{"id":867,"date":"2023-07-15T09:54:10","date_gmt":"2023-07-15T09:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iphonetransferrecovery.com\/blog\/how-to-add-a-contact-to-home-screen-on-iphone\/"},"modified":"2023-07-15T09:54:10","modified_gmt":"2023-07-15T09:54:10","slug":"how-to-add-a-contact-to-home-screen-on-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iphonetransferrecovery.com\/blog\/how-to-add-a-contact-to-home-screen-on-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add A Contact to Home Screen on iPhone?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69e46f10c2e59\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e46f10c2e59\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iphonetransferrecovery.com\/blog\/how-to-add-a-contact-to-home-screen-on-iphone\/#Video_Tutorial_How_do_you_put_a_contact_on_your_home_screen\" title=\"Video Tutorial:How do you put a contact on your home screen?\">Video Tutorial:How do you put a contact on your home screen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iphonetransferrecovery.com\/blog\/how-to-add-a-contact-to-home-screen-on-iphone\/#How_do_I_create_a_shortcut_for_a_contact\" title=\"How do I create a shortcut for a contact?\">How do I create a shortcut for a contact?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iphonetransferrecovery.com\/blog\/how-to-add-a-contact-to-home-screen-on-iphone\/#How_do_I_add_a_contact_widget_to_my_iPhone_home_screen\" title=\"How do I add a contact widget to my iPhone home screen?\">How do I add a contact widget to my iPhone home screen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iphonetransferrecovery.com\/blog\/how-to-add-a-contact-to-home-screen-on-iphone\/#How_do_I_add_a_call_button_to_my_iPhone_home_screen\" title=\"How do I add a call button to my iPhone home screen?\">How do I add a call button to my iPhone home screen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iphonetransferrecovery.com\/blog\/how-to-add-a-contact-to-home-screen-on-iphone\/#How_do_I_move_a_contact_to_my_front_page\" title=\"How do I move a contact to my front page?\">How do I move a contact to my front page?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iphonetransferrecovery.com\/blog\/how-to-add-a-contact-to-home-screen-on-iphone\/#How_do_I_add_a_contact_to_my_iPhone_12\" title=\"How do I add a contact to my iPhone 12?\">How do I add a contact to my iPhone 12?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iphonetransferrecovery.com\/blog\/how-to-add-a-contact-to-home-screen-on-iphone\/#How_do_you_make_shortcuts_on_iPhone\" title=\"How do you make shortcuts on iPhone?\">How do you make shortcuts on iPhone?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>To add a contact to the home screen on an iPhone, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<p>1. Open the Contacts app on your iPhone. You can usually find it on your home screen.<br \/>\n2. Search for the contact that you want to add to the home screen by typing their name in the search bar at the top of the screen or scrolling through your contacts list.<br \/>\n3. Once you find the contact, tap on their name to open their contact details.<br \/>\n4. On the contact details screen, locate the Share Contact option. It is usually represented by an icon with an arrow pointing upwards.<br \/>\n5. Tap on the Share Contact option, and a menu will appear with various sharing options.<br \/>\n6. From the menu, select the Add to Home Screen option. This will allow you to create a shortcut to the contact on your iPhone&#8217;s home screen.<br \/>\n7. A preview of the contact shortcut will be displayed. You can optionally edit the contact name or choose a different photo by tapping on the contact preview.<br \/>\n8. After customizing the contact shortcut to your preferences, tap on the Add option in the top right corner of the screen.<br \/>\n9. The contact shortcut will now be added to your iPhone&#8217;s home screen. You can position it by dragging it around, just like any other app icon.<br \/>\n10. To access the contact quickly in the future, simply tap on the contact shortcut on your home screen. It will open the contact&#8217;s details and provide you with options to call, message, or interact with the contact in various ways.<\/p>\n<p>By following these steps, you can easily add a contact to your iPhone&#8217;s home screen and have quick access to their details whenever needed. This can be particularly useful if you frequently communicate with a specific contact or need to access their information quickly.<\/p>\n<lite-youtube videoid=\"fKvyICOV0S8\" playlabel=\"Play: Keynote (Google I\/O '18)\"><\/lite-youtube>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Video_Tutorial_How_do_you_put_a_contact_on_your_home_screen\"><\/span>Video Tutorial:How do you put a contact on your home screen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<lite-youtube videoid=\"Jp0JRAsHDNs\" playlabel=\"Play: Keynote (Google I\/O '18)\"><\/lite-youtube>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_create_a_shortcut_for_a_contact\"><\/span>How do I create a shortcut for a contact?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To create a shortcut for a contact on your iPhone 14 running iOS 16, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<p>1. Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone. If you can&#8217;t find it, swipe down on your home screen and use the search bar to locate it.<\/p>\n<p>2. Tap on the \"<strong>+<\/strong>\" (plus) icon located in the top-right corner to create a new shortcut.<\/p>\n<p>3. On the new shortcut screen, tap on \"<strong>Add Action<\/strong>\" to add an action to your shortcut.