Dexcom G7 Compatibility
Smartphone Compatibility
What is the orange phone icon on my Apple Watch Screen?
When you see the orange phone icon beside your sensor reading on your Apple Watch screen, this means that Direct to Watch mode is temporarily not working.
Why do i need to update my phone’s operating system to get Dexcom G7 app updates?
We assess whether to keep supporting older Operating Systems (OS) for Dexcom apps on an annual basis.
Do I need to have a cellular plan for my Apple Watch to use Direct to Watch?
No. A cellular plan isn’t required to connect your Dexcom G7 sensor to your watch. The sensor connects to your Apple Watch using Bluetooth.
Is Share available from my Watch when in Direct to Watch Mode?
As part of the Dexcom G7 2.7 app release, users can now “Share” glucose data from their compatible Smartwatch* if their Apple Watch is connected to the internet over Wi-Fi†.