Stay in Sync as a Family with Kolab Now
Running a family is a team effort! Between school schedules, grocery lists, birthdays, chores or appointments there is always something to remember – and to share.
A lot of parents choose big-tech apps for coordination, but with Kolab Now you can keep your family organized and your data private. Here is how you can use Kolab Now features like calendars, tasks and notes to stay perfectly in sync.
The shared family calendar
With Kolab Now, you can create a shared calendar within the same domain that works on every device: desktop, tablet, or smartphone.
Each family member can:
- See upcoming events and appointments
- Add their own entries (like dentist appointments, school activities or holidays)
- Receive notifications via email
Please find here a step-by-step tour on how to share a calendar.
The shared shopping list
Ever stood in the supermarket wondering if someone already bought milk?
With Kolab Now’s Tasks (via CalDAV), you can create a shared shopping list that syncs to every phone.
Simply:
- Create a shared task list in the Kolab web interface
- Connect it to your mobile via DAVx⁵ or a similar sync app
- Tick items off as you go (everyone sees updates instantly?)
The shared to-do list
Whether it’s household chores, garden work or planning a family trip – Kolab Now’s Tasks feature keeps everyone aligned.
Each person can:
- Add tasks with due dates and priorities
- Assign who’s responsible (or leave it open)
- Check progress at a glance
And because everything syncs securely with open standards, your family’s plans stay private – and available anywhere.
https://kb.kolabnow.com/documentation/how-to-use-tasks
Why Kolab Now?
- Privacy first: Your family data stays in Switzerland, under strict privacy protection.
- Standards-based: Works seamless with CalDAV and CardDAV – no proprietary lock-in
- Cooperation tools: Email, calendar, contacts, notes, tasks, voice & video conferencing all in one place
- Independent: No ads, no data selling, no surveillance capitalism
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