Use the Settings function in the OBDLink® app to customize the app behavior for your vehicle(s) and use cases. You will see the complete set of options when your phone/tablet is Connected to your OBDLink adapter.

Note: You will see different options depending on the type of OBDLink adapter that you have.

Many Settings can be changed while disconnected from your adapter. In this situation, any changes will not take effect until the next time you connect to your OBDLink adapter.

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iOS screen showing the OBDLink app Home screen. The Settings icon is highlighted.Android screen showing the OBDLink app Home screen. The Settings icon is highlighted.


Tap the Settings icon to open the list of setting options:


Preferences

The following categories are listed on the Preferences screen: 

  • Communications
    Changes on this screen affect how the OBDLink app communicates with your adapter.
    The default settings will work for most situations and vehicles.  
  • Units
    List of all the measurements and units used by the app.
    Tap Menu (iOS) or 3 vertical dots (Android) in the upper right corner to switch all measurement units from English to Metric and back again.
  • General
    Changes on this screen affect how the OBDLink app operates with your phone or tablet.
    You can show or hide tips for using the app, program the app to start on the dashboard page, and other options. 
    • If you are using an Android tablet, we recommend that you enable: Always Show Soft Menu
    • If you capture diagnostic reports often, you can enable: Auto Store Diagnostic Reports for convenience.
  • Logging
    Lists the options used for capturing log data, including Logging Enabled (on by default).
    Learn more about all of the options in this article: Get Started with Logs 
  • Dropbox / iCloud
    Optionally, you can link a Dropbox account or iCloud account (iOS only) to the OBDLink app and use additional features to automatically store diagnostic reports or save log files.
    If you are not connected to an iCloud account, it will not be displayed on this screen. 

  • Advanced
    Warning: You should not change options on the Advanced screen unless a representative from the OBDLink Customer Service team has told you to do so.


Vehicle Editor

When you connect to your OBDLink adapter for the first time, a dialog appears asking if you want to edit the settings for your vehicle. These changes will provide the most precise fuel economy, power, and torque estimates possible. Learn more about first-time setup in this article: Edit Your Vehicle Settings


Tap Settings > Vehicle Editor to review the vehicle(s) that you have connected and make any desired changes. By default, the last vehicle connected is displayed. 

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iOS screen showing the Settings screen. The Vehicle Editor option is highlighted.iOS screen showing the Settings screen. The Vehicle Editor option is highlighted.


Tap Menu (iOS) or 3 vertical dots (Android) in the upper right corner to Select, Delete, or Add another vehicle.

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iOS screen showing the Vehicle Editor screen. The Menu button is highlighted.Android screen showing the Vehicle Editor screen. The Menu option (3 vertical dots) are highlighted.
iOS screen showing the Vehicle Editor screen. The Menu button and the Select Vehicle button are highlighted.Android screen showing the Vehicle Editor screen. The Select button is highlighted.
iOS screen showing the Select Vehicle screen. A vehicle labeled "My escape" is highlighted.Android screen showing the Select Vehicle screen. A vehicle labeled "Black Malibu LT" is highlighted.

    

 

User-Defined PIDs

When you install your OBDLink adapter and connect to the OBDLink app, several dashboard screens with important gauges are displayed, including engine RPM, vehicle speed, oxygen sensors, and others. The default gauges display Parameter IDs (PIDs) that are common to most OBD-II compliant vehicles and are included in the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) standard.

Certain PIDs are not included in the OBD-II standard and are defined by the vehicle’s original equipment manufacturer (OEM). One example of this type of PID is vehicle transmission temperature. You can define specific PIDs to be displayed on a customized dashboard. 

Learn more about user-defined PIDs in this article: Display Transmission Temperature Gauge


Get Enhanced OEM Add-Ons

The OBDLink app provides enhanced diagnostics for many vehicle types, which let you access additional modules and parameters that are not included in the SAE OBD-II standard. Common examples are reading and clearing codes for ABS (anti-lock braking system), SRS (supplemental restraint system), and TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system).

Learn more in these articles: 


This screen controls certain types of adapter behavior, including whether the LEDs are on or off. You will see the complete set of options when your phone/tablet is Connected to the OBDLink adapter.

Note: You will see different options depending on the type of OBDLink adapter that you have.

  • LEDs Enabled
    By default, the indicator LEDs on your adapter are enabled so you can tell if it is connected to power and if Bluetooth is active. OBDLink adapters use BatterySaver™ Technology low power mode, so they will not drain your vehicle battery and are safe to leave installed.
    If you change this setting, it will not take effect until the next time you connect to your OBDLink adapter.
  • OBDLink MX+ Pairing Mode
    By default, the OBDLink MX+ adapter will automatically enter Bluetooth pairing mode when it boots up.
    If you change this setting, it will not take effect until the next time you connect to your OBDLink adapter.

We recommend that you leave the following settings as-is, because the default configuration will work for most situations and vehicles: 

  • Bluetooth Broadcast Name
  • Bluetooth Modem CoD
  • OBDLink Sleep/Wakeup Settings 

The screenshots below show configuration options that depend on the type of adapter you have.

OBDLink MX+ on iOS device

OBDLink LX on Android device

OBDLink CX on Android device

iOS screen showing OBDLink Configuration options for an MX+ adapter.Android screen showing OBDLink Configuration options for an LX adapter.Android screen showing OBDLink Configuration options for a CX adapter.


Firmware Updates

Our development team periodically releases new updates to the OBDLink adapter firmware. We recommend that you update to the newest version for optimal performance. Follow the steps in this article: Update OBDLink Adapter Firmware


Tap to complete an optional user registration form with your name and email address.

Note: There is a mandatory adapter registration window that pops up when you first connect to your OBDLink adapter, which is not the same as this user registration form. 


Rate this application

Android only: Tap to rate the OBDLink app in the Google Play store.


Help

You can access several help topics within the app:

  • Dashboard Management
    Describes how to do advanced tasks with the app dashboards, including reordering dashboards and copying dashboards from other vehicles.
  • Trouble Codes
    Provides information for reading, interpreting, and clearing trouble codes.
  • Connection (iOS only)
    Explains how to connect to the OBDLink MX+ adapter (current product) and MX Wi-Fi adapter (discontinued product).


About

Tap to access app information including version, license agreement, privacy policy, acknowledgements and other details. You will see the complete set of information when your phone/tablet is Connected to the OBDLink adapter.

Note: You will see different information depending on the type of OBDLink adapter that you have.

OBDLink MX+ on iOS device

OBDLink LX on Android device

OBDLink CX on Android device

iOS screen showing About > Information options for an MX+ adapter.



Scroll to see the complete list.		Android screen showing About > Information options for an LX adapter.



Scroll to see the complete list.		Android screen showing About > Information options for a CX adapter.
Scroll to see the complete list.



Connection Wizard

Tap to start the automated process for connecting your phone or tablet to the OBDLink adapter in your vehicle.


Contact Support

Tap to send an email to Customer Support. The email has a space for you to enter text. Please enter as many details as possible about your question or issue to improve the troubleshooting process. 

The email may also include app data such as app version, vehicle model, and adapter specs.


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