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Widgets
iPhone calendar widgets for Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy — live countdown to your next event.
Widgets show the next matching event from a chosen view, with a live countdown — without opening Sift.
Where widgets work
| Surface | Available |
|---|---|
| Home Screen | Small (Next Event), Small / Medium / Large (Events list) |
| Lock Screen | Rectangular and inline |
| StandBy | Yes |
| Apple Watch | Watch widget for the active view |
Next Event widget
The primary widget. Small size only. Two styles:
- Card — event title, time, and countdown in a compact card
- Countdown — emphasis on how soon (“in 45 minutes”, “tomorrow”, “in 12 days”)
Pick a background style: Gradient, Solid, or None. Countdown can show relative days or a live countdown.
When nothing matches
Widgets show a rotating idle message from a built-in pool (not user-editable today). The widget still refreshes in the background.
Privacy on Lock Screen
Long event titles may be shortened on the Lock Screen to reduce shoulder-surfing.
Related
- Views — each widget is tied to one view
- Getting started — add your first widget