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an ODB port device, which connects with bluetooth to your phone. It records how gas-efficient your driving is, as well as beeping when you go over 80 mph or ha
by cordite 6y ago
an ODB port device, which connects with bluetooth to your phone.
It records how gas-efficient your driving is, as well as beeping when you go over 80 mph or have a hard break.
It tried to gamify your driving behavior to be more efficient and safe. And I think it was effective but from the start it's been tied to the cloud.
At the start they'd send weekly reports of driving behavior, congratulating or saying what could be done better. As well as tracking (with location data on the phone) where you drove. I once used it to expense milage for a conference.
However the emails soon stopped coming as frequently or reliably, then a year later when the emails stopped they said they were discontinuing my unit, encouraging me to buy the new one. I did not, as they failed to provide me with the service they promised.
EDIT: to clarify, the phone app would start upon bluetooth connection, and send the data to Automatic. I'm not sure if it was realtime or not.
- apple4ever 6y agoThat's the first version. The second and third versions connected directly over the cell networks. The second version allowed third party apps over bluetooth. The third version removed that feature.