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Getting started

Sign up at usemotion.com and connect your calendar (Google, Outlook, or Apple). Create a task with the "+ New" button or the Cmd/Ctrl+K shortcut, entering the title, estimated duration, priority, and deadline; turn on Auto-Schedule so Motion places it automatically in the best slot on your calendar, rearranging the rest of your tasks if needed.

Use cases

Automatic day planning
Let the AI organize pending tasks on your calendar based on priority, duration, and real availability, instead of manually planning every morning.
Project management with Kanban view
Organize a project's tasks in a board or list and let Motion automatically schedule them on the team's calendar.
Meetings and appointment scheduling
Share an availability link so others can book meetings without back-and-forth emails.
Automatic meeting notes
Use the built-in AI Note Taker to capture notes during calls without having to write by hand.

Advanced setup

  1. Priority and deadline
    These two fields carry the most weight in the auto-scheduling algorithm: a High-priority task with an upcoming deadline displaces others when the calendar is organized.
  2. Multi-calendar sync
    Motion can sync several calendars at once (personal and work), preventing tasks from being scheduled over existing events.
  3. Today/Upcoming vs Tasks/Projects views
    The calendar view shows what's already scheduled; the tasks/projects view lets you reorganize pending work in Kanban or list format before it gets scheduled.

Tips

  • Be realistic about each task's estimated duration: if you consistently underestimate it, auto-scheduling starts to fail and delays pile up.
  • Check your calendar every morning instead of trusting it blindly: Motion reorders things well, but it's worth validating before starting your day.
  • Use priorities judiciously (not everything is 'High') so the algorithm has real room to decide what comes first.
  • Combine the projects' Kanban view with individual task auto-scheduling to separate high-level planning from daily execution.

FAQ

Does Motion replace Google Calendar?
No, it syncs with Google, Outlook, or Apple Calendar and adds a task auto-scheduling layer on top; it doesn't replace your base calendar.
What happens if I add an urgent task in the middle of the day?
Motion automatically reorganizes the rest of your scheduled tasks to make room for it, respecting priorities and deadlines already set.
Is it only for individual use?
No, it also offers team plans with project management and shared meeting scheduling.
Based on Researched on usemotion.com and superbcrew.com/step-by-step-guide-how-to-use-motion-in-2026 (August 2026).
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