• Reviews around app (4.32 of 5)

    BAFX Products Bluetooth Diagnostic OBDII Reader/Scanner for Android Devices

    • I tried a few and so far Infocar on my android cell phone is by far the best app
    • The only issue I found so far was the Torque Pro app.
    • I found Dashcommand to be my favorite app to use
    • Excelent product, easy to install and compatible with some free app.
    • The app I use with it works ok to.
    • Dos what it should the better the app you get the better the uses you get from it
    • the freeware app is completely useless
    • Unfortunately you then have to use one of the abysmal Android apps to do anything with it
    • (instructions recommended an app, not sure if that's the one I downloaded)Lights that face direction that can be read
    • The app is intuitive and easily customized for your needs.
    • Sometimes unit has trouble connecting to app via Bluetooth
    • Out of the box, I downloaded the free app and was able to read and clear my codes in a few minutes.
    • It works great, just make sure you get a good diagnostic app.
    • Recommend torque app with it.
    • I used the free app Torque.
    • But like I said above, the device is only as good as the app you use with it, so choose what fits your needs the
    • Very happy with product, easy platform and app.
    • Just need the right app
    • I'm a novice regarding OBD readers and their related apps
    • fast shipping easy to use, love the app
    • For the price and download simple uncomplicated app
    • There's a free app you download to use to connect via blue-tooth and it'll help check the codes causing the check engine light to turn on as well as clear the codes
    • I'd recommend the app Car Scanner on play store for free great app.
    • Lots of available apps
    • App was easy to use and showed relevant information to my problem.
    • I've used CaRPM, which is a slick app, but charge an annual fee or an expensive lifetime fee if you want to clear codes
    • Directions for the device as well as the app for my phone were very easy to use.
    • Didn't work with the recommended app or any other app mentioned in the manual
    • I found the free app called "Car Scanner
    • worked well with most Android/Apple and Windows bt apps.
    • I used a free app on my phone
    • Got free ob2 scanner app from Play store and worked great
    • So though this is a find product, without the right app it may not be that useful for you.
    • Too like 20 seconds and app was free.
    • Just need to find the best app ti make use od it
    • Easy to set up with Torque (Lite) free app.
    • Does exactly what it says and works well the the Torque app but only two gripes:1
    • Once you find the right app to use it with, it works awesome
    • combine it with a cheap app and you can even read less common pids.
    • Your only challenge is getting the right app I used free ones and paid ones.
    • Torque master is the app I run with
    • but thats not any issue as there are free and low cost apps that
    • Using the free app the instructions recommended I was able to clear the message in seconds
    • Two apps are available; a freeware version and a paid version.
    • Worked great, I used one of the free apps called "Car Scanner".
    • I use with the Torque Lite app, free on Android.
    • Used with free apps like Torque Lite, CarBit, CarPros and Toyosys (Toyota specific)
    • The $5 Torque Pro app is worth it.
    • The recommended app is bad though
    • Car Scanner seems like the better app of the two to me.
    • The app is a little clunky for this, but it works.
    • It's accurate, easy to use, the suggested app works seamlessly with the scanner
    • I'd like to find a better APP to read it with though.
    • Works great, connects right away, and the recommended app is perfect.
    • You just need to have the correct app to solve what you are trying to do.
    • The best information available is that this requires an Android emulator, like BlueStacks, on the Windows PC to support the Torque app.
    • So when you get this, you have the option of downloading about five or six different compatible apps for it to diagnose your car
    • So easy to operate with the right app.
    • BAFX should make their own app because I think the Torque Pro app's interface sucks
    • I bought it in Google Store, it cost me about $5 (very cheap) and the app is very friendly and easy to use
    • Very nice complementary app
    • Works great with the free app I found on Google play!
    • All you need to do is find the right app!I've only downloaded one app which was the Torque Pro APP that everyone suggested which worked great
    • Read the instructions, and if you are like me and only trying to read trouble codes, the free app they suggest works just fine
    • Read the instructions, and if you are like me and only trying to read trouble codes, the free app they suggest works just fine
    • Very easy to use, install the free app and your in business.
    • Was surprised at how much the free app could really do with this unit.
    • Once it's paired with a decent app (I use Torque), you can do a lot more than just read diagnostic codes as well!
    • Its as good as the app you download and there are millions of junk apps
    • Using it with Torque free app.
    • The use device is easy to use and they recommended an app for the reader while also listing other apps in case you like they're setup better
    • Installed the Android App called Piston and it works perfectly.
    • it does what I need it to with the free app.
    • The app is a little buggy but otherwise works great
    • I've used it twice to read/clear codes, and each time it worked perfectly on my 2013 CMax Energi using the FordSys Free app
    • After I installed the free app I was able to identify the code and see "generally" what the issue was
    • Just make sure you use the correct app.
    • I use the free app as it provided me with the tools I needed
    • The free app is good enough to get the job done.
    • The free app is good enough to get the job done.
    • Got free app in MS Store, called OBD dash.lite and it worked great
    • The app is a little clunky for this, but it works.
