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Before you buy
Will DriveNova work on my car player?
It runs on Android car players with Android 5.0 or newer and screens from 1024×600 to 2000×1200. It was built to stay smooth on 2 GB players. Install it and open it before you buy: if it does not work on your car player and we cannot fix it, you get a refund within 7 days.
Which cars can I show on the screen?
Honda Vezel, Toyota Aqua, Suzuki WagonR and Suzuki Baleno, in any colour. More cars are coming in updates.
Is there a free version or a trial?
No. You can download and install DriveNova free, and its first screen shows your device code, but the dashboard opens only after you activate a licence (one payment, for life). If DriveNova does not work on your car player and we cannot fix it, you get your money back within 7 days.
What does DriveNova Pro include?
All six layouts in day and night, theme colours and the theme store, OBD car health and Car care reminders, plus free updates.
Is it a subscription?
No. You pay Rs 999 once for one car player.
Does it replace my car player’s own apps?
No. DriveNova is a home screen (launcher). Your other apps, the radio, Bluetooth phone and reverse camera keep working, and you can open them from DriveNova.
Install and setup
Do I need a computer to install it?
No. Download it in the car player’s browser from the Download page. A USB drive also works.
Do I need internet?
Your layouts, car, speed, music, reminders and the “Hey Nova” wake phrase work offline. The live map, routes, weather, internet radio and voice commands need a connection, for example your phone’s hotspot.
Does it need Google Play?
No, you install it from our website. Google Play services is only needed for the live Google map in the cards.
My car player went back to its old home screen.
Open Android Settings › Apps › Default apps › Home app and choose DriveNova.
Can I change the language?
Yes: English, සිංහල or தமிழ் in Garage › Settings › Language.
Using DriveNova
Does “Hey Nova” understand Sinhala?
Yes. Nova understands English, Sinhala and Tamil commands. To hear its replies in Sinhala or Tamil, install that text-to-speech voice on the car player.
Can I keep using Google Maps or Waze?
Yes. Choose them in Settings › Navigation. Their next turn still shows on your DriveNova home screen.
How do I show my song names?
Tap the music card once and turn DriveNova on in Notification access.
Which OBD adapter should I buy?
Any ELM327 adapter, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. If your car player keeps Bluetooth for its own phone app, choose Wi-Fi.
Will it slow down my car player?
No. It is one fast screen, and it lowers its frame rate by itself on slower units.
How do I get updates?
DriveNova tells you when a new version is out. Tap the banner to download and install it.
Licence and payment
How do I pay?
With PayPal, with a debit or credit card through PayPal (no PayPal account needed), or by bank transfer / deposit in rupees to our Sampath Bank account. For a bank transfer, send us the slip on WhatsApp and your key is emailed as soon as the money arrives.
Why does PayPal show US dollars?
PayPal does not support Sri Lankan rupees, so the payment is made in the US dollar amount equal to Rs 999. Your bank converts it.
When do I get my licence key?
Straight away. It is on the order page, in your email and in My account.
I did not get the email.
Check your spam folder, then look in My account on this site. Still nothing? Message us on WhatsApp with your order number.
Can I use one licence on two car players?
No. A licence is for one car player, because the key is made for its device code.
I changed or reset my car player.
A factory reset or a new car player gives a new device code. Message us with your order number and we will help you move your licence.
Refunds and support
Can I get a refund?
Yes, within 7 days if DriveNova does not work on your car player and we cannot fix it. See the Refund policy.
How do I contact you?
WhatsApp +94 70 216 7589 or email hello@drivenova.lk. We usually reply the same day.
Ready for a better drive?
Rs 999, once, for one car player. Every layout, colour and feature, with free updates.