How I Organized My Google Pixel 9 Home Screens for Functionality and Aesthetic (Only Using Its Internal Settings, No Screen-Apps)

My Google Pixel 9 layout is designed to balance functionality and aesthetics. Across nine home screens, each page has a unique purpose, enhancing usability and personalization.


Page 1: Minimalist Essentials

Focus: A real-time Earth wallpaper creates a visually appealing start.

Apps: Essentials only—Phone, Messages, Camera, Settings, Chrome, and Google Search.


Page 2: Categorized App Groups

Design: Logical app groups like Travel & Safety, Food & Lifestyle, and Social apps reduce clutter and improve accessibility.


Page 3: Monthly Overview

Widget: A Google Calendar widget offers a color-coded monthly view to manage deadlines and appointments.


Page 4: Weather Insights

Widget: A detailed weather widget helps plan for Colorado’s unpredictable conditions.


Page 5: Reliving Memories

Widget: A Google Photos widget displays past memories for a personal touch.


Page 6: Music Central

Widget: YouTube Music highlights playlists and current favorites, creating the perfect soundtrack.


Page 7: News at Your Fingertips

Widget: A Local News widget curates stories relevant to my location and interests.


Page 8: Cloud and Tools

Widgets: Shortcuts to OneDrive, Google Drive, and YouTube for productivity.


Page 9: Curiosity and Exploration

Widgets: A moon phase tracker, a fact of the day, and a Wikipedia link fuel my love of learning.


Design Philosophy

  1. Purpose-Driven Layout: Pages are tailored to specific tasks and interests.
  2. Aesthetic Minimalism: Clean visuals and grouped apps maintain cohesion.
  3. Personal Touch: Widgets like Google Photos and trivia add personality.

This setup keeps me organized, inspired, and connected. I’d love to hear how others customize their Pixels!

So many words without any screenshots?

Someone ban this guy for being too cringe. He clearly needs the push to go outside and touch grass.

Zayn said:
Someone ban this guy for being too cringe. He clearly needs the push to go outside and touch grass.

He’s too busy scrolling through home screens to respond.

But at the end of all that, you still have a Pixel.

Edit: I’ve read like 1/10th of the way through this and am convinced you have bodies buried in your crawlspace.

Mine is similar for the first 3 pages, but I prefer to not show the dock or notifications bar at all, making for a page with just my beautiful wallpaper. Nova Launcher Pro for the win.

Mine is set up so I don’t need to swipe on my screen 8 times to get to an app.

One folder for social media in my dock, one more for content consumption (audio and video). The dialer and camera are also in the dock. The rest of the screen is blank aside from ‘At a Glance,’ which shows weather, upcoming events, and battery levels.

Second home page has widgets to show stocks, photos, and time zones of family.

There is no need for redundancy. Anything I need frequently can be accessed in one tap or swipe. Less frequent apps are in the app drawer or quick settings.