Raspberry Pi Zero – Google Calendar Display

Bybwright

This project transforms a Raspberry Pi Zero into a dedicated Google Calendar display using Raspberry Pi OS (32-bit Desktop). Since the desktop environment is included, only Chromium and a few configuration changes were needed to automatically launch Google Calendar in kiosk mode at startup.

What I Configured

  • Installed Raspberry Pi OS (32-bit Desktop)
  • Connected the Pi to Wi-Fi
  • Enabled SSH for command-line management
  • Configured Raspberry Pi Connect for secure remote access and support
  • Enabled automatic desktop login
  • Configured Chromium to launch in kiosk mode on boot
  • Disabled screen blanking and power management
  • Configured the system to automatically open Google Calendar in full-screen

Result

When powered on, the Raspberry Pi boots directly to the desktop, launches Chromium in kiosk mode, and displays Google Calendar without any user interaction. After signing into a Google account once, the session remains active, providing a low-cost, always-on calendar display for a home, office, or workshop.

With Raspberry Pi Connect enabled, the device can be securely accessed remotely through a web browser for software updates, troubleshooting, and maintenance without requiring physical access to the Pi. This makes it easy to keep the system updated and provide remote support whenever needed.

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