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# Connected Car Monitors
The CarDroid Vehicle Monitoring Device Makes Maintenance Easier Than Ever

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-11-14 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicle-monitoring
References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/cardroid-first-android-vehicle-monitoring-device/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/uonmap/cardroid-first-android-vehicle-monitoring-device?utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_medium=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow)

It's no easy task to know just what's going on with your car's internal computer to keep it running smoothly, until now; meet the CarDroid Vehicle Monitoring Device that's designed to make vehicular maintenance easier than ever. Connecting to your vehicle via the universal [OBD-II port](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-reader) beneath the dashboard, the CarDroid Vehicle Monitoring Device instantly goes to work by monitoring your car's system to let you know when there's a problem, help increase fuel economy and even alerting you if the alarm has been activated.

Ideal for drivers who want to keep an eye on their vehicle or the vehicle of a loved one, the CarDroid Vehicle Monitoring Device connects to a personal cloud account to make [real-time monitoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtime-vehicle-data) easy anywhere in the world.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.3/10
- Popularity: 89% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Connected Vehicle Monitoring:** Opportunity for innovative devices that can connect to a vehicle's internal computer to provide real-time monitoring and alerts.
- **OBD-II Port Integration:** Potential for products that interface with the OBD-II port to access and analyze data for improved vehicle maintenance.
- **Personal Cloud Connectivity:** Growing demand for vehicle monitoring devices that connect to personal cloud accounts to provide remote access and real-time monitoring.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Automotive Technology:** Opportunity for technology companies to develop and market innovative vehicle monitoring devices.
- **Iot (internet of Things):** Rapid growth in IoT devices and services that can integrate with vehicles for improved monitoring and maintenance.
- **Cloud Computing:** Increasing demand for cloud-based solutions that enable remote access and real-time monitoring of connected devices, including vehicles.

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