Uploading your CareSens N Premier, Dual, N Plus BT, Pro, or N Meter

This article assumes you have:
  • A Tidepool Account - if you do not have a Tidepool account, you can create one for free at tidepool.org/signup.
  • Installed the latest version of the Tidepool Uploader - if you have not installed the Tidepool Uploader, you can download the latest version at tidepool.org/uploader.
  • A CareSens N Premier, Dual, N Plus BT meter, Pro, or N Meter.
  • If using Bluetooth, a macOS computer with Bluetooth 4.0 (skip to section)
  • If using USB, this cable from i-SENS to connect your CareSens N Premier or Dual, or N Plus BT meter

1a. Connect your device (using USB)

  • Launch Tidepool Uploader and log in to your account.
  • Confirm CareSens N Premier, Dual, N Plus BT, Pro & N (Model: GM505PAD) is one of your Devices. You can change your devices by selecting Choose Devices from the menu under your name. After checking the box, click Done.

2a. Upload Your Data

  • Confirm the Tidepool Uploader is set to the right time zone.
  • Click Upload to upload your data. 

1b. Pairing your meter with Tidepool Uploader (using Bluetooth)

  • Launch Tidepool Uploader and log in to your account.
  • Confirm CareSens N Premier, Dual & N Plus BT (using Bluetooth) is one of your Devices. You can change your devices by selecting Choose Devices from the menu under your name. After checking the box, click Done.

  • CareSens N Premier & Dual Bluetooth Pairing Instructions:
    • Hold in S-button Until “SET” appears on screen.
    • Press right arrow to select “YES” and press S-button.
    • Press right arrow until it says bT PAIr”
    • Press S-button - screen should say “PIn”.
    • Click "Upload" in the Tidepool Uploader.
    • If this is the first time Tidepool Uploader has tried to connect to a Bluetooth device, you will see this prompt. Click OK to allow Tidepool Uploader to use Bluetooth.
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    • Enter the PIN displayed on the meter and press "OK".
  • CareSens N Plus BT Meter Bluetooth Pairing Instructions:

    • With the meter turned off, press and hold the down arrow on the left side for three seconds to enter pairing mode.

    • The Bluetooth symbol and "bT" will appear and "YES" will blink at the bottom of the screen.

    • Press the select button to select "YES".
    • The Bluetooth symbol will flash and a "2" and "tYPE" will appear on the screen.
    • Click Upload in Tidepool Uploader, which will cause the pairing prompt to appear in macOS.
    • If this is the first time Tidepool Uploader has tried to connect to a Bluetooth device, you will see this prompt. Click OK to allow Tidepool Uploader to use Bluetooth.
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    • You should then see the connection request from the CareSens N Plus BT meter appear on your Mac screen. Click Connect to allow Tidepool Uploader to connect to the meter.

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    • After connecting, the meter will begin uploading.

2b. Uploading Your Meter using Bluetooth After Already Paired

CareSens N Premier & Dual Bluetooth:

  • Press and hold in the right arrow on the meter until “bT SEnd” appears on the screen and then click "Upload" in Tidepool Uploader.

CareSens N Plus Bluetooth:

  • Press and hold the down arrow on the left side until the screen says "bT".
  • Press the Select button on the right side when you see the flashing "YES"
  • Click "Upload" in Tidepool Uploader.

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  • After the upload is complete, you can upload another device or click See data to view your uploaded data. 

 

 

Please reach out to support@tidepool.org if you have any questions or feedback on this article. 

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