How to Add Distance Apart Widget on iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide

iOS 16 has introduced the ability to add widgets to your iPhone's lock screen, allowing for greater customization and convenience. One popular widget that users have been gravitating towards is the distance apart widget. This widget enables you to see the real-time distance between you and another person on your lock screen. Whether it's a friend, significant other, or your child, this widget lets you keep track of how far apart you are. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to add the distance apart widget to your iPhone's lock screen.

Adding the Distance Apart Widget on iOS 16 Lock Screen

To add the distance apart widget to your lock screen, follow these simple steps:

  1. Install the Widgetable: Lock Screen Widget app from the App Store. This app has a green logo and can be easily found by searching for its full name.

  2. Open the Widgetable app and tap on “Lock Screen.”

  3. Scroll down and select the “Distance widget.”

  4. During the widget setup process, you may encounter a pop-up asking for location permission. Make sure to allow Widgetable to use your location. If you don't see this pop-up or the widget doesn't work after completing the steps, go to your iPhone's Settings, find Widgetable, tap on “Location,” and select “Allow while using the app” or “Always allow.”

  5. Choose the person whose real-time distance you want to display on your lock screen. Tap on “Select” and then “Add a new friend” to add them to the Widgetable app.

  6. Copy the code that appears on your screen and send it to the other person.

  7. Instruct the other person to install the Widgetable app on their iPhone and follow steps 2-4. They should also copy the code that appears on their screen and send it to you.

  8. Once you have each other's codes, tap on “Add a new friend” and paste the respective codes in the pop-up box. Confirm by tapping “OK.” This will add you to each other's friends list in the Widgetable app.

  9. Go back to the previous screen and tap on “Select” under the “Select a friend” section. Choose the friend you added. Ensure that your friend also selects you as a friend in the Widgetable app on their iPhone.

  10. Once both of you have selected each other, tap on the “Save” button.

  11. To add the distance widget to your lock screen, swipe down from the top edge of your iPhone screen to open the Notification panel. Touch and hold any empty space to enter the lock screen customization mode.

  12. Tap on “Customize” under the current lock screen and select “Add widgets” on the next screen.

  13. Scroll down to find “Widgetable” in the list of widgets and tap on it.

  14. You will see two types of widgets: Circular and Rectangular. The Rectangular widget is recommended as it displays two hearts along with the distance between them, while the circular widget only shows the distance.

  15. Under the rectangular widget, tap on the empty widget that says “Click to edit” and select the “Distance” widget from the list.

  16. Wait a few seconds for the distance widget to start showing the real-time distance between you and your friend. Tap anywhere on the lock screen and hit “Done” to save the changes.

  17. If you want to use the same wallpaper for your home screen, tap on “Set as wallpaper pair.” Alternatively, you can customize the home screen wallpaper separately by tapping on “Customize home screen.”

That's it! Now you have successfully added the distance apart widget to your iPhone's lock screen.

Customize Your iPhone

In addition to the distance apart widget, the Widgetable app offers other cool widgets such as the miss you and mood status widgets. These widgets also work in real-time and need to be added to the lock screen on both iPhones. The miss you widget keeps track of how many times someone presses the miss you button, while the status widget allows you to set a mood status that will be displayed on the other person's lock screen.

If you're interested in further customizing your iPhone, you can explore other cool widgets available in the App Store. Additionally, you can learn how to show the battery percentage on your iPhone's lock screen for added convenience.

With the distance apart widget and other customization options, you can personalize your iPhone to suit your needs and stay connected with the people who matter most.