Expiry Reminders

Expiry reminders help you track item shelf life and avoid waste from expired items.

What Are Expiry Reminders

The expiry reminder feature can:

• Automatically track items with an expiry date set
• Display a list of expiring and expired items
• Visually show expiry date distribution on a calendar
• Send push notifications as expiry dates approach

Setting an Expiry Date

• Edit an item and fill in the "Expiry Date" attribute
• Select the specific expiry date
• Save the item
• The system automatically tracks the shelf life

Reminders Page

Tap the alarm icon on the home page to enter the reminders page, which shows expiry reminders by default:

Calendar View

A calendar is displayed at the top for a visual overview of expiry date distribution:

• Dates with expiring items show the item image on the calendar, with a count when there are multiple items
• Tap a date to view items expiring on that day
• Swipe to switch months and view expiry dates across different periods
• Tap the title to open a month picker for quick navigation

Expiring Items List

Below the calendar is the item list:

• Name: Item name
• Expiry Date: The specific expiry date
• Days Remaining: Shows "X days remaining" or "Expired X days ago"
• Associated Attribute: The attribute name corresponding to the expiry date

Quick Date Update

You can update the expiry date directly from the reminder list:

• Tap the refresh icon on the right side of an item
• A date update panel appears
• Select a new expiry date
• The list refreshes automatically after saving

Filtering

You can filter expiring items by conditions:

• Tap the filter icon in the top right corner
• Select filter criteria (e.g., by collection, by status)
• The list shows only items matching the criteria

Viewing Item Details

• Tap an expiring item card
• Enter the item detail page
• View full information or edit the item

Push Notifications

When an item is approaching its expiry date, the system sends a push notification:

• By default, a reminder is sent 3 days before expiry
• The notification shows the item name and days remaining
• Tap the notification to view the item directly

Use Cases

Food Shelf Life Management

• Record food expiry dates
• Get reminders for food about to expire
• Prioritize consuming items nearing expiry

Medication Expiry Management

• Record medication expiry dates
• Dispose of expired medications promptly
• Replenish with new medications and update dates

Document Expiry Tracking

• Record document expiry dates (ID cards, passports, etc.)
• Get reminders when renewal is needed
• Avoid issues caused by expired documents

Skincare Product Shelf Life

• Record the shelf life of skincare products after opening
• Get reminders to replace expired skincare products
• Avoid using expired products

Expiry Date vs. Purchase Date