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Guide to using interactive widgets on iPhone in iOS 17

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Release: 2023-09-17 17:53:01
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Add interactive widgets to the iPhone home screen

[Note] Currently, interactive widgets are exclusive to Apple apps. We may soon see interactive widget functionality in third-party apps.

To use interactive widgets in iOS 17, you first have to add the widget to your home screen. Once added, you can interact with them directly from the home screen without having to go to the app. The process goes like this:

  • Click and hold anywhere on the home screen until the icon starts shaking.
  • Now, click on the " " icon in the upper left corner. This will display a list of available widgets.
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  • Here, select the widget you want to add. You can select the size and drag it to the home screen or click the Add widget button.
  • For example, we added the Reminder widget. You can mark tasks as completed directly from the home screen.
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  • You can add interactive widgets to any Apple app.

Add interactive widgets to the iPhone lock screen

You can also add interactive widgets to the lock screen. Once added, you can interact with the widget without opening the app or even unlocking your iPhone. The process of adding widgets (interactive or regular) on the iPhone lock screen is completely different compared to the home screen. Let's see how it's done:

  • Long press anywhere on the lock screen, then tap Customize at the bottom.
  • Here, click "Lock Screen".
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  • Then click the "Add Widget" section.
  • Unlike home screen widgets, you can't search for widgets to add to your lock screen. You can choose from the suggested widgets at the top or scroll through a list of installed apps that offer lock screen widgets.
  • Then, Click or drag the widget to the "Add Widget" block to add it to the lock screen.
  • Once added, tap the "X" in the upper right corner or any empty space on the lock screen to close the lock screen widget menu .
  • Next, click "Done" in the upper right corner.
  • Finally, Tap anywhere on the screen to view the lock screen.
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  • You can now interact with widgets directly from your iPhone lock screen.

Add interactive widgets in iPhone standby mode

Last but not least, you can also add and use interactive widgets in standby mode on iPhone part. The new Standby Mode is an awesome iOS 17 feature that turns your iPhone into a smart display when you charge it upright in landscape orientation. You can view the date and time, your favorite photos, and even interact with the widget. Here's how you do it:

  • Connect your iPhone to the charger and place it upright (not flat) in landscape orientation. You can use MagSafe, wireless or even wired chargers.
  • Standby mode should be automatically enabled on iPhones with iOS 17.
  • If it doesn’t show up for you, here’s how to fix standby mode not working on iPhone.
  • After the iPhone enters standby mode, slide to the leftmost screen. Then, press and hold anywhere on the screen and tap the " " icon in the upper right corner.
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  • You can choose from suggestions or use the search bar to search for your favorite widgets.
  • Then, click "Add Widget".
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  • Next, click the Finish button.
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  • Once added, you can use interactive widgets on your iPhone in standby mode.
iOS 17中的iPhone交互式小部件使用指南

#So, here are three ways to add interactive widgets on your iPhone on iOS 17. Currently, only first-party widgets using toggles and buttons are available for interaction. We may soon see third-party interactive widgets that support long presses, sliders, and more.

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