Id like to make a widget calendar that is interactive

Asked on 06/18/2025

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To create an interactive calendar widget, you can leverage the expanded capabilities of widgets in watchOS, iOS, and macOS. Here are some key points to consider:

  1. Interactive Widgets: You can create widgets with multiple interactive areas using App Intents. This allows users to perform actions directly from the widget without opening the app. For example, you can use buttons and toggles to interact with the widget.

  2. Accessory Widget Group Layout: This layout allows you to provide more information and interactivity. It supports deep linking to different parts of your app and includes button and toggle initializers to perform actions directly from the widget.

  3. Relevance and Context: You can specify relevant contexts for your widget, such as time of day or location, to ensure it appears in the Smart Stack when most useful. This is particularly useful for calendar widgets to show upcoming events.

  4. Configurable Widgets: Starting in watchOS 26, widgets can be made configurable, allowing users to customize them according to their preferences. This can be useful for a calendar widget to let users select which calendar or events to display.

For more detailed guidance on creating interactive widgets, you can refer to the session What’s new in watchOS 11 (02:29) and Platforms State of the Union (49:30). These sessions cover the principles of interactivity and relevance in widgets.