Help & User Manual

Welcome to StreetRacer! This guide will help you get started with the app.

person_add Create an Account

1. Open the app: On first launch you'll see the login screen.
2. Choose Register: Tap "Register" or "Sign Up".
3. Enter your details: Provide your email address and a secure password.
4. Pick a username: Choose a unique username — this is what other drivers will see.
5. GPS permission: Allow the app to access your location (including in the background for accurate tracking).

touch_app The Main Interface

After logging in you'll see the main map. Here's an overview of the most important elements:

This overview explains every button and element on the main map. Hover over the elements in the mockup to learn what they do.

menu Header Buttons (top left)

The top row contains the most important shortcuts:

more_vert Right Sidebar

play_circle Session Controls & HUD

tab Navigation Bar

The Home Base is your personal starting point in StreetRacer. It marks your main location (such as home or work) and enables special features.

add_location Create a Home Base

1. Pick a location: Drive or walk to the spot you want to set as your Home Base.
2. Long-press on the map: Hold your finger on the desired position for about 2 seconds.
3. Choose option: In the menu that appears, select home Set Home Base here.
4. Confirm: The Home Base is set and marked with a house icon on the map.

edit_location Change Home Base

To move your Home Base, simply long-press at the new desired position again and choose "Set Home Base here". The old position is overwritten automatically.

Sessions are the heart of StreetRacer. A session records your drive with every detail: route, speed, duration and more.

play_arrow Start a Session

1. Press the Start button: Tap the blue play_arrow START button at the bottom of the screen.
2. Wait for GPS fix: The app waits briefly for a good GPS signal.
3. Session running: The session HUD appears at the top with distance, duration, average and top speed. The START button becomes PAUSE and STOP.

pause Pause a Session

During an active session you can pause tracking:

• check_circle Tap pause PAUSE
• check_circle Time keeps running, but no new GPS points are recorded
• check_circle Tap play_arrow RESUME again to continue

stop End a Session

1. Press the Stop button: Tap stop STOP.
2. Summary: You'll see an overview with every detail of your drive.
3. Save: The session is automatically saved in your history.

gps_off GPS Standstill Filter

When you're stationary (traffic light, traffic jam, parking lot), StreetRacer automatically filters out GPS jitter:

• check_circle Automatic: At speeds under 3 km/h no trail points and no distance are recorded
• check_circle No zigzag: Prevents false kilometers from GPS drift while stationary
• check_circle Instantly active: As soon as you're moving again, recording resumes seamlessly

smartphone Background Tracking

StreetRacer can also track in the background:

• check_circle During an active session: Tracking continues even while you use other apps — kilometers and speed are captured correctly
• check_circle Seamless return: When you reopen the app, the data collected in the background is immediately shown in the session HUD
• check_circle iOS: Blue GPS icon in the status bar during active sessions
• check_circle Android: Persistent "StreetRacer Session active" notification while recording
• check_circle Without a session: No background tracking — saves battery and avoids unnecessary GPS access
• check_circle Offline: Data is stored locally and synced once you have an internet connection

phone_iphone Live Activity & Dynamic Island (iOS)

During an active session, iOS shows your live stats right on the lock screen and in the Dynamic Island (iPhone 14 Pro and newer) — without opening the app.

• check_circle Speed: Current km/h in real time
• check_circle Distance: Kilometers driven during the session
• check_circle Session time: Live timer of the running session
• check_circle Tap-to-open: Tapping jumps straight into the app
• check_circle Sessions only: Automatically ends when the session ends

explore G-Force HUD

StreetRacer shows you the G-forces acting on you in real time — perfect for trackdays, spirited driving or simply analyzing your driving style.

