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Update review: wifi connection instructions
Thank you to the developer for calling my attention to the wifi connection instructions which talk about how to maintain your internet connection through cell data while connecting to a wifi reader. Now I am able to purchase the Diag tool, which is very helpful.Yourmedic
Can’t do in app purchases with wifi obd
I’d like to do in app purchases, but when connected to a wifi obd, I can’t connect to App Store to upgrade; when I switch back to internet connected wifi, it says I need to connect to the obd before upgrading.Developer Response
I really don't understand why anyone would give a bad rating to an app when they have made no attempt to contact App Support to get assistance for the problem they encountered. Really, I just don't understand. Please delete this review. When you first launch the app it shows you a screen alert 3 times telling you to "read the Connection Help information" in the Menu. In that information it gives you a sequence of steps that you must do to use a WiFi OBD adapter. (Yes, they are more complicated than other adapters which is why we don't recommend them.) In bold type at the top of Step 7 it says "These next steps are very important!!" Had you followed those steps, your phone would be using your cellular data connection for the In-App purchases while you are still connected to the OBD adapter as required. In the App Menu, there is a "Support" option you can click. This takes you to our web page where you can read the FAQs (#7 addresses this already) and you can also use the Contact item on our web page to send a message for support. We always respond very quickly and would be happy to help you with this problem if following the instructions doesn't resolve it for you.Useless app.
Everything is behind a paywall. This is not even a demo.Dajebus
Cumbersome
I have a generic ELM 327 v1.5 WiFi adapter. It works well with dozens of apps, usually with little to no configuration. This app requires extensive WiFi configuration. When trying to connect, it gets a “error with gettingVINnumber command, adapter does not meet the ELM spec.” All the other apps can get the VIN number with no problem. They recommend an MX+ type adapter. $140. I don’t know what kind of magic is in it …. And I’ll never know because that’s just too much!
I got a reply from the developer, which just sounded like a lot of double talk. The bottom line is that I have only found one app that doesn’t work with my adapter. This app. All the other apps have - or only require - simple network setup and they work fine. This app is different than all the rest - it appears it’s capable of doing things the others don’t, but it wasn’t easy to use and didn’t work. I’m not a programmer but it appears to me that the very basic function of reading the VIN, that all the other apps are capable of performing, can’t be done by this app.
One star app.Show lessOnStar Guy
Developer Response
It is unfortunate that you have an OBD adapter that doesn’t meet the ELM 327 spec as we require. That is no reason to give this app a 1-star review because it has nothing to do with this app. We do mention that the MX+ is the best adapter, but we certainly don’t imply that you must have that adapter to be successful with this app. Hundreds of other people have much less expensive adapters that work very well. For others who may be interested, you can view our actual recommendations here: https://CraftinDeApps.com/faq/#MVC You’re not actually unhappy with our WiFi configuration, which is a simple page with only two fields which are almost always left at their default values. What you’re unhappy with is that we did you the favor of giving you instructions on how to connect the WiFi OBD adapter to your phone so that you have data access at the same time that you are connected to the adapter. Most people would want that, but apparently it’s not important to you so you didn’t notice that you didn’t have a data connection when you were using other apps without following these instructions. The thing is, in order to make in-app purchases in MyVoltControl, you have to have a data connection. The other apps you use apparently don’t require in-app purchases. We do suggest that you not buy a WiFi adapter because of this complexity. The ELM 327 spec provides several options for specifying how data is transmitted between the adapter and an application. The other apps you use chose to set those options in some way that worked, while MyVoltControl chose to set them in a way that your adapter manufacturer chose not to implement (so it doesn’t meet the spec). When you buy a very cheap adapter, you often get very cheap results.A must have for Chevy Volt owners
The ultimate utility app to see battery life and control the engine to get the max out of your Chevy Volt.vap333
Cumbersome
