Smart stack widgets in iOS 14.
One of the most dramatic changes coming to iOS 14 are the widgets that can be added to the iPhone home screen. They serve as information boards for the application they represent.
Looks can also be used as shortcuts, as a single click will open the app in question.
IOS 14 widgets come in different shapes and sizes. Common and third-party apps can integrate Home screen widgets for iPhone and iPad. Among all there is a special look called Smart battery.
The Smart Stack widget is a collection of multiple widgets housed in one.
The Smart Stack can be used in the default configuration provided by iOS, or users can customize it and even create their own Smart Stack look from scratch.
How to add a smart battery to the home screen
1. Long press an app icon or empty space on your iPhone’s Home screen.
Point: If you chose the first option, press ‘Change the home screen’ in the quick actions menu.
2. Press the ‘+’ icon available in the upper left corner of the screen.
3. Scroll down and press Smart battery.
4. Drag for the size and layout you want.
5. Press on “Add a widget” to display the smart battery on the iOS / iPadOS home screen.
How to use the Smart Stack widget
iOS 14 learns your usage pattern and is able to automatically rotate widgets on your Smart Stack to suggest and display the most relevant look for the time of day.
It’s not perfect, so if you’re not happy with what you get you can always swipe up or down to access the widget you want from the smart stack.
Tap the displayed widget to open the app in question.
How to change the smart stack
Long press Smart Stack and tap “Edit Stack” to customize this widget. You can make the following changes:
1. Enable / disable smart rotation – Press the toggle next to the Intelligent rotation label to activate or deactivate the function. The default state is active and allows the smart stack to rotate its widgets and proactively display the gaze most useful to you.
2. Change the order – If you are not satisfied with the order of the Smart Stack widgets, you can change it. Simply drag and drop the widget label to the desired location.
Point: You can sort the most important looks at the top. This way you won’t have to slide too much to reach them.
3. Remove stares – If you don’t like all the widgets included by iOS 14 in the default Smart Stack, you can easily remove them.
How? ‘Or’ What: Swipe left on the widget label to display the red “Delete” option. Tap on it and the gaze will be removed
How to add a widget to the smart stack
Adding a new look to the Smart Stack is not that easy. At the time of writing this article, there is no option to add it from the “Edit Stack” menu.
Point: What you need to do is first add the widget you want to the Smart Stack on the iOS home screen.
The manhole should be the same size with the Smart Stack.
Then drag and drop the widget onto the Smart Stack. It will automatically be included in the stack. This is similar to adding an app to a folder.
How to Create Your Own Smart Stack Widget
Using the same template as described above, you can build your own Smart Stack from scratch. You only need the widgets you plan to add to your stack to be the same size.
If so, just drag and drop them on top of each other and you’ll create your custom stack. iOS makes it smart by default, as the ‘Smart Rotate’ feature is enabled automatically.
Smart Stack Widget Tips and Facts
– An iOS 14 Smart Stack can include widgets belonging to both stock apps and third-party apps.
– Change the location of a Smart Stack by entering home screen edit mode. Drag and drop the widget to the desired location.
– A Smart Stack can be deleted from the quick actions menu or from the edit mode of the home screen.
– To change the size of a Smart Stack, you need to remove the stack and add it or create a new one with a different size.
Are you using Smart Stack on the home screen of your iPhone or iPad? Let us know in the comments section available below? Questions are also welcome and answered with pleasure.
Related: You can also read our in-depth review of the iOS 14 Home Screen Clock & Weather widgets.