Users Manual Part 2
Setting Up Your Omnipod5 Application 4
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4 Setting Up Your Omnipod5 Application
Follow the setting requirements below to ensure the Omnipod 5 System works as
intended. To change your settings on an Android phone, nd the Settings app, and
then tap the gear icon( ) labeled Settings.
Required Setting Android Settings
menu location
ON or OFF
Bluetooth “Connections” or
“Connected devices”
ON
Automatic date and time “General management”
or “System”
ON
Battery optimization “Battery and device
care” or “Battery”
OFF
Location “Location” ON (required during
Pod activation)
Smartphone security “Biometrics and
security” or “Security
and screen lock”
ON
Notications “Notications” or “Apps
& notications”
ON
Permission to override Do
Not Disturb
“Do not disturb
permission”
ON
Recommended smartphone settings
Follow the recommended settings below to improve your experience using the
Omnipod 5 System. If these settings are not set as recommended, the App will
periodically alert you and give you the option to navigate to your smartphone’s
settings menu to enable the setting.
Recommended Setting Android Settings
menu location
ON or OFF
Location “Location” ON (recommended for
daily use)
Network connectivity
(Wi-Fi or cellular)
“Connections” or
“Network & internet”
ON
Caution: DO NOT enable any app development settings on your
smartphone. Enabling these settings may cause issues with the Omnipod 5
App and prevent normal app operation.
Tip: To see notications without unlocking your smartphone, make sure your
smartphone settings allow Omnipod 5 App notications to show on your Lock
Screen.