# How do I start xdrip+ with a Dexcom? **URL:** \ **Category:** DIY\ **Tags:** xdrip, cgm, dexcom\ **Created:** [April 28, 2017, 12:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-start-xdrip-with-a-dexcom/633 "2017-04-28T00:30:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![ClaudnDaye](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/claudndaye/32/5_2.png) [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2017, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-start-xdrip-with-a-dexcom/633/61 "2017-07-12T01:11:29Z")
I went through the whole procedure, got it working, and then it lost connection somehow and I couldn’t figure it out so gave up. Plan on doing it over using the other website option (I used Heroku instead of Azure although there are better install/configuration options for Azure - I went with Heroku because it seemed to be the easier/quicker of the 2 methods to set up.) I plan on getting it set up again in the near future, though, since I found out you can use transmitters longer using xDrip/Nightscout. ---
**Author:** ![Woody](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ac91a4/32.png) [@Woody](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Woody)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2018, 1:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-start-xdrip-with-a-dexcom/633/62 "2018-08-19T01:38:10Z")
![Screenshot_20180818-203643_xDrip%20](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/c/c789a1d1dc35e75a187d255d17070610d7c94a4c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Woody](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ac91a4/32.png) [@Woody](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Woody)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2018, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-start-xdrip-with-a-dexcom/633/63 "2018-08-19T02:07:03Z")
Coming in with the same original issue as OP. I’ve tried to restart my phone. Unsure how to restart sensor. I am unable to calibrate ---
**Author:** ![docslotnick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/docslotnick/32/75_2.png) [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2018, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-start-xdrip-with-a-dexcom/633/64 "2018-08-19T15:05:12Z")
@Woody Start the Source Wizard. Choose G5/G6. Go into settings\>G5 debug. Make sure “authenticate G5 before each reading” and “constantly scan for Bluetooth” are checked. Disconnect your Dexcom and/or receiver. Wait a few minutes and it will connect. ---
**Author:** ![Woody](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ac91a4/32.png) [@Woody](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Woody)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2018, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-start-xdrip-with-a-dexcom/633/65 "2018-08-19T15:41:28Z")
![Screenshot_20180819-103959_xDrip%20](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/c/c757ad18896a6821eb42eccf437c000bcbe93931.jpeg) ![Screenshot_20180819-104022_xDrip%20](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/6/674cc8ce5ad3b2119e47d02b1c827f1ba57a9d9c.jpeg) ![Screenshot_20180819-104043_xDrip%20](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/7/754513b749b5b11c00dea4577b1d82900af3969e.jpeg) ![Screenshot_20180819-104037_xDrip%20](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/4/44a98a6702288445f31f7a329e5f89c24c16ee37.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Woody](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ac91a4/32.png) [@Woody](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Woody)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2018, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-start-xdrip-with-a-dexcom/633/66 "2018-08-19T15:43:00Z")
Seems as if it’s connected. But still same message at top asking for 2 readings. I haven’t used the receiver in months. Don’t even know where it is. Any insight would be appreciated ---
**Author:** ![docslotnick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/docslotnick/32/75_2.png) [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2018, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-start-xdrip-with-a-dexcom/633/67 "2018-08-19T15:47:47Z")
@Woody It’s working. It only gets a reading every five minutes, so this routine takes a bit of time. Are you using G5. If so you should be using OB1 collector. It has better connectivity. ---
**Author:** ![Woody](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ac91a4/32.png) [@Woody](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Woody)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2018, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-start-xdrip-with-a-dexcom/633/68 "2018-08-19T17:36:11Z")
![Screenshot_20180819-123439_xDrip%20](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/2/29d65d0787df7f03d67dbfea34faa73ca0827dac.jpeg) ![Screenshot_20180819-123506_xDrip%20](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/c/c3ac1b3aa0f32fbfb3116066818696bc8f5e4575.jpeg) ![Screenshot_20180819-123510_xDrip%20](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/6/61466c7e24bdbaec6b7d92690a41e31d8716af79.jpeg) ![Screenshot_20180819-123455_xDrip%20](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/c/c74884aa4fd050814c9e4f08f1605dd8a564c5ae.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Woody](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ac91a4/32.png) [@Woody](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Woody)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2018, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-start-xdrip-with-a-dexcom/633/69 "2018-08-19T17:37:29Z")
Clicked on the OB1 awhile ago. Restarted the sensor then as well. Still no changes. Sorry for the trouble, just don’t know the issues ---
**Author:** ![docslotnick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/docslotnick/32/75_2.png) [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2018, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-start-xdrip-with-a-dexcom/633/70 "2018-08-19T18:07:11Z")
No trouble, glad to help. Try to check " allow ob1 unbonding" and " allow OB1 to initiate bonding". Then restart the routine. Sorry you’re having such a problem, but we’ll get it to work for you. ---
**Author:** ![Woody](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ac91a4/32.png) [@Woody](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Woody)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2018, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-start-xdrip-with-a-dexcom/633/71 "2018-08-19T22:04:33Z")
![Screenshot_20180819-170357_xDrip%20](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/a/af39baa5b3a7c238c6e742a41fd4c8e2b36beb1e.jpeg) ![Screenshot_20180819-170343_xDrip%20](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/3/3a77fde8c0a4ff379950c7bedb9567cfbe427a34.jpeg) ![Screenshot_20180819-170353_xDrip%20](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/0/0037364d2a4562ab8c842a70bd3396faafbf70d0.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Woody](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ac91a4/32.png) [@Woody](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Woody)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2018, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-start-xdrip-with-a-dexcom/633/72 "2018-08-19T22:05:20Z")
After restarting sensor. I saw it literally connect and then say disconnected one second later ---
**Author:** ![docslotnick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/docslotnick/32/75_2.png) [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2018, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-start-xdrip-with-a-dexcom/633/73 "2018-08-19T22:27:22Z")
@Woody You need to check “authenticate G5 before each read”. Also, make sure location is enabled on your phone. I would suggest getting all the settings correct, going through the connection wizard again, and start in the sequence over again. ---
**Author:** ![Woody](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ac91a4/32.png) [@Woody](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Woody)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2018, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-start-xdrip-with-a-dexcom/633/74 "2018-08-20T14:04:05Z")
Location was enabled. Just cant seem to figure out the issue. I turned the Dexcom app back on, because I didnt have the time or patience on a Monday to try and figure it out. Will start over next weekend when I change out sensors. [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-start-xdrip-with-a-dexcom/633.md?page=3)