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DashCommand (OBD ELM App) on Windows Pc

Developed By: Palmer Performance Engineering

License: Free

Rating: 3,8/5 - 19.636 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 4.8.16
Size 101.5 MB
Release Date January 09, 24
Category Communication Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an application to write to external storage. [see more (6)]

What's New:
General fixes and improvements [see more]

Description from Developer:
Transform your Android device into a customizable display and monitoring system. DashCommand puts you in control - Monitor and data log engine and vehicle performance, fuel economy... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download DashCommand (OBD ELM App) and install on Windows PC. DashCommand (OBD ELM App) is free Communication app, developed by Palmer Performance Engineering. Latest version of DashCommand (OBD ELM App) is 4.8.16, was released on 2024-01-09 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000,000. Overall rating of DashCommand (OBD ELM App) is 3,8. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 19,636 users, 4,062 users had rated it 5*, 11,536 users had rated it 1*.

How to install DashCommand (OBD ELM App) on Windows?

Instruction on how to install DashCommand (OBD ELM App) on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install DashCommand (OBD ELM App) on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install DashCommand (OBD ELM App) using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "DashCommand (OBD ELM App)" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install DashCommand (OBD ELM App) on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "DashCommand (OBD ELM App)" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 4.8.16.

Download DashCommand (OBD ELM App) 4.8.16 on Windows PC – 101.5 MB

Transform your Android device into a customizable display and monitoring system. DashCommand puts you in control - Monitor and data log engine and vehicle performance, fuel economy, and instantly read and clear troublesome check engine lights, all with the easy to use DashCommand app.

This app also features a professional skidpad showing lateral and accel/braking Gs with min/max indicators, a race track that visually maps out your location, acceleration and braking as you drive laps around the track, an inclinometer that shows rolling angle and vehicle pitch for off-roading, and the ability to data log, record and playback log files showing OBD-II and acceleration data.

DashCommand is a SEMA Show 1st runner-up for best mobile electronics product and four-time SEMA Global Media Award winner!

DISCLAIMER: DashCommand requires a compatible third-party hardware interface, purchased separately, to communicate with the vehicle.

DashCommand supports all OBD-II and EOBD compliant vehicles sold worldwide. Please verify that your vehicle is OBD-II/EOBD compliant before purchasing! Not all OBD-II compliant vehicles will have support for all of these parameters.

Manufacturer-specific data is available for select vehicles, through In-App purchase.

OBD-II Hardware compatibility:
- Auto Meter DashLink
- PLX Kiwi 3 and Kiwi 4
- OBDLink MX+
- ELM compatible WiFi
- GoPoint BT1

Watch a video on DashCommand:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y12tbLmf_J0

For suggested hardware, see: http://palmerperformance.com/hardware
General fixes and improvements
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to access information about networks.