Home Widgets

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Home Widgets

Access your schedule,

tasks
,
notes
, and timer controls directly from your home screen. Highly customizable
Widgets
that adapt to your workflow, available on Android and iOS with platform-specific features.

Available Widgets by Platform

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Android

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iOS

My Day
Widget
(Android)

The flagship Android widget with customizable tabs for your daily command center. When configured with only the

dashboard
tab, it functions as a dedicated
Dashboard
widget.

Default Tabs

Available Tabs

Tip: Tap the edit button to mix and match tabs, apply filters, and choose colors that match your style.

Timer Control from Widgets

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Android Timer Control

Full Pomodoro control without opening the app.

  • •Start timer on any time block
  • •Start timer on calendar sessions
  • •Pause and resume controls
  • •See remaining time
  • •Rich notifications for control
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iOS Timer Control

Quick timer start with Live

Activities
support.

  • •Start timer from Today widget
  • •Timer actions launch app
  • •Live
    Activities
    on lock screen
  • •See progress at a glance
  • •Track focus sessions

Dashboard
in Widgets

Access your custom

dashboard
panels directly from home screen widgets. On Android, use the standalone
Dashboard
widget or configure the My Day widget's
Dashboard
tab. On iOS, use the standalone
Dashboard
widget.

Tasks &
Goals
Habits
& Trackers
KPIs & Metrics
Notes
& Files
Pinned Items
Shortcuts
People &
Areas
Projects
& Activities
Upcoming Items
Today's
habits
Templates
Custom Filters

Configuration Options: Each panel can be customized with filters by organizers, date ranges, priorities, and item limits. Configure multiple panels to create your perfect

dashboard
view.

iOS-Specific Features

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Widget Stacking

Stack multiple widgets and swipe between them.

  • •Create widget stacks for different contexts
  • •Swipe to switch between widgets
  • •Combine different widget types
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Navigation Controls

Built-in navigation for content that doesn't fit.

  • •Up and down navigation buttons
  • •Scroll through sections easily
  • •See more content in limited space

Customization Options

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Colors & Themes

Match your home screen aesthetic (Android only).

  • •Choose widget colors
  • •Adjust transparency levels
  • •Automatic dark/light mode
  • •System theme integration
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Filters & Content

Show exactly what you need.

  • •Filter by
    organizers
  • •Date range selection
  • •Priority filtering
  • •Archive inclusion options

Quick Setup Guide

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Android Setup

    1

    Add Widget

    Long press home screen → Widgets → Journal it! OR Long press Journal it! app icon → Widgets

    2

    Select Widget Type

    Choose from My Day, Dashboard, Tasks, Goals, Habits, Notes, or

    Note

    3

    Configure

    Tap edit button to customize tabs (My Day), panels (

    Dashboard
    ), or filters

    4

    Customize & Position

    Select colors and transparency, then drag to position and resize

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iOS Setup

    1

    Enter Jiggle Mode

    Long press home screen → Tap + button in top corner

    2

    Search & Select

    Search "Journal it!" → Select widget type (Today, Dashboard,

    tasks
    , etc.)

    3

    Add to Home

    Tap "Add Widget" to place it on your home screen

    4

    Configure Widget

    Tap the edit button on the widget to set filters and options

Best Practices

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Start with My Day (Android)

Begin with the My Day widget and customize tabs based on your daily routine. Add more specific widgets as needed.

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Use Widget Stacks (iOS)

Create stacks with Today, Tasks, and

notes
widgets for quick access to different views without cluttering your screen.

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Timer Widget Placement

Place timer-enabled widgets prominently for quick access to Pomodoro sessions throughout your day.

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Regular Review

Periodically review and adjust your widget setup as your workflow evolves. What works today might need tweaking tomorrow.

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