WristGrid / GARMIN WIDGETS FOR IPHONE
WristGrid turns supported Garmin watch data into native iPhone widgets, with Garmin-native metrics plus WristGrid-derived sleep and recovery scores on a compatible Garmin setup. Widgets read local cached snapshots and refresh periodically — typically within 15–60 minutes, controlled by WidgetKit — not continuously live.
The Today dashboard brings Sleep, Recovery, Activity, and stress context into one view.
NOW ON THE APP STORE
WristGrid: Widgets for Garmin is available on the App Store — a free download for iPhone with iOS 18 or later. Install it, pair a compatible Garmin profile through GW Bridge, and put your metrics on the Home Screen.
01 / HEALTH OVERVIEW
Sleep, Recovery, and Activity readings are grouped into a focused health overview. Garmin-native watch data is kept distinct from WristGrid-derived scores, and optional read-only HealthKit data is filtered to Garmin-originated records.
The Health screen groups Sleep, Recovery, and Activity readings in one briefing.
02 / FEATURES
IPHONE WIDGET SURFACES
Place WristGrid on the iPhone Home Screen and Lock Screen for quick access to your Garmin watch data. Home Screen widgets come in small and medium sizes; Lock Screen widgets are circular, rectangular, and inline.
The Widgets screen shows square and wide layouts for selected watch signals.
RECOVERY DETAIL
Recovery detail shows an 88% WristGrid-derived score alongside Garmin-native recovery time, stress load, respiration, resting heart rate, and move bar readings.
Recovery detail pairs an 88% WristGrid-derived score with Garmin-native data visible on screen.
HOME SCREEN WIDGETS
Garmin widgets make cached metrics available without opening the app; WidgetKit controls periodic refresh for supported Home Screen and Lock Screen placements.
WristGrid widgets can be placed on supported iPhone Home Screen and Lock Screen surfaces.
SURFACES / COMPARE
Drag the divider to see WristGrid widgets on both iPhone surfaces.
03 / SETUP
Pair a currently supported Garmin profile and its Connect IQ companion, then use WristGrid on iPhone. Requirements and refresh limits are spelled out below.
SOURCE DEVICE
Currently supported profiles include Instinct 2S, vivoactive 5, and Forerunner 265.
CONNECT IQ COMPANION
Connect IQ companion for selected Garmin-native metrics, available on the Connect IQ Store.
Get GW Bridge on Connect IQ ↗PRODUCT ON IPHONE
View your Garmin data in supported iPhone widgets.
DATA PROVENANCE
WristGrid keeps watch-native readings separate from scores and training context it computes in the app.
Optional Apple Health (HealthKit) is read-only; when used, WristGrid filters it to Garmin-originated records.
REQUIREMENTS & COMPATIBILITY
WristGrid requires a compatible Garmin device profile and currently supports these profiles, with the companion pieces below.
Instinct 2S · vivoactive 5 · Forerunner 265
LIMITATIONS
WristGrid is published on the App Store, and the widget experience has clear boundaries.
04 / TRUST & NEXT ACTION
WristGrid requires no account and uses no analytics SDKs.
WristGrid does not upload data to the cloud; widgets read local cached snapshots and data is stored locally on the iPhone.
WristGrid is an independent product, not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Garmin.
Now on the App Store
05 / FAQ
Direct answers to the searches people make when Garmin Connect has no iPhone widgets.
No. Garmin Connect does not offer native iPhone Home Screen or Lock Screen widgets. Your metrics stay inside the Connect app unless you use a companion like WristGrid.
Pair a compatible Garmin watch with WristGrid via the GW Bridge Connect IQ companion, then add WristGrid widgets from the iPhone Home Screen gallery — the same way you add any iOS widget.
Yes. WristGrid can show Body Battery as a Home Screen or Lock Screen widget from a local snapshot, along with stress, sleep, recovery, steps, and related metrics that refresh periodically.
Yes. WristGrid supports circular Lock Screen widgets for compact gauges such as Body Battery and stress, in addition to larger Home Screen families.
Start with a currently supported profile — Instinct 2S, vivoactive 5, or Forerunner 265 — add GW Bridge from the Connect IQ Store, keep Bluetooth on, and use WristGrid on iPhone.
WristGrid requires no account or analytics SDK, and data stays on-device. Optional HealthKit access is read-only and filtered to Garmin-originated records.
No. WristGrid is an independent Gurfus product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Garmin.
Widgets refresh periodically, typically within 15–60 minutes, and WidgetKit controls the timing. They are not continuously live and may show a last-good snapshot or a dash.
Yes. WristGrid: Widgets for Garmin is now available on the App Store as a free download for iPhone with iOS 18 or later. Download it, then pair a compatible Garmin profile through GW Bridge.
06 / GUIDES
How to put your Garmin metrics on your iPhone Home Screen and Lock Screen with WristGrid.
Browse all Garmin widget guides → Read how the Garmin-to-iPhone pipeline works →
