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Android System Intelligence Now Playing Widget Missing in Niagara Launcher

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On Google Pixel phones, the Android System Intelligence service provides a widget that lets users view and interact with their "Now Playing" track history — similar to Shazam, but built into the system. This widget is available and selectable in other launchers like Nova Launcher, but it does not appear in Niagara Launcher's widget list, even though the app is installed and functional.

This widget is extremely useful for quickly accessing recognized songs and would be a great addition to Niagara's minimalist experience.

Nova:

Niagara:

Would love for Niagara to support this widget so Pixel users can take full advantage of their device’s music recognition features.

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Problem occurs with other Launchers
Third-Party Launchers Tested
Niagara Launcher Version
Posted by Wei Yuan Cho ·
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  • Wei Yuan Cho

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    Nov 7, 2025

    So I found a workaround, even though is not a widget but is good enough for my purpose

    I have to open the now playing app elsewhere, then “Add to home screen" on the top right

    Then now playing shows under "Favourite”

    But worth pointing out that if you search all apps, it doesnt show within “N”