• check_circle Lateral G: Sideways acceleration through corners
• check_circle Longitudinal G: Forward/backward acceleration when accelerating / braking
• check_circle Total G: Combined G-force vector
• check_circle G-pad: Visual dot indicator on the map
• check_circle Enable: Profile → Settings → Map Displays → G-Force display

The interactive map is the central element of StreetRacer. Here you see your position, other drivers, and you can navigate.

layers Map Views

Switch between different map styles using the layers button in the header bar at the top left:

• check_circle Dark (default): Dark style, optimized for night driving
• check_circle Navigation: Clear daylight style with prominent roads
• check_circle Satellite: Satellite imagery with street names

3d_rotation 3D View & Map Rotation

For an immersive driving experience:

• check_circle Auto-Follow: The map automatically follows your position
• check_circle Auto-Rotate: The map rotates with your direction of travel
• check_circle 3D Pitch: The map tilts for a better view of the road
• check_circle Manual zoom: Pinch-to-zoom temporarily disables auto-follow

groups See Other Drivers

On the map you'll see other StreetRacer users in real time:

• check_circle Car avatars: Every driver is shown with their individual vehicle avatar — with personal accent color and custom design
• check_circle Details: Tap a driver to see name, speed, vehicle info and options (add friend, view profile)
• check_circle Friend nearby: Automatic horn sound when a friend is within 250m (5-minute cooldown)

navigation Start Navigation

1. Long-press: Hold the desired destination on the map.
2. Choose Navigation: Select "Navigate here" from the menu.
3. Route calculated: The route is shown with turn-by-turn directions.
4. Voice prompts: You'll receive voice announcements for turns.

Lane guidance: For multi-lane turns the HUD shows color-coded arrows — green for the correct lanes, grey for all others.

Highway shields: At highway changes (e.g. interchanges) the shield of the current and next highway is displayed: [A4] → [A3].

traffic Speed Camera Warnings

StreetRacer warns you about stationary speed cameras and community-reported hazards. The warnings also work in the background and independently of map filters.

• check_circle Stationary cameras: From public databases (OpenStreetMap, Lufop) — updated monthly via Geofabrik dumps
• check_circle Community reports: Locations reported by other users. 3+ reports at the same place become a permanent camera
• check_circle 3-stage warning: Voice prompt at 500m and 300m, warning tone at 100m
• check_circle Background mode: Warnings work even when the app is in the background
• check_circle Always audible: Speed camera warnings play even when navigation is muted — safety takes priority
• check_circle Speed limit: Shows the applicable limit (when known)

Help the community by reporting hazards and notices. Your reports are shown to other drivers.

report Report an Alert

There are two ways to report an alert:

Method 1: Through the right sidebar

1. Report button: Tap warning in the right sidebar.
2. Choose category: Pick the type of alert (speed camera, police, accident, construction, etc.).
3. Specify direction: Choose the direction of travel for the alert.
4. Confirm: Tap "Report" — the alert is placed at your current position.

Method 2: Long-press on the map

1. Long-press: Hold your finger on the desired position for about 2 seconds.
2. Choose option: Select "Report alert here" from the context menu.
3. Category & direction: As above — choose category and direction of travel.

category Alert Types

All of your past sessions are saved and can be viewed at any time. You can create a challenge from any session.

folder_open Open Session History

1. Tap your own car: Tap your own car icon on the map.
2. Choose Session History: Select "Session History" from the menu that appears.
3. Browse sessions: You'll see a list of all past sessions, sorted by date.
4. Select a session: Tap a session for details with route, speed graph and statistics.

route View Session Details

For each session you'll see:

• check_circle Route on the map: Color-coded by speed
• check_circle Statistics: Distance, duration, average, maximum
• check_circle Timestamps: Start and end time
• check_circle Speed profile: Speed curve over the drive

rocket_launch Convert Session to Ghost Challenge

You can turn any of your sessions into a Ghost Challenge and race against your own time:

1. Open session: Select the desired session from the history.
2. Choose Convert: Tap directions_car As Ghost Challenge.
3. Start challenge: Drive the same route and try to beat your own time.

