OBDLink MX+ OBD2 Bluetooth Scanner for iPhone, Android, and Windows

I don't write a lot of product reviews, but am taking the time with the OBDLink MX+. I'm a car guy (Toyota & Lexus primarily) and over the years have used several obd dongles, gauges (ScanGauge 2) and some dedicated scan tools (Toyota Techstream) as well. The MX+ is function rich, stays connected and easy to use. It also comes with free vehicle-specific PID (parameter ID) add-on's. I use OBDLink and OBD Fusion apps (IOS) to interface with the MX+. They look like the same application, but the OBD Fusion app works with Apple CarPlay which lets me monitor my GX460 transmission temps and other info real-time, which is the key reason I bought the MX+.

The OBDLink MX+ is an excellent OBD2 scanner, especially for Ford vehicles when used with the ForScan app. The connection is fast and stable, with no noticeable lag, making diagnostics and real-time monitoring a breeze.One of the standout features is its compatibility and performance—it works seamlessly with ForScan, unlocking advanced features and allowing access to deeper vehicle settings that other scanners can’t. The build quality is solid, and the wireless connectivity (Bluetooth) is reliable.Overall, this is a top-notch device for anyone needing a powerful OBD2 scanner, especially Ford owners using ForScan. Definitely worth the investment!

High quality device that works really well with my Pixel 3 Android 10 phone and Torque Pro.The only downside to this device is that the software provided by the manufacturer that you install from the Google Play is not that good. I had difficulty getting the hardware to talk to the manufacturer software but in my case it didn't matter since I was planning to use third-party software, which works very well with the hardware. The manufactures Android software has a plugin that accesses special codes for my Honda, so I really want it to work, but it difficult to get the software to work smoothly (Which is issues, but not a huge issues).The OBDLink MX+ is capable of accessing all of the ODBII codes (Even car model specific codes) and communicate via Bluetooth at a high speed. Other manufactures cheap ODB-II devices can have issues maintaining a high data transfer rate or a steady data rate but the OBDLink MX+ does not have either ones of these issues.As with all good hardware, I want to point out several things:1) The firmware of the OBDLink MX+ is updated regularly. I have received two updates in about a months time, so as of this writing, this product is getting great support from the manufacture. The update process is more or less painless (I had a tiny issue the first time I updated the firmware) and should take about 5 minutes to complete.2) The OBDLink MX+ is capable of sending lots of data at a high speed to your phone/tablet. On my Pixel 3, I use Torque Pro with the OBDLink MX+ and I have never had an issue with data being dropped or the Bluetooth connection stalling. If you are really into collecting data from your car, this is really important!I have the OBDLink MX+ send ODB-II data to my phone every .1 seconds (Yes, 10 updates a second) and Torque Pro says it is not having any issues. Torque Pro also says that the OBDLink MX+ is one of the fastest ODBII devices (There is a speed test you can do in Torque Pro and then compare the result to other ODB-II connectors (Bluetooth, WiFi and wired)).3) Surprisingly, the manufactures supplied ODBII software from the Google Play store is not that good (Well, on a Pixel 3 running Android 10). I have difficultly getting the supplied software on my phone to communicate with my OBDLink MX+. When you start up the ODBII software, you are suppose to click connect and then the software does its magic, but most of the time, it just hangs and does nothing. If I have ran Torque Pro on my phone, I have to reboot my phone to get the manufactures software to work with the OBDLink MX+. Then when it is connected, sometimes it still does not even work. The Dashboard (Shows speed, RPM and other stuff) does not update often or at all. Switching over to Torque Pro shows that my phone is connected to the OBDLink MX+ and the OBDLink MX+ is sending data. Honestly, it's not a big deal accept that OBDLink MX+ gives you some of the car specific codes for free. When you are having car issues, seeing the extra car specific codes is super helpful. I really wish the manufactures Android software worked better and was not a pain to work with. However, not a deal killer since I use their party software such as Torque Pro.Note to the manufacture of OBDLink MX+, you really need to fix your Android software. Other than that, a great product!

This OBD2 Bluetooth adapter is amazingly capable. The included software isn't nearly as good as it should be. It is clear they have spent a lot of time developing both the software & the adapter gizmo, but there a few glaring issues. Firstly, the list of PIDs is extensive, but not all of them are applicable to my car, and I can't check to see which PIDs work without trying them one by one by one. Considering how many PIDs there are, this will take forever. The online & included documentation are horrid.The good part of this software is that it is amazingly configurable and capable. It even lets me do stuff I shouldn't do, like feed codes back into my ECU.You can put graphic monitoring consoles together for smart phones and PCs. Various gauge graphics are available, and you can size them and place them wherever you'd like. The software even lets you put in virtual buttons that will perform an action when pressed. Very powerful.This OBD2 adapter doesn't seem to allow you to readily diagnose issues, other than finding out what the code is and then clearing it. I have another OBD2 tool that is much better at diagnostics, and that one comes with live support. The MX+ and my other OBD2 adapter are definitely not duplicates. Each does something different, and this MX+ does exactly what I was looking for, despite my complaint about the inadequacies of their software.The MX+ also allows you to use 3rd party software, and I might try that to figure out which PIDS are operating.The hardware and software package are a tad expensive, and the value of these will be determined by the support I get from the manufacturer. Reading codes, clearing codes, big deal. Every adapter I know of, including $20 adapters can do that. What makes this more expensive is:A) Performance of adapter. It's fast and goes to sleep automatically when the vehicle is off. It also prevents nearby users from connecting to the MX+ when unauthorized.B) Extensive PID support.C) Ability to program ECU.D) Included full-featured software.E) Ability to use 3rd party software.F) Comes with a snazzy little carrying case. I don't care about such a case, but I read reviews where others complained they didn't get one. I don't need one. The MX+ is dedicated to a single vehicle.If you just want simple functionality, the MX+ is probably overkill. It is not overkill for me. I just wish it was 25% cheaper.