Image of OBDLink MX WiFi adapter, with a red product face and a black connector at the back.

The OBDLink® MX Wi-Fi model has been discontinued, but you can still use it with the OBDLink App. 

We recommend that you avoid the Connection Wizard because it only shows OBDLink Bluetooth adapters.


Follow the steps below to change the OBDLink app's communication type.

  1. In the OBDLink App, navigate to Settings > Preferences > Communications > Communication Type.
    Tap Type (iOS) or Communication Type (Android).

    iOSAndroid
    iOS screen highlighting the Communication Type setting.Android screen highlighting the Communication Type setting.

  2. In the Type menu (iOS) or Communication Type menu (Android), select Wi-Fi.

    iOSAndroid
    iOS screen highlighting the Wi-Fi Type setting.Android screen highlighting the Wi-Fi Communication Type setting.

  3. Navigate back to the app home screen and tap Connect.


Troubleshooting

  • iOS users only: In the OBDLink app, navigate to Settings > Help > Connection for additional information about the OBDLink MX Wi-Fi adapter.
  • Discontinued OBDLink MX Wi-Fi product information.


Next steps

You can explore other OBDLink features and functionality using our support article knowledge base.

For descriptions of terms used in this article, see the Glossary of Acronyms and Terms.


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