Documentation

B-Sense Documentation

Start here if you want the shortest route to the right B-Sense guide.

This page collects the main user guides in one place.

Which Page Should I Open First?

If you are new and want the fastest working path:

If you already have one working reading and want the fuller guide:

If you want to check whether your current setup is likely to work:

If you already use Nightscout and want the clearest matching setup path:

If you use xDrip+ on Android and want the strongest current fit:

If you still need to decide between keeping Nightscout and using the hosted path:

If something is not working or stopped updating:

Documentation

Quick Start

Use this for:

  • first flash
  • first Wi-Fi setup
  • first host / token / key setup
  • first live glucose reading

Open:

User Manual

Use this for:

  • web setup tabs
  • mini menu
  • layout selection
  • glucose unit selection
  • update/status basics

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Compatibility Matrix

Use this for:

  • supported setup
  • Android + xDrip+ rule
  • Apple / iPhone status
  • known support boundaries

Open:

Nightscout Path

Use this for:

  • existing Nightscout users
  • the clearest Nightscout-first path
  • host / credential setup reminders

Open:

xDrip Path

Use this for:

  • Android + xDrip+ path
  • battery / permissions reminders
  • the strongest current technical-fit route

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Nightscout Vs B-Sense Cloud

Use this for:

  • deciding which path fits your setup better
  • understanding Nightscout vs the managed B-Sense Cloud option
  • avoiding mixed host / credential setups

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Troubleshooting / FAQ

Use this for:

  • no data
  • stale data
  • Wi-Fi problems
  • wrong host / token
  • wrong time or unit
  • OTA issues

Open:

Recommended Reading Order

For most new users:

  1. Quick Start
  2. User Manual
  3. Troubleshooting / FAQ if needed

If you are unsure whether your setup fits the recommended setup:

  1. Compatibility Matrix
  2. Nightscout vs B-Sense Cloud
  3. Quick Start

Terms used on the site

To keep the user-facing wording consistent, the current guides use these terms:

  • Web Flasher: the public firmware install page at /flasher/
  • Account Setup: the account/access setup page at /membership-account/
  • B-Sense Cloud path: the hosted B-Sense data path option
  • Nightscout path: the Nightscout-based data path option
  • Pro Features: the advanced display-tuning tab in the local device web UI

If an older screenshot or legacy page uses a shorter label, use the terms above.

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