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
• Discounted Filter: Toggle between all products and currently discounted 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 Products and Patterns tabs show all items you're tracking, with powerful swipe actions for quick management:

Watchlist Features

• All Tracked Items: View both individual products and pattern matches
• Price Change Alerts: Items with recent price changes are highlighted
• Swipe Actions: Quick gestures for acknowledge and delete actions
• Search Within: Find specific tracked products quickly

Swipe Actions - Quick Management

Managing Your Watchlist

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

Compare Prices Across Retailers

SmartDeals helps you find the best deals by comparing Woolworths products with similar items from Coles:

How It Works

• Similar Product Matching: Find equivalent products from Coles for any Woolworths item
• Price Comparison: See current prices at both retailers side by side
• Best Deal Identification: Quickly identify which store offers better value
• Smart Recommendations: Get suggestions for alternative products with better prices

Using Similar Products

1. View Product Details: Tap any product in the catalog
2. Find Similar Products: Tap "Find Similar Products" button
3. Compare Prices: Review prices from both Woolworths and Coles
4. Make Informed Decisions: Choose the best deal for your budget

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

Customize Your SmartDeals Experience

The Settings tab provides comprehensive control over your app experience and preferences:

Category Selection

• Choose Categories: Select which product categories to include in your catalog
• Set Default Category: Choose your preferred default category for browsing
• Save Preferences: Your selections sync across all devices
• Full Catalogue Update: Force a complete refresh of all product data

Debug & Support Tools

• Collect Debug Logs: Enable detailed logging for troubleshooting
• Send Logs: Share debug information with support team
• Send Feedback: Report issues or suggest improvements

Account Management

• Subscription Management: View and manage your premium subscription
• Sign Out: Log out of your account
• Clear Saved Login: Remove stored credentials