Using on a '21 C-HR, this Android Beta feature locks the doors when driving and unlocks them when in park for Toyota Hyb
Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2026 9:07 am
Greetings, all!
For some reason, the ability for the doors to lock when I turn off the engine and unlock when I put the vehicle in park is something I've always wished for in my 2021 Toyota C-HR.
Using a Bluetooth connection and a common OBD-II adapter (like the vLinker FD+ or MC+), I developed a small Android background service named AutoLock that takes care of door locks automatically, without requiring you to have your screen on.
Access to the Closed Beta:
I am offering free early beta access to test compatibility across various Toyota hybrid models and production years before the official public release on Google Play. Thank you in advance for your feedback if you are the proud owner of an OBD-II adapter and drive a hybrid vehicle (C-HR, Corolla, Yaris, Prius, RAV4, etc.).
Procedure for testing:
1. Commit to participating in the ninVibes Testers - Google Groups study.
2. You can download the app from Google Play at this link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... o.autolock. Alternatively, you can sign in with your Google Account online.
Please be informed that I have also created HybridDash Pro, which includes the automatic door locking feature, for those who are interested in hybrid telemetry on Android Auto. This includes real-time consumption in km/l, traction battery state of charge, temperatures, and EV ratio. This is a one-time 9.99 EUR project that is still in its early stages and was documented on ninVibes. It was built on my C-HR.
Do try it out and get back to me if you have any questions about adapter compatibility.
For some reason, the ability for the doors to lock when I turn off the engine and unlock when I put the vehicle in park is something I've always wished for in my 2021 Toyota C-HR.
Using a Bluetooth connection and a common OBD-II adapter (like the vLinker FD+ or MC+), I developed a small Android background service named AutoLock that takes care of door locks automatically, without requiring you to have your screen on.
Access to the Closed Beta:
I am offering free early beta access to test compatibility across various Toyota hybrid models and production years before the official public release on Google Play. Thank you in advance for your feedback if you are the proud owner of an OBD-II adapter and drive a hybrid vehicle (C-HR, Corolla, Yaris, Prius, RAV4, etc.).
Procedure for testing:
1. Commit to participating in the ninVibes Testers - Google Groups study.
2. You can download the app from Google Play at this link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... o.autolock. Alternatively, you can sign in with your Google Account online.
Please be informed that I have also created HybridDash Pro, which includes the automatic door locking feature, for those who are interested in hybrid telemetry on Android Auto. This includes real-time consumption in km/l, traction battery state of charge, temperatures, and EV ratio. This is a one-time 9.99 EUR project that is still in its early stages and was documented on ninVibes. It was built on my C-HR.
Do try it out and get back to me if you have any questions about adapter compatibility.