Numerous new features were added to the already fantastic Apple Watch with watchOS 10. And the return of app widgets is one feature that sticks out above the rest. The watchOS 10 upgrade allows Apple Watch users to install fully functional widgets of their preferred applications and access them with a swipe, while before the widgets were limited to watch faces. To find out how to add widgets to your Apple Watch running watchOS 10, continue reading.
How to Customize Your Apple Watch with Widgets
Utilizing the full potential of the Apple Watch may be achieved by utilizing widgets, which provide quick and simple access to information that is required throughout the day. For example, you may add a calendar widget to be informed about forthcoming events or a weather widget to get the most recent information on the current circumstances.
When you upgrade the Apple Watch to watchOS 10, the weather, compass, activity, and exercise app widgets are automatically pre-installed. Replacing them with your preferred widgets is a simple process. We've included instructions for adding and removing widgets from your Apple Watch below:
1. Get your Apple Watch unlocked.
2. To access app widgets, then Swipe up from the bottom edge. As an alternative, you may access widgets by turning the Digital Crown clockwise.
3. At this point, you may long press any pinned widget.
4. To add a new widget, you must first remove any existing ones that are pinned. Tap the "-" button located in the widget's upper left corner to delete it.
5. To add a widget, hit the "+" button in the middle when you're done.
6. From the list of suggested apps, choose the one you wish to add a widget to.
7. Next, press the widget .tile, and it will be placed to your Apple Watch's widget gallery.
That's all there is to it. Widgets have been successfully added to your Apple Watch. Check out How to utilize the Camera app on your Apple Watch as well while you're here.
Take note: The Apple Watch can now hold up to six widgets (three large and three small) . If Apple raises this figure at any point in the future, we'll keep you informed.How to Rearrange Apple Watch Widgets
As of right now, Apple Watch widgets are pinned to their positions by default. Thus, you have to unpin the widgets before you can reorganize their order. The Apple Watch may be rearranged and unpinned using the following method:1. Use the bottom edge to swipe up to see app widgets.2. Select any widget by long pressing.3. To make the widget start shaking, touch the "Pin" symbol in the upper left corner.4. To adjust the widget's location, hold and drag it when it is finished.List of watchOS 10
Default WidgetsOnly native Apple applications are currently supported for adding widgets to your Apple Watch; however, we anticipate introducing additional third-party apps in the future. The full list of applications for which watchOS 10 widgets are accessible on the Apple Watch is provided here:- Activity
- Alarms
- Astronomy
- Audiobooks
- Calendar
- Compass
- Heart Rate
- Medications
- Mindfulness
- Music
- Noise
- Now Playing
- Podcasts
- Reminders
- Shortcuts
- Sleep
- Stocks
- Stopwatch
- Timers
- Tips
- Wallet
- Weather
- Workout
- World Clock
Apple Watches Compatible with watchOS 10
It's time to check if your Apple Watch supports watchOS 10 now that you know how to add widgets to it and what kind of apps you may install. The full list of Apple Watch models that are watchOS 10 compatible is provided here.- Watch Series 4
- Watch Series 5
- Watch SE (2020)
- Watch Series 6
- Watch Series 7
- Watch SE (2022)
- Watch Series 8
- Watch Ultra