Did you know that Apple offers a range of wellness widgets to track your sleep, medications, daily activity, and more? you may access all this data from your iPhone’s Lock Screen. We’ll show you how to set them up.
How to Add Lock Screen Widgets to Your iPhone
Adding widgets to your iOS Lock Screen is a straightforward process. Navigate to the Lock Screen customization page by long-pressing on your iPhone’s Lock Screen. ACustomizemenu will appear at the bottom. Tap the blueplus (+)icon next to it to create a new Lock Screen.
Choose your background from the many options on offer, and if nothing suits you, then there areseveral websites to find great iPhone wallpapers. Have fun tinkering with all of the customization elements. you may check our guide oncustomizing your iPhone Lock Screenfor more details.
Next, you may add your wellness widgets to your Lock Screen. You’ll see theAdd Widgetssection on the Lock Screen customization page. Tap it to choose the widgets you want to add to this space. There are multiple widgets to choose from. Your selection will depend on which apps you have installed on your device. Simply tap the icon to add it to the tray.
We’re going to look at Apple’s wellness widgets here, which include the Activity Rings, Medications, State of Mind, and Sleep widgets.
Why You Should Add Apple’s Wellness Widgets
There are several reasons to pick Apple’s wellness widgets over other widgets for your iPhone’s Lock Screen. Below, we’ll discuss why and when you’ll find each of these widgets useful.
Activity Rings Widget
Apple’s iconic Activity Rings will be familiar to anyone who wears an Apple Watch. The three colored rings let you see how active you’ve been in a day at a glance. They depict three specific types of activity: your movement, exercise, and how many times you’ve stood up and moved around at some point during an hour.
If you’re trying to lead an active lifestyle, this widget is an essential addition to your Lock Screen. It will show how close you are to meeting your basic activity targets that day.Closing your Apple Watch Activity Rings each daycan be easier with this widget on your iPhone’s Lock Screen.
You’ll find the Activity Rings widget once you tap theFitnessapp in theAdd Widgetspanel.
Medications Widget
The Medications widget is a shortcut tothe Medications feature in the Apple Health appthat has proved valuable to anyone managing multiple medications. It makes it easy to check what medication you’re supposed to take and log your intake in the app.
You’ll get a notification when it’s time to take the next dose, and you’ll also see the scheduled time show up within the Medications widget. To find the Medications widget, you’ll need to select theHealthapp in theAdd Widgetspanel.
State of Mind Widget
Get quick access toyour iPhone’s mental health tracker in iOS 17via the State of Mind widget, which looks like a little tree on the Lock Screen. Like the Medications widget, this one also resides under the Health app. So, make sure you select it in theAdd Widgetspanel.
Use the widget as a shortcut to check in and log your current mood and emotions regularly. Over time, doing this will make you more aware of your mental well-being. You should quickly spot any changes in your own state of mind and take action to protect yourself.
Sleep Data and Schedule Widget
The final well-being widget, Sleep, is denoted by a bed. Again, it’s a shortcut to the Sleep section of the built-in Health app, where you’re able to log your sleep data or set and edit your sleep schedule.
If you wear an Apple Watch in bed, you can view the latest data here. Otherwise, you’ll need to enter it manually. Make sure you select theSleepoption in theAdd Widgetspanel to find this particular widget.
Customize Your iPhone’s Lock Screen for Quick Access to Wellness Tools
Now that you’ve taken some time to customize your iPhone, you can quickly access some of the most valuable tools and features hidden in Apple’s Health app. Hopefully, you’ll see an improvement in your awareness of your daily activity, mental state, medication schedule, and sleep health once you add these widgets.