Challenges are predefined routes with checkpoints. Drive the route as quickly as possible and compare your time with others.

search Find and Start a Challenge

1. Challenge list: Open the challenge overview from the menu.
2. Choose challenge: Look at challenges available near you.
3. Check details: View checkpoints, distance and best times.
4. Navigate to start: Tap "Navigate to start".
5. Start challenge: Once at the start, tap "Start Challenge".

sports_score Driving a Challenge

During a challenge:

• check_circle Checkpoints: You must pass each checkpoint in the correct order
• check_circle Timer: The clock runs from the start
• check_circle Checkpoint radius: The next checkpoint is shown on the map
• check_circle Splits: See your time per segment

edit_road Create Your Own Challenge (VIP)

With a VIP membership you can create your own challenges in the web editor:

1. Web dashboard: Open the StreetRacer web dashboard.
2. Route editor: Navigate to the challenge editor.
3. Place checkpoints: Click on the map to set start, checkpoints and finish.
4. Enter details: Name, description, difficulty.
5. Publish: Choose whether public or private (friends only).

leaderboard Leaderboards

Every challenge has its own leaderboard:

• check_circle Top 10: The fastest times are shown
• check_circle Your position: See where you rank
• check_circle Friends: Compare yourself with your friends

Ghost Challenges are your personal route comparison. Record a route — for example your daily commute — and drive it again later. Your recorded "ghost" drives the route alongside you on the map, and you see in real time whether you are faster or slower today.

how_to_reg Create a Ghost Challenge

1. Record a session: Drive a route with a session running (e.g. your commute).
2. Open session: Open the recorded session from the history.
3. Convert: Tap "As Ghost Challenge" to save the session as a comparison route.
4. Drive again: Next time you'll race against your own ghost.

play_circle Drive a Ghost Challenge

During the Ghost Challenge:

• check_circle Ghost visible: You see the "ghost" of your previous drive live on the map
• check_circle Real-time delta: Green = you're ahead, red = you're behind
• check_circle Time gap: Your lead or deficit is shown in seconds
• check_circle Ghost HUD: Compact display with all important info

swap_vert Ghost HUD Modes

Tap the Ghost HUD to cycle through display modes:

• check_circle Minimal: Only distance to the ghost
• check_circle Compact: Distance + remaining time/distance
• check_circle Extended: All details including speed comparison

emoji_events Result and Credits

After completing the challenge:

• check_circle Beaten: You earn credits when you beat your own time
• check_circle New best time: Your new time is saved as the new benchmark
• check_circle Statistics: Won Ghost Challenges count toward your stats

Credits are the virtual currency in StreetRacer. You earn them by driving and can spend them on challenges and features.

add_circle Earning Credits

remove_circle Spending Credits

• check_circle Challenges: Entry fee for Ghost and Checkpoint Challenges (50-300 credits)
• check_circle Scavenger hunts: 50 credits entry per scavenger hunt
• check_circle CarCache: 250 credits entry per CarCache
• check_circle Change nickname: 1,000 credits (once per month)

account_balance_wallet Credits Display

Your current credit balance is shown at the top right of the main map. Tap it for a detailed overview of your transactions.

StreetRacer offers global leaderboards in four categories. Compete against all drivers and secure monthly credit rewards!

category Categories

calendar_month Time Periods

• check_circle Monthly: Resets every month. Top 10 receive a credit reward.
• check_circle All-Time: Permanent ranking since launch. No credit reward.

emoji_events Monthly Rewards

The Top 10 in each category automatically receive credits at the end of the month:

StreetRacer is free to use with ads and sessions up to 30 minutes. With a subscription you unlock more features, receive monthly credits and remove ads.

star Available Plans

shopping_cart Buy Credits (no subscription)

You can also buy individual credit packs:

Turn your smartphone into a dashcam. Record drives, save them in the cloud or live stream to your friends.

videocam Activate Dashcam

1. Dashcam button: Tap videocam in the header bar.
2. Choose option: Pick local recording, cloud recording or live streaming.
3. Recording active: A red status bar shows the duration and viewer count.

phone_android Local Recording

The video is saved directly to your device:

• check_circle Available for: All users (free)
• check_circle Storage: Local device storage
• check_circle Rear camera: Uses the windshield-facing camera automatically

cloud_upload Cloud Recording

The video is recorded and stored via the LiveKit server:

• check_circle Available for: VIP subscribers
• check_circle Storage: Cloud server (MinIO S3 storage)
• check_circle Retrievable: View and download recordings later

broadcast_on_personal Live Streaming

Stream your drive live to friends:

• check_circle Available for: Standard subscription and higher
• check_circle Camera badge: Friends see a red camera icon on your marker
• check_circle Watch stream: Tap friend → "Watch Stream" → fullscreen viewer
• check_circle PiP mode: Stream as a small, draggable window in the corner
• check_circle Rotation: Fullscreen supports portrait and landscape

tv Watch a Stream

1. Spot the badge: A red camera icon on a friend's marker indicates they are streaming.
2. Tap the friend: Open the friend menu and choose "Watch Stream".
3. Fullscreen: The stream opens in fullscreen. Tap to show controls.
4. PiP: Switch to PiP mode for a small, movable window.
5. Keep driving: Your own tracking, sessions and navigation continue while watching.

StreetRacer captures comprehensive statistics about your drives. Review your data over various time periods.

today Daily Statistics

The basic statistics show:

• check_circle Total distance: Km per day/week/month/year
• check_circle Sessions: Number of recorded drives
• check_circle Time: Total driving time
• check_circle Top speed: Your daily peak

workspace_premium Advanced Statistics (VIP)

With a VIP membership you get access to:

• check_circle Detailed session list: All past sessions with full details
• check_circle Monthly overview: Summary per month
• check_circle Activity charts: Graphical analysis of your drives
• check_circle Transport modes: Breakdown by car, train, airplane, bicycle, walking

emoji_events All-Time Records

Your personal best performances are saved:

• check_circle All-time VMax: The highest speed you have ever driven (car only)
• check_circle Longest session: Your longest single drive
• check_circle Total kilometers: All kilometers since launch

In the garage you manage all of your vehicles. Each car tracks its own statistics.

directions_car Manage Vehicles

1. Open Garage: Tap the garage icon in the bottom navigation.
2. Add a vehicle: Tap the + icon at the top right.
3. Enter details: Name, make, model, year, horsepower, displacement and tuning stage.
4. Photo or avatar: Upload a photo or configure a custom car avatar.
5. Save: The vehicle appears in your garage.

swap_horiz Switch Active Vehicle

Tap the checkmark icon on an inactive vehicle to set it as the active vehicle. The active vehicle is shown on the map and tracks statistics.

analytics Per-Car Statistics

Each vehicle shows its own stats on the garage card:

• check_circle Kilometers driven: Total kilometers with this vehicle
• check_circle Top speed: VMax of this vehicle
• check_circle Sessions: Number of drives
• check_circle Last drive: When you last drove this car

photo_library Photo Albums & Sharing

In the Albums tab you can create photo albums for your cars, tours, trackdays or meets. Albums can be shared with your teams or with individual friends.

• check_circle Multiple albums: As many albums per profile as you want, each with its own cover image
• check_circle Share with teams: All team members see the album
• check_circle Share with friends: Invite specific friends
• check_circle Visible on profile: Shared albums appear on your profile under "Shared Albums"
• check_circle Privacy indicator: You always see who an album is shared with

build OBD-II Specs

In the Specs tab you can see OBD-II data for your vehicle (requires an OBD-II Bluetooth adapter and Premium+ subscription).

Connect with other drivers, see their positions and challenge them.

person_add Add Friends

1. Friends button: Tap group in the header bar.
2. Search: Search for your friend's username.
3. Send request: Tap "Add" to send a friend request.
4. Confirmation: Once your friend accepts, you'll see each other.

location_on Friends on the Map

Friends are shown on the map:

• check_circle Real-time position: See where your friends are right now
• check_circle Speed: See how fast they're going
• check_circle Navigation: Navigate to a friend
• check_circle Challenge: Challenge a friend directly

route Auto Trail & Follow

New friends features for better interaction:

• check_circle Auto trail: When you tap a friend, their drive history is automatically loaded as an orange, solid trail
• check_circle Follow mode: Choose "Follow" in the friend menu — the camera follows the friend live, just like during your own drive
• check_circle Zoom control: Pinch to zoom in/out without losing follow mode — your zoom level is preserved
• check_circle Speed display: While following a friend, you see their speed in orange below your own in the speed HUD
• check_circle Auto zoom: Without manual zoom the map automatically adjusts to the friend's speed
• check_circle Follow banner: An orange banner at the top shows which friend you're following. Tap to stop.
• check_circle Proximity horn: When a friend is within 250m, a short horn sound plays automatically (5-minute cooldown per friend)

visibility Privacy

You have control over your visibility:

• check_circle Visible (default): Other StreetRacer users see you on the map
• check_circle Incognito mode: Enable incognito via settings, the map menu or a voice command — nobody can see you on the map any more

With a VIP membership you unlock all premium features and support continued development of the app.

star VIP Benefits (in addition to Premium)

compare Premium vs. VIP

Starting with Standard (€1.99) you get: dashcam live streaming and a custom accent color. From Premium (€3.99): advanced statistics, OBD-II diagnostics, leaderboards and Web Dashboard. VIP (€5.99) additionally unlocks cloud dashcam, route editor, CarCache editor, games, Racing Mode and unlimited challenges.

shopping_cart Activate VIP

1. Open Settings: Go to the app settings.
2. VIP section: Tap "VIP Membership".
3. Choose plan: Pick Standard (€1.99), Premium (€3.99) or VIP (€5.99).
4. Pay: Complete the purchase via the App Store / Play Store.
5. Active immediately: All VIP features are unlocked right away.

In settings you can adjust the app to your needs.

person Profile

• check_circle Username: Change your displayed name
• check_circle Profile picture: Upload your own image
• check_circle Vehicle: Pick your car icon

notifications Notifications

• check_circle Challenge invites: Notification for new challenges
• check_circle Friends nearby: Alert when friends are close
• check_circle Speed camera warnings: Audible warning on approach

map Map Settings

• check_circle Auto-Follow: Map follows your position automatically
• check_circle Auto-Rotate: Map rotates with your direction of travel
• check_circle 3D view: Tilted perspective while driving
• check_circle Show trail: Display your driven route on the map

volume_up Audio

• check_circle Voice prompts: Navigation and warnings spoken aloud
• check_circle Proximity alert: Tone when other drivers are nearby
• check_circle Volume: Adjust the volume

storage Data & Other

• check_circle Data sharing: Share location data with the community (double credits per km)
• check_circle Language: Change app language (German / English)
• check_circle Delete account: Permanently remove all data

Join forces with other drivers and compete as a team on the leaderboards!

Create a Team

• check_circle Long-press on the map: Hold a spot on the map to create a new team at that position
• check_circle Name & emoji: Pick a team name and an emoji as your mark

Join / Leave a Team

• check_circle Send request: Tap a team icon on the map and choose "Join Team" — a join request is sent
• check_circle Confirmation: The team creator has to accept or decline your request
• check_circle 100 km radius: You can only join teams that are at least 100 km away from your existing teams
• check_circle Leave: Through the team menu on the map you can leave the team at any time
• check_circle Team chat: Every team has its own chat for communication

Team Statistics

• check_circle Automatic aggregation: Your kilometers, top speed and challenge wins are automatically summed up for your team
• check_circle Per-member values: In the team details you see the contributions of every single member

Team Leaderboards

• check_circle Visible to everyone: The team leaderboards are accessible to all users (no VIP required)
• check_circle Monthly & All-Time: Switch between the monthly and all-time rankings
• check_circle Three categories: Team Kilometers, Best Team VMax and Team Challenges
• check_circle Member details: Click a team in the Web Dashboard to expand the individual contributions of its members (km, speed, challenges)
• check_circle Access: In the app via "LEADERBOARDS" under "My Teams", in the Web Dashboard under Leaderboards

Report a Team

• check_circle Inappropriate teams: You can report teams with offensive names, emojis or chat content
• check_circle Tap a team in the leaderboard and choose "Report Team" in the detail window

Discover landmarks and points of interest in 15 major German cities with guided GPS tours and voice narration.

