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Google Calendar Setup

Connect your Google Calendar to Fabius to automatically detect Google Meet meetings and process their transcripts for analysis.

Overview

Google Calendar integration enables:
  • Google Meet Detection: Automatically identify Google Meet meetings in your calendar
  • Transcript Processing: Download and analyze Google Meet transcripts
  • Meeting-Call Linking: Associate calendar events with call records
  • Participant Identification: Extract attendee information from calendar events

Prerequisites

Before setting up Google Calendar:
  • Google Calendar or Google Workspace account
  • Google Meet meetings with transcript recording enabled
  • Active Fabius account with integration permissions

Setup Process

Step 1: Connect Google Calendar

  1. Access Integration Settings
    • Log in to Fabius at app.fabius.io
    • Navigate to SettingsIntegrations
    • Find the Google Calendar section
  2. Authorize Connection
    • Click Connect Google Calendar
    • Sign in to your Google account when prompted
    • Grant the requested permissions:
      • View your calendars
      • View events and details
      • Access basic profile information
  3. Verify Connection
    • Confirm the status shows “Connected”
    • Check that your Google account is listed
    • Note the connection timestamp

Step 2: Enable Google Meet Transcripts

For Fabius to analyze your meetings, ensure Google Meet transcripts are enabled:
  1. In Google Meet Settings
    • During a Google Meet, click ActivitiesTranscripts
    • Click Start transcript to begin recording
    • Transcripts will be automatically saved to Google Drive
  2. For Automatic Transcripts
    • As a Google Workspace admin, you can enable automatic transcription
    • This ensures all meetings have transcripts available for analysis

How It Works

Automatic Processing

Once connected, Fabius will:
  1. Monitor Calendar Events: Check for Google Meet meetings in your calendar
  2. Detect Transcripts: Identify meetings that have associated Google Meet transcripts
  3. Download Transcripts: Automatically fetch transcript files from Google Drive
  4. Process Content: Analyze meeting content and extract insights
  5. Create Records: Link calendar events to call records in Fabius

What Gets Processed

  • Google Meet Meetings: Only meetings with Google Meet conference data
  • Transcript Content: Speech-to-text from Google Meet recordings
  • Attendee Information: Participant details from calendar invites
  • Meeting Metadata: Date, time, duration, and meeting titles

Features

Meeting Detection

  • Automatically identifies Google Meet meetings in your calendar
  • Extracts meeting participants and details
  • Links calendar events to call analysis records

Transcript Analysis

  • Downloads Google Meet transcripts automatically
  • Processes transcript content for insights
  • Identifies speakers and conversation flow
  • Extracts key topics and discussion points

Call Record Creation

  • Creates call records from calendar meetings
  • Associates transcripts with meeting data
  • Links attendees to CRM contacts when possible
  • Maintains meeting room and event associations

Configuration

Basic Settings

The Google Calendar integration works automatically once connected. No additional configuration is required for basic functionality.

Privacy Considerations

  • Only processes meetings with Google Meet conference data
  • Respects calendar privacy settings
  • Transcript access follows Google Drive permissions
  • Meeting data is stored securely in Fabius

Common Use Cases

Sales Meetings

Google Meet Sales Calls
  • Automatically detect customer meetings
  • Process meeting transcripts for analysis
  • Link discussions to CRM opportunities
  • Extract action items and follow-ups
Team Meetings
  • Process internal Google Meet discussions
  • Analyze team communication patterns
  • Track meeting outcomes and decisions

Customer Success

Client Check-ins
  • Automatic processing of regular customer meetings
  • Track customer feedback and concerns
  • Monitor success metrics and satisfaction
  • Identify expansion opportunities

Troubleshooting

Connection Issues

Authorization Failed
  • Verify Google account permissions
  • Check organizational policies
  • Try different browser or clear cookies
  • Ensure account has calendar access
No Meetings Detected
  • Confirm meetings use Google Meet (not other video platforms)
  • Verify calendar events have conference data
  • Check that meetings have transcripts enabled
  • Ensure proper calendar permissions

Transcript Processing

Missing Transcripts
  • Verify Google Meet transcription was enabled during meeting
  • Check that transcripts were saved to Google Drive
  • Ensure Fabius has access to transcript files
  • Allow time for Google to process transcripts
Processing Errors
  • Verify transcript file format is supported
  • Check for corrupted or incomplete files
  • Ensure adequate meeting duration for processing
  • Contact support for persistent issues
For more detailed troubleshooting, see our troubleshooting guide.

Best Practices

Meeting Setup

  1. Enable Transcription: Always start transcripts in Google Meet
  2. Clear Audio: Use good microphones for better transcript quality
  3. Proper Naming: Use descriptive meeting titles in calendar
  4. Attendee Management: Include all participants in calendar invites

Privacy & Security

  1. Permission Management: Review Google account permissions regularly
  2. Transcript Sensitivity: Be aware that transcripts will be analyzed
  3. Data Access: Understand what meeting data is processed
  4. Compliance: Ensure transcript recording complies with local laws

Next Steps

After setting up Google Calendar: