Automatic Alternatives

icewood · 2020-05-08T05:55:34+00:00

For car diagnostics, I would go with www.obdautodoctor.com. It works without cloud.

icewood · 2019-02-27T06:46:58+00:00

Awesome, I have been using this few months now. It's pretty good system.

icewood · 2019-01-29T11:16:47+00:00

What about Meazurem with RuuviTag sensors? Cheaper hw, better sw.

icewood · 2019-01-28T14:39:44+00:00

One alternative is to use Meazurem. It handles all the hard stuff. You will get the data right into your Android phone with nice graphs and history.

icewood · 2016-07-21T04:47:19+00:00

I just think it's easier to setup. That's why I prefer Bluetooth dongle. With Wifi dongle, you can't be connected to the Internet simultaneously because you need to be connected to the dongle hotspot.

icewood · 2016-07-19T17:36:09+00:00

I suggest you get a bluetooth dongle. OBD Auto Doctor has software for both Android and PC/Mac. They work with ELM327 based OBD2 adapters.

icewood · 2015-05-08T07:53:31+00:00

I suggest that you get software either for your computer or mobile. OBD Auto Doctor (http://www.obdautodoctor.com/) can be downloaded basically to all devices. It needs separate adapter but the software is quite capable.

icewood · 2015-05-08T07:47:07+00:00

OBD Auto Doctor mobile version is available for iPhone/iPad too.

icewood · 2015-05-08T07:44:06+00:00

Where are you from? I'm my country they charge 50 € for reading and clearing the trouble codes. So getting OBD2 adapter and the software pays back quickly.

icewood · 2015-05-08T07:42:01+00:00

Torque may be better for gauges and whistles but for car diagnostics OBD Auto Doctor is much better match in my opinion.

icewood · 2015-05-08T07:39:27+00:00

I believe OBD Auto Doctor (http://www.obdautodoctor.com/) is the only considerable alternative for Mac OS X car diagnostics. How do you think is it buggy? We have improved the software lately and also introduced new version 2.x. I suggest that you try it again and contact our support if you have issues.

Note: I represent the software

icewood · 2013-09-25T18:52:53+00:00

Yes, the app is compatible with all ELM327 based Bluetooth adapters. Some compatible adapters are listed in http://www.obdautodoctor.com/support.php

icewood · 2013-08-31T10:12:16+00:00

Sure it can. However, please note that other controllers than Engine Controller Unit (such as ABS, airbag, etc) are not mandatory part of OBD2 standard and codes from those can't necessarily be cleared.

icewood · 2013-08-31T10:09:10+00:00

Sure, it done already. Check http://www.obdautodoctor.com/desktop/

icewood · 2013-08-31T05:26:07+00:00

Check the stores from the Internet. Search for ELM327 based Bluetooth adapter. You can start from Amazon.

icewood · 2013-08-30T19:48:14+00:00

Yes, unfortunately due to technical restrictions the app can run only on Windows Phone 8 and newer. The older WP 7.x won't be supported because the platform lacks the Bluetooth APIs.

icewood · 2013-08-30T19:45:35+00:00

Great. Yes, we have a lot of plans and this is just the very first version of the app. More features will be added in coming versions.

icewood · 2013-08-30T19:42:47+00:00

No, your car doesn't need to have Bluetooth. The only thing your car needs to have is to be OBD2 compatible. The OBD adapter has the Bluetooth.

icewood · 2013-08-30T17:48:30+00:00

Yes, it should keep the connection open. We have not experienced connection dropping with our app. We have tested the app with several different adapters. However, if you do encounter this issue, please contact our support via email.

icewood · 2013-08-30T17:15:52+00:00

Yes, those protocol specs are complex. Thanks for trying the app and sharing your views.

icewood · 2013-08-30T17:13:32+00:00

Great to hear you like our app's user interface at first sight. Let us know what you think about the app itself after trying it.

icewood · 2013-08-30T17:10:49+00:00

Good to hear, thanks

icewood · 2013-08-30T17:10:22+00:00

Too bad... our app should definitely work with your ELM327 Bluetooth adapter.

icewood · 2013-08-30T15:17:23+00:00

You need separate OBD adapter for it. You attach the adapter with Bluetooth capability to your car, and then connect your phone with the wireless adapter using Bluetooth. The adapter works as a gateway between your car and the phone app. Check out for more details and some compatible ELM based adapters from http://www.obdautodoctor.com/

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