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Drive Console · Android tablet · Testers wanted

Turn a spare tablet
into your dashboard

Turn a spare Android tablet or phone into your car's dashboard. Add a Bluetooth OBD dongle and you get live speed, fuel economy and fault codes. Try it free as a tester before the official Google Play launch.

Become a tester ↓See setup

Tablet/phone + OBDA spare Android tablet or phone and a Bluetooth OBD dongle are all you need

Free · first 20Google Play testers wanted before launch

English · 한국어Change the language in Settings › Display

Why OBD

Why OBD?

At the repair shop you usually just describe the symptom. The mechanic guesses the cause and swaps a part. If that is not it, another part gets swapped… and the bill snowballs, while you still don't know the real cause.

1Live fault-code detectionPlug in an OBD dongle and Drive Console picks up the fault codes your car sends, even while you drive.

2Analysis · causeIt analyzes each code and shows what is likely wrong.

3Suspect parts · check stepsSuspect parts and the order to check them, all on one screen.

4Show your mechanicKnow the cause before you go, and show this screen to your mechanic.

Fault codes narrow down the cause; they are a guide. Have a mechanic confirm the final diagnosis.

Video

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Features

What it does

Drive Console home screen — **Home**Live speed, fuel economy and engine status on one screen, with a round music player in the middle. The speed number changes colour as you go faster: sky blue, purple, orange, then red.

Vehicle info screen — **Vehicle info**Read fault codes and check your car's condition.

Car log screen — **Car log**Keep fuel and maintenance records and get reminders for the next service.

Split screen — **Apps · split screen**Run two apps side by side, such as navigation (Google Maps, Waze…) and YouTube.

My music and photo album — **My music · photo album**Play your own MP3s and show family photos.

Works on phones too

No tablet? Put a spare Android phone in the mount instead, in landscape or portrait. The same app adapts to the screen, and a Galaxy Fold shows the tablet layout when unfolded.

Phone landscape home screen — **Phone, landscape**Home

Phone landscape vehicle info — **Phone, landscape**Vehicle info

Phone portrait home screen — **Phone, portrait**Home

Phone portrait my music — **Phone, portrait**My music

Voice assistantSay "Songgollab" to control it by voice (e.g. "Songgollab, play YouTube"). You can change the wake name in Settings › Voice & AI › Wake name — the default is "Songgollab", or pick "Console" or any name of 2–6 letters. While music is playing, tap the microphone button in the middle instead.

English · KoreanChange the language in Settings › Display.

What you need

Android tablet or phoneAndroid 7.0 or later. For tablets, a 10–11 inch landscape screen is recommended. Developed and tested on a Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad 2025.

Bluetooth OBD dongle (BLE)Tested with the Vgate iCar Pro 2S (bought on AliExpress).

Tablet mountA suction mount for the dashboard

Car charger and cableKeeps the tablet on while you drive.

To use online features such as weather, maps and radio while driving, turn on your phone hotspot.

Setup

Five steps

Plug in the OBD donglePlug the dongle into the OBD port under the driver's side. When its light comes on, it's ready.
Mount the tabletStick the mount on the dashboard and place the tablet in it.
Install the appApply under "Testers wanted" below and we'll send you an install link. Open it on your phone, tap "Become a tester" → "Download", and it installs from Google Play.
Getting started screenOnly one permission is required: allow Display over other apps. Optional: Microphone (voice control) and Location.
Connect the dongleChoose your Bluetooth OBD dongle in Settings › Connection and the gauges start showing numbers. The engine must be on.

Setup video

How to use

Bottom menuHome / Apps / Vehicle / Voice assistant (middle microphone) / My music / Car log / Settings

My music"Add music" → choose the folder with your MP3s → "Use this folder" → "Allow". Add photos with "Add photo" on the right. Shuffle and repeat buttons are included.

Split screenIn Apps, choose the left (navigation) and right apps, then tap "Run". If the split stays on screen, slide the middle bar all the way to the edge.

Voice assistantThe wake name (default "Songgollab") pauses while music is playing. Tap the middle microphone button to speak.

What’s new · v1.3.53

You can change the name you use to call the voice assistant. The default is "Songgollab" (e.g. "Songgollab, play YouTube").
A one-time "Drive safely" notice appears on first launch — no touching the screen or watching video while driving; vehicle data is for reference only.
Video apps in split screen are hidden automatically while driving (on by default).
Car maker logos were removed from the screenshots.

Please drive safely. Vehicle information shown by Drive Console — speed, fuel economy, trouble codes and more — is for reference only. Get accurate inspection and diagnosis at a repair shop. Do not operate the screen while driving; the driver is responsible for driving safely.

Testers wanted

🚗 Testers wanted (free · first 20 people)

Drive Console, the app that turns a tablet or phone into a car dashboard, is getting ready for its official Google Play launch. We're looking for testers to try it first and share feedback before release.

■ What it does

Live speed, RPM, coolant temperature, battery voltage and fuel economy
Reads fault codes (DTC) and explains them (including Hyundai·Kia codes)
T map + YouTube split screen (video is hidden automatically while driving)
Voice commands · car log · driving records

■ Who can join

Android phone or tablet (iPhone not supported)
An ELM327 OBD dongle (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) is a plus — you can join without a car or dongle
Free

■ How to apply

Send your Gmail addressSend the Gmail address you use on Google Play to songgollab@gmail.com or by DM on Instagram·Threads (@songgollab).
Get the install linkOnce you're registered, we'll send you the install link.
Become a tester → DownloadOpen the link on your phone, tap "Become a tester" → "Download", and you're done! Make sure Google Play is signed in with the Gmail you sent us.

■ A small favor

Please keep the app installed for 14 days and open it now and then. Please don't tap "Leave the program".
A one-line review on the Google Play app page after trying it would help a lot.

✉️ Apply by email DM on Instagram

※ Please send your email address by email or DM, not in a public comment.

Testers wanted video

FAQ

How do I install it?

Once you're registered as a tester, we'll send you an install link. Open it on your phone and tap "Become a tester" → "Download" to install from Google Play. No separate file is needed.

The dongle isn't found

Turn the engine on, turn on Bluetooth on the tablet, then choose the dongle again in Settings › Connection. If another app (e.g. Car Scanner) is connected to the dongle, close that app.

Some values are grey

Each car reports different values. Grey values are for reference only and have no normal range.

Can I use it while driving?

For safety, touch the screen only when stopped and use the voice assistant while driving. Video apps in split screen are hidden automatically while you drive.

Where can I leave a review?

Please leave a review on the Google Play page or send it through the contact page. We also add reviews here.

If you already use the 15-day trial from the blog, send us the device number from the lock screen on KakaoTalk when the trial ends.

Questions?

Message us on KakaoTalk or email songgollab@gmail.com.

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