Yes, the Dexcom G7 is compatible with the Omnipod 5 system. As of June 2025, the Omnipod 5 app for iPhone supports Dexcom G7, and the integration has also been available on Android and the Omnipod 5 Controller. If you’re currently using a G6 or considering the switch, here’s what you need to know about how the two devices work together.
How the G7 Connects to Omnipod 5
The Omnipod 5 system uses your Dexcom G7 glucose readings to automatically adjust insulin delivery. For this automated mode to work, the pod must be the medical device that connects to your G7 sensor. That’s an important detail: the standard Dexcom G7 can only connect with one medical device at a time, either the Dexcom receiver or the pod. If you want automated insulin delivery, the pod needs to be that device.
You still need the Dexcom G7 app on a compatible phone to control your sensor. The Omnipod 5 system requires you to run the G7 through the Dexcom mobile app rather than the standalone Dexcom receiver. One exception: if you’re using the Dexcom G7 15-day sensor, you can use either the Dexcom mobile app or the receiver with the Omnipod 5 system.
Pairing Your G7 Sensor
There are two ways to pair a Dexcom G7 with the Omnipod 5 system. The fastest option is scanning the QR code on the G7 applicator using either the Omnipod 5 Controller or your compatible Android smartphone’s camera. Alternatively, you can manually type in the 4-digit pairing code and 12-digit serial number printed on the applicator. Both methods get you to the same place, so it comes down to convenience.
iPhone and Android Support
The Omnipod 5 app for iPhone became compatible with Dexcom G7 in June 2025 and is available on the Apple App Store. Android users and those using the dedicated Omnipod 5 Controller already had G7 support prior to this. If you’re on iPhone, make sure you’re running the latest version of the Omnipod 5 app to access G7 integration. You can check compatible phone models at omnipod.com/compatibility.
Switching From Dexcom G6 to G7
If you’re currently running Omnipod 5 with a Dexcom G6, transitioning to the G7 is straightforward but involves a few changes. You’ll need to download the Dexcom G7 app (it’s separate from the G6 app) and pair your new sensor with the Omnipod 5 system using the QR code or manual entry method described above. The core experience of automated insulin delivery stays the same. Your pod still communicates directly with the sensor to adjust basal rates, and you still set your glucose target through the Omnipod 5 app.
The G7 sensor itself is smaller than the G6, has a shorter warmup time of about 30 minutes compared to the G6’s two hours, and doesn’t require a separate transmitter. These are sensor-side improvements that carry over regardless of which insulin delivery system you use.
Where the Integration Is Available
Omnipod 5 with Dexcom G7 compatibility is available in a growing list of countries. In the United States, both the Controller and iPhone app now support G7. Internationally, Insulet has launched or announced G7 integration in Australia, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, Canada, and Switzerland. Some of these markets also support integration with Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus, giving users a choice of continuous glucose monitors depending on their region.
If you’re outside these markets, check with your local Omnipod distributor for the latest availability, as Insulet has been expanding rapidly through 2025.