How to Add Widgets to Apple Watch in watchOS 10 06/16/2023

Introducing watchOS 10, a remarkable upgrade that brings forth a plethora of new features to the already astonishing Apple Watch. Among these remarkable additions, one particular feature shines bright: the triumphant return of app widgets. Previously confined to watch faces, the watchOS 10 update now empowers Apple Watch enthusiasts to incorporate comprehensive widgets of their beloved apps, effortlessly accessed with a single swipe. Delve deeper to discover the seamless process of integrating widgets into your Apple Watch, now unveiled in the realm of watchOS 10.

How to Add Widgets to Your Apple Watch

Widgets serve as a powerful tool to unlock the boundless capabilities of the Watch, offering seamless and quick access to the essential information required in your daily endeavors. Take, for example, the inclusion of a weather widget that provides real-time updates on the prevailing conditions or a calendar widget that ensures you stay on top of upcoming events. Embrace the possibilities and elevate your Apple Watch experience with these indispensable widgets.

Upon updating your Watch to the watchOS 10, you will find the weather, compass, activity, and workout app widgets pre-installed and readily available. However, personalization is key, and you have the flexibility to remove these default widgets and replace them with your preferred choices. Embrace the freedom to curate your Watch experience by effortlessly customizing and adding widgets that resonate with your unique preferences. Below, we have detailed how to remove and add widgets to your Watch:

1. Unlock your Apple Watch.
Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen.
Alternatively, rotate the Digital Crown in a clockwise direction.
Long press on any of the pinned widgets.
Remove a pinned widget to make room for a new one.
Tap the “−” button located at the top left corner of the widget to remove it.
5. Once done, tap the “+” button in the center to add a widget.

Now, tap an app for which you want to add a widget from the list of suggestions.
Tap the widget tile, and it will automatically be added to the widgets gallery on your Apple Watch

And that’s it. You have successfully added widgets to your Apple Watch.

How to Rearrange Widgets on Apple Watch

Currently, the widgets on Apple Watch are initially pinned in their default positions. To reorganize the order of the widgets, you need to unpin them first. Here’s how you can unpin and rearrange widgets on Apple Watch:

To access app widgets, simply swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen.
Now, long press on any of the widgets.
Next, tap the “Pin” icon located at the top left corner, and the widget will enter shaking mode.
Finally, when you’re ready, simply hold and drag the widget to effortlessly change its position.

List of Default Widgets in watchOS 10

Currently, you can only add native Apple apps as widgets on your Apple Watch. However, we anticipate that more third-party apps will become available in the future, expanding the options for adding widgets to your device. Here’s the complete list of apps for which widgets are available on Apple Watch in watchOS 10:

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

watchOS 10 Compatible Apple Watches

Now that you’ve discovered how to add widgets on your Apple Watch and the available app widgets, let’s determine if your Apple Watch is compatible with the new watchOS 10 update. Here’s the comprehensive list of Apple Watch models that support watchOS 10.

Watch Series 4
Watch Series 5
Watch SE (2020)
Watch Series 6
Watch Series 7
Watch SE (2022)
Watch Series 8
Watch Ultra

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: Can I add multiple widgets to my Apple Watch?
A: Yes, you can add multiple widgets to your Apple Watch. Simply follow the steps outlined in this article for each widget you want to add.

Q: Can I customize the size of the widgets on my watch face?
A: The size of the widgets on the watch face is fixed and cannot be changed. However, you can choose from different widget designs and customize the information they display.

Q: Are there any battery life implications of adding widgets to my Apple Watch?
A: Adding widgets to your Apple Watch may have a minor impact on battery life, as they require data to be fetched and displayed. However, Apple has optimized watchOS to ensure efficient power management.

Q: Can I add third-party widgets to my Apple Watch?
A: Yes, watchOS 10 allows for the addition of third-party widgets. Many popular apps offer widgets specifically designed for the Apple Watch.

Q: Can I remove the widgets from my watch face without entering Edit mode?
A: No, to remove or rearrange widgets, you need to enter Edit mode as described in the article. This allows you to customize your watch face according to your preferences.