eWeLink App V5.10 Introduces Quick Control Scene Widgets for iOS 17 & 18

Create home screen widgets for manual scenes on iOS 17 and 18 with eWeLink App V5.10, plus a preview of upcoming device control widgets.

The latest eWeLink App V5.10 update brings an exciting feature for iOS 17 and 18 users—the ability to create home screen widgets for manual scenes. This feature offers a more streamlined way to manage your smart home scenes directly from your iPhone's home screen, ensuring faster access and greater convenience.

Setting up the manual scene widget on your iOS 17 or 18 device is simple. Follow these steps to bring your most-used scenes right to your home screen:

1. Long Press the Home Screen: Start by pressing and holding your iPhone's home screen until it enters edit mode.

2. Tap "Edit" and "Add Widgets": In the upper left corner, tap "Edit", then choose "Add Widgets".

3. Search for eWeLink: In the widget list, find eWeLink by typing its name.

4. Add the Widget: Tap "Add Widget" to place it on your home screen.

5. Edit the Widget Settings: Click on the eWeLink widget to modify its settings.

6. Select Up to 8 Scenes: You can choose up to 8 scenes to display in the widget for easy access.

7. Reorder Scenes: Long press the icon on the right to drag and rearrange your scenes in the preferred order.

8. Enjoy Quick Scene Control: Once these steps are completed, your manual scene widget is ready to use.

With these easy steps, you can create a personalized eWeLink scene widget that puts your most-used smart home scenes at your fingertips.

Looking Ahead: Device Control Widgets Coming Soon

Looking ahead, eWeLink App V5.11 will introduce a Device Control Widget. This new widget will enable you to control up to 8 devices directly from your iOS 17 or iOS 18 home screen.

For more about the Device Control Widget, see eWeLink V5.10.1 Device Control Widgets.

To provide a clearer understanding of the widget capabilities in eWeLink App V5.10 and the upcoming V5.11, here is a detailed comparison table:

Feature	Version	iOS Requirement	Remarks
Manual Scene Home Widget	v5.10	iOS 17, iOS 18	Supports all manual scenes (including shared scenes), up to 8 scenes
Device Control Home Widget	v5.11	iOS 17, iOS 18	Can add up to 8 devices, supports control and access to details
Widget Placement	Follows system	iOS 18	Can be placed on the home screen, Today view
Shared Scene Support	v5.10	iOS 17, iOS 18	Includes shared scenes, all controllable devices can be added to manual scenes
Shared Device Support	v5.11	iOS 17, iOS 18	Supports shared home devices/single shared devices; iOS 16 and below not supported
Filter by Home Support	v5.10 / v5.11	iOS 17, iOS 18	Scenes widget shows all homes; devices widget shows current home only
Access to Detailed View	v5.11	iOS 17, iOS 18	Device widget supports control and detailed view
Status Update Button	v5.11	iOS 17, iOS 18	Device list refreshes when app starts, controls are used, or update button is clicked