The method to add a Binance home screen widget on an iPhone is to long-press an empty area on the home screen to enter edit mode, tap the "+" button in the top left corner, search for "Binance" in the widget list, select your desired widget size, and tap "Add". The Binance app provides 3 widget sizes: small (2×2) showing the price of a single trading pair, medium (4×2) showing prices for up to 4 trading pairs, and large (4×4) showing the complete market list. Widget data refreshes automatically every 30 seconds, allowing you to view real-time prices and price changes of cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH right on your home screen without opening the app. You can check the list of trading pairs supported for widget display on the Binance official website. Android users also support home screen widgets; you can simply long-press on the home screen to add them after downloading the Android version via the Binance official app. For more practical features for Apple users, please check the iOS installation guide page.
Widget System Requirements
Supported iOS Versions
- iOS 14 and above: Supports basic home screen widgets
- iOS 16 and above: Supports lock screen widgets
- iOS 17 and above: Supports StandBy mode widgets
- iOS 18 and above: Supports Control Center widgets and widget interactions
Supported Devices
All iPhones running iOS 14 or above support home screen widgets, including all iPhone 8 and newer models. However, for the best experience (smooth refreshing and low power consumption), using an iPhone 12 or newer model is recommended.
Binance App Version Requirements
The widget feature requires Binance app v2.70 or above. If you cannot find Binance in the widget list, please update the app to the latest version first. The current latest version v2.92 fully supports all widget features.
Detailed Steps to Add Home Screen Widgets
Step 1: Enter Edit Mode
Long-press an empty area on your iPhone home screen for about 2 seconds until all app icons start jiggling, entering edit mode.
Step 2: Open Widget Gallery
Tap the "+" button in the top left corner of the screen (in iOS 18, it's "Edit" → "Add Widget") to open the widget selection panel.
Step 3: Search for Binance Widget
Enter "Binance" in the search bar. Find the Binance widget option and tap to enter.
Step 4: Choose Widget Size
Binance provides the following types of widgets:
| Size | Display Content | Space Occupied |
|---|---|---|
| Small (2×2) | Price and change of 1 trading pair | 4 app icon spaces |
| Medium (4×2) | Price list of up to 4 trading pairs | 8 app icon spaces |
| Large (4×4) | Full market list with mini K-line chart | 16 app icon spaces |
Swipe left or right to preview different sizes, and after selecting one, tap "Add Widget".
Step 5: Adjust Position
The widget will appear on your home screen. Drag it to your desired position. It is recommended to place it in a prominent spot on the first page of your home screen for easy viewing anytime. Once done, tap "Done" in the top right corner to exit edit mode.
Customize Widget Display Content
Change Displayed Trading Pairs
After adding the widget, long-press the widget → select "Edit Widget". In the edit panel:
- Tap the "Trading Pair" option
- Select the trading pair you want to display from the list (such as BTC/USDT, ETH/USDT, BNB/USDT, etc.)
- Tap "Done"
The medium widget displays up to 4 trading pairs, and you can individually set the trading pair displayed in each slot.
Switch Display Style
Some versions support switching the widget's display style:
- Price Mode: Displays current price and 24-hour price change percentage
- K-line Mode: Displays a mini K-line trend chart (only supported by large widgets)
- Market Cap Mode: Displays market cap ranking and 24-hour trading volume
Add Lock Screen Widgets (iOS 16+)
Steps
- Long-press the iPhone lock screen
- Tap the "Customize" button
- Select "Lock Screen"
- Tap the widget area below the time
- Find Binance in the list
- Choose the lock screen widget style (circular or rectangular)
- Tap "Done"
Lock Screen Widget Styles
- Circular Small: Displays the price trend direction of a single trading pair (green up and red down arrows)
- Rectangular Small: Displays the price figure of a single trading pair
- Rectangular Medium: Displays the price and price change percentage of a single trading pair
The advantage of lock screen widgets is that you don't need to unlock your phone to see price information. Just raise to wake the screen to view it, taking less than 1 second in total. The Always-On display of iPhone 15 Pro/16 Pro can even continuously show price information while the screen is asleep.
StandBy Mode Widgets (iOS 17+)
What is StandBy Mode
The StandBy mode introduced in iOS 17 automatically activates when your iPhone is charging horizontally, turning the screen into an information board. You can add the Binance widget to StandBy mode to automatically display market information while charging.
Setup Method
- Ensure Settings → StandBy → is turned On
- Place the iPhone horizontally on a charging stand
- After entering StandBy mode, swipe left or right to select the widget page
- Long-press the widget area to enter edit mode
- Tap "+" to add the Binance widget
- Select the trading pair you want to display
In StandBy mode, the widget displays price information in large fonts, making it perfectly suited as a desktop market board. On iPhone 15 Pro/16 Pro, it will remain constantly visible at low brightness even when the screen goes to sleep.
Widget Data Refresh Notes
Refresh Frequency
- Home screen widgets: Automatically refreshes every 30 seconds
- Lock screen widgets: Refreshes every 60 seconds
- StandBy mode widgets: Refreshes every 30 seconds
This means price data may have up to a 30-60 second delay. If you need real-time prices, simply open the Binance app directly to check (data inside the app updates in real-time, with about a 1-second delay).
Troubleshooting Refresh Failures
If the widget shows "Unable to Load" or data does not update:
- Ensure your internet connection is normal
- Open the Binance app once to let the system refresh the data cache
- Check if Background App Refresh is enabled: Settings → General → Background App Refresh → Binance
- Remove the widget and add it again
Impact on Battery
Widget background refreshing consumes about 2-3% of battery daily (based on actual tests with an iPhone 15 Pro). If you add multiple Binance widgets, battery consumption will slightly increase. In Low Power Mode, the widget refresh frequency will automatically decrease to save battery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cannot Find Binance in Widget List
Confirm that your Binance app has been updated to v2.70 or above. If it's already the latest version and you still can't find it, try restarting your iPhone and checking again. In some cases, you need to open the app once after its initial installation to register the widget.
Price Shown on Widget Differs from App
Because widgets have a 30-60 second refresh delay, the price might differ slightly from the real-time app price. The difference will be more noticeable in highly volatile markets. Widgets are suited for checking general trends; for exact prices and trading operations, opening the app is recommended.
Can I Add Multiple Different Binance Widgets?
Yes. You can add multiple Binance widgets on the same home screen page or different pages, configuring each widget with a different trading pair. For instance, one showing BTC/USDT and another showing ETH/USDT. There is no limit to the number of widgets, dependent entirely on your home screen space.
Will Market Data Remain After Deleting the Widget?
Deleting a home screen widget does not affect any functions or data within the Binance app. The widget is merely a quick viewing method, and you can add it back anytime after deletion. Your price alerts, favorites list, and other settings are saved in the app and the cloud, remaining unaffected by widgets.