play_arrow Start a Tour

1. Tour button: When you're in a supported city, a tour button automatically appears on the map.
2. Pick a tour: Tap the button to see the available city tour — with description, number of stops and estimated duration.
3. Start: Tap "Start tour" — the first stop is marked on the map.
4. Navigate: Drive to the marked stop. On arrival a description of the place is read aloud via text-to-speech.
5. Continue: Confirm the visit and drive to the next stop.

info Details

• check_circle Free: City tours are free and don't require credits
• check_circle Sequential: You follow the 3-8 stops in order
• check_circle TTS narration: At each stop the description is read aloud
• check_circle Auto-generated: Tours are generated from real POI data (OpenStreetMap/Overpass) — landmarks, museums, historic buildings
• check_circle Estimated duration: About 15 minutes per stop (driving + visit)

Scavenger hunts are a competition: all checkpoints are visible on the map, but there's no navigation route. Find them all in any order — the fastest wins!

play_arrow Start a Scavenger Hunt

1. Availability: Scavenger hunts are available in over 80 German cities (population 100,000+).
2. Entry: A scavenger hunt costs 50 credits to enter.
3. Start: All 5-10 checkpoints appear on the map at once.
4. Free order: Drive to the checkpoints in any order — there's no fixed route.
5. Timing: The clock starts at launch. On approach (25m) a checkpoint is marked as found.

info Difference from City Tour

• check_circle City Tour: Free, sequential, with voice guidance — ideal for sightseeing
• check_circle Scavenger Hunt: 50 credits entry, free order, no route — timed competition
• check_circle Leaderboard: The fastest times appear on the leaderboard

CarCache is a community quiz route: find checkpoints, solve quiz questions and unlock the next location. Create your own caches in the web editor and earn credits when others play them.

play_arrow Play CarCache

1. Entry: A CarCache costs 250 credits.
2. First checkpoint: Only the first checkpoint is shown on the map.
3. Solve the quiz: On arrival a quiz question appears. The correct answer unlocks the next checkpoint.
4. Penalty: Wrong answer = +60 seconds penalty added to your total time.
5. Leaderboard: The fastest times (including penalties) appear on the leaderboard.

add_location Create a CarCache (Web Editor)

1. Open Web Dashboard: Go to the Web Dashboard and choose the "CarCache" tab (VIP required).
2. Place checkpoints: Choose the checkpoint tool and click on the map (3-20 checkpoints).
3. Create quiz questions: Create a quiz question with answer options for every checkpoint.
4. Save: Your CarCache is submitted for moderation and published once an admin approves it.

Control StreetRacer completely hands-free with your voice. Say "StreetRacer" as the wake word, followed by a command.

power_settings_new Activation

1. Microphone button: Tap the mic icon in the top header bar.
2. Permission: Allow microphone and speech recognition access when prompted.
3. Ready: The microphone icon pulses green — voice control is listening.

record_voice_over Available Commands

feedback Feedback

• check_circle Visual: A transcript bubble shows the recognized text live
• check_circle Vibration: Short vibration on wake word detection, double vibration on command execution
• check_circle Voice confirmation: A warm voice confirms every executed command

In incognito mode your location is no longer shared with other users. You're invisible on the map.

toggle_on Activate

• check_circle By voice command: Say "StreetRacer incognito"
• check_circle By button: Through settings or the map menu

info What Happens in Incognito Mode?

• check_circle Invisible: Your position is not transmitted to other users
• check_circle Tracking active: Your own statistics and sessions continue to be recorded
• check_circle Adaptive: The update frequency for other vehicles is reduced to save data

Drive together with friends in a convoy. The leader creates the group, invites friends and starts everyone's sessions simultaneously via remote start.

add_circle Create a Convoy

1. Tap your own marker: Tap your own car icon on the map.
2. Choose "Create Convoy": Pick the option from the context menu.
3. Enter a name: Give the convoy a name (e.g. "Weekend Tour Hamburg").
4. Done: You're now the leader. A green banner shows the active convoy.

person_add Invite Friends

1. Tap a friend: Tap a friend on the map.
2. "Add to Convoy": Pick the option from the menu.
3. Invitation: Your friend receives a push notification and an overlay with Accept/Decline.
4. Joining: On accept, the friend appears in the convoy HUD.

