Hello all IID users, I was wondering how easy the tool is to use when viewing information on the cars screen?

I don't have either IOS or Android and as far as I know there is no windows access.

It seems to me that some operations that I may need to do would be too complicated using the cars screen, am I right?

Many thanks
David Range Rover 4.2 Supercharged 2006
Ford Focus EcoBoost 1.5 2017
MG TF 2003

Previous Cars of note
Land Rover Discovery 2
Jaguar Mk2 3.8 - Company car
MG Midget 1974 - Concours

i used my iidtool via the instrument panel on my old 2008 SC....have a read of the manual..  ... - .- -.




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It’s not that easy

Stan, yes I read the manual and that prompted my question, glad to hear you found it ok

Lighthouse, what's not so easy?

As far as I can tell some functions are just not suitable using the cars own screen. Range Rover 4.2 Supercharged 2006
Ford Focus EcoBoost 1.5 2017
MG TF 2003

Previous Cars of note
Land Rover Discovery 2
Jaguar Mk2 3.8 - Company car
MG Midget 1974 - Concours

I'd suggest a cheap Android tablet or phone which you should be able to lay your hands on for £30-40. Just make sure it meets the BT spec required for the IID. I know that wasn't your question but it will make the experience so much easier. The UI on the app is very rich. I can't imagine trying to do it on the dash except for very basic functions. 2016 Skoda Octavia VRS Estate
<gone>2009 FF Vogue TDV8 Buckingham Blue</gone>
<gone>2015 BMW 520D SE (not my favourite car)</gone>
<gone>2009 D3 HSE Galway Green</gone>

Although be a little cautious - it says on their website "Android devices fitted with a Bluetooth V4.0 transceiver and running on Android 4.3 or higher. Low cost generic devices rarely work."

Something like this maybe?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143693454409 2016 Skoda Octavia VRS Estate
<gone>2009 FF Vogue TDV8 Buckingham Blue</gone>
<gone>2015 BMW 520D SE (not my favourite car)</gone>
<gone>2009 D3 HSE Galway Green</gone>

Thanks everyone, its as I thought, that a device is best, so when I bite the bullet and go for an IID tool, I'll get hold of a tablet.

I wont allow any Android devices on my network so that's a no go.
I may however use an iPad. Its a shame there is no Windows app as you have to use a PC to update the tool

So I think its time to start saving... wife's new kitchen worktop or IIDTool? Range Rover 4.2 Supercharged 2006
Ford Focus EcoBoost 1.5 2017
MG TF 2003

Previous Cars of note
Land Rover Discovery 2
Jaguar Mk2 3.8 - Company car
MG Midget 1974 - Concours

IID tool first mate because you need your car in fine fettle to be able to fetch the wifes new worktop. Lol.