How to Create Custom Widgets with Create My Widget on Pixel 10 and 11

Google’s November 2026 Pixel Drop brings Create My Widget to the Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 series. This Gemini-powered tool lets you describe a widget in plain language and generate a custom home screen widget without coding.

It expands personalization beyond standard app widgets. You can build trackers, countdowns, or focused data displays that match your routine. The feature rolls out in waves over several weeks starting November 10, 2026.

Check Device and Region Eligibility

Create My Widget works on Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and the full Pixel 11 series. The Pixel 10a is excluded.

You must be 18 or older. It is available in English in Australia, Canada, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Gemini Connected Apps integration is not available in the UK, which can limit widgets that pull personal data from connected services.

Install the latest system update. Go to Settings > System > System update and apply the November Pixel Drop if it is pending. Update the Gemini app from the Play Store. An internet connection is required because Gemini generates the widget.

For widgets that show personal data such as calendar events or spending, connect Google Workspace during setup. You can manage this later in the Create My Widget app settings. Always review the generated content for accuracy before adding it to your home screen.

Create a Widget from a Prompt

Long-press an empty area on your home screen. Tap Widgets, then Create. This opens the Create My Widget interface.

Tap Describe your widget. Type or speak a clear description. For example: “Countdown to my vacation on July 15, 2027” or “Show my monthly shopping spend with a simple total and icon.”

Tap Send. Gemini generates a preview, often a carousel of Material-style options with relevant icons and layouts. Review the result. If it needs changes, tap Edit and describe the adjustments, such as different colors or a different data source.

When satisfied, tap + Add. The widget appears on your home screen. You can resize or move it like any other widget.

If the widget needs access to device or app data, tap Allow when prompted. This keeps the process under your control.

Use Templates and Suggestions

If you prefer not to start from a blank prompt, select a pre-defined category. Options include Important dates, Sports & fitness, Finance, Weather alerts, Combo, My world clock, and Daily Brief.

Pick a suggestion, then customize the prompt or details if needed. For instance, select Sports & fitness and adjust it to show only your team’s next game with team colors.

Templates speed up creation for common needs while still allowing Gemini to tailor the output.

Practical Prompt Examples

Be specific about the data and visual style. Vague prompts produce more generic results.

• Countdown: “Countdown to my first marathon on June 25, 2026, with a large number of days remaining and a simple icon.”
• Spending tracker: “Show me my monthly shopping spend for the current month as a total with a shopping icon.”
• Weather focus: “Weather widget that shows only wind speed and rain chance for my location.”
• Team widget: “Game day widget for my favorite football team in team colors that shows the next match date and score if available.”
• Trip dashboard: “Vacation countdown that pulls flight and reservation details if connected.”

You can iterate. After generating one, edit it by describing changes rather than starting over.

Tips for Better Results

Connect Google Workspace early if you want widgets that reference your calendar, email, or other personal data. Without it, Gemini relies on general knowledge and public information.

Keep prompts focused. Multi-part requests work, but shorter, precise descriptions often produce cleaner widgets on the first try.

Check the preview carefully. Custom widgets pull from Gemini and Google Search, so verify numbers, dates, and facts before adding them.

The feature supports higher usage with a subscription in some cases. Free use covers typical personalization needs.

Edit existing custom widgets later by long-pressing them and choosing options to modify the prompt or layout.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

The feature does not appear: Confirm your device model, region, language, and that the November Pixel Drop is installed. Rollouts continue over several weeks, so check again after a system update.

Generation fails or produces poor results: Improve the prompt with more specific details. Restart the Gemini app or clear its cache if problems persist. Ensure a stable internet connection.

Personal data missing: Verify Google Workspace is connected in the Create My Widget settings. Note that UK users lack Gemini Connected Apps integration.

Widget does not update: Some data sources refresh based on availability. For live scores or weather, expect periodic updates rather than constant real-time changes.

If issues continue, check Google’s Pixel Phone Help page for Create My Widget for the latest eligibility and steps.

Video Overview of the November Pixel Drop

This video covers the November 2026 Pixel Drop features, including Create My Widget alongside other Gemini Intelligence updates.

Conclusion

Create My Widget turns natural language into practical home screen tools on supported Pixel phones. It handles common requests like countdowns, spend trackers, and focused weather or sports displays without requiring app-specific widgets.

Start with a simple prompt after confirming eligibility. Review the preview, edit as needed, and add it to your home screen. Combined with other November Pixel Drop features such as expanded Gemini task automation in more regions, it makes daily information easier to glance at.

For related Gemini capabilities on Pixel devices, see our guide on using Gemini task automation in the UK, India, and Japan.

Sources

• Google Pixel Phone Help: Create custom widgets on Pixel (support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/18835879)
• Google Blog: November Pixel Drop (blog.google)
• Google Blog: Gemini Intelligence features and new device support (blog.google)