# LinkBluCon

> Connect BluCon, CGMs & RIZZ for AI-powered metabolic health insights.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ambrosia.linkblucon](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ambrosia.linkblucon)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ambrosia.linkblucon`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ambrosia Systems Inc
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 57,602
- **Rating:** 2.54 / 5 (295 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.4.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-24
- **First published:** 2017-05-13
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 128 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ambrosia.linkblucon)
- **Website:** [https://www.ambrosiasys.com](https://www.ambrosiasys.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.ambrosiasys.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.ambrosiasys.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

LinkBluCon is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed for continuous glucose monitoring using the Ambrosia BluCon (NightRider) reader paired with the FreeStyle Libre sensor. It transfers and displays glucose readings directly on your phone and Wear OS watch, enabling convenient remote monitoring. Users benefit from an intuitive interface and a logbook feature to review past glucose data without mandatory sign-up.

This extension supports multiple languages and empowers users with watch complications that deliver customizable and immediate glucose information. While LinkBluCon enhances diabetes management by providing easy access to glucose readings, it does not replace medical advice or professional diagnosis. Always consult healthcare providers when making health decisions. Compatible globally where FreeStyle Libre sensors are approved, this tool ensures real-time glucose level tracking on the go.

## Rankings

- #281,455 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_INTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_INTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.ambrosia.linkblucon.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate LinkBluCon for enabling affordable and effective continuous glucose monitoring with Freestyle Libre sensors and integration with Apple Watch and health platforms. However, multiple reviews mention persistent problems with frequent device disconnections, high battery drain, app crashes, and poor customer support. Setup instructions and device handling also confuse some users. Despite these issues, many find the app and hardware helpful for managing diabetes, valuing the cost savings and hypoglycemia alerts it provides.

### Pros

- Provides valuable continuous glucose monitoring, especially for Freestyle Libre sensor users.
- Helps users manage and monitor blood glucose levels more effectively, including hypoglycemia alerts.
- Compatible with Apple Watch and other health apps like Apple Health and Nightscout.
- Cost-effective compared to other CGM systems like Dexcom, with a one-time device charge and affordable sensors.
- Waterproof device and easy battery replacement process.

### Cons

- Frequent disconnections and unreliable Bluetooth connectivity, especially near other devices or when out of phone range.
- High battery consumption and short battery life requiring frequent replacements or recharge.
- App stability issues, including frequent crashes, freezes, and laggy interface.
- Poor customer support and service, with delayed or ineffective responses to hardware and software issues.
- Complicated and sometimes unclear setup process and instructions, including hardware handling (e.g., pressing reset pin).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ambrosia.linkblucon)