<\/p>\n<p>4. In the search bar at the top, type \"<strong>Open App<\/strong>\" and tap on the action when it appears in the search results.<\/p>\n<p>5. Next, tap on the \"<strong>Choose<\/strong>\" option and select your preferred contacts app from the list that appears. This will allow you to access your contacts directly from the shortcut.<\/p>\n<p>6. After selecting the contacts app, you can tap on the \"<strong>Contacts<\/strong>\" field to specify which contact&#8217;s details you want to open with the shortcut.<\/p>\n<p>7. Once you have chosen the appropriate contact, tap on the back arrow in the top-left corner to return to the previous screen.<\/p>\n<p>8. Finally, tap on the ellipsis (&#8230;) icon in the top-right corner to open the shortcut settings. Give your shortcut a name by entering it in the \"<strong>Shortcut Name<\/strong>\" field, and choose an icon if desired.<\/p>\n<p>9. Tap on \"<strong>Add to Home Screen<\/strong>\" to add the shortcut to your device&#8217;s home screen. You can also skip this step and access the shortcut from the Shortcuts app itself.<\/p>\n<p>Now, whenever you tap on the created shortcut on your home screen or open it from the Shortcuts app, it will directly open the contact details you specified, simplifying the process of accessing important contacts on your iPhone 14.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_add_a_contact_widget_to_my_iPhone_home_screen\"><\/span>How do I add a contact widget to my iPhone home screen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To add a contact widget to your iPhone home screen, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<p>1. Ensure your iPhone is running on the latest version of iOS (iOS 16, as of 2023) to access the latest features and options.<\/p>\n<p>2. Unlock your iPhone and go to the home screen.<\/p>\n<p>3. Swipe right to access the \"<strong>Today View<\/strong>\" or the \"<strong>Widgets<\/strong>\" screen, depending on your iPhone model.<\/p>\n<p>4. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and tap the \"<strong>Edit<\/strong>\" button. This will allow you to customize and add widgets to your home screen.<\/p>\n<p>5. In the list of available widgets, you can either search for a specific \"<strong>Contact<\/strong>\" widget or browse through the available options. <\/p>\n<p>6. Once you locate the \"<strong>Contact<\/strong>\" widget, tap the green \"<strong>+<\/strong>\" button to add it to the \"<strong>Favorites<\/strong>\" section or tap the \"<strong>Add Widget<\/strong>\" button to place it on the home screen directly.<\/p>\n<p>7. You can then drag the contact widget to the desired position on your home screen, rearrange other icons, or resize the widget by holding and dragging its edges.<\/p>\n<p>8. After placing the contact widget, you can tap on it to configure the specific contact details that you want to display, such as a favorite contact or a specific contact group.<\/p>\n<p>9. Customize the widget according to your preferences, such as choosing between different sizes or opting for a stack of multiple contact widgets.<\/p>\n<p>10. Once you&#8217;re satisfied with the customization, tap the background area to exit the customization mode.<\/p>\n<p>By following these steps, you&#8217;ll be able to add a contact widget to your iPhone home screen for quick and convenient access to your favorite contacts without needing to open the contacts app every time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_add_a_call_button_to_my_iPhone_home_screen\"><\/span>How do I add a call button to my iPhone home screen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To add a call button to your iPhone home screen, you can follow these steps:<\/p>\n<p>1. Open the Phone app: Locate and tap on the green Phone app icon on your home screen to open it.<\/p>\n<p>2. Find the contact you want to create a shortcut for: Browse through your contacts or use the search function to locate the contact you want to add a call button for.<\/p>\n<p>3. Tap on the contact: Tap on the contact&#8217;s name to open their contact information.<\/p>\n<p>4. Tap on the share\/contact options button: Look for the square box with an arrow pointing upward, typically located at the bottom center of the screen. Tap on it to access sharing and contact options.<\/p>\n<p>5. Select \"<strong>Add to Home Screen<\/strong>\": From the list of available options, choose \"<strong>Add to Home Screen.<\/strong>\" This option may be presented differently based on the version of iOS you have installed, but it should be a similar option.<\/p>\n<p>6. Customize the contact shortcut: You can now customize the contact shortcut by editing the name or selecting an app icon style. These options allow you to personalize the appearance of the call button.<\/p>\n<p>7. Tap \"<strong>Add<\/strong>\" or \"<strong>Done<\/strong>\": Once you&#8217;ve finished customizing the contact shortcut, tap on \"<strong>Add<\/strong>\" or \"<strong>Done<\/strong>\" in the top right corner of the screen.<\/p>\n<p>8. Locate the call button on your home screen: Return to your home screen and find the newly created call button shortcut. It should appear as an icon similar to other apps on your home screen.<\/p>\n<p>9. Make a call: Now, whenever you want to make a call to that specific contact, simply tap on the call button shortcut you created, and it will initiate the call.<\/p>\n<p>By following these steps, you can easily add a call button to your iPhone home screen for quick access to your frequently contacted individuals.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_move_a_contact_to_my_front_page\"><\/span>How do I move a contact to my front page?