The iPhone lock screen is more than just the gateway to your phone—it’s a customizable hub where you can quickly access information. Adding widgets lets you check the weather, track your fitness, or view your calendar without unlocking your phone. In this post, we’ll walk you through what widgets are, how to add them, and customization tips.
What Are iPhone Lock Screen Widgets?
Lock screen widgets are small, interactive elements that provide quick updates or shortcuts to your favorite apps. Introduced in iOS 16, these widgets sit beneath the clock and enhance your screen by displaying useful information. Common types include:
- Weather updates: See the current temperature and forecast at a glance.
- Calendar events: Keep track of upcoming appointments.
- Fitness progress: Track your steps, activity rings, or hydration goals.
Why Use Lock Screen Widgets?
They help you save time by displaying key information without requiring you to unlock your phone. For example, if you’re checking your next meeting or tracking your fitness, you can do so with minimal effort.
Quick access: Instantly view data from your favorite apps.
Custom layouts: Choose widgets that align with your daily habits.
Improved productivity: Reduce unnecessary screen time by checking key information directly from the lock screen.
How to Add Lock Screen Widgets on iPhone
How to Add Lock Screen Widgets on iPhone
- Follow these steps to customize your iPhone lock screen with widgets:
- Enter Lock Screen Edit Mode
- Tap and hold the lock screen until you see the “Customize” button. Demonstrated on the right.
- Select Customize at the bottom of the screen.
Where to Add Icons
We can now change our background, use the “Add Widgets” button, and swap our background’s tone.
Customization Choices
Select and Position Widgets; Tap the widget you want to add. The widget will appear in the lock screen preview.
Then drag the widget to reposition it or remove it by tapping the minus (-) icon.
Our Suggested choices in the Add Widgets menu are based on use. So in this case we can pick Reddit, Brave, Chatgp and so on.
And of course, Save Your Lock Screen!
And now we have a customized lock screen with widgets. Here is a ChatGpt AI shortcut for quick questions, “What’s that song with the super long saxophone introduction?” (answer: Gerry Rafferty “Down on Baker St). and my reddit app.
Final Thoughts
Lock screen widgets are a powerful way to personalize your iPhone and enhance efficiency Customizing your lock screen lets you streamline your daily tasks and access vital information quickly. Whether you want to monitor your fitness progress or check the weather before heading out, lock screen widgets make it possible without unlocking your phone.
Try adding your favorite widgets today and experience a more productive iPhone experience!
Link to Apple Support:
How to Add and Edit Widgets on your iPhone
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