You can share your digital business card faster than ever by using the HiHello widget on your iPhone. The QR code widget can show your card's code, allowing anyone to scan your code right from your Home Screen or Lock Screen. Similarly, the card gallery widget will enable you to access your top six cards with a tap.
Ready for even faster sharing? Follow the steps below to add the HiHello widget(s) to your iPhone.
How to create a lock screen widget on iOS
1. From your lock screen, tap and hold.
2. Tap Customize.
3. Select Lock Screen.
4. Tap the widgets section and scroll to find HiHello.
5. Select a widget style, and drag and drop it to your lock screen.
6. Tap Done and start sharing!
How to create a home screen widget on iOS
1. From your Home Screen, touch and hold an empty area until your apps wiggle, and tap the plus (+) button in the upper left corner, then tap Add Widget.
2. Search for HiHello.
3. Choose a widget from the design options and tap Add Widget.
4. Tap Done and your widget(s) should now be on your Home Screen.
5. Tap and hold the code widget to choose which card’s QR code you want to use.
6. Start sharing your business card!
How to share your digital business card with a widget
Shaing your digital business card with a widget is design to be simple and quick, so you can share your card without any hassle. How you share your card with a widget depends on the type of widget. For widgets with a visible QR code, simple have your new connection scan the code, for widgets with multiple cards or lock screen widgets, first tap the widget for the card you want to share, then show your QR code to share.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use a different business card for my widget?
If you decide later that you want to use a different business card’s QR code, tap and hold the HiHello widget, tap Edit Widget and select the card you’d like to use.
How do I change the color of my HiHello widget?
You can always change the color of your digital business cards. If you don’t like the color of your HiHello widget, simply edit your card and change it to the color of your choice. Once saved, your widget will update automatically.
To access even more colors, upgrade to one of HiHello’s digital business card subscriptions.
How do I change my widgets to light or dark mode?
The appearance of your widget is based on the settings in the HiHello app. To change your widgets to light or dark mode, go to the Settings tab, tap App Theme, and select light mode, dark more, or to match the phone settings.
