How to Create Custom Gemini Widgets on Pixel 10
Step-by-step guide to building personalized home screen widgets with Gemini on Pixel 10 and 11 using Create My Widget from the November Pixel Drop.
Google’s November 2026 Pixel Drop brings Create My Widget to Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 phones. You describe what you want. Gemini builds a custom home screen widget. No coding required.
This feature expands Gemini Intelligence beyond the latest models. Pixel 10 owners (except the Pixel 10a) can now generate Material-style widgets for spending trackers, trip countdowns, sports scores, or daily briefs. The rollout started November 10 and continues over the following weeks in select countries.
What Create My Widget Does
Create My Widget uses Gemini to generate interactive widgets from natural language prompts or curated templates. Widgets can pull data from Google Search, Calendar, Gmail, and other connected apps when you allow access. Results vary. Always verify information before relying on it.
Examples include a monthly shopping spend tracker, a game-day widget in your team colors, or a getaway countdown that includes flight and reservation details. You can edit the output after generation.
Requirements and Availability
You need a Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, or any Pixel 11 series phone. The Pixel 10a is excluded. You must be 18 or older. The feature works in English in Australia, Canada, India, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Connect Google Workspace during setup if you want widgets that display personal data such as calendar events or email summaries. Manage connections later in the Create My Widget app settings. Some higher-usage features may require a subscription.
The November Pixel Drop also brings other Gemini Intelligence tools to Pixel 10 devices, including Rambler for cleaner voice typing and proactive suggestions. For related widget work on Wear OS and phones, see our adaptive Glance widgets guide.
Step-by-Step: Create a Widget with a Prompt
- Long-press an empty area on your home screen.
- Tap Widgets, then tap Create.
- Select Describe your widget.
- Type a clear request. Examples: “Show me my monthly shopping spend” or “Countdown to my vacation on July 15.”
- Tap Send.
- Review the preview. Tap + Add to place it on your home screen.
If the widget needs access to device or app data, tap Allow when prompted.
Create from a Template
- Long-press an empty home screen area.
- Tap Widgets then Create.
- Choose a category such as Important dates, Sports & fitness, or Finance.
- Optionally customize the details.
- Tap Add.
Templates help when you are unsure what to type. You can still edit the result.
Tips for Better Prompts
Be specific about the data and layout you want. “Monthly spending total with category icons for November” works better than “money widget.” Mention size preferences if relevant, such as compact or full-width.
Include sources when useful: “Next soccer match with score and time from Search.” For personal info, confirm Workspace is connected first. Test different phrasings if the first preview misses details.
Check responses for accuracy. Gemini can make mistakes, especially with real-time data or personal schedules.
Edit and Manage Widgets
During creation, tap Edit on the preview, describe changes, and tap Send. Then add the updated version.
After the widget is on your home screen, long-press it, tap Edit, enter updates, and tap Send. Changes apply to the existing widget. You do not need to delete and recreate it.
Remove a widget the same way as any other: long-press and drag to Remove.
Watch Rambler in Action
The November Pixel Drop also expands Rambler, which cleans up voice typing by removing filler words like “um” and polishing your spoken text. Official demo:
Conclusion
Create My Widget turns everyday needs into home screen tools without app hunting or coding. Describe a tracker, countdown, or brief. Gemini generates it. Edit as your needs change. Availability is limited to supported Pixel 10 and 11 models in five English-speaking countries for users 18+. Confirm the feature has reached your device after the November Pixel Drop update.
For the latest official details, check Google’s Pixel support page and the November Pixel Drop announcement.
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