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Neo Calendar Template Overview

The Neo Calendar Template provides a modern, visually enhanced group booking experience with improved staff selection, calendar cover images, and optimized navigation.

Updated over 2 months ago

Who This Is For / When to Use

Use the Neo Calendar Template if you manage multiple calendars in a group and want a modern, customizable, and visually engaging booking experience for clients.


What the Neo Calendar Template Is

The Neo Calendar Template is a modern group view layout for Kyrios calendars.


It is designed to improve usability, visual presentation, and booking flow when multiple calendars are grouped together.

Neo is recommended over Classic for accounts that want:

  • Enhanced design

  • Calendar cover images

  • Improved staff selection flow

  • Cleaner group navigation


Key Features of the Neo Calendar Template

Enhanced Staff Selection

If staff selection is enabled on a calendar, the Neo template displays a streamlined and visually rich staff selection interface.

  • Supports Any staff available

  • Displays staff profiles clearly

  • Optimized for faster decision-making


Modern, Sophisticated Design

Neo uses a clean, card-based layout that improves readability and visual hierarchy.

  • Modern UI

  • Improved spacing and typography

  • Optimized for group browsing


Calendar Cover Images

Each calendar inside a group can display its own cover image.

  • Images appear only in Group View

  • Images do not appear on individual calendar links

  • Supports JPG, PNG, SVG, and GIF formats


Streamlined Booking Flow

Neo optimizes the booking journey by clearly separating:

  1. Service selection

  2. Staff selection

  3. Time selection

This reduces friction and improves conversion.


Creating a Group Using the Neo Template

  1. Go to Calendars from the top navigation.

  2. Open Calendar Settings.

  3. Select the Groups tab.

  4. Click + New Group.

  5. Enter:

    • Group Name

    • Group Description

    • Group URL

  6. In the Template field, select Neo.

  7. Click Create.

Neo is selected by default for new groups.


Switching Between Neo and Classic Templates

  • You can change the template at any time.

  • Go to Calendar Settings → Groups.

  • Edit the group and switch between Neo and Classic as needed.

No calendar data is lost when switching templates.


Uploading a Calendar Cover Image

Calendar cover images are optional but strongly recommended when using Neo.

How to Upload a Cover Image

  1. Go to Calendar Settings.

  2. Open an existing calendar or create a new one.

  3. Click Customizations.

  4. Upload a cover image or choose one from Unsplash.

  5. Click Save.

Image Requirements

  • Max size: 2.5 MB

  • Recommended dimensions: 180 × 180 px


How Neo Appears in Group View

Calendar List Display

  • Calendars may appear with or without cover images

  • Layout remains consistent regardless of image usage

Staff Selection in Group View

  • Neo automatically applies the enhanced staff selection UI

  • No additional configuration is required once staff selection is enabled


Recommended Best Practices

  • Use Neo for all public-facing group calendars

  • Upload cover images for better visual engagement

  • Enable staff selection where applicable

  • Keep internal or VIP calendars private if not intended for public booking


Common Issues and Fixes

Cover Image Not Displaying

  • Confirm the group is using the Neo template

  • Images do not appear on individual calendar links

  • Ensure image meets size and format requirements

Staff Selection Not Showing

  • Verify staff selection is enabled in the calendar settings

  • Neo only enhances staff selection if it is already active


FAQ

What is the Neo Calendar Template?

The Neo Calendar Template is a modern group view layout designed to improve visual presentation, staff selection, and booking flow.

How do I access the Neo Calendar Template?

Go to Calendars → Calendar Settings → Groups and select Neo in the Template field when creating or editing a group.

Can I switch between Classic and Neo after creating a group?

Yes. You can change the template at any time from the group settings.

Why is adding a calendar cover image recommended?

Cover images enhance professionalism and visual appeal, especially in the Neo group layout.

Can calendars appear without cover images?

Yes. Neo supports calendars with or without cover images.

Can I customize the Neo layout?

Yes. You can customize:

  • Calendar cover images

  • Group visibility

  • Staff selection behavior

How do I add the Group Calendar to a page or share it?

Go to Calendar Settings → Groups, click the Actions (three dots) menu, and select:

  • Scheduling Link to share

  • Embed Code to add to a page

Can I hide calendars from the Neo Group View?

Yes. Set calendars to Private or Unlinked. They will not appear in the group view but remain accessible via direct link.

How do I enable the enhanced staff selection experience?

Enable staff selection in the calendar settings. Neo automatically applies the enhanced interface once enabled.

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