Bluetooth won’t stay connected
When it stays connected, it works pretty good unfortunately it often loses his connection and reestablishing. It is troubleshooting and time-consuming, and sometimes not successful.
Scanner will not connect via Bluetooth
Scanner will not connect via Bluetooth. Save your money and buy a different one
2023 Review - Firmware Update
Review of U-Scan App version 1.2.8 (126). I have a red Mac Tools branded U-Scan device, from about 2019. Upon Bluetooth pairing to my iPhone 13 running iOS 17.0.3, there was a mandatory U-Scan firmware update. The update proceeded smoothly. As others have wrote, after the firmware update, I had trouble pairing with my iPhone. The U-Scan LED was blinking yellow. I unplugged the U-Scan to cycle its power. Although it was listed on my iPhone for pairing, it refused to connect. At some point in the firmware update process I was instructed to turn off the vehicle’s power. I eventually turned on the vehicle’s power and then the U-Scan quickly paired with my iPhone. Thus, the firmware update instructions failed to instruct to switch on the vehicle power. I had to figure that out myself. The vehicle is a 2020 Ford Transit 250 AWD. I recently had a check engine light. After three restarts the light was off. The U-Scan found and reported the error code and a brief description.
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Disappointment
Good luck getting a Bluetooth connection to the device. If there is a magic way to connect, it is kept secret. No trouble-shooting advice can be found on Actron.com and there are no manuals.
It could be such a good tool if only it worked.
It could be such a good tool if only it worked.
Nearly Worthless
Software is EOL 4 years ago and was hobbled the most basis functions at that time. It’s hard to believe reputable stores like Napa still sell it. If you came her e to get the software after just buying it TAKEBIT BACK!
The HT200 I bought at Walmart works great for $50.
The HT200 I bought at Walmart works great for $50.
Absolute Garbage
I gave it one star only because I couldn’t give it zero. Once I finally got it to connect it said the firmware needed an update. After wasting a lot of time with three failed attempts it says it can’t be updated. Total waste of my time, don’t waste yours even trying to use this garbage.
Completely NOT friendly
The app is painful to use, I eventually gave up and bought a different one and their app was very intuitive and user friendly/easy to use. This is garbage, move on.
Not worth the money
The latest update removed a most important feature; being able to record and display while in motion. I bought device and the new and improved update ruined the device. It is now not much better than visiting an auto parts store and getting scans for free. I consider the marketing a bait and switch scam.
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No connection!!!
I tried several times to make it work but it doesn’t connect with my car at all.
The item should be U-Scam
Let me start with U-scammers if you are looking for any thing made by this mob keep on moving. It’s a waste of money.
Decent tool for its age
It performs decently. I purchased this several years ago so newer units have more capability.
This device is totally useless.
I bought this less than a year ago and used it once. The code info was very limited and mostly inaccurate. When I tried to use it a second time a few months later, it would not sync with my iPhone blue tooth. Kept getting message that device was not turned on or vehicle was moving which neither was true. It is crap. Don’t waste your money.
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Crap after update
After the update I can’t even get it to connect anymore
Don’t open just return
This product doesn’t work
Great device
So many bad reviews, so it does get a bit annoying connecting at first but the trick is to force close uscan app if you have it open, then go to Bluetooth settings select uscan give it a minute or two after it connects then open up the app it should work fine , if not force close app and reopen, great for trouble codes abs and airbag lights customer service is terrible tho had to pay twice for add ons
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Annoyed
Don’t bother buying scam tool if u got anything older then 2005 jus says connect scan tool
Doesn’t work
Like everyone else, can’t enter my vehicles VIN and it’s very clear it’s not for Australian vehicles. Emailed support and not heard a thing back. Really poor service and bordering on the line as misleading. In its current state I would NOT recommend this app or it’s device.
Horrible
Do not buy!!! This de ice only offers code reading and no other diagnostic help. I bought another reader for $15 and was able to perform specific tests
Need asap update!!
Update please!
After Update
I tried tried the software update but could not complete the last leg, message saying to connect device. But, the Bluetooth on my phone would not allow it to connect from list of previously connected devices. I tried “forget this device” and a few different tries as getting the phone and device to recognize each other but in the end it worked. Good luck.
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