New devices that capture your cars’ computer sensor data using its on-board diagnostic port (OBD II is available on cars built from 1996 on) and adds a layer of additional features on top…have proliferated over the past few years. These OBD 2 adapters also offer tracking and monitoring of driving and car diagnostics remotely from your Android or iOS device…transforming this information into a resource that helps easily understand a check-engine light, potentially improve your insurance rate based on how/when you actually drive, and create added safety features through tracking and emergency response services.
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Get device and their app reviews. Determine if the adapter/dongle can work with your car model and your Android or iOS phone.
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Automatic – “Your Smart Driving Assistant”
- App Marketplace
- OBD-II Port and Bluetooth Connectivity
- Collision Detection using built-in accelerometer
CarLock – “The baby monitor for your car.”
- The CarLock Cloud will inform your emergency contacts via SMS if you had an accident. – Add backup SMS or call notifications (SIM card included)
- Export your trips data to your computer with CSV or XLS export
- CarLock actively monitors the health of your vehicle and alerts you in advance if your car battery is running dangerously low or is experiencing high battery drain.
Dash Car – “Smarter. Driving. Every Day.”
- Integrates with IFTTT
- Take pole position on the leaderboard, win rewards and share road trips
- Dash works with preferred OBD devices, starting as low as $10. Provides automated VIN decoding, multi-car support and push alerts.
Mojio – “Connect your car to apps on your phone”
- 3G Connectivity
- Built-in GPS
- App Marketplace
Vinli – “Your, Connected”
- Turns your car into a rolling WiFi hotspot
- 4G LTE, Wifi, and Bluetooth Connectivity
- Standalone GPS and app store
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