understanding permissions in Google Calendar](/supplemental-info/understanding-permissions-in-google-calendar.md) for details.

{% hint style="info" %}
Roombelt's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs will adhere to [Google API Services User Data Policy](https://developers.google.com/terms/api-services-user-data-policy#additional_requirements_for_specific_api_scopes), including the Limited Use requirements.
{% endhint %}

After creating the account, you should see the Roombelt administration panel, which is similar to the one below.

<figure><img src="/files/oZcJAOSBp2SVhyRME1QA" alt=""><figcaption><p>Roombelt administration panel</p></figcaption></figure>

### Connecting device

Now it's time to connect your first physical device (e.g., tablet). To test Roombelt, you can use any tablet or even a mobile phone:

1. Open [app.roombelt.com](http://app.roombelt.com) on your device using any internet browser and click "Register device". You should see a "connection code" that will be needed shortly.
2. Open the Roombelt administration panel on your computer (see [Creating an account](#creating-an-account) section) and click "Connect device".
3. In the "Connect device" dialog, provide the "connection code" and click "Next".
4. Pick the device type "Single calendar" and click "Next".&#x20;
5. Choose the desired calendar from the list and click "Voila". If your meeting room is missing on the list see [How to add missing Google Calendar room](/tutorials-and-troubleshooting/how-to-add-missing-google-calendar-room.md).

At this point, your device should display details about current and upcoming meetings.

### Next steps

[How to configure iOS tablet to run Roombelt](/tutorials-and-troubleshooting/how-to-configure-devices-to-run-roombelt/how-to-configure-ios-tablet-to-run-roombelt.md)

[How to configure Android tablet to run Roombelt](/tutorials-and-troubleshooting/how-to-configure-devices-to-run-roombelt/how-to-configure-android-tablet-to-run-roombelt.md)

[Setting up a TV with meeting room status board](/first-steps/setting-up-a-tv-with-meeting-room-status-board.md)

[Reference](/reference.md)


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