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

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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.

How to Set Up the Manual Scene Widget on iOS 17 and 18

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:

 

  • Long Press the Home Screen: Start by pressing and holding your iPhone’s home screen until it enters edit mode.
  • Tap “Edit” and “Add Widgets”: In the upper left corner, tap “Edit”, then choose “Add Widgets”.
Manual Scene Widget
  • Search for eWeLink: In the widget list, find eWeLink by typing its name.
  • Add the Widget: Tap “Add Widget” to place it on your home screen.
Manual Scene Widget
  • Edit the Widget Settings: Click on the eWeLink widget to modify its settings.
Manual Scene Widget
  • Select Up to 8 Scenes: You can choose up to 8 scenes to display in the widget for easy access.
Manual Scene Widget
Manual Scene Widget
  • Reorder Scenes: Long press the icon on the right to drag and rearrange your scenes in the preferred order.
Manual Scene Widget
  • Enjoy Quick Scene Control: Once these steps are completed, your manual scene widget is ready to use.
Manual Scene Widget

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, expected around November 23, 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.

Detailed Widget Feature Comparison: eWeLink V5.10 and V5.11

To provide a clearer understanding of the widget capabilities in eWeLink App V5.10 and the upcoming V5.11, we’ve created a detailed comparison table. This table highlights the key widget features available in each version, including specific requirements for iOS 17 and 18.

 

Feature

eWeLink App Version and More

iOS Version Requirement

Remarks

Manual Scene Home Widget

v5.10 (September 26)

iOS 17, iOS 18

Supports all manual scenes (including shared scenes), up to 8 scenes

Device Control Home Widget

v5.11 (Expected on November 23)

iOS 17, iOS 18

Can add up to 8 devices, supports control and access to details

Widget Placement

Follows system (iOS 18 supports free placement)

iOS 18

Can be placed on the home screen, Today view

Shared Scene Support

v5.10 supports all manual scenes

iOS 17, iOS 18

Includes shared scenes, all controllable devices can be added to manual scenes

Shared Device Support

Implemented in v5.11

iOS 17, iOS 18

Supports shared home devices/single shared devices; iOS 16 and below not supported

Filter by Home Support

Scenes widget shows all homes; devices widget shows current home only

iOS 17, iOS 18

Device control widget is limited to current home’s devices

Access to Detailed View

Supported only for Device Control widget

iOS 17, iOS 18

Device widget supports control and detailed view

Status Update Button

Available for Device Control widget

iOS 17, iOS 18

Device list refreshes when app starts, controls are used, or update button is clicked

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to refine and expand the capabilities of the eWeLink App, bringing even more features to enhance your smart home journey.

What important features are we missing? We’d love to hear from you! Join our discussion here. 

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