Arc’s Live Calendar Button Makes It Hard to Miss Your Next Meeting

The Arc browser is introducing a nifty new feature called Live Calendar, which aims to make sure you never miss an important meeting again. This feature displays your upcoming Google Calendar meetings directly on the sidebar, just before they start. It includes a countdown timer and a Google Meet join button, all accessible without needing to open your Google Calendar tab.

Setting Up Live Calendar

To set up Live Calendar, ensure your Arc browser is updated to the latest version (1.47.1). Here’s how to activate it:

1. Open Google Calendar in the Arc browser.

2. Log in to your Google account.

3. Drag the Calendar tab into the favorites section, located directly under the URL bar.

4. Upon pinning Google Calendar, you’ll see a “Live Calendar Available” message confirming the feature is active.

You can further customize Live Calendar settings by right-clicking on the Google Calendar favorite tab. Options include adjusting how soon before a meeting the link appears and hiding the countdown timer if it makes you anxious.

The Evolution of Arc’s Calendar Integration

Before this update, Arc had a Google Calendar tooltip feature. Users could hover over the Calendar tab in their favorites bar to preview upcoming meetings and join them. However, this feature wasn’t always reliable for some users, particularly those who use Arc daily.

With the new Live Calendar update, the join button appears dynamically on the sidebar without needing to hover over anything, effectively acting as a persistent widget. This improvement ensures that users have quick and consistent access to their next meeting.

Benefits of Live Calendar

• Accessibility: The one-click join button makes it easy to access your meetings directly from the browser sidebar.

• Countdown Timer: The timer keeps you aware of upcoming meetings without needing to check your calendar constantly.

• Customization: Adjust settings to tailor the experience to your preference, whether it’s hiding the countdown or setting how soon the meeting link appears.

How to Get the Most Out of Live Calendar

• Stay Updated: Keep your Arc browser updated to access the latest features and improvements.

• Pin Important Tabs: Make use of the favorites section for other frequently used apps or websites for quick access.

• Customize Notifications: Tailor notification settings to avoid distractions and stay focused on your work.

Conclusion

Arc’s Live Calendar feature is a significant step forward in integrating productivity tools directly into the browser. By providing a seamless way to join meetings and keeping users informed about their schedules, it eliminates the need to constantly check Google Calendar, thus enhancing efficiency. Whether you’re a daily Arc user or someone looking for a more integrated browsing and scheduling experience, Live Calendar is a feature worth exploring.

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