Drive Detection

Learn what determines a drive and how to optimize your set-up for automatic mileage logging. You’ll also find information on battery and data usage as well as how to pause when needed. 

Top Articles

  • What determines a drive?
    How does MileIQ determine a drive?  MileIQ uses the last known end point for one trip as the start point for the next trip.   MileIQ needs at least a half mile (0.8 km) differen...
  • How to: Pause Automatic Drive Detection
    How can I pause drive detection? Though we recommend that you keep MileIQ active so that you don't miss an important drive, you can easily pause drive detection from within the ...
  • How long does it take for a drive to show up?
    When will my drive show up? It can take up to 15 minutes for a drive to be processed by MileIQ. Usually this process happens faster, but in areas with weak or blocked signals, i...
  • Drive Detection Best Practices
    To ensure the best possible experience with MileIQ, please reference your device's troubleshooting guide for detecting drives: Android Phones and Tablets Apple iPhones and iPad...

Additional articles

How to: Enable Enhanced Tracking How to: Use Your Phone's Motion Data in Determining a Drive (iPhone) How to: See Drive Routes Android 8 Drive Detection Notification When should I expect to not see a drive in the mobile app? Location Services (Android) Do I need to have Bluetooth / WiFi on? Location Services (iPhone) How much battery does MileIQ use? How much data does MileIQ use? Can I use MileIQ for ride-sharing? Why Does MileIQ Need Permissions on Android?

Drive Detection

Learn what determines a drive and how to optimize your set-up for automatic mileage logging. You’ll also find information on battery and data usage as well as how to pause when needed. 

Additional Articles