Google extension

The Robin extension works alongside Google Calendar to help folks find the optimal time and space for office activities like meetings, conversations, and focused work.

Tips before getting started

• Admins, make sure users have the correct calendar permissions to book in the extension. Your events will be declined if you don't have access to book directly on resource calendars.
• Admins, for users to enjoy the full experience, make sure amenities & capacity are set for each space.
• You'll need to have your organization's username handy. Here's how to find your organization's username.
• If you use Single Sign On, make sure to enable pop-ups in your browser.
• If you don't yet have an account, reach out to the Robin administrator within your company for guidance on joining your team.

When you book a meeting with the Robin extension, you're actually booking in Google.
A few things to keep in mind:

• Robin simply syncs events from your Google calendar to the Robin dashboard, room displays, & mobile app, relying on your native calendar rules to recognize conflict.
• When users book through the Robin dashboard or mobile app the booking user is booking the event on the user's behalf. 
• When users book events in Google Calendar they're booking through their own account.
• Events booked through the extension have the same behavior as booking via Google Calendar. For users to book via the extension, they need to have the correct permissions to book events on the resource calendars.  

Install by browser

• Chrome
• FIrefox

Add a room to your event

Reserve a space for your event without leaving the event composer. The extension will suggest the best-suited spaces according to the type of activity. The space selections are determined based on permissions, availability, and fit. If no “best fit” spaces are available at the selected time, Robin will show other options, or suggest times when spaces and invitees are available.

Find an optimal time for everyone

The suggested times help identify time blocks today, tomorrow, or around a specific date when attendees are available. The extension suggests times based on the organizer’s set working hours and the known availability of the invitees within the organizer’s email domain.

 Ready to book your first event? Follow this guide for more tips!