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Auto Off

Automatic Power Management for DMD Devices

The Auto Off app provides intelligent automatic power management for your DMD Navigation device. It monitors charging status, dock connectivity, ignition signals, and screen activity to automatically shutdown or suspend your device when configured conditions are met.

Quick Info
Access
Via Manage App
Requires
Android 12+ (API 31)
Type
System App (pre-installed)
Compatible Devices
DMD T665, T865X, T880X, Norte
Table of Contents

Overview

The Auto Off app runs as a background service that continuously monitors your device's power state. When it detects that your vehicle's power has been disconnected — whether through the USB charging cable, the device dock/holder, or the ignition wire — it initiates an automatic shutdown sequence.

This is especially useful for motorcycle and off-road riders who want their DMD device to automatically power down when they turn off their vehicle, without having to manually press the power button.

Power Monitoring

Detects when charging stops (USB or dock power disconnected)

Countdown Timer

Configurable warning countdown before shutdown, with cancel option

Smart Detection

Supports dock, ignition wire, and inactivity-based triggers

Settings & Configuration

Open the Auto Off app to access its settings screen. All options are presented in a single scrollable list.

Enable Auto Off

The master toggle that activates or deactivates the entire auto-shutdown system. When enabled, the app starts a background service that monitors your device's power state. When disabled, no automatic shutdown actions will occur.

Default: Enabled. The service also starts automatically when the device boots up.

Turn Off Action

Choose what happens when the auto-off condition is triggered:

Shutdown

Completely powers off the device. This is a full system shutdown — the device will need to be powered on manually or via dock power to restart. This is the default option.

Turn Off Screen

Puts the screen to sleep without shutting down the device. The device remains running in the background and can be woken by pressing the power button or by restoring power.

Message Timer

When the auto-off condition is triggered, a full-screen countdown dialog appears giving you time to cancel the shutdown. The timer value determines how long the countdown lasts before the action is executed.

Available Timer Options
  • 5 seconds
  • 10 seconds
  • 15 seconds
  • 20 seconds (default)
  • 30 seconds
  • 1 minute
  • 2 minutes
  • 5 minutes
  • 10 minutes
  • 15 minutes
The Countdown Dialog

When triggered, a full-screen overlay appears with:

  • A countdown showing the remaining time
  • A "Now" button to execute the action immediately
  • A "Cancel" button to abort the shutdown

If you plug the device back in during the countdown, it is automatically cancelled.

Only When in Holder / M9 Connected

Not available on T665 — The DMD T665 does not have dock detection or M9 connection. This setting is available on T865X, T880X, and Norte.

When enabled, the auto-off action will only trigger when the device is physically inserted in the dock/holder or connected via the M9 cable. This prevents the device from shutting down if you simply unplug a USB cable while holding the device in your hand.

This is useful for riders who sometimes use the device outside the mount — enabling this option ensures the auto-shutdown only activates when the device is in the vehicle mount and power is disconnected.

Device Compatibility
  • T865X, T880X — Supports both dock/holder detection and M9 cable connection
  • Norte — Supports M9 connection only (no dock with charging)
  • T665 — Not supported (no dock detection or M9 connection)
Default: Enabled on supported devices.

Shutdown When Inactive

Enables automatic shutdown if the screen has been off for an extended period, regardless of charging status or dock state. This is useful for saving battery when the device has been left unused.

Idle Shutdown Delay

The amount of time the screen must remain off before the shutdown action is triggered:

30 minutes 1 hour 2 hours 6 hours 12 hours 24 hours
Default: Disabled. When enabled, the default delay is 30 minutes. The timer resets every time the screen turns on.

Ignition Detection Wire (Green Wire)

T865X, T880X, and Norte only — This setting is not available on the DMD T665.

Supported devices feature a dedicated ignition detection wire (the green wire in the wiring harness). When this feature is enabled, the app monitors the ignition wire for current. When the ignition is turned off (wire loses current), the configured shutdown action is triggered.

This is an alternative solution for users who connect the device harness directly to the vehicle battery instead of post-ignition, it allows the user to still trigger the shutdown event despite the device always receiving power.

How to Wire

Connect the green wire from your device's wiring harness to a switched 12V source on your vehicle — a circuit that is only powered when the ignition key is in the ON position. Common options include:

  • Accessory circuit (ACC)
  • Switched fuse box terminal
  • Handlebar switch power feed

How It Works

The Auto Off app runs continuously as a background service. Here's what happens step by step:

1
Device boots up

The Auto Off service starts automatically at boot if enabled.

2
Continuous monitoring

The service checks charging status, dock state, ignition wire, and screen activity every second.

3
Trigger detected

Power disconnected, ignition off, or screen idle timeout — the app waits 5 seconds to confirm it's not a momentary interruption.

4
Countdown dialog

A full-screen countdown overlay appears. You can cancel or execute immediately.

5
Action executed

Device shuts down or screen turns off, depending on your configured action. Plugging back in at any point cancels the process.

Background Service Notification

While the Auto Off service is running, you'll see a persistent notification in your notification bar:

Auto Turn Off Monitor

Monitoring power status

This notification is required by Android for background services and cannot be removed while the service is active. It has no sound and minimal visual priority.

Troubleshooting

  • Make sure Enable Auto Off is turned on.
  • If using the "Only When in Holder" option (T865X/T880X/Norte), ensure the device is actually docked or M9 connected.
  • Check that the USB cable provides charging, not just data. Some cables don't carry power.
  • If using the ignition wire, verify the green wire is connected to a switched 12V source.

This usually indicates an intermittent power connection. Check:

  • USB cable connections — ensure they are firmly seated.
  • Dock contacts — clean any corrosion or debris.
  • Increase the Message Timer to give yourself more time to cancel false triggers.

Yes. Disable the "Only When in Holder" option and the app will trigger based on charging status alone. When the USB power is disconnected, the countdown will begin regardless of whether the device is in a dock.

The ignition detection wire feature is available on the DMD T865X, T880X, and Norte. The DMD T665 does not have the hardware to support this feature. Use USB charging detection instead.
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