Feature

Home screen widgets: how they work in Calorix

See your calories and progress without opening the app.

What it does

Calorix home screen widgets show your key numbers — like calories remaining and macro progress — right on your iPhone home or lock screen. A glance keeps you aware of where you stand for the day without opening the app, and tapping the widget jumps you straight in to log.

How to use it

  1. 1Long-press your iPhone home screen and tap the add (+) button.
  2. 2Search for Calorix and choose a widget size.
  3. 3Place it where you'll see it, and it updates with your daily progress.
  4. 4Tap the widget to open Calorix and log.

Why it matters for calorie tracking

Awareness drives behavior. Seeing your remaining calories every time you glance at your phone nudges better choices and reminds you to log — without any extra effort.

Devices & requirements

Widgets are built with Apple's WidgetKit and require the Calorix iPhone app. Add them from the home screen widget gallery; they refresh with your latest tracked data.

FAQ

What do Calorix widgets show?

Your key daily numbers such as calories remaining and macro progress, updated through the day.

Are widgets available on the lock screen?

Calorix provides home screen widgets; availability of specific sizes and placements depends on your iOS version.

Do widgets drain battery?

Widgets use Apple's efficient WidgetKit refresh system and have minimal battery impact.

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