asTech Duo™ Android Quick Start Guide
To view our quick start videos and more visit: www.astech.com/quickstart
1. Create an asTech account
Register your asTech account via the email you received from noreply@astech.com with the subject line "You've been added to an asTech account".
Note: To request another registration email go to www.astech.com/registration.
Visual: An email interface showing an invitation to join asTech.
2. Download the asTech Duo app
Ensure your device is connected to the internet. Then go to the Google Play Store. Log in or create a Google account and search "asTech Duo" to find and install the app.
Note: If your device has the asTech Duo app preinstalled please proceed to step 3.
Visual: Screenshots of the Google Play Store and the asTech Duo app installation screen.
3. Plug your asTech device into a vehicle
Plug your asTech Device into a vehicle with key on, engine off. The device will display "Waiting for APP...".
If not, press the yellow button 8 times rapidly to switch to the Duo mode. A blue light will flash once you have successfully switched to Duo mode.
Note: The vehicle needs to be battery supported. Connecting a battery support device to the vehicle is recommended.
Visual: An illustration of the asTech device connected to a vehicle's OBD-II port.
4. Pair your phone/tablet to the asTech Device
Please wait 30 seconds before pairing your phone/tablet to the asTech Device.
From the Settings menu on your Android device, go to Bluetooth and pair it with your asTech device. [Bluetooth icon]
Visual: An illustration showing a smartphone connecting to the asTech device via Bluetooth.
5. Launch the asTech Duo app
From the Duo's home screen, tap the asTech Duo icon to launch the app. On the login screen, type your user name and password created for your asTech account.
Visual: A screenshot of the asTech Duo app login screen.
6. Connect the asTech device to Wi-Fi
From the Duo app, tap Settings from the bottom menu. Then tap Configure Wi-Fi. Enter your shop Wi-Fi details and tap Write Settings. This will update and connect the asTech device to your Wi-Fi.
Note: An internet connection with minimum up/down speeds of 10Mbps is required.
Visual: A screenshot of the Wi-Fi configuration screen within the asTech Duo app.
7. Start using asTech Duo!
That's it! You are ready to scan a vehicle.
You can reach Customer Service at: 1-888-486-1166 or customerservice@astech.com.
Visual: A screenshot of the main dashboard of the asTech Duo app, showing various scanning options.
Vehicle Scanning Options
We'll recommend a scan type based on the vehicle you're connected to. However, you may choose either option:
- Local Scan: Scan is performed immediately on the device. (Recommended)
- Remote OEM Scan: Book a remote scan with an OEM scan tool.