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Getting Started with Small Weather Widgets in Under 5 Minutes

June 18, 2026 · The Clime Team
Getting Started with Small Weather Widgets in Under 5 Minutes

Adding a small weather widget to your iPhone's Home Screen is a quick and straightforward process that provides instant access to current weather conditions. Here's how you can set it up in under five minutes:

1. Access Jiggle Mode

Begin by entering Jiggle Mode:

  • Touch and hold an empty area on your Home Screen until the app icons start to jiggle.

2. Open the Widget Gallery

With Jiggle Mode active:

  • Tap the Add (+) button located in the top-left corner of the screen. This will open the Widget Gallery.

3. Select the Weather Widget

In the Widget Gallery:

  • Scroll down or use the search bar to find the Weather widget.

4. Choose Widget Size

The Weather widget comes in different sizes:

  • Swipe left or right to preview the small, medium, and large sizes.

  • For a compact display, select the small widget.

5. Add the Widget to Your Home Screen

After selecting the desired size:

  • Tap Add Widget to place it on your Home Screen.

6. Position the Widget

Once added:

  • Drag the widget to your preferred location on the screen.

  • Tap Done in the top-right corner to exit Jiggle Mode.

7. Customize the Widget (Optional)

To tailor the widget to your preferences:

  • Touch and hold the Weather widget until a menu appears.

  • Tap Edit Widget.

  • Here, you can:

  • Change the location displayed.

  • Adjust other settings as available.

By following these steps, you can quickly set up a small weather widget on your iPhone's Home Screen, ensuring you have timely access to current weather information at a glance.

For a visual guide on adding the Weather widget to your iPhone Home Screen, you can watch the following video:

How to Add the Weather Widget to iPhone Home Screen

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