Simulator Build¶

Options¶

There are 2 main types of simulators users may want to build. Each of these require less up-front acquisition of hardware and may be desirable as a first step towards becoming a Looper.

Please, review all the Build pages, even if you will be skipping some.

Build to a Simulated iPhone on a Computer¶

Need access to a mac or virtual computer, see Compatible Computer
Build pages you can skip
- Compatible iPhone/iPod
- Compatible Pump
- Compatible CGM
- Order a RileyLink
- Apple Developer Program
Follow Download Xcode
Follow Xcode Preferences but can skip the Add Apple ID section
Follow Build the Loop App but with the following variations:
- When told to select "Your Phone" in this section, instead choose a simulator
- Follow the instructions in the Build to a Simulator
Use the simulated iPhone on the computer and set up the app as desired

Build to a Real iPhone and use a Simulated Pump and CGM¶

Need access to a mac or virtual computer, see Compatible Computer
Need access to an iPhone or iPod, see Compatible iPhone/iPod
Pages you can skip
- Compatible Pump
- Compatible CGM
- Order a RileyLink
- Apple Developer Program
Follow Download Xcode
Follow Xcode Preferences
- If you have a developer ID, use it in the Add Apple ID step and follow the normal build directions
- If you do not have a developer ID, use the Free Developer Account instructions in the Add Apple ID section
When Building, use the Build Loop App page and select your phone`
- If you do not have a developer ID, be sure to follow the Free Account instructions
Once the App is on your phone
- Follow the set up the app instructions but choose a simulated pump
- If you have a Dexcom CGM, you can select Dexcom Follow for the CGM; otherwise, you can enter glucose values in Apple Health and Loop will pick up the values