    • It is easy to use, and with the right app can show a good amount of data.
    • Useful to check your car readings and performance and used it with android phone , download the app from the play store
    • Love this it works great on my 2003 town and country, but I could not get it to work with torque pro, I downloaded a app of play store and it works great with it!
    • Love this it works great on my 2003 town and country, but I could not get it to work with torque pro, I downloaded a app of play store and it works great with it!
    • The recommended app is bad though
    • This product works as intended, the apps in Google Play store are plentiful as well
    • App warns you thast it might not work with Pandora (see screen shot)
    • I bought from Google Play the app (Torque Pro $4.95) which works with BAFX very well
    • app is not good
    • Works great, with the right app( I use 'Car Scanner' this is a professional tool
    • That app gave me a couple issues with set up
    • I downloaded the suggested app Torque and paid for the pro version that app is awesome
    • Says it is easy to use and the App he chose was free and serves the purpose.
    • App is a little confusing but it gave me the codes I needed to fix my problem.
    • If you add to many gauges to the dashboard, (I use torque) the unit and the app seem to lag or even stop communicating.
    • App is straightforward
    • The main thing is to use it with a good app such as torque pro
    • Downloaded a free app, Car Scanner ELM OBD2, and it just worked
    • The app was easy to use
    • Had to use a different app than the one recommended in the pamphlet that came with it
    • I tried installing two apps and both of them work perfectly with the BAFX PRODUCT OBD2 SCANNER
    • I just used the free app.
    • Arrived on time, downloaded the app and plugged it in, everything easy perfect
    • The recommended app is a PITA - the "Piston" app is much better as its interface gives a good mobile experienced.
    • (Used torque lite from the app store - free)
    • I found that you do not have to pruchase recommended app but can use apps like Car Scanner and ScanMaster without having to pay for the recommended app
    • The best app to use with this is the OBD Car Doctor
    • Free app does everything I need
    • but you need to buy an app for it to work best.
    • And those apps blamed Nissan and the scanners
    • I recommend the pro version app as it provides much more detail and information.
    • With the right app, this will perform the same functions of very expensive scanners
    • The app I chose was the recommended $4.95 Torque Pro from Google Play Store - there are others).
    • So, the issue was the apps themselves
    • soooo convenient, works with free apps
    • I tried a dozen different free apps to see which could possibly work and ended up paying for garage pro.
    • The step by step instructions made it easy to setup and the app was so easy a novice could use it
    • I use it daily with Dash Drive Smart app.
    • Various apps are supported, but I just wanted to get up and
    • I purchased the Torque Pro App and connection was seamless!
    • So easy to install, apps hook right up.
    • Two of the free apps I tried allow you to setup a custom dashboard, to constantly monitor different sensors.
    • readings mabey with a better app but theres not much detail on what the scanner is capable of doing or the apps thems selves
    • the last app recommended in the BAFX instruction sheet).Piston is FREE
    • The device itself is solid, the app takes a little getting used to, but works great once you learn how to create and arrange the items.
    • LOADED THE FREE APP on a kindle fire and it connected very easily.
    • Tried a bunch of the free apps for this.
    • The app is good and easy to use.
    • the app could be better the app is confusing
    • if it stops working; uninstall the free app and reinstall to get it working again.
    • and, I suspect, virtually any other diagnostic app.
    • Very few OBDII functions actually worked on my 2004 Nissan XTerra using the recommended 'Torque Lite' app
    • With a free app from google play store, I am able to service my Subaru outbacks 16 and 17 transmission.
    • I purchased the Torque Pro APP to use the scanner and it works great
    • Great apps that work with
    • Just gotta unplug and reinsert, or turn off the car and plug it in again, or a combination of several things to make it work, like restarting your scan app.
    • By using the free app I was able to get the error code and avoid possible "misinterpretation" by the dealer
    • the device itself has excellent car scanner app is free Google Play and Apple Store
    • I started with the free app, and paid for the full one
    • And the app is just weird.
    • I'd buy this over cheaper ones again, still looking for an app to read knock retard, and an app with bidirectional controls would be awesome
    • Easy to use, free app works well for a sand bed mechanic.
    • Easy to use, free app works well for a sand bed mechanic.
    • This Bafx ODBII Reader along with the free "Torque ODB" app, gives you a ton of data - if you're at the track, you'll want to paid version
    • They recommend the Torque app for your phone, but it seemed a lot of people were having problems after the latest Android update.
    • The free app was all I needed to get a diagnostic code
    • and App, it would be great if the instructions came with some generic instruction around creating Custom PID's, or maybe a link to a youtube page with this type of info
    • Recommended app works great with my Droid phone and is very intuitive.
    • Recommended app works great with my Droid phone and is very intuitive.
    • Worked right out of the box, app is easy to use and Bluetooth connected without issue.
    • Connecting it to your phone is kind of a hassle but when paired with a proper app works like a charm
    • I use it with several free apps.
    • You need to try them from a list of compatible apps which are either free with ads or not free
    • Easy to use, try free app before paying for app
    • Connected quickly, app is user friendly.
