How to add a Left widget on your iPad Home Screen

The iPad's large screen makes it perfect for glanceable widgets. Here's how to add Left to your iPad Home Screen so your countdowns are always visible.

Step 1 - Set up your event in Left

1. Open the Left app on your iPad (download it from the App Store if you haven't already).
2. Go to Ahead and tap + to add a date. For a habit, streak or Aim, use Since instead.
3. Set the name, date, and display style.
4. Tap the checkmark to save.

Step 2 - Enter widget editing mode

1. Go to your iPad Home Screen.
2. Long-press on any empty area of the screen until the icons start to jiggle.
3. Tap Edit at the top of the screen, then tap Add Widget.

Step 3 - Add the Left widget

1. In the widget gallery, search for "Left" or scroll to find it.
2. Tap Left to see the available widget sizes.
3. Swipe through the widgets and sizes. For a countdown, pick Ahead; when you see the size you want, tap Add Widget.
4. Drag the widget to the position you want on your Home Screen.
5. Tap Done in the top-right corner.

Step 4 - Choose which event the widget shows

1. Long-press the Left widget you just added.
2. Tap Edit Widget.
3. For an Ahead widget, tap Select date and choose the date you want to show.
4. Tap outside the widget to save.

iPad widget sizes

On iPad, Left widgets come in up to four sizes. The widget gallery shows which ones each widget offers:

• Small (2×2) - one date or count at a glance
• Medium (4×2) - more detail; list widgets such as Time Ahead list and Streaks list start at this size
• Large (4×4) - the most room for a single widget
• Extra Large (iPad only) - offered by list-style widgets such as Time Ahead list, Streaks list, Habits and Planner

Using the Today View on iPad

You can also add Left widgets to the iPad's Today View (swipe right from the Home Screen). This keeps your countdowns in a dedicated widgets panel without taking up Home Screen space. The same steps apply - long-press the Today View and tap + to add Left.