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Sugardrive WiFi Setup Instructions

SugarDrive WiFi Setup Instructions

SugarDrive WiFi Setup Instructions

SugarDrive Symbol

SugarDrive works with your smartphone (Device 1), which receives Dexcom data. It uses your phone’s hotspot to retrieve readings. A second device (Device 2), such as another smartphone or a computer, is required temporarily for setup.

Step 1: Verify Dexcom Sharing

Dexcom Share Symbol
  1. Setup Dexcom Follow if it is not currently enabled.
  2. Enable sharing with at least one follower.
  3. Visit uam1.dexcom.com to verify your Dexcom Follow credentials also used for Dexcom Clarity.
Dexcom Share On

Step 2: Understand Display Controls

  • Top Button: Turns the display on/off.
  • Bottom Button: Enters configuration mode.
  • M5 Button: Toggles brightness levels.
SugarDrive Button

Step 3: Prepare Device 1 (Your Smartphone)

  1. Go to Settings > Network > Hotspot and Tethering > Wi-Fi Hotspot.
  2. Write down the hotspot name and password (tap password field to reveal it).
  3. Toggle hotspot ON.
  4. Note: iPhones allow 90 seconds for a connection. Toggle hotspot off and on to reset the window.

Step 4: Use Device 2 for Configuration

You have two options for accessing the configuration page:

Option 1: Use the QR Codes

  1. Power on the SugarDrive display. A QR code will be shown.
  2. Scan the QR code with Device 2 to open the configuration page.
Scan this QR to join the SugarDrive network
→
Scanning WiFi QR Code
Scan this QR to open the configuration page if not redirected
→
Website QR Code for 10.10.0.1
This is what the configuration page should look like
SugarDrive Configuration Menu

Option 2: Connect Manually Without QR

Select the SugarDrive WiFi network
→
WiFi selection on Device 2
Enter your WiFi password to connect
→
Enter WiFi Password on SugarDrive Configuration Page
Enter the URL
http://10.10.0.1
in a browser
→
Entering configuration page in browser
This is what the configuration page should look like
SugarDrive Configuration Menu

Step 5: Connect SugarDrive to WiFi

Select WiFi configuration
→
Select WiFi Configuration
Select Hotspot or WiFi Network
→
Select Hotspot or WiFi Network
Enter password for selected Hotspot or WiFi network
→
Enter Password
If connection fails try re-entering password
→
Connection Failed
Select OK when connection is successful
→
Connection Successful
Select Cancel to exit WiFi configuration
Cancel Configuration

Step 6: Connect Dexcom Follow

Select ‘Dexcom Configuration’
→
Select Dexcom Configuration
Enter your Dexcom Follow username and password then select ‘Save’
→
Save Dexcom Configuration
Select ‘OK’ after the Dexcom credential test is complete.
→
Save Dexcom Configuration
The current after selecting ‘Finish Configuration’
There is a return to Select Configuration Display BG

Notes:

  • If the display exits configuration mode, turn it off and on to restart.
  • Device 2 will reconnect to its usual network after setup.
  • The display shows BG data as long as Device 1’s hotspot is on.
  • If Device 1 moves away (e.g., leaves the vehicle), SugarDrive will lose connection. Toggle the hotspot to reconnect.