Turn a spare Android tablet or phone into your car's dashboard. Add a Bluetooth OBD dongle and you get live speed, fuel economy and fault codes. Try it free as a tester before the official Google Play launch.
Why OBD?
At the repair shop you usually just describe the symptom. The mechanic guesses the cause and swaps a part. If that is not it, another part gets swapped… and the bill snowballs, while you still don't know the real cause.
Fault codes narrow down the cause; they are a guide. Have a mechanic confirm the final diagnosis.
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What it does
Works on phones too
No tablet? Put a spare Android phone in the mount instead, in landscape or portrait. The same app adapts to the screen, and a Galaxy Fold shows the tablet layout when unfolded.
What you need
To use online features such as weather, maps and radio while driving, turn on your phone hotspot.
Setup
- Step 1Plug in the OBD donglePlug the dongle into the OBD port under the driver's side. When its light comes on, it's ready.
- Step 2Mount the tabletStick the mount on the dashboard and place the tablet in it.
- Step 3Install the appApply under "Testers wanted" below and we'll send you an install link. Open it on your phone, tap "Become a tester" → "Download", and it installs from Google Play.
- Step 4Getting started screenOnly one permission is required: allow Display over other apps.
Optional: Microphone (voice control) and Location. - Step 5Connect the dongleChoose your Bluetooth OBD dongle in Settings › Connection and the gauges start showing numbers. The engine must be on.
How to use
What's new · v1.3.53
- You can change the name you use to call the voice assistant. The default is "Songgollab" (e.g. "Songgollab, play YouTube").
- A one-time "Drive safely" notice appears on first launch — no touching the screen or watching video while driving; vehicle data is for reference only.
- Video apps in split screen are hidden automatically while driving (on by default).
- Car maker logos were removed from the screenshots.
Please drive safely
Vehicle information shown by Drive Console — speed, fuel economy, trouble codes and more — is for reference only. Get accurate inspection and diagnosis at a repair shop. Do not operate the screen while driving; the driver is responsible for driving safely.
🚗 Drive Console testers wanted (free · first 20 people)
Drive Console, the app that turns a tablet or phone into a car dashboard, is getting ready for its official Google Play launch. We're looking for testers to try it first and share feedback before release.
■ What it does
- ✔ Live speed, RPM, coolant temperature, battery voltage and fuel economy
- ✔ Reads fault codes (DTC) and explains them (including Hyundai·Kia codes)
- ✔ T map + YouTube split screen (video is hidden automatically while driving)
- ✔ Voice commands · car log · driving records
■ Who can join
- Android phone or tablet (iPhone not supported)
- An ELM327 OBD dongle (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is a plus, but you can join without one
- Free
■ How to apply
- Send us the Gmail address you use on Google Play → songgollab@gmail.com or a DM on Instagram·Threads (@songgollab)
- Once you're registered, we'll send you the install link
- Open the link on your phone, tap "Become a tester" → "Download", and you're done!
■ A small favor
- Please keep the app installed for 14 days and open it now and then
- A one-line review on the Google Play app page after trying it would help a lot
※ Please send your email address by email or DM, not in a comment.
Reviews from users
No reviews yet. If you have tried it, please leave a review or question in the comments at the bottom of this page 🙏 (name · device · one line; Google account needed). We also add reviews here.
FAQ
How do I install it?
Once you're registered as a tester, we'll send you an install link. Open it on your phone and tap "Become a tester" → "Download" to install from Google Play. No separate file is needed.
The dongle isn't found
Turn the engine on, turn on Bluetooth on the tablet, then choose the dongle again in Settings › Connection. If another app (e.g. Car Scanner) is connected to the dongle, close that app.
Some values are grey
Each car reports different values. Grey values are for reference only and have no normal range.
Can I use it while driving?
For safety, touch the screen only when stopped and use the voice assistant while driving. Video apps in split screen are hidden automatically while you drive.
Contact
Questions? Message us on KakaoTalk or email songgollab@gmail.com. If you already use the 15-day trial from this blog, send us the device number from the lock screen by message when the trial ends.
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