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General: What Smart Device Operating Systems are compatible with Dexcom Apps? What devices and software are compatible with Dexcom apps? How do I invite Followers? If I am replacing my smart device, what will I need to do? Can the Follow app notify me with sound if my smart device is muted, or on Vibrate or Do Not Disturb? What should I do if the Dexcom Follow app says that notifications are disabled? Why am I not getting notifications? Can my Follow notifications make sound if the smart device is muted, or on Vibrate or Do Not Disturb? Can my G5 alert me with sound if my smart device is on Mute, Vibrate, or Do Not Disturb? What is the transmitter warranty? How long does the transmitter last? How do I Download the Dexcom G5 Mobile and Dexcom Follow apps? If I am replacing my smart device, what will I need to do? Will my G5 work if the app is closed? How do I get a recap of my last 24 hours on my smart device? How soon will Dexcom support new operating system (OS) versions after they are released? Why is my trend arrow missing? How do I pair my G5 transmitter with my smart device?
Dexcom G5 Mobile App – Android Devices Only: How do I share my glucose data with the S Health app? Can I view my Dexcom CGM data on an Android Wear watch? Is there a Quick Glance widget for the G5?
Dexcom G5 Mobile App – Apple Devices Only: How do I share my glucose data with the Apple Health app? Can I view my Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM data on an Apple Watch? Is there a Dexcom G5 Mobile Widget in the Apple Today View?
Dexcom G5 Receiver: What is the status area? How do I display my Home screen? What does each button do? What is the difference between Shutdown and Stop Sensor? What is the receiver warranty? Entering your Transmitter SN into your Dexcom receiver How do I pair a new G5 transmitter with my receiver?
Troubleshooting: What do I do when I get the Sensor Failed message? Why is the Stop Sensor option disabled? What does the blood drop icon mean? What does the Transmitter Low Battery alert mean? What does the hour glass icon mean? What does “Calibration error” mean? What do the Question Marks (???) mean? What does the "Bluetooth is off" alert mean? What does the Signal Loss alert mean?