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With Direct to Watch mode, you can see your CGM information on your smartwatch, even when you’re not near your phone†.

How do I connect my G7 sensor directly with my Apple Watch*?

In Standard Smartwatch mode, there is no direct connection between the Dexcom G7 sensor and the smartwatch, so users must keep their smartphone within 6 meters to receive glucose readings on their smartwatch.

How can I tell if I am in Direct to Watch Mode or Standard Smartwatch mode?

Direct to Watch connects the Dexcom G7 sensor directly to your Apple Watch*† using Bluetooth. 

What is Direct to Watch?

To set up Dexcom G7 Direct to Watch, you must have an iPhone* that is running iOS 17 or later and an Apple Watch Series 6 or later running watchOS10.

Do I need an iPhone to pair directly with my Apple Watch?

No. A cellular plan isn’t required to connect your Dexcom G7 sensor to your watch.

Do I need to have a cellular plan for my Apple Watch* to be able to use the Direct to Watch Feature?

Yes. Dexcom G7 can display glucose on multiple devices including your phone, smartwatch*, and Dexcom receiver or connected AID (Automated Insulin Delivery) system simultaneously and independent of each other. 

If I use Direct to Watch, can I still connect to my AID system? 

If you&#x27;re in water, you may not get sensor readings until you get out.

When using Direct to Watch, will I get my numbers while I am swimming?

To use Direct to Watch you must have one of the following Apple Watch* models, running watchOS 10 or later.

What Apple Watches are compatible with Dexcom G7 Direct to Watch?

Currently, the Dexcom G7 Direct to Watch feature is only compatible with Apple Watch.

What smartwatches have Direct to Watch compatibility?

Your watch will mirror the settings of your smartphone.

How can I change the alert settings on my watch?

When you see the orange phone icon beside your sensor reading, Direct to Watch mode is temporarily not working. 

What is the orange phone icon on my Apple Watch Screen?

Is Share available from my Watch when in Direct to Watch Mode?

To use Direct to Watch, you must have the following.

What are the Device &amp; Operating system requirements for Direct To Watch?

No, Direct to Watch can’t share real-time glucose data to Health App partners like Sugarmate or Happy Bob.

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