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How to Add a Google Ads Widget to Your iPhone Home Screen

AdsWatch Blog May 2026 4 min read

A widget is the fastest possible way to check Google Ads status — no app open required. Here is exactly how to set up AdsWatch widgets on your iPhone including Lock Screen and StandBy options.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Adding a Home Screen Widget
Adding a Lock Screen Widget on iOS 16 and Later
Widget Sizes and What They Show

Adding a Home Screen Widget

The Home Screen widget updates based on your chosen refresh interval and shows spend, budget percentage, and top campaign status.

Long-press on your Home Screen until icons jiggle

Tap the plus button in the top left corner

Search for AdsWatch in the widget gallery

Choose your size: Small shows spend and status, Medium shows full dashboard, Large shows expanded metrics

Tap Add Widget and position it on your screen

Tap Done to save

Adding a Lock Screen Widget on iOS 16 and Later

Lock Screen widgets appear below the clock and update in the background for always-on visibility.

Long-press your Lock Screen to enter customization mode

Tap Customize

Tap the widget area below the clock

Tap plus and search for AdsWatch

Select the Lock Screen widget showing spend or campaign status

Tap outside to save

Widget Sizes and What They Show

Choose based on how much space you want to allocate:

Small 2x2: Daily spend plus budget consumed percentage — the most essential info

Medium 4x2: Spend, budget percentage, CTR, impressions, and campaign count

Large 4x4: Full metrics dashboard with top campaigns listed

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How to Add a Google Ads Widget to Your iPhone Home Screen

Adding a Home Screen Widget

Adding a Lock Screen Widget on iOS 16 and Later

Widget Sizes and What They Show

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