Automatic is a Smart Driving Assistant that uses your iPhone to communicate with the computer in your car.
The Automatic Link plugs into your car's data port enabling wireless Bluetooth 4.0 communication with your iPhone. It works with just about any car sold in the United States since 1996 and no tools are required for installation.
Using a companion app, Automatic helps you make small changes in your driving habits that can lead to huge savings on gas over time.
FEATURES:
Driving Feedback Automatic learns about your driving style and gives you subtle audio cues when you do things that waste gas, like: ● Rough Braking: Braking abruptly decreases fuel efficiency and dramatically increases wear-and-tear on your car’s brake pads.
● Speeding: Speeding doesn't save as much time as you might think, but driving 10 MPH over the speed limit reduces fuel efficiency by 12-15%.
● Rapid Acceleration: Stepping hard on the gas pedal decreases fuel efficiency and wastes money.
Drive Score Automatic scores your driving every week to help you improve. A high score could save you hundreds on gas every year.
Trip Timeline The Automatic app displays detailed info about your week, like how much you drive and where. See the actual MPGs for all your trips, even for older cars that don't display fuel efficiency on the dashboard. Automatic also detects fill-ups and even tracks local gas prices to show you how much you're spending.
Crash Alert (BETA) The Automatic Link includes a built-in accelerometer that can detect many types of crashes. Automatic uses your phone's data connection to immediately report the crash to 911 with your name, location, and vehicle description. Once help responds, Automatic can send a text message to your loved ones to let them know what happened, where you are, and that help is on the way.
Push Notifications When the 'check engine' light comes on, Automatic alerts you right away with a push notification. It then retrieves the Engine Trouble Codes – which help mechanics diagnose the problem – from your car's onboard computer.
Engine Health Automatic shows you what those Engine Trouble Codes mean and in many cases offers possible solutions. For simple problems, you can even clear the light yourself, and save a trip to the shop. For more complicated issues, Automatic shows you well-reviewed mechanics nearby. Call them or get directions with a tap.
Never Forget Where You Parked Automatic always remembers where you parked, so you don't have to. Drivers of the same car can grant each other access to its parked location for seamless car sharing.
Check out a video below of the Automatic in action. You can pre-order the device for $69.95 from the link below...
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DavidG - March 13, 2013 at 4:10pm
I want it.
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DavidG - March 13, 2013 at 4:08pm
This is between your car and phone. It has nothing to do with extra data.
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DavidG - March 13, 2013 at 4:07pm
People are concentrating mostly note Bluetooth and not looking at what it really does. Your Bluetooth connects to your car but to does not have the capabilities of this little gadget. It's like connecting it to a mechanics diagnostic machine. Much more than being able to connect Bluetooth to it. Also it is free Bluetooth connectivity which does not consume any more data than you already do. People get stuck on one thing to remove focus from this awesome product.
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Ylli - March 13, 2013 at 9:44am
This is amazing I really hope it works as its been described especially with the error codes when something is wrong with the car that would safe us hundreds of pounds of having to send it to the garage to have it checked!! Will it be available in the UK? I really hope so
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Eric - March 13, 2013 at 9:04am
not sure how a normal bluetooth is going to achieve the same results. this thing is tapping into the comm port on your car (like scan tools,etc) to actually monitor your cars sensors.
for the price, this thing is actually decent. would be very good if it doubled as a scan tool.
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Mikephux - March 13, 2013 at 3:23am
Shut up and take my money!!!! >:\
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Felix matias - March 13, 2013 at 1:35am
Werr i can buy one of that automatic
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myaapple - March 12, 2013 at 10:36pm
Is a good idea i will pay the 60$ just to remember where i parked my car this alternade side of the street is driving me nuts.
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Shep - March 12, 2013 at 7:06pm
It appears to be very similar to Torque (for Android). With more spit and polish for the iOS and the OBD2 included in the price. www.churchnerd.org
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6italia0 - March 12, 2013 at 7:04pm
Ive had this for as ling as ive owned my car, its called bluetooth just turn on bluetooth on your phone and if its set up with your car just turn that on too and there you go. But this might be useful for my note II because bluetooth is terrible on it
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justabrake - March 12, 2013 at 6:20pm
This is cool and it will sell big time...... but what happens if I get this for my iphone 5 and there's a new iphone out before then and I want to upgrade Then what ?
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Tk. - March 12, 2013 at 6:49pm
So? It connects via Bluetooth which is an Open Standard that is Supported by virtually every Smart phone.
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justabrake - March 12, 2013 at 6:58pm
it's not just that but how many devices of OBD2 are out there for iOS> NONE that work ! everyone i read of always had problems.