Widgets and Live Activities
Praxi iOS apps provide home screen widgets, lock screen widgets, and live activities so you can stay informed without opening the app.
Practitioner App Widgets
To add a widget, long-press your home screen, tap the + button, search for Praxi, select a size, and position it.
Next Appointment
Shows your upcoming appointment with the client's initials, time, and a countdown to the session start. For privacy, widgets never display full client names.
| Size | Content |
|---|---|
| Small | Next appointment with client initials and countdown |
| Medium | Extended details including service type |
Today's Schedule
Displays a timeline view of today's full appointment schedule with colour-coded blocks.
| Size | Content |
|---|---|
| Medium | Compact schedule with times and client initials |
| Large | Full day overview with colour-coded appointment blocks |
Task Count
Shows your pending task count with a breakdown of overdue and due-today items.
| Size | Content |
|---|---|
| Small | Total pending count with overdue badge |
Daily Stats
Displays your session completion progress for the day, including how many appointments are completed versus remaining.
| Size | Content |
|---|---|
| Small | Session progress ring and client count |
requests regular updates, but the actual refresh rate depends on system conditions and battery state. :::
Lock Screen Widgets
Lock screen widgets (iOS 16+) provide at-a-glance information without unlocking your device.
- Next appointment -- Displays the time and client initials for your next session.
- Task count -- Shows the number of pending tasks.
To add one, long-press your lock screen, tap Customise, tap the widget area below the clock, and search for Praxi.
information (initials, counts, times). Full client names are never shown on the lock screen to protect confidentiality. :::
Live Activities (Practitioner)
Live activities display real-time information on your lock screen and Dynamic Island during active sessions. They require iPhone 14 Pro or later (Dynamic Island) and iOS 17.0+.
Session Live Activity
When you start an in-person session, a live activity appears showing:
- Session timer -- Elapsed time since the session started.
- Client initials -- Abbreviated identifier (not full name).
- Session type -- The appointment type as free text (e.g., in-person or telehealth).
- Quick actions -- Tap to return to the session view in the app.
Telehealth Live Activity
When you are in a telehealth video call, a separate live activity shows:
- Call duration -- Elapsed time of the video call.
- Connection status -- Visual indicator of connection health.
- Quick actions -- Tap to return to the telehealth view.
On Dynamic Island devices, the compact view shows a live session icon on the left and the elapsed timer on the right. Long-press the island to see full session details.
Live activities are enabled by default. To disable them, go to iOS Settings > Praxi Practitioner > Live Activities.
Client Portal Widgets
The Client Portal App offers its own set of widgets for clients:
Next Appointment
Shows the client's upcoming appointment with date, time, and practitioner name.
Session Prep
Displays pre-session preparation information and reminders.
Tasks
Shows the count of incomplete tasks assigned by the practitioner.
Mood Check-in
Quick access to log a mood check-in without opening the app.
Mood Trend
Displays a compact mood trend chart showing recent entries.
Daily Streak
Shows the client's current streak for completing daily check-ins or exercises.
Breathing Exercise
Quick-launch widget for starting a breathing exercise.
Safety Plan
Quick access to the client's personal safety plan and emergency contacts.
Live Activities (Portal)
The Client Portal also supports live activities for:
- Appointment countdown -- Shows time until the next session begins.
- Telehealth session -- Displays call duration and connection status during active video calls.
App Intents and Siri
Both the Practitioner and Client Portal apps register App Intents for Siri integration. You can use voice commands or add them to Shortcuts:
Practitioner Intents:
- Schedule queries ("What's my next appointment?")
- Navigation shortcuts ("Open my Praxi calendar")
- Clinical quick actions ("Start a new clinical note")
- AI queries ("Ask Praxi about...")
Client Portal Intents:
- Appointment queries and confirmations
- Billing and payment lookups
- Communication actions (send a message)
- Wellness shortcuts (start a breathing exercise, log mood)
Configure shortcuts in iOS Settings > Siri & Search > Praxi.
Next Steps
- Practitioner App -- Full overview of the iOS Practitioner App.
- Calendar on iOS -- Manage your schedule on mobile.
- Telehealth on iOS -- Join sessions with live activity support.