The Technology: Static vs. Smart Calendars

Before you download any file, you need to understand the fundamental difference between the two types of calendars available. Choosing the wrong one will result in a frustrating user experience.

1. The Static Calendar (The “Dumb” PDF)

This is essentially a background image. It looks like a calendar, with boxes for each day, but it has no interactivity. If you tap on “June 14th,” nothing happens. It is effectively a piece of digital paper. While these are easy to make (you can just save a Word doc as a PDF), they are cumbersome to use because you have to scroll manually through pages to find the month you want.

2. The Smart Calendar (The Hyperlinked PDF)

This is what you should be looking for. A “Smart” calendar contains thousands of invisible buttons overlaying the text. If you tap “June 14th,” the page instantly flips to your daily planner for that specific date. If you tap “Week 24,” it jumps to your weekly overview. This turns the flat PDF format into a dynamic app-like experience.

Option 1: Free Generator (ReCalendar)

If you have zero budget and just need a place to circle dates, the open-source community has built a fantastic tool for you.

Tool: ReCalendar.me

The Good: It is completely free, runs in your browser, and creates a functional **monthly calendar for remarkable 2**. It allows for basic customization, such as choosing your start day (Sunday or Monday) and the language (English, French, German, etc.). The hyperlinks generally work well.

The Bad: It is ugly. There is no nice way to say it—it looks like an Excel spreadsheet printed to PDF. It uses standard system fonts and thin lines. Crucially, it is purely utilitarian; it lacks any space for monthly goals, habit tracking, or “To-Do” lists on the sidebar. It is strictly a datebook.

Option 2: Google Sync (Remarcal)

A common request is: “Can I see my Google Calendar on my reMarkable?” The answer is “sort of,” but it requires a paid utility.

Tool: Remarcal (Paid Utility)

How it works: This isn’t a template; it’s a script. You connect it to your Google or Outlook account, and it generates a custom PDF that has all your specific meetings typed out onto the calendar grid. It then uploads this file to your tablet.

The Catch: It is not a real-time sync. This is the dealbreaker for many. If you add a meeting on your phone at 2:00 PM, it will NOT appear on your tablet automatically. You have to go to your computer, run the script again, and re-upload the file. For busy professionals who change schedules hourly, this manual friction is often too much to handle.

Option 3: Integrated System (Templacity)

A monthly calendar is useless if it doesn’t connect to the rest of your work. Ideally, you want a “Dashboard” view that lets you zoom in and out of your life.

Tool: The Templacity Bundle

Why it’s superior: We treat the monthly view as the central hub of your operating system.

• Context Switching: Tap a week number to jump to your Weekly Plan. Tap a day to jump to your Daily Plan. Tap the “Notes” icon to jump to a blank notebook.
• Project Links: Our monthly pages include a sidebar that links directly to your Project Kanban Boards. This lets you see what you need to do alongside when you need to do it.
• Design: We use high-contrast, bold typography that is specifically tuned to be readable on the reMarkable 2’s grey E-Ink screen (and the new Paper Pro).

Pro Tips: Using Layers Effectively

One of the biggest advantages of a digital **monthly calendar for remarkable 2** over a paper one is the use of “Layers.” Here is how power users manage their month:

1. The “Tentative” Layer

Create a new layer called “Tentative.” Use the pencil tool to write in appointments that aren’t confirmed yet. If they get cancelled, you can just delete the whole layer or erase the entry without affecting your permanent ink.

2. The “Highlight” Method

Use the Highlighter tool (which appears as grey on the device but yellow/pink/green when exported to your computer) to color-code your weekends or holidays. This gives you a quick visual overview of your free time.

3. The “Template” Layer

If you have recurring events (like “Gym” every Tuesday), write them on one layer and copy-paste them to subsequent months. This saves you from rewriting the same schedule 12 times.

How to Install & Troubleshoot

Whether you choose a free generator or a premium bundle, installation is identical. You do not need to be a hacker to do this.

1. Download the `.pdf` file to your computer.
2. Open the reMarkable Desktop App (available for Mac and Windows).
3. Drag and drop the PDF into the file list.
4. Wait for the cloud sync to complete (usually 10-30 seconds).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sync this with Outlook?

No, not directly. As mentioned in the “Remarcal” section, you can “print” your Outlook calendar to the device, but it is a one-way street. You cannot write a meeting on your reMarkable and have it appear in Outlook.

Does this work on the reMarkable 1?

Yes. All PDF templates are compatible with both the reMarkable 1, reMarkable 2, and the new Paper Pro, as they all run the same operating system.

Will it slow down my device?

It depends on the file size. Poorly made templates (often from Etsy) can be 50MB+, which causes lag. Our Templacity bundles are optimized to be under 5MB, ensuring page turns are instant.