Direct to Watch is on my wrist! Set up and all info you need

Yes, this title is correct, Direct to Watch is now out in the UK. Update your Dexcom G7 app and your existing G7 sensor will connect to the watch directly. If your Dexcom G7 does not show you an update, open the App Store on the Dexcom G7 page and leave it open. After 30 sec or so, the "Open" button will change to "Update"- this update includes the Direct to Watch functionality and will also update your watch app.
During ATTD in Florence, I had the pleasure of catching up with Alex Moussa- Senior Vice President and General Manager of EMEA and LATAM for Dexcom. Alex explained how the new direct to watch functionality works and how it works when using an integrated pump.
If you have any questions about direct to watch, let me know in the comments and I will help out!
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[@milosd]

Can't wait for this in the Netherlands! For kids that goes to primary school, this is life saver!

[@wesmoran5215]

waiting patiently in the us

[@SwissPGO]

The big thing would be that the API would be published, so that any developers can integrate the data on any other device!

[@djspecialpaul]

Hope this coming soon to Germany ... I am really happy with my G7 System.

[@mgronebe]

Can you please make another video about this? so how well it works. Is the blood sugar always (!) displayed on the watch face, or do you have to open the app every now and then so that the value is displayed on the watch face? THX

[@nubbz1068]

My guess is you can have it display always on the watch. I currently have a complication on my watch face that always displays my number through the current phone app. I would expect they would maintain that functionality at least.

[@t1dpanic613]

@@nubbz1068 I have the complication on my watch face as well, I think they are eluding to the limitation of having to tap the complication to force it to update... if you're glancing at the watch face frequently you'll find that the complication will lag or stop showing readings. I too am hoping that direct to watch resolves this issue.

[@williamthorpe5394]

Can't wait for this in North Carolina! I believe there would be an Apple Watch complication allowing user to pick and choose what to display. For sure you can display blood sugar continuously with the right complication, This can be done today with just the current iPhone IOS

[@rubendelcondado1420]

Only un UK? When for the rest of EU?

[@3018744s]

Great news... Finally

[@Nerdabetic]

6 years of finally

[@janecerullo8280]

I added the Apple Watch to my Dexcom connections. Works sort of ok. Was at a ball game yesterday and walked to concession stand a little walk from stands. Kept losing signal and the little phone icon would show next to readings. Makes me nervous to not have phone with me.

[@craigclark5845]

Still waiting on the G7 in Australia I would just be happy to have that

[@gaboshkaboi6885]

I honestly don't think we will get it anytime soon. We typically get the tech about 3-4 years past it's release in the US like we saw with the dexcom g6 and omnipod dash. So the dexcom g6 that launched late 2022 is very unlikely to be here soon. The TGA is stricter than the FDA and takes far longer to approve anything.

[@craigclark5845]

@@gaboshkaboi6885 I agree with you sadly. Sad that we are left so far behind. I think NZ got the G7 in 2020

[@gaboshkaboi6885]

@@craigclark5845 I actually moved to au from NZ a 3 weeks after it was released in there. It was released in NZ in 2022. For what it’s worth, at least the dexcom is funded by the NDSS in AU. When I lived in NZ, it was 8500 dollars per year.

[@RyanCrossOfficial]

my endo recently said it should be arriving in Au in a few weeks, but a follow up chat with my pharmacist suggests nothing has been said or seems imminent. Though the pharmacist suggested it might be AU needing to reduce its stock of G6 (i'm not sure about that) I still remain hopeful that its soon. I suspect it could be mostly a commercial decision for AU/NDSS, but lets hope the TGA gets it approved asap, since that seems like it should be the no brainer.

[@craigclark5845]

@@RyanCrossOfficial I heard thar a month ago, so a few weeks has now passed. I said a few years ago they prob have a warehouse full of g6 they need to move first. I was only half joking but there may be some truth to it. I actually thought we would get g7 last year

[@worthybookjourney3231]

My son uses G6/Tandem but the amount of alarms are maddening. He is looking to switch to Libre 2 or 3 to try to eliminate some alarm fatigue. I wish alarms were our choice and not the company's. When linked to a pump, all of the alarm decisions are made by the pump. Sadly, that takes away the incentive to connect them for him. However, if he got to decide which ones he wanted so he could get a night of uninterrupted sleep then this would interest him. All he really wants is extreme low alarms for sleep.At times he may would add a high alarm but not multiple notifications like when it rides the line of 200 just enough to bounce back and forth and activate that alarm over and over.

[@craigclark5845]

@nerdabetic Are you still using the Omnipod ?

[@mikel1090]

Will the Follow App work if the user is only using the Apple Watch.

