I'd like to make a few VCDS type changes to my Superb and rather than rely on others and the high initial outlay of a Ross-Tech cable I was looking at the OBDEleven dongle and app but we're exclusively an Apple/IOS household.  

 

So...has anyone in the same position bought an Android phone or tablet just so they can use OBDEleven?  I was looking at a few SIM free phones on Amazon that I can use on the driveway using the WiFi connection to my home broadband; any problems with doing this?  

 

Any advice appreciated. 

 

 

Edited 27 April, 20179 yr by penguin17

I've ordered OBDeleven Pro and also a new Alcatel Pixi 4 Android 6.0 phone which is sim free/unlocked,  so I should be able to use it over WiFi and BT without any issues.   

 

Total spend is just under £80 so not too bad.  Will update how I get on. 

It would be interesting to know if your new Alcatel Pixi 4 is also compatible with Android Auto.

FWIW I'm planning to get a Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 (or cheaper S2) 10" to interact with OBDeleven. 

Reason: you can use in the car with Smartgate and at home over WiFi 

I've read the Samsung S3/S3 is the best in class tablet for display, speed battery life etc. 

Here's a link to techradar review in April 2017 http://www.techradar.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-tab-s3 

The S2 is older and therefore cheaper. 

I hope this was useful,

rob