Smart Widgets in Samsung Galaxy S22 Series Phones: How to Use Them

Smart widgets are one of the many innovative features that the Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra bring to the table. These, like the good ol' widgets, allow you to see particular information on the home page in a more intelligent way, similar to the iPad's smart stacks. All you have to do is place it on one of the home screens in a strategic location and then add the appropriate apps.

However, unlike the iPad's smart widget, the Galaxy S22's One UI 4.1 OS allows you to adjust the smart widgets to some level.

Let's have a look at how to use smart widgets on Samsung Galaxy S22 devices.

WHERE CAN I FIND SMART WIDGETS?

Smart Widgets, like traditional widgets, are found in the Widgets area. Long-press the home screen, then pick Widgets. The smart Widgets will appear at the top of the stack.

One UI 4.1 currently supports three types of smart widgets, based on size and type. The only drawback is that you won't be able to see the default apps. Even so, the thumbnail is sufficient to give you a rough idea.

ADDING AND REMOVING SMART WIDGETS

Android users may be familiar with the process of adding and removing widgets. The smart widgets function in the same way, and adding or removing them is simple.

Step 1: Long-press on the home screen to open the Widget panel, select one of the Smart Widgets, and tap on it.

Step 2: To add the widget to one of the home screens, tap the Add button.

Swipe left/right on the widget once it's been added to cycle through the various widgets. You'll need to provide the location if you've included the weather widget.

As previously stated, these smart widgets are simply stacks of widgets. Because of the space-saving design, you won't need to make many home screens to accommodate them all. Instead, you may see all of the information at once by swiping through the smart widget.

Widget removal is likewise an easy procedure. Remove the smart widget by long-tapping it and pressing the Remove button. That is all there is to it.

WIDGET CUSTOMIZATION

As previously stated, the Samsung Galaxy S22 series phones include One UI, which allows for a variety of customization possibilities. The best part is that they're simple to find. The steps are straightforward. You can, for example, add and delete widgets from smart widgets, modify the style, and adjust the transparency levels, among other things.

You won't be able to change the size of the smart widget, though. But, given the phone's extensive customization capabilities, I've come to terms with this constraint.

1. How to Add/Remove Apps from Smart Widgets

Step 1: Long tap on the smart widget and select the ‘Add widget to smart widget’ option.

Step 2: Choose one app from the list. There are a lot of programmes to choose from, and you may go with something as lighthearted as Netflix or as serious as Gmail.

The amount of available widgets for the app is also listed next to them, which is a great benefit.

Step 3: After that, simply tap on your choice, and you're done.

It's worth mentioning that a smart widget in One UI has no limit on the amount of widgets it can have. It's completely achievable if you're comfortable with a stack of five widgets.

To get rid of a widget, swipe left on it until you find the one you want to get rid of.

Remove the widget from the smart widget by long tapping it.

2. How to Customize the Widget Style

Swipe left to go to the widget you want to change the style of. After that, select Current widget settings by long tapping on the widget.

This option is only available for a few widgets in apps like Photos, Clock, Weather, and so on.

Simply tap on any of the styles to change the clock style, and that's all there is to it. It's also worth noting that the clock app's transparency can be changed.

3. How to Rearrange Widgets Inside Smart Widgets

Smart widgets add the new widget at the end by default. And for many people, this may not be a good circumstance. For example, if you retain Google Photos' lovely frame in the middle, it may not be as obvious. The Clock app is in the same boat.

Long touch the smart widget and select Settings to rearrange the widgets. Then, as seen below, press and hold one of the newly added widgets.

Now you can arrange them whichever you want.

WHERE CAN I FIND SMART WIDGETS?

As previously stated, the Galaxy S22's One UI allows you to use many apps simultaneously. Default programmes like as Maps, Netflix, Calendar, Notes, and others can be added. Also, if you have additional Android apps installed on your phone, such as Quotes or TickTick.

Then select the app from the Add widgets menu. That is all there is to it. You must, however, ensure that the widget style matches the smart widget's actual shape.

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So there you have it: how to use Smart Widgets with Samsung Galaxy S22 devices. The goal is to construct the stack around the home screen's use-case scenario. For example, you could have one smart widget dedicated solely to entertainment, using apps like as YouTube Music, Netflix, and Google Photos. Work-related app widgets can be found on the next screen.