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Google Tasks Integration

Display task lists from Google Tasks on your digital signage displays.

Overview​

The Google Tasks integration connects to your Google account to display to-do lists, project trackers, and checklists on your screens. By creating Google Tasks Content Sources, you can configure specific lists (e.g., "Opening Checklist", "Team Projects") and reuse them across multiple layouts.

Key Features:

  • Live Sync: Tasks update automatically when changed in Google Tasks.
  • Multiple Lists: Display one or more task lists in a single widget.
  • Visual Styles: Choose from List, Board, or Compact views.

1. Connect the Integration​

  1. Navigate to Integrations > Google Tasks.
  2. Click Connect Account.
  3. Sign in with your Google account and authorize BrandCast to read your tasks.

2. Create a Content Source​

A Content Source is a specific configuration of task lists.

  1. Navigate to Integrations > Google Tasks.
  2. Click Create New Source.
  3. Name: Give it a descriptive name (e.g., "Morning Shift Checklist").
  4. Select Lists: Choose which Google Task lists to include in this source.
  5. Filtering:
    • Show Completed: Toggle visibility of completed tasks.
    • Hide After: Automatically hide completed tasks after a set time (e.g., 1 hour).
    • Due Date: Filter by Today, This Week, or All.

Why create Content Sources? You can create a "Manager's Dashboard" source that shows all task lists, and a separate "Front Desk To-Do" source that only shows the "Reception" list. Both use the same underlying Google account connection.

3. Content Source Configuration (Styles)​

Customize the appearance of your task list.

  • Display Style:
    • List: Standard vertical list with checkboxes.
    • Board: Kanban-style columns grouped by status or list.
    • Compact: Minimalist view for sidebars.
  • Typography: Font sizes and colors.
  • Grouping: Group tasks by List Name, Due Date, or Status.

4. Add to Layout​

  1. Open the Layout Editor.
  2. Add a Task List area to the canvas.
  3. Select your saved source (e.g., "Morning Shift Checklist").
  4. Save the layout.

Troubleshooting​

  • Tasks Not Updating: Google Tasks syncs every 15 minutes. You can force a manual refresh from the Integration settings.
  • Missing Lists: If you add a new list in Google, you may need to edit your Content Source to select it.