New Feature: Adding Deal to Google Calendar Event and Exporting iCalendar file

moocher on 30/09/2015 - 09:58
Last edited 04/12/2015 - 16:54

A new feature was rolled out this morning where users can:

  • Add deals as events directly to Google Calendar
  • Export iCalendar (.ics) files to use for Apple Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Yahoo! Calendar etc.

To access this functionality, click on the 'Reminder' link under the deal description.

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The calendar events will have a duration of 1 day. The 'start' time is determined as follows:

  • The start date is used if it exists and is in the future
  • The expiry date is used if it exists and is in the future
  • Otherwise, tomorrow's date is used and users can edit the event as required.

The deal reminder feature has been updated so that the date options have been reduced to the start and expiry dates, plus a custom date picker for users to pick their own date.

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  • [Deactivated] on 04/11/2015 - 19:04

    Just me, or I can't see it :'(

    • Moderatorneil on 04/11/2015 - 20:10

      You don't see it? Just to be clear you'll see the reminder in deals and not this forum post.

      • [Deactivated] on 04/11/2015 - 20:44

        I don't see it in this one:

        https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/218020

        Maybe because it's expired.

        • Moderatorneil on 04/11/2015 - 20:49

          Ah yes. Only for active deals. Is there a reason one would need to remind themselves of an expired post at a certain date?

        • [Deactivated] on 04/11/2015 - 21:09

          @neil:

          Yes… to set a 6 months reminder :)

        • Moderatorneil on 05/11/2015 - 00:47

          @inose:

          Ah good point. Let's see what we can do.

        • Moderatormoocher on 06/11/2015 - 17:09

          The change to display the reminder link will be rolled out sometime next week. Thanks for the suggestion.

        • [Deactivated] on 06/11/2015 - 18:20

          @moocher:

          No problem.

          Another suggestion, badges and prizes for people who suggest things and improve ozbargain!

  • gimli on 04/11/2015 - 23:11

    Don't need iCalendar as ozbargainers are to poor to afford iPhoneTM

  • ProjectZero on 29/09/2016 - 10:09

    Sorry for digging this thread up, I'm having issues adding to my google calendar when I view the site on my phone. Does this feature only work for desktop only?

    • Moderatormoocher on 29/09/2016 - 10:34

      It should still work on mobile, but your phone will ask you to choose an application to handle the .ics calendar file. What issue are you experiencing?

    • Moderatormoocher on 29/09/2016 - 10:36

      Oops sorry you were referring to adding a deal directly, not the calendar export. Yes I can see that it no longer seems to do work on mobile. Will investigate, sorry for the inconvenience.

      Edit: You can do a full export of all your deal reminders from your reminders page in the meantime.

      • ProjectZero on 29/09/2016 - 10:58

        Thanks moocher!

        • Moderatormoocher on 30/09/2016 - 07:35

          The link to add a deal reminder to Google calendar has been changed for mobile. It goes to the browser to add the event, but it should then be in your calendar app.

        • ProjectZero on 30/09/2016 - 09:42

          @moocher: Thanks for the fix!

  • Davo1111 on 22/07/2017 - 16:34

    Great feature moocher, thankyou!

    @moocher

    • Moderatormoocher on 22/07/2017 - 19:53

      You're most welcome :)

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