How to Customize Widgets on iPhone

Difficulty
Beginner
Tested on
iOS 18.4 - iPhone 15 Pro
You will need
iPhone running iOS 14 or later

Step by step

  1. 30 sec

    Enter jiggle mode

    Long-press any empty area on your Home Screen until the icons begin to jiggle. Tap the plus (+) icon located in the top-left corner of the screen to open the widget gallery.

  2. 1 min

    Browse and select a widget

    Scroll through the list of available app widgets or use the search bar at the top to find a specific application. Tap the widget to view the available size configurations, such as small, medium, or large.

    Note: Size impacts the amount of information displayed and the layout footprint on your screen.
  3. 30 sec

    Place the widget

    Once you have selected a size, tap Add Widget. Drag the widget to your preferred position on the Home Screen and release it. Tap Done in the top-right corner to exit edit mode.

  4. 1 min

    Create a Smart Stack

    To save space, drag one widget on top of another widget of the same size. This creates a Smart Stack, allowing you to swipe through multiple widgets in a single location.

    Note: The system will automatically rotate widgets in the stack based on usage patterns and time of day.
  5. 1 min

    Modify widget properties

    Long-press an existing widget and select Edit Widget to change its specific settings or data source. Available options depend on the individual application and its functional capabilities.

    Note: Some widgets allow you to toggle specific display data, such as city location for weather or a specific calendar view.