play_arrow Start the Convoy (Remote Session Start)

1. Long-press: Long-press the session button.
2. Confirm: Confirm the start for all participants.
3. Auto-start: All members start their sessions automatically — even when the app is in the background (via push notification).
4. HUD: The convoy HUD appears with timer, member status and mic button.

mic Voice Communication

Talk to all convoy participants:

• check_circle Tap to talk: Tap the mic button in the HUD to speak, tap again to stop
• check_circle Speaker indicator: Active speakers are highlighted green in the HUD
• check_circle Voice messages: Alternatively, voice messages can be recorded and sent to all participants

videocam Camera Behavior

• check_circle Show all: The camera automatically fits all member positions on screen
• check_circle Free: You can move the camera freely (toggle in the HUD)
• check_circle Smooth: Camera updates with smooth animations

Organize gatherings with other drivers or join existing meetups. Perfect for car meets, group drives or spontaneous get-togethers.

add_circle Create a Meetup

1. Long-press on the map: Hold the desired position.
2. Choose "Create Meetup": Pick the option from the context menu.
3. Enter details: Set the name, description, date and time.
4. Publish: The meetup appears on the map and in the meetup browser.

search Find & Join Meetups

1. Meetup browser: Open the meetup browser from the menu.
2. Browse: Look at meetups available near you.
3. View details: Check the location, date, description and attendee count.
4. Join: Tap "Join" to sign up.

info Details

• check_circle Map display: Meetups are shown as special markers on the map
• check_circle Attendees: See who's joining and how many are coming
• check_circle Navigation: Navigate directly to the meetup location
• check_circle Auto cleanup: Expired meetups are removed automatically after 12h

StreetRacer offers two GPS-based multiplayer games where you can compete with other drivers in real time. Games are a VIP feature and cost 50 credits to enter — in return, a prize pool awaits the winners.

pets Fox Hunt

One player is the fox, everyone else are the hunters.

• check_circle 3–10 players: One fox, everyone else hunts
• check_circle 15 km play area: The fox moves freely within the radius
• check_circle Head start: The fox gets a time head start before the hunt begins
• check_circle Catching: Two hunters must be within 15m at the same time to catch the fox
• check_circle Time limit: 30 minutes — if the fox survives that long, they win
• check_circle Prize pool: 90% to the winner, 10% to second place

shield Last Man Standing

Battle royale with cars — the play zone shrinks, the last one standing wins.

• check_circle 4–25 players: Every driver for themselves
• check_circle Shrinking zone: The 20 km play area shrinks by 10% every 3 minutes
• check_circle Elimination: Anyone who stays within 50m of another driver for 10 seconds eliminates them
• check_circle Prize pool: 75% to the winner, 25% to second place

play_arrow Start a Game

1. Create lobby: Choose the game mode and create a lobby.
2. Invite friends: Share the lobby code or invite friends directly.
3. Wait: Once enough players are in, the creator can start the game.
4. Play: All positions are shown on the map in real time.

Connect a Bluetooth OBD-II adapter (e.g. ELM327 or an STN chip such as the Vlinker BM+) to your vehicle and read diagnostic data directly in the app.

bluetooth Connect Adapter

1. OBD adapter: Plug an ELM327-compatible Bluetooth OBD-II adapter into the OBD port of your vehicle (usually under the steering wheel).
2. Ignition on: Turn on the ignition (the engine doesn't have to be running).
3. In the app: Go to Settings → OBD-II Diagnostics or open the OBD screen.
4. Scan: Tap "Search adapter" — the app scans for Bluetooth devices.
5. Connect: Pick your adapter from the list. The connection is established automatically.

speed Real-Time Data

After connecting you can read the following values in real time:

• check_circle Speed: More precise speed straight from the ECU (instead of GPS)
• check_circle Engine RPM: Animated RPM bar with color change (green/yellow/red)
• check_circle Instant fuel consumption: Current fuel consumption in L/h
• check_circle Fuel level: Remaining quantity with color warning (red below 15%)
• check_circle Coolant temperature: Engine temperature in °C
• check_circle Throttle position: Pedal position as a percentage
• check_circle Outside temperature: Ambient temperature

error Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)

