Alec Ortega
The Dexcom G6 and G7 apps are compatible with a variety of iOS and Android devices. The Dexcom G6 app is compatible with smartwatches that support custom watch faces and meet the app's minimum OS compatibility requirements. The Dexcom G7 app is compatible with the Apple Watch, but requires a smartphone to be within 6 metres to utilise the Share/Follow function. Users have also reported success connecting the Dexcom G6 and G7 apps to smartwatches using third-party workarounds.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Compatibility with Dexcom G6 app | A variety of iOS and Android smart devices |
| Compatibility with Dexcom G7 | Latest Apple iPhones and many popular Android devices |
| Compatibility with Siri | iOS devices using iOS 12 and above and supported Apple Watches and watchOS |
| Compatible smartwatches | Any smartwatch that meets the minimum OS requirements |
| Compatible smartwatches (specific) | Apple Watch Series 6, 7, 8, 9, SE 2nd Gen, Ultra |
| Compatible Android watches | Android Wear watches that support custom watch faces and meet the app's minimum OS compatibility requirement |
| Compatible Android watches (specific) | Sony Smartwatch 3, SWR50, BlueJay, Lemfo Lem16 |
What You'll Learn
Bluetooth and iPhone compatibility
All iPhone models support Bluetooth, although functionality has improved over the years. For example, Version 3.0 of the iOS added peer-to-peer connectivity, support for accessories, and Internet tethering.
To connect your iPhone to a Bluetooth accessory, you must first put your Bluetooth accessory in discovery mode. Then, go to Settings > Bluetooth on your iPhone and make sure Bluetooth is turned on. Tap the name of the accessory when it appears onscreen. You might need to enter the accessory PIN or passcode. Note that your iPhone must be within about 33 feet (10 meters) of the Bluetooth accessory to pair.
To unpair a Bluetooth accessory, go to Settings > Bluetooth, tap next to the accessory, then tap "Forget This Device".
Dexcom G6 and G7 are compatible with the latest Apple iPhones and many popular Android devices. To check if your iPhone is compatible, visit dexcom.com/compatibility and select your phone type and model.
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Android watch compatibility
The Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System can be used with both iOS and Android devices. The Dexcom G6 app is compatible with a variety of Android smart devices.
To use the Dexcom G6 CGM with an Android watch, the watch must be connected to a compatible smartphone. The Dexcom CGM app for Android will work with Android Wear watches that support custom watch faces and meet the app's minimum OS compatibility requirement. This means that your Android Wear Watch will only communicate with your Android smart device, not the Dexcom G6 transmitter. Therefore, if you leave your smartphone at home, you will not receive any CGM updates on your watch.
There are several apps that can be used in combination with the Dexcom G6 app to receive data on your Android smartwatch. One example is the G-Watch app, which works with Samsung smartwatches. Another option is to use the Tasker app, which pushes the CGM data to the watch over Bluetooth.
It is important to note that the specific compatibility may vary depending on the model of your Android watch and smartphone. To check if your devices are compatible, visit dexcom.com/compatibility and select your phone type and model.
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Smartphones that work with Dexcom apps
The Dexcom G6 app is compatible with a variety of iOS and Android devices. The Dexcom website provides a compatibility checker where you can select your phone type and model to verify compatibility with the Dexcom G6 app.
IOS devices:
- Apple iPhone 12
- Apple iPhone 13
- Apple iPhone 14
- Apple iPhone 15
Android devices:
- Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Kyocera DuraForce Ultra 5G (E7110)
- Nothing Phone 1 (A063)
- Nothing Phone 2 (A065)
- OnePlus Nord 2T (CPH2399)
- Sharp AQUOS R7 (SH-52C)
- Sony Xperia 1 IV (SO-51C)
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 (M2101K7A)
- Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125, SM-S125)
- Samsung Galaxy A13 4G (SM-A135)
- Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215, SM-S215)
- Samsung Galaxy A22 5G (SM-A226, SC-56B)
- Samsung Galaxy A31 (SM-A315)
- Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515, SM-S515)
- Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715)
- Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980)
- Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (SM-G991, SC-51B)
- Samsung Galaxy S22 5G (SM-S901, SC-51C, SCG13)
- Samsung Galaxy S23 (SM-S911, SC-51D, SCG19)
This is not an exhaustive list, and it is recommended to check the Dexcom compatibility checker for the most up-to-date information.
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Dexcom G7 compatibility
The Dexcom G7 is compatible with the latest Apple iPhones and many popular Android devices. It is not compatible with all smartwatches, and currently requires a smartphone to be connected.
For Apple Watches, the G7 is compatible with the Series 6, 7, 8, 9, and SE 2nd Gen in 40mm and 44mm sizes, as well as the Apple Watch Ultra. However, a compatible smartphone is still required to pair a new Dexcom G7 sensor with an Apple Watch.
For Android smartwatches, the Dexcom G7 app will work with Android Wear watches that support custom watch faces and meet the app's minimum OS compatibility requirements. This includes the Sony Smartwatch 3, SWR50, and the BlueJay watch.
It is important to note that the Dexcom G7 sensor can only connect with one smart device at a time. If you are replacing your smart device, you will need to turn off Bluetooth on your old device and wait at least 15 minutes before connecting your new device.
To check if your specific smartphone or smartwatch model is compatible with the Dexcom G7, visit dexcom.com/compatibility/dexcom-g7-app.
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Dexcom G6 compatibility
The Dexcom G6 is compatible with a variety of iOS and Android smart devices. To determine whether your device is compatible, visit dexcom.com/compatibility, select your phone type and model, and review the compatibility with the Dexcom G6 app.
For Android watches, the Dexcom CGM app for Android will work if the watch is connected to a compatible smartphone and supports custom watch faces, meeting the app's minimum OS compatibility requirement. The Android Wear Watch will only communicate with the Android smart device, not the Dexcom G6 transmitter. Therefore, to receive alerts, alarms, and other notifications on the watch, it must remain connected with the compatible smart device.
For iOS devices, the Dexcom G6 app is compatible with Siri on devices using iOS 12 and above, as well as supported Apple Watches and watchOS.
It is worth noting that the Dexcom G6 Android watch app is not yet compatible with the latest Google Play Store version, so it is not visible in the app store.
Additionally, specific workarounds and app combinations mentioned in forums, such as using the G-Watch app with the Dexcom BYOD set as the data source, allow users to access Dexcom G6 data on Samsung smartwatches without an internet connection.
The BlueJay watch is also mentioned as an option for direct connection with the Dexcom G6 without a phone.
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Frequently asked questions
A variety of iOS and Android smartwatches are compatible with Dexcom. To check if your specific smartwatch is compatible, visit dexcom.com/compatibility.
First, ensure your smartwatch is connected to and within range of your phone. Then, follow the instructions provided by your watch manufacturer to install apps. For specific instructions on setting up the G6 Android watch app, visit dexcom.com/compatibility.
Yes, if your Android smartwatch is connected to a compatible smartphone, the Dexcom CGM app for Android will work with Android Wear watches that support custom watch faces and meet the app's minimum OS compatibility requirement.
Your Android Wear Watch will only communicate with your Android smart device, not the Dexcom G6 transmitter. You will not receive alerts, alarms, or other notifications on your smartwatch unless it is connected to your compatible smart device.
The Dexcom G7 sensor can only connect with one smart device at a time. To connect your new smart device, install the Dexcom G7 app. After it is installed, log into your Dexcom account, go through the app setup wizard, and enter the Dexcom G7 pairing code when prompted.
