What You'll Learn

• What the Toolbox settings control and how they affect your diagnostic workflow
• How auto-mapping works and when you might disable it
• How startup auto-connect works for Bluetooth probes
• How these settings interact with your smart tool setup
• Joe Medosch's recommendations for Toolbox configuration
• How administrators can manage Toolbox settings company-wide

What You'll Need

• Device: iPhone (iOS 15+) or Android phone/tablet (Android 10+) with measureQuick installed
• App version: v3.5 or later
• Account: A measureQuick account (see Installing the measureQuick App)
• Smart tools: Bluetooth-connected probes paired with your device (see Smart Tool Overview)
• Time: 5 minutes to review and adjust settings

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Open Toolbox Settings

1. Open the measureQuick app.
2. Tap the Settings gear icon.
3. Scroll to the Toolbox Settings section.

Toolbox settings control how measureQuick interacts with your connected Bluetooth smart tools. There are two settings in this section, and both default to OFF - which means the automatic features are active.

Settings screen scrolled to Toolbox Settings showing Auto-mapping and Startup Connect toggles

Step 2: Understand Auto-Mapping

Disable Auto-mapping controls whether measureQuick automatically assigns connected probe channels to measurement fields.

When auto-mapping is active (toggle OFF, the default):

• measureQuick detects which probes are connected via Bluetooth
• The app reads each probe's type (temperature, pressure, humidity, etc.) and current reading
• Based on the test type and expected measurement ranges, the app assigns each probe channel to the correct measurement field (e.g., "suction line temperature," "liquid line temperature," "outdoor ambient")
• This assignment happens automatically when you start a test or connect a new probe

When auto-mapping is disabled (toggle ON):

• You must manually drag each probe channel to its corresponding measurement field
• The app does not make any automatic assignments
• This is slower but gives you full control over which probe feeds which measurement

How auto-mapping works in practice: If you have a 4-channel temperature probe connected and you start an A/C test, mQ reads the temperature values from each channel. A channel reading around 50-60F gets assigned to the suction line. A channel reading around 90-110F gets assigned to the liquid line. A channel near the return air temperature gets assigned to return air. The app uses intelligent pattern matching based on the test type, expected ranges, and probe capabilities.

Joe Medosch's recommendation: Keep auto-mapping active (toggle OFF). Auto-mapping saves significant time and reduces errors. It works well for standard probe configurations. If you have an unusual setup - for example, multiple probes of the same type that mQ cannot distinguish - you can manually reassign individual channels without disabling auto-mapping entirely.

Step 3: Understand Startup Connect

Disable Startup Connect controls whether measureQuick automatically connects to previously paired Bluetooth probes when the app opens.

When startup connect is active (toggle OFF, the default):

• Opening measureQuick triggers a Bluetooth scan for known (previously paired) probes
• Probes that are powered on and in range connect automatically
• Live data begins streaming as soon as the connection is established
• You can start working immediately without manual pairing

When startup connect is disabled (toggle ON):

• Opening the app does not initiate probe connections
• You must manually connect each probe from the Probe Manager or Toolbox screen
• This can be useful if you want to open the app without triggering Bluetooth activity (for example, to review saved projects or adjust settings while probes are being used by another device)

Joe Medosch's recommendation: Keep startup connect active (toggle OFF). Automatic connection saves time at the start of every job. When you arrive at a site, open the app, and your probes connect in seconds without extra steps.

mQ+ home screen with Setup section showing Scan for All Tools, Map Your Probes, and Probe Placement options

Step 4: How Toolbox Settings Interact With Your Workflow

These two settings affect the beginning of every diagnostic test:

1. You arrive at the job site and power on your probes.
2. You open measureQuick. With startup connect active, the app finds and connects your probes automatically.
3. You start a test. With auto-mapping active, the app assigns each connected probe channel to the correct measurement field based on the test type.
4. You verify the assignments on the test screen. Each measurement field shows the connected probe and its live reading.

If either auto feature is disabled, you perform that step manually. Most technicians keep both features active and make manual adjustments only when needed (for example, swapping two channels that the auto-mapper assigned incorrectly).

