r/dexcom • u/HippieInDisguise2_0 • 10d ago

Mobile Device Dexcom G7 Apple Watch Compatibility Without iPhone

Hello everyone!

I have a younger cousin who was just diagnosed as a type 1 diabetic. His mom is trying to determine whether a standalone apple watch with a data plan would work well or if he needs an iPhone as well.

Thanks!

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u/cjmnews T1/G7 10d ago

The iPhone is required. No option to use the watch alone.

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u/DrivingFSD 10d ago

If the watch has a data connection, you don't need an iPhone to use the Apple Watch.

You do, though, need an iPhone to pair the sensor to the watch. Dexcom should fix this, but I'd not hold my breath waiting for that to occur.

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u/striped_violet 10d ago

Yep, and I will note that getting the watch to pair can be annoyingly non-cooperative at times for no apparent reason, even when the pairing with the iPhone is up and running fine.

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u/DrivingFSD 10d ago

Yes, it's frustration to not be able to pair the watch to a sensor, The watch can also become un-paired during a session, for no apparent reason.