Does the ELM327 attach to any wifi network the iPhone is also attached to, or does the wifi network need to come from the iPhone - wifi hotspot?
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It is its own wifi hot spot. You join it network with your phone. I have a iPhone 4s ,works great. You do not have to have hot spots on your phone..so it's free networking.
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The ELM327 creates it's own wifi in the settings called OBDII_WIFI Connect to that one then in the software select connect and it should be good to go. Works great for me.
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The ELM327 creates it's own WiFi network. Your I-Phone or computer would attach to the ELM327's network to read the information from the adapter. When you install the adapter in the vehicle your phone should identify a new WiFi network named "WiFiOBD". Once you are connected to this WiFi network any OBDII software that you are using should be able to connect through the phone. I use Torque2 software and it works perfectly on a Blackberry Z10.
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hey. the ELM327 will 'create its own WiFi network inside the car. You can then connect your iPhone to that network just as you would to any other WiFi. This device works pretty nicely!I use it with an App called 'DashCmd' found on App Store. Good Luck.
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Thank you SO much -- I can't believe how difficult this information is to find! Neither Apple nor ATT are helpful at all. You are so right in saying this should be included in the documentation. What's the big secret? I'm still a bit confused -- are you saying that with the iPod Touch, it is not possible to have internet access anywhere *but* near hotspots, or in my own wireless home network? But that with the iPhone, internet access (via cellular network) is more widespread, like a cellphone?
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John, as far as I can Remember, (that was my first hotspot about 2 years ago) you cannot add anything to it, it just works, I liked it at first but it bacame more and more of a chore to keep the battery on! I finally replaced it because of tht.
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You would need to check with your local provider as network systems are different between providers. However, I have an iPhone and use the hotspot to remain connected without the complications and expense of connecting to my provider.
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Here are the "Ifs": USB port on laptop, and WIFI hotspot (public or your own private). Yes, this device will connect you to the internet after installation. With Win 7, you plug this into the USB port and wait for the message saying it's installed. Also comes with mini-CD and instructions. Labeled for IEEE 802.11 b/g/n WIFI. I've used this on a laptop (that already had a slower WIFI card--this was a cheap upgrade!), on a desktop computer....It turns the computer into WIFI capable computer (great for updates; our library system has a special office we can do this at). Our local library is a free (and fast) WIFI hotspot. With WIFI network "n", it does get 300Mbps. Here are the "Ifs": USB port on laptop, and WIFI hotspot (public or your own private). Yes, this device will connect you to the internet after installation. With Win 7, you plug this into the USB port and wait for the message saying it's installed. Also comes with mini-CD and instructions. Labeled for IEEE 802.11 b/g/n WIFI. I've used this on a laptop (that already had a slower WIFI card--this was a cheap upgrade!), on a desktop computer....It turns the computer into WIFI capable computer (great for updates; our library system has a special office we can do this at). Our local... » Read More Here are the "Ifs": USB port on laptop, and WIFI hotspot (public or your own private). Yes, this device will connect you to the internet after installation. With Win 7, you plug this into the USB port and wait for the message saying it's installed. Also comes with mini-CD and instructions. Labeled for IEEE 802.11 b/g/n WIFI. I've used this on a laptop (that already had a slower WIFI card--this was a cheap upgrade!), on a desktop computer....It turns the computer into WIFI capable computer (great for updates; our library system has a special office we can do this at). Our local library is a free (and fast) WIFI hotspot. With WIFI network "n", it does get 300Mbps. « Show Less
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it attaches to the phone via wiFi. No you do not need internet for it to attach to the phone. But you will have to have wiFi turned on in the phone's general settings, the camera acts like a AP (access point) and you connect to it.
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I use co-pilot premium with my iPad air... Ido use my hot spot while traveling however the app works fine without any wifi connection and only bbad elf for lightning.....
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The device emits its own wifi signal so there is no need for a server...turn it on, find the wifi signal on your iPhone and connect....open the app (free) and transfer the files.
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Hi,While the device does work with most WiFi protocols we have noted a few issues connecting with iPhone's recently. We are currently working with the manufacturer to diagnose the problem and determine if there is a compatibility issue with recent software. We currently would recommend the PLX Kiwi2 Wifi or Kiwi Wifi module for use with iPhone at this time.Thank you,BrianTuner Tools LLC
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Am not sure what you mean by hotspot but, you just need to go to settings and set it up to automatically pick up any available wifi. Hope this answers you question.
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Yes. Anything that uses WiFi including our XBox, iPhones, iPads etc. It will show up as an available network in your WiFi list.
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No, wifi only when you are connected to the same wifi network. You can also connect through your Android / Iphone while away from your house / wifi network
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This product runs from a rechargeable battery or AC adapter. It will also run off USB slot. It doesn't connect to your iPhone unless you buy a wifi SD card and then it is a local wifi network connection. Otherwise you scan documents onto internal storage and connect it to the USB to download them.
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I cannot answer definitively, but I think you have to be on your home wireless network. I've tried to use the iPhone app away from home and it doesn't connect.
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Your Wi-Fi connection will be dedicated to connecting just with this device, almost as if it is a router. (you go to Wi-Fi under settings, find the ELM 327 signal, & connect . As another user said, you can still connect to web via a cellular connection, which helps if using maps while driving & recording scan information with this device.
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I do not know about the iphone. Yes, you will need service for the wifi as you are driving. There is a port on a daugle to plug it in.
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yes it does. it creates a hotspot for any device that has wifi capabilities.