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How to Add Widgets to the iPad Lock Screen

With the release of iPadOS 17, currently accessible via developer beta and expected to be fully available this fall, Apple now lets iPad users add widgets to the lock screen. The users can add any widget, from weather and stock information to calendar events, to the lock screen on their iPads. If you’ve been eagerly waiting for this functionality, learn how to add widgets on the iPad lock screen and how they work.

Things to Remember

• The feature is only available with iPadOS 17-compatible iPads.
• A maximum of 4 (1 x 1 sized) widgets can be added to the lock screen in portrait mode.
• A maximum of 16 (1 x 1 sized) widgets can be added to the lock screen in landscape mode.

Steps to Add Widgets to the iPad Lock Screen

Follow these steps to add a widget to the iPad lock screen:

Step 1

Unlock your iPad and long press on the lock screen.

Note: Swipe down from the top to pull down the Notification panel and long press on the lock screen wallpaper, if you have an iPad with Touch ID.

Step 2

Tap the Customize button at the bottom to tweak the current lock screen. Or, press the “+” icon to create a new lock screen.

Step 3

Then, tap the Lock Screen window.

Step 4

Now, tap the Add Widget button below the clock in portrait orientation to bring up the widgets panel.

Step 5

For landscape orientation, tap the Add Widget button in the rectangular box to the left.

Step 6

You will see a list of suggested widgets at the top of the widgets panel, followed by the list of apps for which you can add widgets on the lock screen.

Step 7

Select the preferred widget and tap it to add it to the iPad’s lock screen. Alternatively, you can drag and place a widget on the lock screen.

Compatible iPad Models

Here’s the complete list of iPadOS 17 compatible iPads:

• Pad Pro (2nd generation and later)
• iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
• iPad (6th generation and later)
• iPad mini (5th generation and later)

Conclusion

Now that you know how to add widgets to the iPad lock screen, you can customize your iPad to display all the information you need quickly and easily. Simply follow the steps outlined above to add widgets and enjoy a more efficient and effective iPad experience.

FAQs

1. How many widgets can I add to the iPad lock screen?

In portrait mode, you can add a maximum of four (1 x 1 sized) widgets to the lock screen. In landscape mode, you can add up to 16 (1 x 1 sized) widgets to the lock screen.

2. Which iPad models are compatible with iPadOS 17?

The following iPad models are compatible with iPadOS 17:[ad_2]