Step 5: When to Temporarily Disable These Features

There are situations where disabling these features makes sense:

Disable auto-mapping when:

• You have a non-standard probe configuration (e.g., two identical temperature probes measuring in the same range)
• You are troubleshooting a probe connection issue and want full control over channel assignments
• You are in a training scenario where you want technicians to practice manual mapping

Disable startup connect when:

• You want to open the app without connecting probes (reviewing saved projects, adjusting settings)
• You are pairing a probe to a different device and do not want measureQuick competing for the Bluetooth connection
• You are in a classroom setting with many Bluetooth devices nearby

In both cases, re-enable the features when you return to standard field work.

Persistent Toolbox Configuration (New in 3.6)

Starting with measureQuick 3.6, your Toolbox settings and probe configurations are saved to the cloud. This means:

• Cross-device persistence. If you log into measureQuick on a new phone or tablet, your Toolbox settings (auto-mapping, startup connect) and probe configurations restore automatically. You do not need to reconfigure anything.
• Reinstall recovery. If you uninstall and reinstall the app, your Toolbox settings come back when you sign in. No manual backup required.
• Session persistence. Settings no longer reset between sessions. The configuration you set today remains the next time you open the app.

This change applies to all users. No action is required to enable it - settings save to the cloud automatically after any change.

Tool Tracker Access

Tool Tracker V3 is accessible from within the Toolbox. It shows the last-known GPS location of every tool in your toolbox on a map view, along with make, model, serial number, last user, and a timestamp for when the tool was last seen.

To open Tool Tracker:

1. Open Toolbox (from the bottom navigation or Navigation Drawer).
2. Tap Tool Tracker at the bottom of the Toolbox screen.
3. The map displays pins for each tool at its last-known location.
4. Tap a pin to see tool details (user, serial number, last seen).
5. Tap Get This Address to resolve the GPS coordinates to a street address.

Tool Tracker V3 is available to all paid users (Premier Services and above). See Tool Tracker V3 for a full walkthrough.

Company-Wide Toolbox Settings (Administrators)

Administrators can lock Toolbox settings from Company-Wide Settings, but Joe Medosch recommends leaving Toolbox settings unlocked. Technicians may need to adjust these settings based on their specific probe setup and workflow. Unlike report settings (which should be locked for consistency), Toolbox settings are personal and depend on each technician's equipment.

If your company standardizes on a specific probe kit, you may consider locking Toolbox settings to keep auto-mapping and startup connect active for everyone. This prevents a technician from accidentally disabling auto-features and then spending time troubleshooting why probes are not connecting or mapping.

Video Walkthrough

• From Dust Collectors To Profit Generators: (343 views, 1:00:24) - Covers how smart tools integrate with measureQuick, including toolbox setup and probe management

• Getting Started Essentials - Adding Fieldpiece Probes: (12:38) - Walks through the probe pairing and toolbox configuration process

Tips & Common Issues

My probes connect but do not map to the correct fields

Auto-mapping uses intelligent assignment based on probe type and reading ranges. If a probe reads an unexpected temperature (for example, if you powered it on indoors before going outside), the initial auto-map assignment may be incorrect. Wait a few seconds for the probe to stabilize at the actual measurement temperature, then tap the measurement field to reassign it manually. You do not need to disable auto-mapping to make a one-time correction.

Probes are not connecting on app startup

1. Confirm your probes are powered on and in Bluetooth range (typically within 30 feet).
2. Confirm Disable Startup Connect is toggled OFF.
3. Confirm Bluetooth is enabled on your device (check your device's system settings).
4. If the probes were previously paired with a different device, they may need to be re-paired. See Smart Tool Overview for pairing instructions.

Auto-mapping assigned a pressure probe to the wrong side

If the condenser gauge is assigned to the evaporator field (or vice versa), tap the measurement field on the test screen and swap the assignment. This is a common occurrence when both pressure probes read similar initial values before the system reaches operating pressures.

Should I disable auto-mapping if I use probes from multiple brands?

No. measureQuick supports probes from multiple manufacturers simultaneously, and auto-mapping handles mixed-brand configurations. The app identifies each probe by its Bluetooth characteristics, not its brand. Keep auto-mapping active and correct individual assignments as needed.

Reference Material

Download: measureQuick Settings Reference (PDF)

Related Articles

Prerequisites (you may need these first):

• Installing the measureQuick App
• Smart Tool Overview

Follow-up articles (next steps after this one):

• Pairing Bluetooth Probes
• Tool Tracker V3
• Settings: Advanced

Related in the same domain:

• Settings: Units of Measure
• Settings: Display
• Company-Wide Settings

Need Help?

Contact measureQuick support: support@measurequick.com