[@jorgwitte-bs4gp]

does the sensor directly connect to the Apple Watch or must be the phone still and permanently in the reach of the sensor, inside the 10 days period?

[@doublesupersize]

Wooohooooo!!!!

[@Nerdabetic]

Yes Lukas!

[@t1dpanic613]

What is even more painful for me about the Apple Watch experience is the frequency of updated readings to the Dexcom watch face complication. For anyone who has used direct to apple watch, does this change the experience of the watch complication at all? Or does it still lag and you have to tap on it to force an update?

[@mden2490]

This really seems to be for those who are going out for run, a swim, marathon, or are involved in an all day sporting event for example, because 99.5% of people are still going have there phones with them.Next question is though bluetooth uses less battery life than wifi, I suspect it’s going to effect battery life on Apple Watch.

[@MarkLynskey]

Does anyone have any idea why the Xiaomi 13Pro won't work with the Dexcom G7 app? when my son checks the Android store the app isn't listed but the g6 app is.

[@vicki4493]

Been waiting for this lord When will be available in USA?? Also which watch will be compatible?? Samsung watch or Apple Watch or garmin watch or which one?? Please docent said on the video we need more information 🤞🤞🤞

[@Nerdabetic]

It runs with Apple Watch Series 6 and newer. US timelines are not confirmed yet but I’m predicting it to be around the big US conference ADA or slightly before. ADA is in June.

[@brmccollum]

Too bad if it’s true they are waiting for a conference; PR over outcomes.

[@tomim981]

@@Nerdabeticcellular needed or is gps only enough?

[@MtOliveCBC]

According to Tech support in the US - this will be available once it recieves federal approval, so don't hold your breath right now....

[@bruxis]

This is great, really hope Medtronic gets on this soon.. would be great not to need my phone to sync to my watch

[@Nerdabetic]

It really is very useful! My experience has been great so far

[@savvas637]

Is it available for the U.S. version of the G7 app?

[@russellseaton2014]

Will the Dexcom G7 to Apple watch work if I do not have an Apple phone? Can I setup the Dexcom G7 to Apple watch using the watch and Dexcom only? Can I not have an Apple phone and make the G7 to Apple watch work?

[@Nerdabetic]

Great question. Sensor set up happens on the iPhone. So you need an iPhone to activate the sensor and you can then leave it behind for 10 days. To start another session, you will need it again. Does that make sense?

[@russellseaton2014]

@@Nerdabetic Yes. I am out then. Until Dexcom wises up and releases a G7 that communicates with Android phones and watches. G6 works extremely well for me so I am in no hurry to switch. Both have the same 10 day usage. Although you do get an extra half day with the G7.

[@irisbraun4171]

Do I need a phone better than 7 plus and witch 🍏 watch

[@Nerdabetic]

iPhone 8 and newer is required with Dexcom G7. For Direct to Watch, Apple Watch Series 6 or newer is required. Does this help?

[@sebikolo]

When will ONE+ have this function?

[@Nerdabetic]

Apple Watch viewing and now Direct to Watch are only available on the G7. Dexcom G6 supports viewing Dexcom info but direct to Watch is G7 only. Dexcom One and One+ do not offer any Watch features sadly.

[@bjarkih1977]

When will this come on Android?

[@Nerdabetic]

This is Apple Watch only.

[@TheeDoughboy]

I would love Apple to include Blood Glucose levels right next to the Heart Rate. Garmin has it their workout views now.

[@Nerdabetic]

You mean in reports?

[@TheeDoughboy]

@@Nerdabetic Right in the view of the workout; Distance, time, heart rate and Blood Glucose so you look down and its right there.

[@duganets]

it's so confusing so have branding mess with so many titles like G7, one, one+ etc. It's not clear whether hardware are the same or there are differences. For now one+ experience is worth then expected unfortunately, after days of calibration no success with valid glucose data

[@Nerdabetic]

I understand your point. In summary, G line has all the software features- G5, G6 and G7- this new feature is exclusive to G7 and direct to watch will not be coming to G6. One and One+ are the same physical wearables as G6, G7 but will limited functions like no Apple Watch. Does this make it easier?

[@Vasiliskat]

Let's hope Freestyle Libre will do the same. I honestly cannot understand why Abbott still hasn't made an app for smartwatches. How hard is it Abbott??

[@Nerdabetic]

I think Watch complication should happen soon. I can’t see a direct to watch solution for quite a while 😅

[@tomkro9704]

Just finally heal diabetes and stop making money

[@strainhunter6966]

Costs Penny's to make insulin yet costs hundreds. Welcome to the unfair world of life for profit from the sick.

[@rhdtv2002]

For real

[@walterchang6074]

They have the tech already, but wont let us have it unless you have a good amount of money. Its called Gene Editing. And we cant have it!