# DashLink 2

> OBD-II instrumentation and data logging for your vehicle with AutoMeter DashLink

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.autometer.DashLink](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.autometer.DashLink)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.autometer.DashLink`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Palmer Performance Engineering
- **Category:** AUTO\_AND\_VEHICLES
- **Downloads:** 39,256
- **Rating:** 2.65 / 5 (105 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.4.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-07
- **First published:** 2016-10-28
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 63 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.autometer.DashLink)
- **Website:** [http://www.autometer.com/dashlink](http://www.autometer.com/dashlink)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.autometer.com/privacy-policy-cookie-restriction-mode](https://www.autometer.com/privacy-policy-cookie-restriction-mode)

## Description

DashLink 2 is a plug-and-play virtual dashboard system designed for vehicle enthusiasts and professionals alike. It seamlessly integrates with the AutoMeter DashLink Control Module (models 6035 or 6036) and your Android device to provide real-time vehicle diagnostics and data acquisition. Users can monitor engine and vehicle performance metrics, track fuel economy, read and clear trouble codes, and manage check engine lights efficiently.

This hardware-software solution supports all OBD-II and EOBD compliant vehicles worldwide, ensuring broad compatibility. The intuitive interface allows customization of the virtual dashboard’s appearance and data layout, giving you full control over how vehicle data is displayed. For more information and to purchase the required hardware, visit [AutoMeter DashLink](https://www.autometer.com/dashlink).

## Rankings

- #331,501 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `pioneer.permission.appradio.ADVANCED_APPMODE`

## Review summary

Users find DashLink 2 has a good concept and is helpful for tuning cars, but it suffers from frequent connectivity problems, slow performance, crashes, and compatibility issues with newer Android versions. The app is buggy, sometimes fails to connect to devices, and requires force stopping. Overall, users are frustrated with its instability and lack of updates.

### Pros

- Good functionality when it works
- Makes tuning easier
- Has a useful concept

### Cons

- Frequent connectivity issues and inability to connect to cars or devices
- App is slow and takes a long time to connect or open OBD-II port
- App crashes or freezes occasionally and is buggy
- App is outdated and may not work well with latest Android versions
- Needs to be force-stopped as it doesn't close properly after use

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.autometer.DashLink)