How to Enable Automatic Drive Detection
Automatic drive detection uses GPS and motion sensors to automatically start tracking when you begin driving. This guide shows you how to enable and configure it for the best experience.
What is Automatic Drive Detection?
Automatic drive detection monitors your device's motion and location to detect when you start driving. Once enabled, MileEZ will automatically:
- Start tracking when you begin your trip
- Record your route and mileage
- Stop tracking when you arrive at your destination
- Save your trip details for review
Enabling Drive Detection
On iOS
- Open the MileEZ app
- Tap the Settings tab at the bottom
- Tap Drive Detection to open the settings modal
- Scroll down to find Automatic Drive Detection
- Toggle Automatic Drive Detection ON
- Grant Location permissions when prompted:
- First prompt: Tap Allow While Using App
- Second prompt: Tap Change to Always Allow
- Select Always in iOS Settings
- Important: "Always Allow" location access is required for automatic drive detection to work in the background
- Grant Motion & Fitness permissions (recommended):
- Tap OK or Allow when prompted
- This improves detection accuracy and battery efficiency
- Grant Notification permissions (optional):
- Allows you to receive alerts when trips are detected
Need help with permissions?
Accuracy Tips for iOS:
- Enable Precise Location in iOS Settings > MileEZ > Location
- Keep Background App Refresh enabled for MileEZ (Settings > General > Background App Refresh)
- Avoid using Low Power Mode while tracking for best accuracy
- Ensure Motion & Fitness access is granted for optimal detection
On Android
- Open the MileEZ app
- Tap the menu ☰ and select Settings
- Tap Drive Detection to open the settings modal
- Scroll down to find Automatic Drive Detection
- Toggle Automatic Drive Detection ON
- Grant Location permissions when prompted:
- First prompt: Tap While using the app
- Second prompt: Tap Allow all the time
- Important: "Allow all the time" location access is required for automatic drive detection to work in the background
- Grant Physical Activity permissions (recommended):
- Tap Allow when prompted
- This improves detection accuracy and battery efficiency
- Grant Notification permissions (optional):
- Allows you to receive alerts when trips are detected
Need help with permissions?
Accuracy Tips for Android:
- Set Location mode to High Accuracy (Settings > Location)
- Disable Battery Optimization for MileEZ:
- Settings > Apps > MileEZ > Battery > Don't optimize
- Enable Use precise location in Location permissions
- Ensure Physical Activity permission is granted for optimal detection
Understanding Detection Accuracy
Detection accuracy depends on several factors:
- GPS Signal Strength: Strong signal provides better accuracy
- Motion Sensors: Help distinguish driving from other movement
- Battery Settings: Low power modes can reduce accuracy
- Permission Settings: Full permissions enable best performance
Troubleshooting
If automatic detection isn't working:
- Check Permissions: Ensure all required permissions are granted
- Restart the App: Close and reopen MileEZ
- Check Battery Settings: Disable power-saving modes
- Test a Drive: Take a short drive to test detection
Still having issues? Contact our support team at hello@mileez.com
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