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Many wall tablets (iPad and Android) support running two apps side by side. This provides a better experience than embedding basic calendar or weather UIs inside zendō:
  • More powerful apps: Use your preferred full-featured calendar or weather app
  • Always up to date: Leverage native platform widgets and background updates
  • Flexible layouts: Resize each app to the proportion you want
We recommend running zendō alongside your favorite calendar or weather app using split-screen/multi-window.

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iPad: Run two apps side by side

There are two common ways to enter Split View on iPad:

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Using the Multitasking menu (iPadOS 15+)

  1. Open zendō.
  2. Tap the ••• Multitasking button at the top of the window.
  3. Choose Split View.
  4. The Home Screen appears — pick your calendar or weather app.
  5. Drag the divider to adjust each app’s width.

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Using the Dock (all recent iPadOS versions)

  1. Open zendō.
  2. Swipe up slightly to show the Dock.
  3. Touch and hold your calendar or weather app in the Dock, then drag it to the left or right edge until it appears side by side.
  4. Release to enter Split View, then adjust the divider.
To replace one side, swipe up for the Dock and drag a different app onto that side. To exit Split View, drag the divider fully to one edge.

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Android tablets: Run two apps side by side

Steps can vary slightly by device brand and Android version, but the flow is similar:
  1. Open zendō.
  2. Open the app switcher (Recents). On gesture navigation, swipe up and hold; on button navigation, tap the square/recents button.
  3. Tap the app icon for zendō and choose Split screen (or Split top/left).
  4. In the other half, select your calendar or weather app from Recents or the app list.
  5. Drag the divider to resize the two apps.
On some tablets (Samsung, Xiaomi, Lenovo), you can also start split-screen by long-pressing the app icon in the taskbar or enabling Multi-Window in Labs/Advanced features.

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Tips

  • Keep zendō larger if you mainly control your home, and keep the calendar/weather compact
  • For at-a-glance info, consider platform widgets on the Home Screen or tablet launcher
  • Remember that battery life can improve if you dim the display and use a charger designed for continuous use
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