Remove Calendar Echo Show: Steps & Fixes
If you want to remove a calendar from your Echo Show’s display, you can do it in under a minute through the device’s settings or the Alexa app. The exact steps depend on whether you want to hide a specific calendar, clear all calendar tiles from the home screen, or stop calendar notifications entirely. Below are the precise methods for each scenario, plus what to do when the usual fixes don’t work.
What the Calendar on Echo Show Actually Is
The calendar you see on an Echo Show is part of the device’s home screen widgets. By default, Alexa pulls events from linked calendar accounts (Google, Microsoft, Apple) and displays them as a scrollable tile. This is not a separate app you can uninstall—it’s a built-in feature that reads from accounts you’ve connected in the Alexa app. That’s why “removing” it means either unlinking the account, disabling the widget, or turning off notifications, depending on what you want gone.
Method 1: Hide the Calendar from the Home Screen
If you just want the calendar tile to stop appearing on the screen (but still want Alexa to be able to tell you your schedule by voice), do this:
- Swipe down from the top of the Echo Show screen to open the quick settings panel.
- Tap the gear icon (Settings).
- Scroll to Home & Clock (on older devices it may be called Home Content).
- Tap Calendar and toggle it off.
This removes the calendar widget from the home screen but keeps your calendar linked. You can still ask, “Alexa, what’s on my calendar?” and get a spoken response.
Method 2: Unlink a Specific Calendar Account
If you have multiple calendars (e.g., Google and Microsoft) and only want to remove one, unlink that account from the Alexa app:
- Open the Alexa app on your phone.
- Tap the More tab (bottom right).
- Select Settings > Calendar & Email.
- Tap the calendar provider you want to remove.
- Tap Disable or Remove Account.
This stops Alexa from reading that provider’s events. Your calendar data itself is not deleted—only the connection to Alexa.
Method 3: Stop Calendar Notifications and Reminders
If the calendar tile isn’t the problem but you’re getting too many alerts, you can silence them without removing the calendar:
- Say, “Alexa, turn off calendar notifications,” or go to Settings > Notifications > Calendar in the Alexa app.
- Toggle off Reminders and Event notifications.
You can also set a quiet hours window so notifications only appear at certain times.
Why the Calendar Keeps Coming Back
A common frustration is that after turning off the calendar widget, it reappears after a restart or software update. This happens because the home screen settings reset to default after an update. If that occurs, simply repeat Method 1. Another reason: if you have multiple profiles on the Echo Show (e.g., a household with different voice profiles), each profile has its own home screen settings. Make sure you’re adjusting the settings for the profile that’s actually active when the calendar appears.
What to Do If the Toggle Doesn’t Work
If you toggle off the calendar and it still shows, try these steps in order:
- Restart the Echo Show: unplug it for 10 seconds and plug it back in.
- Update the device software: Settings > Device Options > Check for Software Updates.
- Remove and re-add the calendar account in the Alexa app.
- Perform a factory reset (Settings > Device Options > Reset to Factory Defaults) as a last resort—this clears all settings, so you’ll need to set up Wi-Fi and accounts again.
If none of these work, the issue may be a temporary server-side glitch that resolves on its own within a day or two.
Calendar vs. Reminders vs. Routines: Which to Remove
People often confuse the calendar tile with other time-based features. Here’s the difference:
- Calendar shows events from linked accounts.
- Reminders are one-time or recurring alerts you set with Alexa.
- Routines can trigger calendar-based actions (e.g., “when my first event starts, turn on the lights”).
If you want to stop a routine that uses calendar events, go to the Alexa app > More > Routines and disable or delete the specific routine.
Does Removing the Calendar Affect Other Alexa Features?
No. Unlinking a calendar only stops calendar-related features. Other smart home controls, music, and general Alexa queries are unaffected. However, if you use calendar-based routines (like turning on lights when your work meeting starts), those routines will stop working until you re-link the calendar and re-enable the routine.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I remove just one calendar from my Echo Show without deleting the account?
In the Alexa app, go to Settings > Calendar & Email, tap the provider, then toggle off the specific calendar you want to hide. You can have multiple calendars under one provider (e.g., two Google Calendars) and disable only one.
Will unplugging my Echo Show remove the calendar?
No. Unplugging only restarts the device. The calendar will still be there when it powers back on. You need to change the settings as described above.
Why does my Echo Show show a calendar I never added?
Alexa may have automatically linked a calendar from an email account you used to set up the device. Check Settings > Calendar & Email in the Alexa app to see which accounts are connected and remove any you don’t recognize.
Can I keep my calendar on my phone but remove it from Echo Show?
Yes. Unlinking the calendar from Alexa does not delete it from your phone or the original service. Your events remain in Google, Microsoft, or Apple calendars.
Does the calendar removal stop Alexa from telling me my schedule by voice?
If you only turn off the home screen widget (Method 1), voice queries still work. If you unlink the account entirely (Method 2), Alexa will no longer have access to your events, so voice queries will return no results.
What if I want to remove the calendar permanently and never see it again?
Unlink the calendar account (Method 2) and also disable the home widget (Method 1). This combination ensures no calendar data is fetched and no tile is displayed. After a software update, re-check the widget setting as it may reset.
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