Pick up a compatible clock
Start with the affordable Ulanzi TC001 smart pixel clock.
SugarClock
A glanceable CGM display for desks and shared family spaces.
SugarClock turns a low-cost Ulanzi TC001 smart pixel clock into an open-source display for people with diabetes and families who want glucose numbers visible without opening a phone.
- No coding required
- Runs locally
- Works with Nightscout / Dexcom Share
- No subscription
Built on about $40 hardware, open source, and designed as a convenience display for your home.
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What makes SugarClock different
Most CGM displays are expensive, locked down, or hard to customize. SugarClock is different: it is affordable, open, and made for everyday visibility.
| Traditional Solutions | SugarClock |
|---|---|
| $100-$200+ displays Dedicated devices can be expensive or hard to customize. | ~$40 hardware Built around the Ulanzi TC001 smart clock. Where to buy |
| Closed software Limited visibility into how data is fetched or shown. | Open source MIT licensed firmware and web UI. |
| Configuration friction Often requires vendor accounts or hidden settings. | Browser setup Install from the web and configure locally. |
| Narrow integrations Support can be tied to one ecosystem. | Dexcom + Nightscout Use Dexcom Share or any compatible JSON API. |
| Hard to inspect You cannot always see what runs on the device. | Hackable Read the source and make it yours. |
Process
From clock to CGM display
Setup takes about 5 minutes and does not require coding.
Plug it into your computer
Use a USB-C data cable so your browser can see the clock.
Install SugarClock directly from your browser
Click Install and follow the guided prompts. No terminal or coding.
Go to installConnect your CGM data
Add Dexcom Share or Nightscout details on the clock's local setup page.
Choose your display settings
Set units, brightness, ranges, and the display style that works for your space.
Put it where your family can see it
Place it on a desk, nightstand, kitchen counter, or caregiver station.
Install
You're a few minutes away from a working display.
Use Chrome or Edge on a computer. SugarClock guides you through each step, and the Mac setup app is available when browser installation is not supported.
Install SugarClock
Browser-based setup for the Ulanzi TC001 smart pixel clock.
These steps assume you already have a Ulanzi TC001 smart pixel clock. Need one first? Use the buying links above.
- Plug in the clock with a USB-C data cable.
- Click Install and choose the clock when your browser asks.
- Finish setup locally by following the prompt on the display.
You may hear beeping during installation. That is expected while the clock updates,
and it stops when setup is complete.
SugarClock is not a medical device. Use your CGM receiver, app, or meter for medical decisions.
Keep your number in sight.
Give yourself and your family a dedicated display for the number you check all day.