[Alex Sidorenko] has built an open source OBD-II Adapter which provides a serial interface using the ELM327 command set and supports all OBD-II standards. We featured [Alex]’s inexpensive PIC ...

The best OBD-II scanners were once expensive luxuries that were exclusive to mechanics and other professionals. Those days are long gone, and we recommend that every driver has one to help ...

The installation of the NV300 Max is relatively straightforward but takes a bit of automotive DIY skill. Once installed and ...

Rev interfaces with a WiFi OBD-II dongle. If your check engine light is on or flashing, REV is able to check the engine code, list all of the engine codes stored in the vehicle, and reset the ...

optional OBDII dongle. In one instance, NYT's report uncovered that a 65-year-old driver of a 2022 Chevy Bolt had his insurance premium jump by 21%. When he started shopping around for lower ...

Some HUDs utilize your car’s OBD port, which gives them a window into the inner workings of your car — albeit not as much as a dedicated OBD-II scanner might. Meanwhile GPS offers tidbits like ...

The dongle, which is priced at $96, features a Snapdragon X35 Modem and data transfer speeds of up to 220Mbps, plus USB C connectivity for wide device compatibility. For use cases, think plugging ...

That’s the easy way out, but it’s also the most expensive route to take. If you want to skip a trip to the repair shop, invest in a OBD II scanner (or a more advanced adapter). You can pick one up for ...

A power supply for electronic devices. Also called an "AC adapter" or "charger," power adapters plug into a wall outlet and convert AC to a single DC voltage. Computers use multiple DC voltages ...

A small device that plugs into the HDMI port of a TV set and provides Wi-Fi streaming from the home network. It is designed to access movie content from the Internet but may also enable local ...

You can connect an app like Car Scanner to your EV, which you do through a special dongle that plugs into the OBD-II slot. You will charge the car fully and then drive it until it is as close to flat ...