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      07-14-2016, 11:34 AM   #1
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AutoAlly for Android and Android Wear, BMW i and Tesla Remote App

As a recent BMW i8 buyer, I was slightly disappointed in the official app offering for BMW. Given that I am a developer by trade, I decided to build a better solution! After doing some research, I also found that Tesla’s Android offering was also lackluster. So AutoAlly supports all Tesla and BMW i vehicles!

AutoAlly has all the functionality you’d expect…. Information such as charging status, capacity, range, location, door status, etc etc. But I also took some features a few steps forward. For example, the included mapping shows overlays for your estimated ranges, ranges based on time, charging locations, parking locations, and of course the vehicle's location. The ‘Find Vehicle’ features uses a mix of augmented reality, mapping, and geofences to guide you. The geofences also optionally allow for commands to be sent once within range of the vehicle. Such as start climate control as you approach the vehicle.

AutoAlly also has an Android Wear component. I’ve seen demo videos of others building apps awhile ago but as far as I know nothing was ever released. AutoAlly on Android wear has charge and range information, vehicle location via map, and quick commands. There is also an included watchface that shows your charge levels and range.

There are other long term features in the works, such as setting up charging schedules for Telas (BMW offers this already, which I found odd for Tesla to not), navigation routing based on charging locations and range maps, Summon for Tesla vehicles, and charging based on cheapest power rates for the given location. Ideally, support for other vehicle brands will be introduced over time, allowing for the app to be the only one you need (assuming you ever buy a different brand of vehicle!).

Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...e.connectedcar

Extra note: Some people have concerns about 3rd party apps, and as a note here.... AutoAlly does not communicate your information with any other servers of any kind. All communication is done between your device and BMW's API.
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      07-16-2016, 07:53 PM   #2
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I like the idea, but it is not working with my lg urbane.
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      07-17-2016, 10:23 PM   #3
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I like the idea, but it is not working with my lg urbane.
The newest version (v1.0.14) fixes the Android Wear issues! Just make sure your devices are on the newest Play Services versions as well.
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      07-18-2016, 11:22 AM   #4
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Not for iPhone?
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      07-18-2016, 02:13 PM   #5
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Not for iPhone?
Not at this time. It's taken 4+ months just to get this far on the Android side! It is something i'm considering long term, but will just have to see how it all shakes out.
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      07-19-2016, 01:43 PM   #6
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Can you make a better face for it? It is very basic.
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      08-21-2016, 07:31 AM   #7
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I bought the app but it keeps shutting down before I can use it.
Keeps saying 'Unfortunately, AutoAlly has stopped.'
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      08-22-2016, 01:53 PM   #8
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Yes, I wish I could get my $6 back. Not ready for prime time
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