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How to Add and Customize Weather Widgets on Your iPhone's Smart Stack

June 17, 2026 · The Clime Team
How to Add and Customize Weather Widgets on Your iPhone's Smart Stack

Adding weather widgets to your iPhone's Smart Stack allows you to receive timely weather updates directly on your Home Screen. Here's a step-by-step guide to set this up:

1. Add a Smart Stack to Your Home Screen

  • Enter Jiggle Mode: Touch and hold an empty area on your Home Screen until the apps start to jiggle.

  • Access Widget Gallery: Tap the plus sign (+) in the top-left corner to open the Widget Gallery.

  • Select Smart Stack: Scroll down and tap on "Smart Stack."

  • Choose Widget Size: Swipe left or right to select the desired size (small, medium, or large) and tap "Add Widget."

  • Place the Stack: Drag the Smart Stack to your preferred location on the Home Screen and tap "Done."

2. Add Weather Widgets to the Smart Stack

  • Enter Jiggle Mode: Touch and hold the Smart Stack until a menu appears.

  • Edit Stack: Tap "Edit Stack."

  • Add Weather Widget: Tap the plus sign (+) to open the Widget Gallery.

  • Select Weather Widget: Scroll down and tap on "Weather."

  • Choose Widget Size: Select the desired size and tap "Add Widget."

  • Customize Widget: Tap "Done" to return to the Home Screen.

3. Customize the Weather Widget

  • Edit Widget: Touch and hold the Weather widget within the Smart Stack and tap "Edit Widget."

  • Set Location: Choose your preferred location to display the weather for that area.

  • Adjust Settings: Depending on the widget, you can customize additional settings such as temperature units or forecast details.

4. Enable Smart Rotate for Dynamic Widget Display

  • Edit Stack: Touch and hold the Smart Stack and tap "Edit Stack."

  • Enable Smart Rotate: Ensure that "Smart Rotate" is turned on. This feature allows the Smart Stack to automatically display the most relevant widget based on factors like time of day, location, and activity.

5. Manually Rotate Widgets

  • Swipe Through Widgets: While viewing the Smart Stack, swipe up or down to manually cycle through the widgets.

By following these steps, you can effectively add and customize weather widgets within your iPhone's Smart Stack, providing you with quick and convenient access to weather information throughout the day.

For more detailed instructions, refer to Apple's official guide on adding and editing widgets on your iPhone. (support.apple.com)

Additionally, Clime offers a comprehensive weather app with live radar, storm alerts, and customizable widgets, enhancing your weather experience on the iPhone.

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