Connecting the OBD2 scanner via Bluetooth to Android devices
You need to download and install one of several programs on your phone: Torque Pro, OBD Car Doctor, DashCommand, Mini OBD2 (data is indicated on the back of the scanner packaging). Or install all the programs and then choose the one you like. All programs, approximately, have the same set of functionality and the main difference is in the visualization of information display. The programs only diagnose the engine.
The Car Scanner program from Google Play will have great functionality.
For a complete diagnosis of all existing electronic units - engine, automatic transmission, ABS brake system, ASC/DSC road stabilization system, Airbag airbags, multimedia system and so on, you need to install a paid program Carista (not included) from Google Play.
To connect the scanner via Bluetooth, you need to activate the Bluetooth connection on your device and start searching. After appearing in the list of available devices, click on OBD2 and enter the password 1234 to connect. After connecting, go to one of the diagnostic programs and start working.
To connect the scanner to the car via WiFi on an Android device, you need to go to the list of available wireless networks. After the network with the name OBD2 appears in the list, make a connection to connect. Next, reject the message that the Internet is unavailable on this network. After connecting, go to one of the diagnostic programs and start working.
Connecting the OBD2 scanner via WiFi to devices running iOS Apple (iPhone, iPad)
You need to download and install one of several programs from iTunes on your phone: Torque Pro, WiFi OBDII Connection IOS, OBD Car Doctor, DashCommand, Mini OBD2. Or install all the programs and then choose the one you like. All programs, approximately, have the same set of functionality and the main difference is in the visualization of information display.
The programs diagnose only the engine. For a complete diagnosis of all existing electronic units - engine, automatic transmission, ABS brake system, ASC/DSC road stabilization system, Airbag airbags, multimedia system and so on, you need to install a paid program Carista (not included in the price).
To connect the scanner to the car via WiFi on your Apple device, you need to go to the list of available wireless networks. After the network with the name OBD2 appears in the list, make a connection to connect (there is no password set for the network). After connecting, go to one of the diagnostic programs and start working.
Connecting the OBD2 scanner via Bluetooth or WiFi to devices running Windows OS
Depending on the configuration of the laptop, tablet or desktop computer, which module is available, Bluetooth or WiFi, and, accordingly, the scanner model, the following steps should be taken:
Required download and install one of several programs on the device along with the offered drivers. Or install all the programs and then choose the one you like. All programs, approximately, have the same set of functionality and the main difference is in the visualization of information display.
To connect the scanner via Bluetooth, you need to activate the Bluetooth connection on your device and start searching. After appearing in the list of available devices, click on OBD2 and enter the password 1234 to connect. After connecting, go to one of the diagnostic programs and start working.
To connect the scanner to the car via WiFi on a Windows device, you need to go to the list of available wireless networks. After the network with the name OBD2 appears in the list, make a connection to connect (there is no password set for the network). After connecting, go to one of the diagnostic programs and start working.
Preparation for using a professional diagnostic and coding adapter
The professional adapter uses a set of programs for Android Carly and for iOS Carly. You must select the brand you are interested in from the list: BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat, Toyota, Lexus, Renault, Porsche.