How to Create Custom Widgets with Gemini on Pixel

Google’s November 2026 Pixel Drop brings Create My Widget to eligible Pixel phones. This feature lets you describe a home screen widget in plain language and have Gemini build it for you.

No coding is required. You get at-a-glance information tailored to your needs, such as a trip countdown or monthly spending tracker.

The tool is available on Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 series devices (excluding the Pixel 10a) for users aged 18 or older. It works in English in Australia, Canada, India, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

Check eligibility and prerequisites

Before you start, confirm your phone qualifies. The feature rolls out with the November Pixel Drop system update. Update your phone and apps if needed.

Create My Widget can pull data from Search, Gmail, and Calendar when you connect Google Workspace. Some higher usage may require a subscription. Always review generated results for accuracy.

Note that Gemini Connected Apps integration is not available in the UK. Manage connected apps in the Create My Widget settings after setup.

Create a widget from a prompt

Follow these steps to build a widget from scratch:

1. On your Home screen, touch and hold an empty space.
2. Tap Widgets, then tap Create.
3. In the text box, tap Describe your widget.
4. Type what you want. Examples include “Show me the next soccer game” or “Countdown to my vacation on July 15.”
5. Tap Send.
6. 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.

You can also start from a template. After tapping Create, select a category such as Important dates, Sports & fitness, or Finance. Customize the details if you want, then tap Add.

Edit an existing custom widget

You do not need to start over if the first result is not perfect.

During creation, on the preview screen tap Edit. Type the changes you want and tap Send. Review the updated preview and tap + Add when satisfied.

After the widget is on your Home screen, touch and hold it. Tap Edit. Enter updates in the text box and tap Send.

This keeps your home screen organized without cluttering it with multiple versions.

Tips for better results

Be specific in your prompt. Include details such as dates, team colors, or the exact metric you want to track. Supplying an event date yourself helps the tool focus on the display.

Test simple widgets first, such as a countdown with a known date. Compare the result against your calendar or another source before relying on it.

Widgets that show personal data require you to connect Google Workspace during setup. You can manage these connections later in the app settings.

Create My Widget is also coming to Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Watch 5 in select regions with English support.

For related AI tools on Pixel, see our guide to using Pixel Solver in the Calculator app.

Watch a demo

Conclusion

Create My Widget turns a short description into a useful home screen tool. It expands what you can keep at a glance without hunting through apps.

Update your eligible Pixel phone, try a prompt, and refine the result until it matches what you need. Check official support pages for the latest availability notes as the feature continues to roll out.

Sources

• Create custom widgets on Pixel — Google Pixel Help
• Gemini Intelligence features and new device support — Google Blog, 10 November 2026
• Pixel 10 with Gemini Intelligence, custom widgets, and more in our November Pixel Drop — Google Blog, 12 November 2026