Add Buffer Time To Your Event Synchronizations

April 2025

We're excited to announce a new feature that allows you to add buffer time to your synchronizations! This feature provides greater flexibility and control over your calendar events, ensuring you have the time you need before and after your scheduled activities.

What is Buffer Time?

Buffer time is an additional period added before or after an event to account for preparation, travel, or any other activities you need to complete. With CalenSync's new buffer time feature, you can easily add this extra time to your synchronizations, making your schedule more manageable and stress-free.

How to Use Buffer Time

Rule-Based Buffer Time

You can now add buffer time directly to your synchronization rules. For example, if you have a source event starting at 10:00 AM and you want it to be synchronized to start at 9:45 AM, you can add a buffer time of 15 minutes to the sync rule. This way, all events synchronized using this rule will automatically include the specified buffer time.

Use Case:

• Meeting Preparation: Add a 15-minute buffer before all your meetings to ensure you have enough time to prepare and review notes.
• Travel Time: If you frequently travel between locations, add a buffer time to account for commuting and ensure you arrive on time.

Single-Event Buffer Time

For specific events that require buffer time, you can add keywords to the event description. For example, adding "buffer-before: 15" to the description will synchronize the event to start 15 minutes earlier. Similarly, you can use "buffer-after: 15" to add buffer time after the event.

Use Case:

• Client Meetings: Add a 30-minute buffer after important client meetings to allow for follow-up discussions or unexpected delays.
• Personal Appointments: Add a 10-minute buffer before personal appointments to ensure you have time to wrap up any ongoing tasks.

How to Implement Buffer Time

Rule-Based Buffer Time

1. Go to your synchronization rules in CalenSync.
2. Select the rule you want to edit.
3. Add the desired buffer time in minutes to the rule.
4. Save the rule, and all future synchronizations will include the specified buffer time.

Single-Event Buffer Time

1. Open the event you want to edit.
2. In the event description, add the keyword "buffer-before: [minutes]" or "buffer-after: [minutes]".
3. Save the event, and it will be synchronized with the specified buffer time.

Benefits of Buffer Time

• Reduced Stress: Avoid the rush by having extra time before and after your events.
• Improved Preparation: Ensure you have enough time to prepare for meetings or appointments.
• Flexible Scheduling: Adjust your schedule to accommodate travel time or unexpected delays.

We hope you find the new buffer time feature helpful in managing your calendar more effectively. Try it out today and let us know your feedback!

Happy Syncing!