How to Create Custom Widgets on Pixel 10 and 11

Google’s November 2026 Pixel Drop finally brings Create My Widget to Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 series phones. You describe what you want in plain language, and the system builds a Material-style home screen widget for you. The feature rolled out starting November 10 and is available in English in Australia, Canada, India, the United States, and the United Kingdom for users 18 and older. Pixel 10a is excluded.

This guide walks through setup, creation from prompts or templates, editing, and practical tips so you can put useful information on your home screen without opening apps.

What Create My Widget Does

Create My Widget uses Gemini to generate widgets from your description. Examples include a monthly spending tracker, a countdown to a trip that pulls flight and reservation details, a game-day widget in your team’s colors, weather alerts focused on wind and rain, or a world clock with daylight saving reminders. You can start from curated categories or type a free-form prompt. The result appears as a preview you can add, edit, or discard.

The feature requires the November Pixel Drop update on supported devices. It works with Google Workspace data when you connect accounts during setup, so widgets can surface calendar events, email summaries, or Keep lists. Some higher-usage scenarios may need a subscription. Always review generated content for accuracy before relying on it.

Requirements and Setup

Confirm your phone is a Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, or any Pixel 11 series model. Install the latest system update. The feature appears in the Widgets menu after the drop reaches your device. Availability is limited to the listed countries and English language at launch. Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Watch 5 will gain support later in select regions.

Open the Create My Widget experience from the home screen or the dedicated app if it appears in your drawer. When prompted, allow access to device data or connected Google apps. You can manage Connected Apps later in the feature’s settings. No separate download is required beyond the system update for Pixel users.

Create a Widget from a Prompt

1. Touch and hold an empty area on your home screen.
2. Tap Widgets, then Create.
3. Select Describe your widget in the text box.
4. Type a clear request. Examples: “Show my monthly shopping spend with icons” or “Countdown to my vacation on July 15 with flight details.”
5. Tap Send. Review the preview carousel of designs.
6. Tap + Add to place the widget, or Edit to refine it.

The system generates Material 3 Expressive styles. You can request changes such as different colors, more data points, or a compact layout. If the first result misses the mark, use Create new to start over.

Start from a Template

Templates speed up common needs. From the same Create screen, choose a category such as Important dates, Sports & fitness, Finance, Weather alerts, My world clock, or Daily Brief. Each category shows suggested widgets. Customize the prompt if needed, then tap Add.

This path is useful when you know the general topic but want the system to propose layout options. You can still edit the result afterward.

Edit an Existing Widget

During creation, tap Edit on the preview, describe the change, and tap Send. Once the widget is on your home screen, touch and hold it, then tap Edit. Enter updates in the text box and send. The widget refreshes with the new configuration.

You can also remove it the usual way: long-press and drag to Remove. Resizing works like other Pixel widgets by dragging the handles.

Tips for Better Results

Be specific in prompts. Include what data to show, preferred style, and any limits. “Weather alerts for wind and rain only” produces a tighter widget than “weather.” Mention connected apps when you want live data: “Pull today’s calendar events and next meeting.”

Check permissions if a widget fails to load personal information. Review outputs, especially numbers or dates, because generative results can contain errors. Combine Create My Widget with standard Google widgets for a balanced home screen. For deeper Pixel customization such as app lock, see our Android 17 app lock guide on Pixel.

Limitations to Know

The feature is not available on Pixel 10a or older Pixel models. Language and region support is currently limited. Widgets that need external data require the right permissions and connected accounts. Higher usage may hit subscription limits. Results vary, so test a few prompts before settling on a design.

Create My Widget does not replace third-party widget makers for fully custom layouts or animations. It focuses on quick, glanceable information generated from natural language.

Conclusion

Create My Widget turns a short description into a useful home screen element on Pixel 10 and 11 devices. Start with a template or a precise prompt, review the preview, and refine as needed. The November Pixel Drop makes the tool available now, with watch support coming later. Pair it with other Pixel personalization options for a home screen that surfaces exactly what you need.

Sources

• November Pixel Drop: Gemini Intelligence and Pixel Tag — Google Blog, 10 November 2026
• Create custom widgets on Pixel — Google Pixel Help
• Google rolls out Create My Widget to Pixel 10 and 11 series — Android Authority, 10 November 2026
• November 2026 Android Feature Drop: EVERY new feature! — 9to5Google