How to auto-classify Frequent Drives

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MileIQ's Frequent Drives: Simplifying Auto-Classification

MileIQ makes it effortless to classify your drives with the Frequent Drives feature. Once you classify a route a few times, MileIQ automatically detects similar drives and offers to auto-classify them. You'll receive notifications in the app when a drive is auto-classified, and you can edit or review these details anytime via the web dashboard. You can also create your own Frequent Drives manually in the MileIQ app, and review or remove existing ones.

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Setting Up Frequent Drives

  1. Frequent Drive Suggestions
    After you classify a drive the same way twice, a hint appears at the bottom of the drive card, showing the classification and its potential to become a Frequent Drive.
  2. Confirmation Prompt
    On the third classification, you'll see a prompt asking if you'd like to auto-classify this route in the future.
    • To include similar unclassified drives, keep the "Include # unclassified drives" box checked.
    • Leaving this box unchecked means past drives won’t be auto-classified, and you'll need to classify them manually.
  3. Enabling Auto-Classification
    Tap "Yes, Auto-Classify" to confirm. A success message will appear at the bottom of your screen.
    • Selecting "Not Now" delays the prompt until you classify three more similar drives.
    • To disable these prompts entirely, see instructions below.

 

Steps on enabling frequent drives in MileIQ app

 

Creating and Removing Frequent Drives

You don't have to wait for MileIQ to suggest a Frequent Drive. In the MileIQ app, you can view all your Frequent Drives, add new ones manually, and remove those you no longer need.

Note: This option is available in the MileIQ app for iPhone and Android only, not on the web dashboard. Make sure Frequent Drives is enabled and your app is updated to the latest version.

Opening Your Frequent Drives

  • iPhone: Go to Settings > Auto-Classification > Frequent Drives.
  • Android: Go to Settings > Frequent Drives.

Creating a Frequent Drive

  1. Add a New Frequent Drive
    Tap "Add new frequent drive."
  2. Choose the Starting Point
    Under "Every time I drive from," select Specific location and search for the address, or select Any location to include drives from anywhere to the same destination.
  3. Choose the Destination
    Under "To," search for the destination address.
  4. Choose the Classification
    Under "Classify this drive as," select Business or Personal.
  5. Save
    Tap "Create frequent drive." If a Frequent Drive with the same start and destination already exists, you'll see an "Already Exists" message.

Your new Frequent Drive applies to drives recorded from the moment you create it. Drives recorded before that won't be auto-classified.

Starting From a Drive
You can also create a Frequent Drive from a drive you've already classified. Open the drive and tap "Add frequent drive." The details are filled in for you. If the drive already matches a Frequent Drive, the button reads "Manage frequent drive" and takes you to that Frequent Drive in Settings.

Removing a Frequent Drive
Tap "Edit," tap the trash icon next to the Frequent Drive you want to remove, then confirm. MileIQ will stop auto-classifying that route. Drives already classified keep their category and purpose.

 

Editing Frequent Drives

You can edit auto-classified drives from the MileIQ web dashboard. To add or remove Frequent Drives, see Creating and Removing Frequent Drives above.

  1. Identifying Auto-Classified Drives
    Look for the (A) symbol next to auto-classified drives in the drive list.
  2. Editing Individual Drives
    Click a drive to modify its details in the right-hand column.
  3. Editing a Group of Drives
    • Use the "Filters" menu at the top of the dashboard and select "Frequent Drives (Auto-Classified)."
    • To stop auto-classification for a route, click "Edit" > "Stop Auto-Classify" in the drive details panel.

 

Adjusting Frequent drives on web dashboard

 

Disabling Frequent Drives

You can turn off Frequent Drives completely via the MileIQ app or web dashboard:

  • From the App
    Go to Settings > Frequent Drives and toggle the slider to Disabled.
  • From the Web Dashboard
    Navigate to Settings > Auto-Classification and toggle Frequent Drives to No.

 

Notes & Tips

  • Name Your Locations: Label key spots like "Home" or "Work" to make recognizing Frequent Drives easier.
  • Use Bulk Edit: Quickly modify multiple auto-classified routes.

 

FAQs

1. What qualifies as a "Frequent Drive"?
Drives with the same start and end points (regardless of route) are eligible for Frequent Drive classification.

2. How can I add details to a Frequent Drive?
Edit notes and other details via the web dashboard. Click the drive, make changes, and press "Save."

3. How do I reclassify a drive marked as a Frequent Drive?
Use the "Purpose" column in the web dashboard to select a new classification. This updates the individual drive but not future classifications.

4. Where can I view my Frequent Drives?
The web dashboard shows a complete history of all drives. Use the "Auto-Classified" filter to focus on Frequent Drives. To see the list of your Frequent Drives, go to Settings > Frequent Drives in the MileIQ app.

5. Can I create Frequent Drives manually?
Yes. In the MileIQ app, go to Settings > Frequent Drives and tap "Add new frequent drive," or open a classified drive and tap "Add frequent drive." See Creating and Removing Frequent Drives above. This option isn't available on the web dashboard.

6. Will a Frequent Drive I create manually classify my past drives?
No. It applies only to drives recorded after you create it. To classify past drives, use bulk classification in the app or on the web dashboard.

7. What if I take the same route for different purposes?
The feature works best for consistent purposes. For occasional changes, edit the one-time drive classification on the web dashboard.