How to Switch from Cozi/TimeTree to Family Manager (Step-by-Step Guide)

Switching to Family Manager is fast and simple. You can recreate your family's schedules, lists, and routines in under 10 minutes.

Here's a clean, beginner-friendly migration process.

⭐ Step 1 — Create Your Family Manager Account

Go to:

👉 Create your free Family Manager account

• Sign up with email (no credit card needed).
• Then invite your family members (up to 5 free).

⭐ Step 2 — Recreate Your Calendar Events

For Cozi users:

• Open Cozi → Calendar → Month View
• Transfer recurring events (school, work shifts, sports)
• Add birthdays/anniversaries
• Set monthly & yearly reminders (Family Manager supports all repeat types)

For TimeTree users:

• Open TimeTree → Check shared calendars
• Add events manually into Family Manager (rarely takes more than 3–5 minutes)

Tip: Use color-coded categories for each family member for a smoother transition.

⭐ Step 3 — Move Your Shopping Lists

Cozi = Lists tab
TimeTree = Memo/Notes section

Copy/paste your:

• Grocery lists
• Household item lists
• Shopping routines
• Pantry refill items

Family Manager auto-syncs them in real time across all devices.

⭐ Step 4 — Add Your Notes & Household Info

Family Manager offers a dedicated Notes section perfect for:

• Packing lists
• School reminders
• Monthly payment reminders
• Vacation checklists
• Kids' routines
• Chores assignments
• Pet care notes

Just move your notes from Cozi/TimeTree into their new categories.

⭐ Step 5 — Import Your Expenses (Optional but highly recommended)

Family Manager includes:

• Expense tracking
• Receipt scanning
• Auto-categorization
• Monthly budget planner

Use this section to track:

• Bills
• Groceries
• Kids activities
• Gas
• School supplies
• Vacations

You'll likely find this replaces 2–3 apps you previously used.

⭐ Step 6 — Set Up Meal Planning (Bonus Feature)

Unlike Cozi or TimeTree, Family Manager includes:

• Weekly meal planner
• AI-generated recipes
• Automatic ingredient lists
• Auto-sync with shopping list

Try one weekly plan — it's a huge time-saver.

⭐ Step 7 — Invite Your Family

Each member gets access to:

• Calendar
• Lists
• Notes
• Expenses
• Weekly reports
• Recipes & meals

Real-time sync means no more:

• "Did someone add this?"
• "Who's picking up groceries?"
• "Did we pay this bill?"

🎉 Done! Your Family Is Now Fully Set Up

Switching from Cozi or TimeTree typically takes:

• ⏱ 5–10 minutes
• 📱 One device
• 👨‍👩‍👦 No technical skills needed

And then everything stays synced automatically.