Codes
Read, explain, prioritize, and clear diagnostic trouble codes with live data context — on-device rules on Android, Haiku polish on Windows.
Features
Real data.
Clear answers.
Fred combines shipped OBD workflows — codes, live PIDs, readiness, voice, morphing gauges — with Pro features (freeze frame, Mode 6, actuators, body controls) marked coming.
What ships in 1.0.0-beta
Shaded items are live today. Pro · coming features are on the roadmap — freeze frame, Mode 6, actuators, and body controls land with vLinker on Windows Pro.
Live PIDs
Watch RPM, speed, load, coolant, trims, MAP, MAF, O2 sensors, voltages, temperatures, and adapter-supported signals.
Freeze Frame · Pro coming
See the moment a fault set — load, temp, speed, fuel status, trims. Not in 1.0.0-beta yet.
Readiness
Understand emissions monitor readiness and what still needs a drive cycle.
Mode 6 · Pro coming
Onboard test results for misfires, catalysts, O2 sensors, evap — planned for Windows Pro after beta.
Actuator tests · coming w/ vLinker
Command supported actuators in a controlled workflow — Windows Pro, after vLinker integration.
Body controls · coming w/ vLinker
Voice or UI commands for windows, locks, mirrors, HVAC — not shipped in 1.0.0-beta.
Morphing gauges
Live PID dashboards that reshape as you focus — Android beta today.
AI polish (Windows)
Anthropic Haiku refines Fred’s first-person replies after OBD tools finish — server-side on desktop only.
Voice
Hold to talk on Android (rules) and Windows (Haiku polish). Ask for codes, live data, and readiness without hunting menus.
Compatibility matrix
Hardware options
Shipped adapter support for FRED 1.0.0-beta.
| Connection | Best for | Examples | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth / BLE | Android app, quick checks | vLinker BLE, OBDLink, ELM-style adapters | Best for driver-friendly diagnostics and voice Q&A. |
| Wi‑Fi | Broad adapter compatibility | Wi‑Fi OBD-II adapters | Useful where Bluetooth pairing is limited. |
| USB | Windows Pro stability | USB OBD-II / J2534-style workflows | Strong option for shops and long data logging sessions. |
| vLinker-class | Enhanced vehicle access | vLinker FS/MC+/compatible interfaces | Enhanced data, HS/MS-CAN, and deeper controls depend on model and vehicle. |