Does OBD2 Bluetooth work with iPhone?

Posted on by Dominique Stacey

Does OBD2 Bluetooth work with iPhone?

Apple iOS devices support only Bluetooth 4.0 adapters. You need to insert the adapter into the diagnostic socket (also known as the OBD2 connector) and turn on the ignition or start the engine. If your adapter has a power button on the case, press it. Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled on your iPhone / iPad.

How do I use OBD2 Bluetooth scanner on iPhone?

Plug the Veepeak OBDCheck device into your the OBD2 diagnostics port, start the engine, turn on Bluetooth (on your phone), and fire up the app. From there, your iPhone will turn into a modern diagnostic scanner to determine the cause of that annoying check engine light in the console.

Is ELM327 iPhone compatible?

Update: It is possible Bluetooth ELM327 now works on iOS. Connect the ELM327 to your car. On your iOS device, in the Settings, chose to connect to a Wi-Fi network. My ELM327 is called “CLKDevices” but your mileage may vary.

Why won’t my Bluetooth find other devices?

For Android phones, go to Settings > System > Advanced> Reset Options > Reset Wi-fi, mobile & Bluetooth. For iOS and iPadOS device, you’ll have to unpair all of your devices (go to Setting > Bluetooth, select the info icon and and choose Forget This Device for each device) then restart your phone or tablet.

How do I use OBD2 on my iPhone?

How To Setup ELM327 WiFi OBD II Scanner With iPhone

  1. Make sure your car is OBD2 compatible.
  2. Browse and install your preferred OBD2 App from the Apple itunes store.
  3. Make sure your iPhone or iPad device is compatible with the preferred App.
  4. Locate your car’s OBDII diagnostic port and plug in your scanner.

What is a good OBD2 app for iPhone?

Best OBD2 apps for Android/iOS

  • Torque Pro (OBD2 & Car) The Torque Pro is an OBD2 Bluetooth app that is highly rated by many vehicle owners as the best OBD2 app for Android over 1,000,000 downloads.
  • OBD Auto Doctor.
  • InCarDoc Pro.
  • Car Scanner ELM OBD2 App.
  • EOBD Facile.
  • HobDrive.
  • OBDeleven.
  • Dash – Drive Smart.

How do I connect my ELM327 to my iPhone?

  1. Plug ELM327 WIFI Scanner into vehicle’s OBD2 port.
  2. Turn ON ignition.
  3. On your device — go to “Settings” > “Wi-Fi”.
  4. Launch your OBD App.
  5. Go to Apps Settings and configure it to look for WIFI.
  6. OBD App should now successfully connect to your vehicle.

Why wont my iPhone find Bluetooth devices?

You should first make sure Bluetooth is turned on and try connecting your device in the Bluetooth settings. If your iPhone still won’t connect to Bluetooth, you can try deleting other devices from Bluetooth settings, updating your iOS software, resetting your network settings, or restarting your iPhone entirely.

How do I manually locate a Bluetooth device?

Android: Open the Settings screen and tap the Bluetooth option under Wireless & networks. Windows: Open the Control Panel and click “Add a device” under Devices and Printers. You’ll see discoverable Bluetooth devices near you.