I want to connect a obd2 bluetooth device. Do i have to buy an android?

Everything I can find says it is. If the apps you purchased say they are then you can be pretty sure it it.

Have you previously paired the device with anything else? Have you tried Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings? Is the device in pairing mode?

the problem isn't with the apps, its with the iPhone not able to find the elm327 mini via Bluetooth or even wifi.the iPhone does pair with my aftermarket stereo, and my bose sound dock via Bluetooth- I even removed both those devices from my iPhone, and re-paired them to it, but the iPhone never found the elm327.

I didn't say the problem was the apps. I said they wouldn't be in the store if the iPhone was incapable of pairing with the device. Have you cleared all pairings from the device and are you sure it is in pairing mode?

yes, I already cleared all paired devices from my iPhone completely. and after about the 10th failed pairing with the elm327, I had paired my iphone with a new-previously unpaired device to my iPhone to verify it is searching for new devices.

I was thinking it was the odb2 they were mentioning, but then I guess I could have taken the time to review the links provided earlier. Guess I'm just exceeding my ability to look like an idiot this afternoon! 😕 Maybe I'll take time to look again.

The manufacturer's data sheet says the ELM327 BlueTooth version is not compatible with Apple devices, and some of the reviews of the applications that support it confirm that. The WiFi version is compatible, but not the Bluetooth. There are a number of OBD II scanners that are compatible and work with iOS, but the ELM327 is not one of them.

Yes, I just found that. I went from the first link provided which was a 404 from Amazon. I searched and found this. http://www.totalcardiagnostics.com/elm327-bluetooth/ which says the Bluetooth version does not work with iOS, you have to get the Wi-Fi version. So, I'm not sure what Bluetooth profile it uses to communicate with the device, but it is obviously one that is not supported by the iPhone. Compatible with absolutely any Android OBD app. (Not compatible with Apple devices. For iOS, get WIFI version). My emphasis added.

The proposed solution to use an Android platform is a work around.

There appears to be another less expensive work around for Apple users -- purchasing an ELM327 WiFi dongle and giving away or selling the ELM327 Bluetooth dongle. The "OBD Fusion" app (for Apple) seems to work according to You Tube videos for a ELM327 WiFi dongle.

The alternative of buying or borrowing an Android device and buying the Torque application (Torque is the Android version of OBD Fusion) seems to be a more expensive option than buying a $20 WiFi type adapter dongle that has been demonstrated on iPhones in You Tube videos.

Finally, I think that the "OBD Fusion" app description at the Apple store is misleading. At minimum, the software description should say that OBD Fusion will work only for the WiFi version of the ELM327 dongle. Based on several postings prior to this one, it seems unlikely that the "OBD Fusion" app will work with any iPhone, iPad or iPod and the Bluetooth version of the ELM327 dongle.

Hi

Where to buy that wifi type adapter

so i can use my iphone instead of

switching to android phones? i dont

trust video demonstration they're tricking

customers saying it works but it really

doesnt!

thanks

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I searched for "ELM327 WiFi OBD2" and found several sellers on major shopping web sites.

You can find WiFi dongles that look just like the Bluetooth dongles for $10 to $20 on many on-line sites including

Amazon, NewEgg and Ebay. The difference that is important to Apple (iOS) users is that the interface is WiFi rather than Bluetooth.

Ebay has vendors with high customer satisfaction rates that ship without (additional shipping charges) internationally.

I wanted to reply, as I'm sure anyone with a passion for their car and their iPhone. Ok..I don't day trade, do my banking or even Tweet or use Facebook - sue me. ..and I know the net, not new to any of this.. I just don't engage it..and that's what people think of about iPhone owners now.. -I just have grown up with the Mac platform and love the iPhone.. - Usually it Apple that's all over stuff.. How could Apple miss the "Dongle!" - Oh I've already started looking for that copyright--the "iDongle" ...hmm, the iDong! Call me Apple.. -enough of that.. this technology is taking this a long time to get either worked out or to the market.. and car companies not wanting to cooperate.. throw in the "ELM" that only works with Android..and highlight the problem with an exlemation point by saying * solved..but an Android.. as if. The answer is give it time.. They'll do it thru an either seen second party like Quicklink..or hopefully they'll get together and get out of the proprietary.. And that seems where the breakdown happens.. For IPhones I got connected on my 2015 FR-S and that model could not be read by this secondary "proprietary" software for iPhone.. The phone never connected to Dash Command when I selected it thru Quicklink. SO..some will work with iPhone and android- about $100.. they do connect to iPhone thru thr OBD port - I think they use a wifi..on some.. however, the one I had briefly, it was working with Quicklink using Bluetooth.. BUT, a lot of vehicles have not become involved or may not want their info out ..or it's the type of code that can make car-hypochondriacs.. idk why Apple isn't on this - maybe because Steve Jobs died.. God rest his soul..

I'm having the same problem, I'm using a ELM 327 Bluetooth dongle Interface for OBDII, but my iPhone neather my iPad was able to connect with Bluetooth dongle.

It's probably not using one of the bluetooth profiles the phone supports. I'll ask the same question I asked the OP. What app are you trying to use to interact with it?

I have found two apps that works with OBDII Protocol LogWorks or DashCommand...

Michael, thankyou for the voice of reason. It was frustrating to read this thread, as the question was clear, but the replies had too much noise.