I have a generic ELM 327 v1.5 WiFi adapter. It works well with dozens of apps, usually with little to no configuration. This app requires extensive WiFi configuration. When trying to connect, it gets a “error with gettingVINnumber command, adapter does not meet the ELM spec.” All the other apps can get the VIN number with no problem. They recommend an MX+ type adapter. $140. I don’t know what kind of magic is in it …. And I’ll never know because that’s just too much!Show lessDeveloper Response
It is unfortunate that you have an OBD adapter that doesn’t meet the ELM 327 spec as we require. That is no reason to give this app a 1-star review because it has nothing to do with this app. We do mention that the MX+ is the best adapter, but we certainly don’t imply that you must have that adapter to be successful with this app. Hundreds of other people have much less expensive adapters that work very well. For others who may be interested, you can view our actual recommendations here: https://CraftinDeApps.com/faq/#MVC You’re not actually unhappy with our WiFi configuration, which is a simple page with only two fields which are almost always left at their default values. What you’re unhappy with is that we did you the favor of giving you instructions on how to connect the WiFi OBD adapter to your phone so that you have data access at the same time that you are connected to the adapter. Most people would want that, but apparently it’s not important to you so you didn’t notice that you didn’t have a data connection when you were using other apps without following these instructions. The thing is, in order to make in-app purchases in MyVoltControl, you have to have a data connection. The other apps you use apparently don’t require in-app purchases. We do suggest that you not buy a WiFi adapter because of this complexity. The ELM 327 spec provides several options for specifying how data is transmitted between the adapter and an application. The other apps you use chose to set those options in some way that worked, while MyVoltControl chose to set them in a way that your adapter manufacturer chose not to implement (so it doesn’t meet the spec). When you buy a very cheap adapter, you often get very cheap results.Essential for Volt owners
This is literally the best app to keep an eye on your Volt as it ages. Realtime data from the Hold mode is worth every penny for the peace of mind when driving on a tired battery that can’t get to 0 anymore. Testing components and informative readouts make this an essential app to use on every drive.Show lesskraken873
Perfect app for a tired Volt
Thank you for developing the auto hold feature! Setting the auto hold SOC at 26% let’s me drive my volt like normal without fear of a P0AFA lockout from its tired battery.
I use the app with a wifi elm327 and an old iPhone 6 that stays in the car and so far have had no issues with the hold mode.
It would be nice if there was a way it could auto connect and start hold mode every time I start the car as long as the app stays open. Maybe that works with BLE or the OBDLink adapter? I’ll consider getting one of those to try out in the future.
Thanks again, I’m thrilled to have auto hold mode!Show lessaodias
Developer Response
Thank you for your review! We're glad you're enjoying the App. We think you're going to like the expanded Auto-Hold support we just released in version 2.3.0 even more. Please feel free to contact us thru the "Support" item in the App Menu for any questions. Yes, WiFi adapters require much more manual setup than other types. Check out the "Launch In Hold" App Menu item, or the just-released "quick links" App icon menu available in this new release.Great!
This app has proven essential to me as an owner of a 2011 Volt, a year with no hold function. I can now choose when to use battery and when to use gas. On longer trips, I will use gas going up longer hills and save the battery for flatter stretches. I also like the ability to lower the charge threshold at which the engine kicks on, preventing gas usage if I’m close to home. The option to force the engine on is useful to set conditions before emissions testing.Show lessdryhbzsyijbeeyjv
Developer Response
Thank you very much for your review! We are happy that you've found MyVoltControl to be so useful. We think you'll enjoy the "Auto-Hold" feature (just released in version 2.1.0) also. Check it out!New version
BEFORE I updated the app, I was driving and wanting to use HOLD MODE only to get the IN APP PURCHASE REQUIRED when I have been using it for months. That just infuriated me for the last two hours. Get home and update and then have to find RESTORE PURCHASES. Aggravation unnecessary.rubyvolt
Developer Response
Our apologies. The need to "Restore Previous Purchases" was unintentional and an error on our part. This would only have happened after the update to 2.0.0 however, so perhaps your phone did the update automatically.
