When you first pick up the Samsung Galaxy S4, it might appear that lock screen widgets aren't available. After
all, the default lock screen is just a big clock widget with "life
companion" or some other message up top. But as an Android 4.2 device, the S4 includes full support for lock screen widgets, it's just
a case of enabling them in the phone's lock screen settings.
Head to “Settings > My device > Lock screen” and check
"Multiple widgets." Once you've done that, you're able to swipe to
the right and add more lock screen panels. There's the standard list of Google
widgets as well as some new stuff from Samsung, including a new WatchON widget.
This ties into the WatchON app, which is the Peel-powered universal remote
included on the Galaxy S4, giving you an expandable universal remote right from
your lock screen. Third-party offerings like Dashclock Widget should work just
fine, too.
