How to Create a Smart Stack Weather Widget on Your iPhone

Adding a Smart Stack weather widget to your iPhone's Home Screen allows you to access timely weather information at a glance. Here's a step-by-step guide to set it up:

1. Add the Smart Stack Widget

• 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 (+) at the top-left corner of the screen.

• Select Smart Stack: In the widget gallery, scroll down and tap on "Smart Stack."

• Choose Widget Size: Select the desired size (small, medium, or large) for the Smart Stack.

• Add Widget: Tap "Add Widget," then position it on your Home Screen.

• Finalize Placement: Tap "Done" to exit jiggle mode.

2. Customize the Smart Stack

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

• Add Weather Widget: Tap the plus sign (+) within the stack to add a new widget.

• Select Weather Widget: Choose the "Weather" widget from the list.

• Choose Widget Size: Select the size that matches the existing widgets in the stack.

• Add Widget: Tap "Add Widget" to include it in the stack.

• Rearrange Widgets: Use the three horizontal lines next to each widget to drag and reorder them as desired.

• Enable Smart Rotate: Ensure "Smart Rotate" is turned on to allow the stack to automatically display the most relevant widget based on time, location, and activity.

• Save Changes: Tap "Done" to save your customizations.

3. Interact with the Smart Stack

• View Widgets: Swipe up or down on the Smart Stack to cycle through the widgets.

• Access Weather Details: Tap the Weather widget to open the Weather app for more detailed information.

By following these steps, you can create a Smart Stack that includes the Weather widget, providing you with quick access to current conditions and forecasts directly from your Home Screen.

For a visual demonstration, you can watch the following tutorial:

How to Create a Smart Stack on iPhone | Widgets Tutorial 2026