iPadOS 14 iPad Pro 2020

How to Use widgets on your iPhone and iPod touch

With widgets, you get timely information from your favorite apps at a glance.

With iOS 14, you can use widgets on your Home Screen to keep your favorite information at your fingertips. Or you can use widgets from Today View by swiping right from the Home Screen or Lock Screen.

Add widgets to your Home Screen 

1. From the Home Screen, touch and hold a widget or an empty area until the apps jiggle.
2. Tap the Add button  in the upper-left corner.
3. Select a widget, choose from three widget sizes, then tap Add Widget.
4. Tap Done.

You can also add widgets from Today View. From Today View, touch and hold a widget until the quick actions menu opens, then tap Edit Home Screen. Drag the widget to the right edge of the screen until it appears on the Home Screen, then tap Done.

Add widgets to Today View

1. Touch and hold a widget or an empty area in Today View until the apps jiggle.
2. Tap the Add button  in the upper-left corner.
3. Scroll down to select a widget, then choose from three widget sizes.
4. Tap Add Widget, then tap Done.

Edit your widgets

With iOS 14, you can configure your widgets. For example, you can edit the Weather widget to see the forecast for your current location or a different location. Here’s how:

1. Touch and hold a widget to open the quick actions menu.
2. Tap Edit Widget .
3. Make your changes, then tap outside of the widget to exit.

You can also move your widgets around to put your favorites where they're easier to find. Just touch and hold a widget until it jiggles, then move the widget around on the screen.

Use widget stacks

With iOS 14, you can use widget stacks to save space on your Home Screen and in Today View. You can use Smart Stacks or create your own widget stacks.

Create a Smart Stack

A Smart Stack is a pre-built collection of widgets that displays the right widget based on factors like your location, an activity, or time. A Smart Stack automatically rotates widgets to show the most relevant information throughout the day. Here's how to create a Smart Stack:

1. Touch and hold an area on your Home Screen or in Today View until the apps jiggle. 
2. Tap the Add button  in the upper-left corner.
3. Scroll down and tap Smart Stack.
4. Tap Add Widget.