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Miles Plug: $99 Privacy-Focused Vehicle Tracker and Safety Dongle
The Miles Plug is an OBD-II diagnostic tool designed to transform older vehicles into connected cars without compromising driver privacy. Founded by former executives from Ring, Blink, and Schlage, startup Miles developed the $99 device specifically for parents monitoring teen drivers. It combines real-time GPS tracking, vehicle health diagnostics, and automated emergency crash response into a single hardware package. Unlike traditional telematics devices offered by insurance carriers, Miles pledges never to monetize, sell, or broker driving metrics to third parties. The system operates via its own internal cellular and GPS chipsets, ensuring independent communication without requiring a paired smartphone inside the vehicle.