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How to Set the To Do List Widget on iPhone

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Displaying your to-do list on your iPhone's home or lock screen can make daily task management much more convenient! 🗓️ By utilizing Apple's built-in "Reminders" app, you can easily create to-do lists and add them as widgets. Here's how to do it! 📱

Note: These instructions are for iOS 18 or later. Please update your device beforehand.

How to Display To-Do List Widgets on iPhone

Using the iPhone's native "Reminders" app, you can easily add to-do lists to your device! You can add them to both the lock screen and home screen. For the home screen, you can choose from three sizes (displaying 3, 4, or 7 items). You can also tap the widget to mark tasks as "Complete" right there!

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Recommended Reminders App Setup

The default list in the iPhone's Reminders app is called "Reminders," but you can create new ones! For better organization, it's helpful to create a list specifically named "To Do List" 🔍

1. Create a "To Do List" in My Lists

  1. Open the Reminders app and tap "Add List" in the bottom right.
  2. Enter "To Do List" as the "List Name."
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  4. Select your preferred color.
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2. Create Your To-Do List

  1. Tap on "To Do List" in My Lists.
  2. Tap "+ New Reminder" in the bottom left.
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  4. Enter your to-do item.
  5. Press "Return" if you have multiple items.
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  7. Continue entering items.
  8. Tap "Done" in the top right.
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  10. Your list is complete!
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How to Add Reminders Widgets to Home and Lock Screens

Now we'll set up the "To Do List" we created above!

Adding to Home Screen

  1. Hold down on the home screen.
  2. Tap "Edit" in the top left.
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  4. Tap "Add Widget."
  5. Search for "Reminders" in the "Search Widgets" field.
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  7. Tap "Reminders."
  8. Select your desired widget from the "List" options.
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  10. Tap "+ Add Widget."
  11. Tap the added widget.
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  13. Tap "Reminders" next to "List."
  14. Select "To Do List."
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  16. Tap outside the frame.
  17. Done!
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Adding to Lock Screen

  1. Hold down on the lock screen.
  2. Tap "Customize."
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  4. Tap "Lock Screen."
  5. Tap the widget area below the clock.
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  7. Tap "Reminders."
  8. Tap the widget.
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  10. Tap the added widget.
  11. Select "To Do List" from the list.
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  13. Tap "×"
  14. Tap "×" again.
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  16. Tap "Done" in the top right.
  17. Added successfully!
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For Stylish To-Do Lists, Try "WidgetClub"!

While we've covered how to use the native Reminders app, if you want a more stylish to-do list, WidgetClub is recommended! 💞 It integrates with "Reminders," so you just need to add your to-dos in the Reminders app 👍

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Summary

In this article, I explained how to add to-do list widgets using the iPhone's "Reminders" app! You can check your tasks without opening the app by utilizing widgets, making schedule management smoother. Find the method that works best for you!

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