    • Good app for the codes and diagnostics.
    • Used it once with free app
    • The app sucks
    • I started with the free "Lite" app that was recommended
    • I used Torque lite , good app but need to do some research on the net and YouTube to get further help
    • what app do you recommend for this scan tool
    • The app I chose (recommended in the instructions) wasn't perfectly clear and it took a few tries to get a result but button mashing got me the
    • Great product once you find the perfect app for your specific vehicle
    • Recommend the FORScan app if you have a Ford, Mazda, Lincoln or Mercury as it will show you even more diagnostic codes.
    • Maybe there is a better apps for my needs than the recommended Torque app
    • Lastly, even though I currently have an iPhone, I dug out my old Droid 3 from several years ago with Android 2.3 and was still able to download a free OBD app and connect to the scan tool via bluetooth.
    • so it'll connect to any phone I'll ever own, and most apps are easy enough to use that I might buy more to give to friends so they can keep an eye on their own ECMs
    • excellent free android apps and paid apps less than five bucks you
    • The Torque app, which was only $5, is a great app to use with the product.
    • It gives you basic info, and has premium apps that may do more, but I am not paying for more expensive apps to read it.
    • Finding a app free that u don't have to pay for is the weird part
    • My biggest learning curve is figuring out the torque app (not their app just recommended) therefore I am unable to give an in depth assessment but for the price has absolutely exceeded expectations
    • I downloaded a free app called Turbo for Android
    • but I habe the free app
    • You just pick one of the compatible apps and download it to your Android
    • I bought this scan tool, downloaded a free app (there are many), and saw that the only significant transmission code was a faulty turbine speed sensor
    • I gave it 4 stars because one of my security apps found the app to be suspicious
    • This reads on check engine light, not very useful plus u have to pay for a compatible app
    • Works fantastic with the right app
    • For the price of this the app should be free and it should be made to work with all devices not just Annedroids
    • Shipped on time and good app
    • the good apps you want cost you money so to
    • Some issues connecting the app through bluetooth sometimes, but other than that its a decent buy.
    • I used the free app on my Android
    • This thing will tell you what is wrong with proper error codes, I've used torque lite, but prefer Scanmaster app for android (you get more features)
    • Does not service a purpose at all, I purchased the app to read this tool only to find out that the app is useless and you still wouldn't understand what the problem is with you vehicle
    • Gives good info if your vehicle has a lot of sensors, but the app makes this a bit difficult to use.
    • Works very well on a 2014 Chev Silverado using the Torque Pro app on android
    • The rest of the features are sketchy as seen through their recommended 3rd party app, useless to me, but at this price, I don't mind.
    • I downloaded a free app and was able to pair this tool with my phone, and then read and reset the fault codes
    • Works as expected, however the app it suggests is not very informative.
    • I went thru many apps anxiously looking for free apps that showed the VIN #
    • I purchased this and used the FREE android app, not the one for purchase, and I sailed thru inspection.
    • The app was very stable and the device consistently connected to the Bluetooth on my phone and immediately started reading the vehicle's vital signs.
    • Works perfectly... easy installation..suggested free app works well for my needs
    • They recommend an app and there are other apps that also
    • The website to download the app to my phone does not work
    • I needed to clear a check engine light (well identify the code then clear) and with a free app off the google play store and this device it was simple.
    • Works together with an equally wonderful FREE app
    • Notice you will need a free Android app to use this device, or you could install the PC-software that comes in the provided CD-ROM.
    • Wasn't expecting much for the price, I recd the reader, downloaded the free app, and it connected right up to my Android phone, works flawlessly, reads codes, clears codes just like a 100 dollar unit.
    • But there might be other free apps to use as well.
    • I would recommend finding a better app, and I had some issues using this with Hyundai cars
    • The app said it works with good quality OBD ELM327 compatible adapters, well this one works great and supper fast, It took me a longer time to plug and pair than this thing to retrieve the pin
    • Vehicle was easy to pair, with the right app (I like Torque Pro -Android) you can unlock all sorts of diagnostic information.
    • I have tried two different apps and they both work without issue.
    • App works flawlessly
    • I have used both the free and paid versions of Torque and actually prefer the ease of use with the free app
    • Free app is sufficient for
    • Loved the torque app and how it works well with this
    • it will work with several free "apps"
    • Using the recommended free App on my Android phone.
    • I use it with my android phone with the Torque app, excellent app BTW and worth the money to buy the full version
    • Worked as it was supposed to
    • Very simple to use and works as it should.
    • All their products work as they should
    • New unit works as it should on the following vehicles without any issues
    • Works exactly as it should, buy it!
    • Worked as it said it did.
    • Works as it should.
    • Works as it should and easy to connect
    • Works as it should thanks
    • The really great part about this reader though, is that after it dried out for a few months, now it works as before
    • I used Bluetooth connection and once my tablet recognized the Bafx Reader it connected to Car Doc and everything worked as it should.
    • Product works as it should and easy to sync and use.
    • It work as it said
    • Works as it was advertised.
    • Works as it says