How To Remove OR Customize ‘At A Glance’ Widget From Your Google Pixel Home Screen

Are you tired of seeing the ‘At a Glance’ widget on your Google Pixel home screen?

While this widget can be useful for displaying important information such as the date, weather, and upcoming events, it can also be a distraction for some users.

Fortunately, there are ways to remove or customize the ‘At a Glance’ widget to fit your preferences.

In this blog post, we will explore the different methods you can use to remove or customize ‘At a Glance’ on your Google Pixel home screen.

How To Remove OR Customize ‘At A Glance’ Widget From Your Google Pixel Home Screen

How To Remove The ‘At A Glance’ Widget

Unfortunately, there is no built-in option to remove the ‘At a Glance’ widget on your Google Pixel home screen. However, there are a few workarounds that can help you achieve this.

1. Disabling The Widget

1. Long-press the ‘At a Glance’ widget on your home screen.
2. Tap the gear icon in the upper right corner of the widget to access its settings.
3. Toggle the switch next to ‘Show weather’ to the off position if you want to disable the weather display.
4. Toggle the switch next to ‘Show upcoming events’ to the off position if you want to disable the events display.
5. Tap ‘Done’ to save your changes.

2. Using A Custom Launcher

One option to remove the ‘At a Glance’ widget is to use a custom launcher from the Google Play Store.

A custom launcher is a third-party app that replaces your default home screen and allows you to customize it according to your preferences.

Some popular custom launchers include Nova Launcher, Lawnchair Launcher, and Microsoft Launcher.

To remove the ‘At a Glance’ widget using a custom launcher, follow these steps:

1. Download and install a custom launcher from the Google Play Store.
2. Set the custom launcher as your default home screen.
3. Long-press on the ‘At a Glance’ widget and drag it to the top of the screen, where it says “Remove.”
4. Release the widget to remove it from your home screen.

3. Turning Off The ‘At A Glance’ Widget

Another option to remove the ‘At a Glance’ widget is to turn it off in your phone’s settings. Here’s how:

1. Long-press on the ‘At a Glance’ widget on your home screen.
2. Tap on “Customize” or “Settings,” depending on your phone model.
3. Toggle the switch next to “At a Glance” to turn it off.

How To Customize The ‘At A Glance’ Widget

If you prefer to keep the ‘At a Glance’ widget on your home screen but want to customize it to display only the information you find relevant, you can do so by following these steps:

1. Touch and hold the ‘At a Glance’ widget on your home screen.
2. Tap ‘Customize’ and then ‘At a Glance’ to access the widget’s settings.
3. Tap ‘Turn on’ or ‘Turn off’ to enable or disable the ‘At a Glance’ widget.
4. To customize individual features or content, tap ‘Customize Settings’ and then ‘At a Glance Settings Settings.’
5. Under “Features,” select a topic or category to turn it on or off.
6. For more topics or categories, scroll to the bottom and tap ‘See more features.’

By following these steps, users can customize the ‘At a Glance’ widget to display only the information they want to see on their home screen.

Additionally, users can also control sensitive content or get updates on their lock screen by updating the sensitive content setting in the ‘At a Glance’ widget’s settings.