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To move a contact to your front page on your iPhone running on iOS 16, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<p>1. Locate and open the \"<strong>Contacts<\/strong>\" app on your iPhone. The icon typically resembles a silhouette of a person&#8217;s head and shoulders.<br \/>\n2. Search for the contact you want to move to your front page by typing their name in the search bar at the top of the screen.<br \/>\n3. Once you&#8217;ve found the contact, tap on their name to open their contact details.<br \/>\n4. Next, tap on the \"<strong>Edit<\/strong>\" button located on the upper-right corner of the screen.<br \/>\n5. Scroll down and find the \"<strong>Add to Favorites<\/strong>\" option. Tap on the green plus icon next to it to add the contact to your Favorites.<br \/>\n6. Once added to your Favorites, the contact will appear on your front page for quick access.<\/p>\n<p>Now, you should be able to find and access the contact easily from your iPhone&#8217;s front page without having to navigate through the Contacts app every time you need to reach them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_add_a_contact_to_my_iPhone_12\"><\/span>How do I add a contact to my iPhone 12?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To add a contact to your iPhone 12, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<p>1. Unlock your iPhone 12 and go to the home screen.<br \/>\n2. Locate and tap on the \"<strong>Phone<\/strong>\" app, which is usually found on the bottom row of icons.<br \/>\n3. In the Phone app, you will see several tabs at the bottom of the screen. Tap on the \"<strong>Contacts<\/strong>\" tab, which is represented by an icon that resembles a person.<br \/>\n4. In the Contacts tab, you will find a \"<strong>+<\/strong>\" symbol at the top right corner of the screen. Tap on it to start creating a new contact.<br \/>\n5. On the new contact screen, you will see various fields such as Name, Phone, Email, and more. Fill in the relevant details for the contact you want to add.<br \/>\n6. To add a name, tap on the \"<strong>First<\/strong>\" and \"<strong>Last<\/strong>\" sections and enter the appropriate details.<br \/>\n7. To add a phone number, tap on the \"<strong>Phone<\/strong>\" field and enter the contact&#8217;s phone number.<br \/>\n8. Similarly, you can add an email address, address, and other relevant information if desired.<br \/>\n9. For additional fields such as job title, birthday, and relationship, scroll down on the contact screen and tap on \"<strong>add field<\/strong>\" to include them.<br \/>\n10. Once you have entered all the necessary information, tap on \"<strong>Done<\/strong>\" at the top right corner to save the contact.<\/p>\n<p>Now you have successfully added a contact to your iPhone 12. You can easily access and manage your contacts by going back to the Contacts tab in the Phone app.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_shortcuts_on_iPhone\"><\/span>How do you make shortcuts on iPhone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To make shortcuts on an iPhone, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<p>1. Open the Shortcuts app: The Shortcuts app comes pre-installed on iPhones running iOS 14 or later. If you cannot find it, you can download it from the App Store.<\/p>\n<p>2. Create a new shortcut: Tap on the \"<strong>+<\/strong>\" icon in the top right corner of the Shortcuts app to create a new shortcut.<\/p>\n<p>3. Choose actions for your shortcut: Tap on \"<strong>Add Action<\/strong>\" to select the actions you want your shortcut to perform. You can search for specific actions or browse through categories like Communication, Media, and Web.<\/p>\n<p>4. Customize actions and add parameters: Some actions may require additional configuration. Tap on an action to customize it as per your requirements. You can also add parameters like text inputs, URLs, or dates if needed.<\/p>\n<p>5. Add extra actions if necessary: You can add multiple actions to your shortcut by tapping on the \"<strong>+<\/strong>\" icon and repeating steps 3 and 4.<\/p>\n<p>6. Personalize your shortcut (optional): Customize the name and icon of your shortcut by tapping on the ellipsis (&#8230;) at the top right corner of the screen. This step is optional but can help you quickly identify your shortcuts.<\/p>\n<p>7. Run and test your shortcut: Tap on the \"<strong>Play<\/strong>\" button at the bottom of the screen to test your shortcut. Make sure it performs the desired actions correctly. If not, go back to the editing mode and make necessary changes.<\/p>\n<p>8. Add the shortcut to your home screen: Once satisfied with your shortcut, tap on the ellipsis (&#8230;) and select \"<strong>Add to Home Screen.<\/strong>\" This will create a shortcut icon on your iPhone&#8217;s home screen for easy access.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s it! You have successfully created a shortcut on your iPhone. Now you can simply tap on the shortcut icon on your home screen to execute the actions you specified in the shortcut.<br \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do I create a shortcut for a contact?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"To create a shortcut for a contact on your iPhone 14 running iOS 16, follow these steps:\\n\\n1. Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone. If you can't find it, swipe down on your home screen and use the search bar to locate it.\\n\\n2. Tap on the \\\"+\\\" (plus) icon located in the top-right corner to create a new shortcut.\\n\\n3. On the new shortcut screen, tap on \\\"Add Action\\\" to add an action to your shortcut.\\n\\n4. In the search bar at the top, type \\\"Open App\\\" and tap on the action when it appears in the search results.\\n\\n5. 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