Complete Features Guide

Browse & Discover Products

The product catalog is your gateway to thousands of Woolworths products. Here's how to make the most of it:

Navigation Features

• Category Filter: Focus on specific product categories
• Sort Options: Order by price (high/low) or name (A-Z)
• Search Bar: Find products quickly by name or brand
• Active Filter: Toggle between all products and currently available items

Product Information

• Current Price: Real-time pricing information
• Previous Price: Shows if there was a recent price change
• Product Images: Visual identification of products
• Price History: Grid or chart view to see price trends

Deep Dive into Product Information

Tap any product to access detailed information and tracking options:

What You'll See

• Full Product Name: Complete product description
• Large Product Image: High-quality product photo
• Price Information: Current price and any recent changes
• Product URL: Direct link to the product on Woolworths website
• Last Updated: When the price was last checked
• Price History: Table or chart view to see price trends

Actions You Can Take

• Add to Watchlist: Track this specific product
• View Price History: See historical price trends (if available)
• Find Similar Products: Discover related items from Coles for price comparison

Track Multiple Products

Patterns are SmartDeals' most powerful feature, allowing you to monitor multiple related products with a single search term:

How Patterns Work

• Flexible Matching: Type "colgate toothpaste" to track all Colgate toothpaste products
• Keyword Search: Works with brand names, product types, or combinations
• Auto-Discovery: Automatically finds new products that match your pattern
• Category Filtering: Optionally limit patterns to specific categories

Creating Effective Patterns

1. Go to Patterns Tab: Tap the 🎯 icon in the bottom navigation
2. Tap "Add Pattern": Start creating your first pattern
3. Enter Search Terms: Use 2-3 keywords (e.g., "organic pasta", "greek yogurt")
4. Preview Results: See which products will be tracked
5. Adjust if Needed: Refine your search to get 15 or fewer matches
6. Save & Track: Confirm to start monitoring all matched products

Pattern Examples

Your Personal Price Tracking Hub

The Search tab doubles as your watchlist manager, showing all products and patterns you're tracking:

Watchlist Features

• All Tracked Items: View both individual products and pattern matches
• Price Change Alerts: Items with recent price changes are highlighted
• Quick Actions: Easily remove items or acknowledge price changes
• Search Within: Find specific tracked products quickly

Managing Your Watchlist

• Add Products: From catalog or product detail pages
• Remove Items: Swipe left or use the remove button
• Acknowledge Changes: Mark price changes as "seen"
• View Details: Tap any item to see full product information

Stay Informed About Price Changes

SmartDeals keeps you updated with efficient notifications that help you save money:

Types of Notifications

• Price Drops: When tracked products become cheaper
• Price Increases: Stay informed about rising prices
• New Matches: When new products match your patterns
• Product Availability: When out-of-stock items become available

Notification Features

• Efficient Filtering: Only significant price changes trigger notifications
• Grouped Updates: Multiple changes are batched to avoid spam
• Rich Content: Notifications include product images and price details
• Direct Actions: Tap to view product details or acknowledge changes

Notification Settings

Customize your notification preferences in the Settings tab:

• Enable/Disable: Turn notifications on or off
• Quiet Hours: Set times when you don't want to be disturbed
• Frequency: Choose between immediate or daily summary notifications
• Price Threshold: Only notify for changes above a certain amount