Limitations

While Motion integrates deeply with external calendars, there are some constraints to be aware of:

• Sync delays → Updates usually appear within seconds, but provider-side delays can occur, especially with Outlook.

• All-day events → By default, all-day events from external calendars sync as Busy and block the entire day unless changed to Free.

• Recurring events → Complex recurrence patterns (e.g., “every 3rd Thursday until next June”) must be created and edited in the external calendar. Motion mirrors them but cannot generate advanced rules.

• Organizer permissions → Motion cannot edit meetings where you are not the organizer; those changes must be made externally.

• Reminder customization → Reminder times are inherited from the external calendar. Motion does not override or add custom reminder rules.

• iCloud limitations → Sync reliability and advanced features (like custom recurrence or advanced reminders) are more limited compared to Google or Microsoft.

Key Takeaway Motion brings your calendars into one unified view, but the integration still respects each provider’s rules. For advanced recurrence, reminders, and organizer-only permissions, manage those directly in your external calendar.