Some apps come with widgets. Tap on the folder to open. How To Add A Shortcut From The Ios Shortcuts App To Your Home Screen Macrumors Contact 1x1 Direct dial 1x1 or Direct message 1x1. How do i add a contact shortcut to my home screen . On the Apps screen tap Contacts then Contacts again. A list of action categories appear. Find the contact you want to add to the Home screen and touch it. How do I add the shortcuts such as pay bills create invoices etc to my home screen. You can also touch and hold an action in the list then drag it to the position you want in the shortcut editor. Put the widget onto the homescreen of your choice. The contact is added to the Home screen. I want to add a new contact onto my shortcut page but I am unable to remember how to do this. Touch and hold on the home screen and then select Widgets. The Choose a contact shortcut screen displays. Simply add the shortcut to your home screen set it up if necessary then tap the shortcut...