I switched to using a receiver when Dexcom said that my phone was too old for the app. Pissed me off. But I do like not having to carry my phone at all times just for Dex. And being able to use bluetooth for ear buds again is great!
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@Mariethm I can understand not being happy with an app that tells us our phone is too old! Iām not sure I understand how carrying a receiver is different from carrying a phone (as long youāre using each for the same purpose), other than the form factor may be different. As to the earbuds comment, I donāt understand at all; Iāve never had any difficulty using ear buds with a G6/7 and Dash pods. Is there a phone age issue on number of devices that can connect? If so, Iāve forgotten or donāt recall it.
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I use my G7 receiver! When I was on my tandem pump I didnāt, but Iāve been MDI for about a year and the receiver is helpful when Iām at work and donāt want to carry my bulky phone, and when Iām sleeping for the alerts.
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The receiver is much smaller. Fits under my pillow much better! And, yeah, my old samsung could only have 1 bluetooth connection. I got a new phone recently, but havenāt switched back to the app.
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@Mariethm I donāt recall being aware of the BT limitation, but it makes sense there was progression of capability. Youāre right the size difference is substantial (I took out my receiver to check for the recall and noticed the size difference). That said, I canāt help recalling the advice received for kitchen help: āNeed to conserve storage space? Limit the number of single use devices, i.e. if it only has one use (cherry piter anyone?), skip it! Of course, it depend on the device and doesnāt say skip them all!!
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I love single use kitchen utensils! Iām pretty sure thereās a support group out there for those of us that have drawers of them.
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