Why Different Monitoring Methods?; Dexcom G5 Mobile App; Suggested Device Settings - Dexcom G5 User Manual

5.3 Why Different Monitoring Methods?

Your convenience!
By offering two separate monitoring systems, the app or receiver, you can choose to monitor
your glucose levels in the handiest method at that moment. Forgot your receiver at home?
Use your smart device! Battery died on your smart device? Smart device memory full? Your
receiver has you covered!
With the exception of Dexcom Share, the primary difference between the two monitoring
systems is not the data itself, but how it's presented.
The next section walks you through the initial setup for the app. To set up the receiver, go to
Chapter 5.5. If you want to use both the Dexcom G5 Mobile app and the receiver, you need to
set up each individually.
Once you have completed the initial setup, you're one step closer to beginning your sensor
session!

5.4 Dexcom G5 Mobile App

Before starting your first sensor session, pick the smart device you want to use. As
mentioned in the previous chapter, you can use the receiver with one smart device during a
session; however, you can't use multiple smart devices during the same session.
While your smart device can have the app installed, part of your initial setup is entering the
transmitter's serial number (SN). If by accident you enter the SN into more than one smart
device, the system warns you and you won't be able to complete the setup process.

Suggested Device Settings

Get the best G5 app experience by using these tips. They help ensure you'll get your Alarm/
Alerts and readings.
See your smart device instructions to learn how to change its settings.
• Bluetooth: Your transmitter talks to your app with Bluetooth wireless technology.
Bluetooth is designed for wireless communication between devices (unlike Wi-Fi, which
wirelessly connects devices to the Internet). Make sure your smart device Bluetooth is
on. If not, you will not get Alarm, Alerts or CGM information.
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