At a Glance is the small Pixel Home Screen widget that rotates useful information such as date, weather, calendar events, commute reminders, and flights. It is built into the Pixel Launcher and updates automatically.
These steps apply to Google Pixel phones with Pixel Launcher. Some cards depend on Google Calendar, Gmail, Maps, Location, and related permissions.
Does This Affect You?
Use this if you see a small line of date or weather text near the top of the Home Screen and want to know what controls it.
Use At a Glance
- Look near the top of the Pixel Home Screen above the search bar.
- Tap weather to open weather details.
- Tap a calendar event to open Calendar.
- Watch for the widget to rotate between date, weather, reminders, and other relevant items.
Customize What It Shows
- Touch and hold an empty area of the Home Screen.
- Tap Widgets or Home settings depending on your Pixel version.
- Find At a Glance or open the widget settings gear if shown.
- Turn categories such as weather, calendar events, commute, or reminders on or off.
Add It Back if Missing
- Touch and hold an empty Home Screen area.
- Tap Widgets.
- Find At a Glance under Pixel Launcher or Google.
- Touch and hold the widget and drag it to an open spot.
Why Some Cards Do Not Appear
- Commute time needs Google Maps set up with home and work addresses plus Location access.
- Flight info usually depends on Gmail seeing the confirmation email.
- Calendar events need Calendar access and events in the active account.
- Weather uses Google weather for the phone location, not necessarily a separate weather app you installed.
Update Behavior
At a Glance is part of Pixel Launcher and Google services. It is not usually updated or reinstalled as a standalone app. Keep Pixel Launcher, Google app, and system updates current if it behaves oddly.
Sources
- Google Support: Use At a Glance on Pixel
- Google Store: Pixel Home Screen features
- Google Support: Manage Home Screen widgets on Android
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