myTacho works with all digital tachographs, whatever the brand, from the first digital models to the latest Smart Tachograph 2. It downloads through the standard download connector that EU rules require on every digital tachograph, so VDO, Stoneridge, Intellic, Actia and other brands all work the same way.
Last updated: October 2026
What you need
✅ A digital or smart tachograph, any brand and any generation.
✅ Your company card, to download the vehicle unit.
✅ An Android phone or tablet with the myTacho app.
User manuals for common tachograph models
Need the manual for your tachograph, for example to find the download or company lock menu? Here are the most common models in Europe.
VDO DTCO
| Model | User manual |
|---|---|
| VDO DTCO 1.3a | PDF manual |
| VDO DTCO 1.4 | PDF manual |
| VDO DTCO 2.0 and 2.1 | PDF manual |
| VDO DTCO 2.2 | PDF manual |
| VDO DTCO 3.0 and 3.0a | PDF manual |
| VDO DTCO 4.0 | PDF manual |
| VDO DTCO 4.0e | PDF manual |
| VDO DTCO 4.1 (Smart Tachograph 2) | PDF manual |
| VDO DTCO 4.1a (Smart Tachograph 2) | Product information |
| VDO DTCO 4.1b (Smart Tachograph 2) | PDF manual |
Stoneridge SE5000
| Model | User manual |
|---|---|
| Stoneridge SE5000 (Rev 6) | PDF manual |
| Stoneridge SE5000 (Rev 7) | PDF manual |
| Stoneridge SE5000 Exakt | PDF manual |
| Stoneridge SE5000 Exakt Duo2 (Rev 7.5) | PDF manual |
| Stoneridge SE5000 Exakt Duo2 (Rev 7.6) | PDF manual |
| Stoneridge SE5000-8 Connekt (Rev A to F) | Quick guide |
| Stoneridge SE5000-8 Connekt (Rev G) | PDF manual |
| Stoneridge SE5000-8.1 Smart 2 (Smart Tachograph 2) | PDF manual |
🔑 Vehicle unit downloads need your company card, whatever the model. If the tachograph is not locked to your company yet, start with how to lock a tachograph to your company.
⏱ Deadlines are the same on every model: driver cards at least every 28 days, the vehicle unit every 90 days (Regulation (EU) 581/2010).
What you can do with myTacho
On any digital tachograph
✅ Download in the vehicle: the vehicle unit takes 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the amount of data. No workshop visit.
✅ Download driver cards anywhere: under a minute per card, without the vehicle.
✅ One kit for the whole fleet: use the same kit and licensed Android device for all your drivers and vehicles.
Step by step: downloading a tachograph with myTacho and downloading a driver card. Still comparing options? See 5 ways to download tachograph data.
Questions about myTacho compatibility
Does myTacho work with Smart Tachograph 2?
Yes. myTacho downloads every Smart Tachograph 2, including the VDO DTCO 4.1, 4.1a and 4.1b and the Stoneridge SE5000-8.1 Smart 2.
Does myTacho also work with older digital tachographs?
Yes. myTacho works with every digital tachograph, from the first digital models to the newest generation.
Do I need a different cable for each brand?
No. The tachograph cable in the myTacho Download Kit fits the standard download connector on the front of every digital tachograph.
Does myTacho work with Intellic or Actia tachographs?
Yes. Intellic, Actia and other brands use the same standard download connector, so myTacho downloads them the same way as VDO and Stoneridge.
Does myTacho work with analogue tachographs?
No. Analogue tachographs record on paper discs, so there is no digital data to download. myTacho is for digital and smart tachographs.
Which phones does myTacho work with?
Android phones and tablets. An iPhone version is not available yet.
Works with the tachographs in your fleet
Download driver cards and every digital tachograph with your Android phone or tablet.
€259 incl. VAT · One-time purchase
Get the myTacho Download Kit
Android phones and tablets · One app licence per device
90-day money-back guarantee. Not right for your fleet? Return the kit within 90 days for a full refund.