Reliable OBDII reader for iOS?

I recently tried a OBDii reader and the information available was awesome. I'm thinking of installing an iPad Mini in my truck for this purpose. Does anyone use a wifi version of these readers that is reliable and they like? iOS doesn't like Bluetooth ODB readers, so I'm limited to wifi versions. I tried a Vgate version I for from Cravenspeed and for some reason the iPad froze after a minute of working fine. Not sure if it was the app (Dashcommand), the iPad or the reader.

Anyone else doing this?

I've been using the cheapy ELM 327 from amazon (think I paid $20) and it works fine with dashcommand on ios.

i have the innovative obd2 dongle thing but it only works with an i phone or a laptop

amphibian said:

I've been using the cheapy ELM 327 from amazon (think I paid $20) and it works fine with dashcommand on ios.

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I was looking at those and am tempted to try one. There's a $50 version with an off/on button I'm also looking at.

Never mind. Screw Apple. This whole business of not supporting Bluetooth is dumb. I'm not going to support that anymore. I'm going to use a Nexus 7 with an OBDLink Bluetooth adapter that supports automatic power down and has excellent reviews. Downloaded the DashCommand app on my Nexus and it looks and works great.

I ordered a Proclip mount and holder, so I'll post pics when it's all installed and working.

Kinda sucks to hear that the Wi-Fi for the iPhone didn't work out. But kinda glad you tested it out before I purchased it.

RDFTS said:

Kinda sucks to hear that the Wi-Fi for the iPhone didn't work out. But kinda glad you tested it out before I purchased it.

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LOL! Yeah, Cravenspeed was very accommodating in answering a question via email and accepting a return. Definitely buying something else from them again. I went with the OBDLink MX this time. $100 on amazon. I want something that will work good out of the box, and this one had a ton of positive reviews. Gets here today, so we'll see how it works out with the Nexus.

ZBoater.... Let us know how the nexus7 and the obd2 reader work together with the dashcommand app.... I'm anxious to leap forward with this and would also use the proclip mounts...... Pictures of the final install would be the shizzle.

amphibian said:

I've been using the cheapy ELM 327 from amazon (think I paid $20) and it works fine with dashcommand on ios.

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Yup I have the same setup works perfectly.

One Black SVT said:

ZBoater.... Let us know how the nexus7 and the obd2 reader work together with the dashcommand app.... I'm anxious to leap forward with this and would also use the proclip mounts...... Pictures of the final install would be the shizzle.

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Works awesome. Very reliable.