• check_circle Read: View all stored fault codes with plain-text descriptions from the built-in DTC database
• check_circle Clear: Reset fault codes and the check-engine light
• check_circle PID database: Comprehensive database with over 200 standard PIDs
• check_circle UDS Deep Scan: Automatically scans all ECUs via the UDS protocol
• check_circle BMW D-CAN: Special support for BMW E-Series (E46, E60, E87, E90) via the D-CAN protocol

StreetRacer automatically detects the speed limit of the road you're driving on. The app uses a self-hosted OSRM server that maps your GPS position to the correct road (map matching) and looks up the stored speed limit from the OpenStreetMap database.

info How it Works

• check_circle OSRM map matching: Your GPS position is mapped to the exact road, even when the GPS signal is slightly inaccurate
• check_circle Speed limit server: A dedicated server provides speed limits for road segments from the OpenStreetMap database
• check_circle HUD display: The current speed limit appears next to the speed display in the bottom left
• check_circle Visual warning: When you exceed the limit the color of the speed display changes

StreetRacer dynamically adjusts its network load to avoid overloading the server while still providing the best possible real-time experience.

directions_car Normal Mode

The default driving mode optimizes update intervals based on how close friends are and whether someone is following you. Friends nearby (<2km) are updated more frequently than distant drivers.

flag Racing Mode (VIP)

In Racing Mode everything is set to maximum GPS precision and fastest updates. Position updates every 1.5 seconds, broadcast every second. Ideal for the race track or acceleration measurements. Only available with a VIP subscription.

network_check Network Load Indicator

The small indicator on the map shows the app's current network usage:

• check_circle Green: Healthy (<30 requests/minute)
• check_circle Blue: Moderate (30–100 requests/minute)
• check_circle Red: Overloaded (>100 requests/minute) — friend updates are reduced automatically

auto_fix_high Auto-Throttle

Under high network load the app automatically throttles less important requests (e.g. distant drivers) to keep the connection stable for nearby friends and your own uploads. Tap the network indicator for details.

Broken down on the road? Report it directly from the app and describe what's going on. Community members nearby see your position on the map, read your description and can help out spontaneously — whether with a spare tire, some fuel or jumper cables.

report Report a Breakdown

1. Tap your own marker: Tap your own car icon on the map.
2. Choose "Report Breakdown": Pick the option from the context menu.
3. Choose status: "Need help" or "Help is on the way".
4. Describe the problem: Type what happened in the text field (e.g. "Rear left flat tire", "Out of fuel", "Dead battery"). That way other drivers can see whether they can help.
5. Visibility: Choose whether only friends or everyone in the community can see the report.
6. Send: The breakdown report is created at your current position.

notifications_active What Happens After Reporting?

• check_circle Push notification: All your friends immediately receive a notification with your status and message
• check_circle Map marker: Your position appears as a breakdown marker on the map — visible to friends or everyone, depending on your choice
• check_circle Problem description visible: Other drivers see your description and can judge whether they can help
• check_circle Cancel manually: Once the problem is resolved you simply remove the report

Measure your acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h via GPS. The measurement starts automatically and compares your result with your personal best and the community.

play_arrow How it Works

1. Open overlay: Tap your own car icon on the map and choose "0-100 km/h".
2. Get ready: The overlay shows a pulsing "Ready" status. Stand still or drive under 3 km/h.
3. Automatic start: As soon as you accelerate above 3 km/h, the timer starts automatically.
4. Result: The timer stops at 100 km/h. Your time is compared with your best.

info Details

• check_circle Auto-start: Timer starts above 3 km/h (avoids GPS drift)
• check_circle Auto-stop: Timer stops at 100 km/h
• check_circle Abort detection: 3 consecutive readings under 1 km/h reset the timer
• check_circle Best time: Your fastest time is saved and shown in statistics
• check_circle Leaderboard: Dedicated ranking category — sorted ascending (fastest time on top)