You probably already use widgets on your iPhone every day without even realizing it. So what is Widget on iOS? They come in handy for a multitude of routine tasks such as checking the weather, seeing your to-do list or reminders, playing and pausing music, and much more. Different apps have widgets of their own, which are easily accessible from the home or lock screen of your device. So let’s learn how to use Widgets on your iPhone:
- Where are Widgets Located on iPhone?
- How to Add a Widget on an iPhone
- How to Rearrange Widgets on iPhone
- How to Remove Widgets on iPhone
- How to Quickly View and Add Widgets from Apps
- How to Access Widgets from LockScreen
Where are Widgets Located on iPhone?
Widgets are basically located on the Today View screen. And there are three ways to access the widgets screen on your iPhone:
- Swipe right from the Home screen.
- Swipe right from the Lock screen.
- Swipe down on your Home screen to reveal the Notification Center and then swipe right on it.
- Swipe in from the left to reveal the Today View.
How to Add a Widget on an iPhone
- Access the widgets screen on your device, as explained above.
- Scroll down and tap on Edit
- You will see a list of all the available widgets on your iPhone. Those that have a red circle to the left are already added to the list
- To add a widget, scroll down until you find the one you want and tap the green + button.
- Tap Done after you’ve added all the widgets you want to.
Note: On your iPad, since the screen is bigger, you can also pin widgets on the Home screen for easier access.
How to Rearrange Widgets on iPhone
- Access the Widgets screen.
- Scroll down and tap on Edit
- Tap and hold the three-lines icon on the right side of the widget you’d like to move
- Keep holding down the icon and drag the widget up or down to place it where you want on the list and then tap on Done.
How to Remove Widgets on iPhone
- Access the Widgets screen.
- Scroll down and tap on Edit
- To remove a widget, tap the red circle beside it, which is the – button
- Tap on Remove and then tap on Done.
How to Quickly View and Add Widgets from Apps
If you have 3D Touch or Haptic Touch supported iPhone, you can quickly view and add widgets from the app itself.
- Find app whose widget you want to add
- Touch and hold the app icon to activate its menu
- Tap on Add Widget.
How to Access Widget from Lockscreen
Make sure you have allowed Today View access from the lockscreen.
- Open the Settings app
- Tap on Touch ID & Passcode or Face ID & Passcode. Enter your iPhone password.
- From under ALLOW ACCESS WHEN LOCKED, make sure the toggle for Today View is enabled.
Summing Up
Different widgets offer different options for what you can do with them. For instance, some take you to their app when you tap on them. Others allow you to view more information right on the widget screen by selecting the ‘Show More’ option. Some offer functionality, while some just provide information. What are your favorite widgets? Let us know in the comments below.
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Mehak has a master’s degree in communication and over ten years of writing experience. Her passion for technology and Apple products led her to iGeeksBlog, where she specializes in writing product roundups and app recommendations for fellow Apple users. When not typing away on her MacBook Pro, she loves being lost in a book or out exploring the world.