The Trips function in the OBDLink® app is linked to the Logs function. Logging is enabled in the OBDLink app by default. Follow the steps in this article to view trip data for your vehicle.

Note: We recently updated the OBDLink app and made improvements to its features and how it looks. The icons on the app's home screen now have a yellow accent instead of blue (iOS) and green (Android) accents. This article matches the updated app’s screens and features. Download the latest version of the OBDLink app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) to take advantage of the updated app's features and performance. 

Every time the app connects to your vehicle, it captures log data that can be viewed in several ways:

  • Trip view
  • Map view (accessed using the Maps function)
  • File view and CSV file (accessed using the Logs function)

By default, the OBDLink app enables logging for certain vehicle PIDs (vehicle speed, longitude, and latitude), so you can view log data even if you haven’t configured any settings.

You can use the Trips functionality in the OBDLink app whether your vehicle is connected or not. If the app is not connected to your vehicle, you can view data from previously stored trips. 


View trip information

Before you begin, be sure to: 

  • Start your vehicle.
  • On your phone/tablet, open the OBDLink app and connect to your OBDLink adapter.
  • Make sure your phone/tablet is not streaming to any other Bluetooth/BLE devices.
  1. Confirm that your phone/tablet is Connected to the OBDLink adapter. Swipe to access the second page of icons.
    iOSAndroid
    iOS Home screen with Connected highlighted.Android Home screen with Connected highlighted.
  2. Tap the Trips icon on the second page.
    iOS App second page. Connected and the Trips icon are both highlighted.Android App second page. Connected and the Trips icon are both highlighted.
  3. The Trips tab is shown by default. You will see a list of completed trips.
    iOS screen showing a list of completed trips. The Trips tab icon is highlighted.Android screen showing a list of completed trips. The Trips tab icon is highlighted.
  4. Tap the Share icon in the upper right corner to send the trip list in HTML format to another app, such as email or a spreadsheet app.
     iOS screen showing a list of completed trips. The share icon is highlighted in the upper right corner.Android screen showing a list of completed trips. The share icon is highlighted in the upper right corner.
    iOS screen showing different ways to share the Trips HTML file. Android screen showing different ways to share the Trips HTML file.
  5. Tap the Notes icon (highlighted) to add notes to a trip. Enter your text in the dialog, then tap OK.
    iOS screen showing a list of completed trips. The Notes icon is highlighted.Android screen showing a list of completed trips. The Notes icon is highlighted.
    iOS screen showing the Notes entry field. Android screen showing the Notes entry field.
  6. Tap the Tag icon (highlighted) to add an identifier to a trip. Tap the Tag you want, then tap OK. 

    You can choose from a list of tags, including Personal, Work, Commute, and others.

       iOS screen showing a list of completed trips. The Tag icon is highlighted.Android screen showing a list of completed trips. The Tag icon is highlighted.
    iOS screen showing a list of Tag options. Android screen showing a list of Tag options.

  7. To open a trip, tap the details area (highlighted) for the trip you want to view.

    iOS screen showing a list of completed trips. The details area for one trip is highlighted.
    		Android screen showing a list of completed trips. The details area for one trip is highlighted.

  8. You will see trip details and a map of the trip.
    Tap the pin icon (highlighted) to open the Pins list.

    iOS screen showing a completed trip. The pin icon is highlighted.
    		Android screen showing a completed trip. The pin icon is highlighted.

    You will see a screen similar to the one below, showing various trip events tracked by the OBDLink app. 

    If you enabled an Alert with an Add a Trip Event action, and an alert action was triggered, then you will see alert events (highlighted) in the Pins list. 

    You can uncheck certain Pins to make the Map view less cluttered.
    Note: The Alerts option was recently added to the OBDLink app. If you don't see this option, download the latest version of the OBDLink app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).

    iOS Pins screen showing a list of pin descriptions. The pins for Alert Active and Alert Inactive are highlighted. The OK button is also highlighted.
    		Android Pins screen showing a list of pin descriptions. The pins for Alert Active and Alert Inactive are highlighted. The OK button is also highlighted.

    In our example, we unchecked all Pins except Alert Active and Alert Inactive, and tapped OK.

    iOS: The Trip map display shows one purple pin (highlighted) indicating the location when the Alert became active. Tap the pin to display the Alert message.

    Android: The Trip map display shows two purple pins (highlighted) indicating the locations when the Alert became active. Tap the pin to display the Alert message.

    Note: In our example, we set the alert to be active when the Engine Coolant Temperature is greater than 150 °F. We recommend that you add alerts for exceptional conditions and not for normal vehicle operation. This example is for demonstration only.

    iOS Trip screen showing part of a trip. The Alert Active icon is highlighted on the map.
    		Android Trip screen showing part of a trip. Two Alert Active icons are highlighted on the map.

    Android only: The Trip map display shows one light blue pin (highlighted) indicating the location when the Alert became inactive. Tap the pin to display the Alert message.


    		Android Trip screen showing part of a trip. One Alert Inactive icon is highlighted on the map.


  9. Tap the > arrow (highlighted) to display the second screen of trip details.

    iOS screen showing details for a completed trip, including a trip map. The forward arrow is highlighted.
    		Android screen showing details for a completed trip, including a trip map. The forward arrow is highlighted.

  10. You will see additional trip details including fuel usage, fuel economy, fuel cost, and time idling.

    Tap the < arrow (highlighted) to return to the map screen for the trip.

    iOS screen showing details for a completed trip, including fuel usage details. The back arrow is highlighted.
    		Android screen showing details for a completed trip, including fuel usage details. The back arrow is highlighted.

  11. Tap the trip details area (highlighted) to return to the trips list.

    iOS screen showing details for a completed trip. The details area for the trip is highlighted.
    		Android screen showing details for a completed trip. The details area for the trip is highlighted.


Trip Stats

This tab shows logged information in graph format. You can review the data captured on prior trips by swiping right or left.

iOS Trips screen showing the Trip Stats tab. Item and Time are highlighted.Android Trips screen showing the Trip Stats tab. Item and Time are highlighted.

Tap Item in the upper right corner to change the vertical (Y) axis.

Tap Time in the upper right corner to change the horizontal (X) axis.

You can choose from a predefined list of Item values and Time settings as shown below. Tap to make your selection, then tap OK. 

iOS Trips Stats screen showing list of Item selections.iOS Trips Stats screen showing list of Time selections.


Trip Meters

Every time the OBDLink app connects to your OBDLink adapter, it captures information. This screen shows basic trip information, similar to a trip counter that your vehicle may have. Tap Reset to reset a trip counter back to zero.

iOS Trips screen showing the Trip Meters tab.
Android Trips screen showing the Trip Meters tab.


Learn more


Need more help?

OBDLink Support Forum 

Submit a Support Ticket


OBDLink® is a registered trademark of OBD Solutions, LLC.