Widgets on your iPhone Home Screen can help you stay organized, informed, and efficient throughout your day. From tracking the weather, viewing your calendar, and event seeing the latest news from The Apple Post, widgets bring important information front and center—without needing to open an app. Adding them to your Home Screen is a simple way to customize your device and create a layout that fits your routine.
Widgets come in various sizes and styles, allowing you to personalize your Home Screen just the way you like it. Whether you want quick access to news headlines, battery levels, or a motivational quote, there’s likely a widget that suits your needs. Once added, widgets update automatically, keeping you informed at a glance—no extra taps required.
If you’re looking to make your Home Screen more useful and visually appealing, adding widgets is an easy upgrade. Follow the steps below to start customizing your iPhone with the widgets that matter most to you.
How to Add Widgets to Your iPhone Home Screen
Customizing your iPhone Home Screen with widgets takes just a few moments. Once added, widgets blend seamlessly with your apps, creating a smarter, more efficient layout tailored to your lifestyle.
Touch and hold an empty area on your Home Screen until the apps begin to jiggle
Tap the + button in the top-left corner of the screen
Browse or search for the widget you want to add
Tap the widget, then swipe to choose the desired size (small, medium, or large)
Tap Add Widget, then drag it to your preferred location on the Home Screen
Tap Done in the top-right corner when you’re finished arranging
You can stack multiple widgets of the same size to create a widget stack, or use Smart Stacks that automatically rotate relevant widgets throughout the day.
