Health Data Widgets

Support

Here's how to get the most out of Health Data Widgets — and how to reach me if something isn't working.

Get in touch

hdw@fn11.net
I read everything. Replies usually within a couple of days.

How to add a Home Screen widget

  1. Long-press an empty area on your Home Screen until the icons jiggle.
  2. Tap Edit in the top-left, then Add Widget.
  3. Search for Health Data Widgets.
  4. Pick a widget and size and tap Add Widget.

Today's Data widgets show today's value; Daily Goal widgets show your progress toward your goal with a gauge. The Multi versions show two metrics at once.

How to add a Lock Screen widget

  1. Touch and hold the Lock Screen.
  2. Tap Customize.
  3. Tap a widget area above or below the clock.
  4. Search for Health Data Widgets and pick a size.

How to add a complication on Apple Watch

  1. Make sure the watch app is installed: in the Watch app on your iPhone, scroll to Health Data Widgets and tap Install if it isn't yet.
  2. Open Health Data Widgets on your watch once and tap Continue to Apple Health.
  3. Touch and hold the watch face, then tap Edit.
  4. Swipe to the complications, tap a slot, and pick Health Data Widgets.

How to choose what a widget shows

Each widget or complication can display a different metric. To change it, long-press the widget, tap Edit Widget, and pick a metric (currently Steps or Distance). On the watch, edit the watch face and tap the complication.

How to set a daily goal

Open the app, tap Settings, and adjust the steps or distance goal under Daily Goals. The goal widgets update right away, and your Apple Watch picks up the new goal automatically. Defaults are 10,000 steps and 8 km (5 mi).

I added the widget but it shows four pink dashes

That means one of two things:

I granted access, but the widget still shows dashes

Try opening the app once and tap Settings → Reset to defaults. That clears the cache and forces a fresh fetch. If you previously declined access, you'll need to re-grant it in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Health → Health Data Widgets.

The widget heading is taking up too much space

Open the app, tap Settings, and turn off Show widget heading. The widget will update within a few seconds. The toggle applies to every Home Screen widget.

Will you add more health data types?

Steps and Distance are available today. More health metrics (e.g. active energy, resting heart rate) are planned. Email hdw@fn11.net if there's a specific one you'd like.

Is my data private?

Yes. The app reads your Apple Health data only with your permission, caches it on your device, and never transmits it. See the Privacy Policy for the full version.

Bug reports

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