Vehicle and Driver Pairing Methods

Overview 

Pairing is the process of associating a vehicle with a driver to enable identification, reporting, auditing, and performance measurement. Azuga offers multiple methods to pair drivers with vehicles, ranging from manual options to automated and API-based solutions. This article outlines each pairing method and provides step-by-step guidance. 

Pairing is sometimes also referred to as “Association” or “Connection”. 

Available Pairing Methods 

1. Pairing via Web Portal 
2. Manual Pairing using Mobile App 
3. Bluetooth (Automatic) Pairing using Mobile App 
4. Pairing via QR Code 
5. Pairing via Beacon 
6. Pairing via Beacon Button 
7. Pairing via APIs 

1. Pairing via Web Portal 

Description 

Admins manually associate a driver with a vehicle through the Azuga web portal. 

How to Pair 

1. Navigate to Admin > Vehicles. 
2. Select the desired vehicle. 
3. Assign a driver from the dropdown list. 
4. Click Save. 

Other Information 

• Driver Notifications: Push notifications are sent to both paired and unpaired drivers if they are logged into the mobile app. 
• Events Logged: “Paired via Web” or “Unpaired via Web” are visible on Live Maps and in Breadcrumb Reports. 

2. Manual Pairing using Mobile App 

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Description 

Drivers manually select and pair themselves with nearby vehicles using the Azuga Fleet Mobile app. 

How to Pair 

1. Open the Azuga Fleet Mobile app. 
2. Tap the Pairing tile. 
3. View nearby vehicles. 
4. Tap to select and pair. 

Other Information 

• Driver Notifications: A Push notification is sent upon unpairing. 
• Events Logged: “Paired via Mobile” or “Unpaired via Mobile”. 

Prerequisites 

• 🔒 (Admin) Set pairing preference to Manual under: 

  Web Portal > Admin > Config > Mobile > Vehicle Pairing > Manual. 

• 🔒 (Admin) Define Nearest Vehicle Search Radius: 

  Admin > Config > Mobile > Nearest Vehicle Search Radius 

3. Bluetooth (Automatic) Pairing using Mobile App 

Description 

Automatic pairing using Bluetooth when the mobile app detects a vehicle’s onboard device. 

How to Pair 

1. Open the Azuga Fleet Mobile app. 
2. Enable Bluetooth if not already on. 
3. The app automatically detects and pairs with the vehicle. 

Other Information 

• One-time setup; the app will pair in the background in future trips. 
• If multiple drivers are nearby, the device pairs with the first detected phone. 
• Driver Notifications: Sent on both pairing and unpairing. 
• Events Logged: “Paired via Bluetooth” or “Unpaired via Bluetooth”. 

Prerequisites 

• 🔒 (Admin) Set pairing preference to Bluetooth under: 

  Web Portal > Admin > Config > Mobile > Vehicle Pairing > Bluetooth 

• Bluetooth must be enabled on the driver’s phone. 

4. Pairing via QR Code 

Description 

Drivers can pair with vehicles by scanning a QR code displayed inside the vehicle, either with their phone’s camera or the Azuga Fleet Mobile app. 

Prerequisites 

• The vehicle must have a valid Azuga-generated QR code sticker. 
• The driver’s phone number must be registered in Azuga. 

How to Pair 

Option A: Using Phone Camera 

1. Scan the QR code using your phone’s camera. 
2. Tap the notification prompt. 
3. Send the pre-filled SMS from your registered number. 

Option B: Using the Azuga Fleet Mobile App 

1. Open the app and tap Pairing. 
2. Scan the QR code. 
3. If valid, a Pairing Complete screen appears. Tap Done. 

Other Information 

• Invalid codes trigger an error message in the app. 
• Manual pairing is offered as a fallback. 
• Driver Notifications: Sent for both pairing and unpairing. 

Read more in https://fleet-azuga.helpscoutdocs.com/collection/172-pairing-options

5. Pairing via Beacon 

Description 

Beacons are Bluetooth cards that enable automatic identification of drivers when a vehicle's ignition is turned ON or OFF. 

How to Pair 

1. Carry your assigned beacon card with you. 
2. Enter the vehicle and start the ignition. 
3. The OBD device detects the beacon and automatically pairs with the driver. 

Other Information 

• Works even without a smartphone. 
• If multiple beacons are detected, all are marked as occupants. 
• Events Logged: “Paired via Beacon” or “Unpaired via Beacon” 

Prerequisites 

• 🔒 (Admin) Set pairing preference to Beacon under: 

  Web Portal > Admin > Config > Mobile > Vehicle Pairing > Beacon 

• 🔒 (Admin) Beacons must be assigned to the correct drivers. 

6. Pairing via Beacon Button 

Description 

This method allows drivers to confirm pairing by pressing a button on the beacon card. 

How to Pair 

Option 1: 

• The driver presses the beacon button at the start of the trip. 

Option 2: 

• If only one beacon is detected, pairing occurs automatically. 
• If multiple are detected, the driver must press the button to confirm. 

Other Information 

• Events Logged: “Paired via Beacon Button” or “Unpaired via Beacon Button” 

Prerequisites 

• 🔒 (Admin) Set pairing preference to Beacon Button under: 

  Web Portal > Admin > Config > Mobile > Vehicle Pairing > Beacon Button 

• 🔒 (Admin) Beacons must be assigned to the correct drivers. 

Read more in https://fleet-azuga.helpscoutdocs.com/collection/172-pairing-options

7. Pairing via APIs 

Description 

External systems can use Azuga's API to trigger driver-vehicle pairing programmatically. 

Prerequisites 

• API access via the Azuga Developer Portal. 
• A backend integration with your third-party system. 

How to Pair 

1. Authenticate with the Azuga API. 
2. Use the appropriate endpoint to send a pairing/unpairing request with driver and vehicle IDs. 

Other Information 

• Ideal for automated workflows or integrations. 
• Pair drivers in real-time.