Managing Vehicle Gateway (VG) Device Settings – Z3n Tests (a31548 a722e2/1754609193)

When you Install a Vehicle Gateway on your vehicle, you can view and update the associated asset information from your Samsara dashboard. Available VG settings are dependent on the accessory options installed and the features enabled for your fleet.

Vehicle Gateway (VG) Device Settings

Gateway settings vary based on the features enabled for your fleet, the accessory options installed, and your region. The following tables define the settings available to view or edit:

Asset Settings

Setting

Description

Name

The name of the associated vehicle.

When you first add a gateway, the Samsara dashboard identifies it by serial number. For ease of management and identification, use descriptive names for your gateways.

Gateway

Serial number associated with the gateway. This field is not editable.

Vehicle Type

Vehicle type (Automatic, Passenger, Truck, Bus) used to determine applicable speed limits. To apply Speed Limits for Commercial Vehicles for trucks and buses, you must also enter a Max Laden Weight.

Tags & Attributes

Setting	Description
Tags	Tags associated with the vehicle.
Attributes	The name and values of attributes associated with the vehicle.

Asset Identification

Setting	Description
License Plate	License plate of the paired vehicle.
VIN	Vehicle identification number (VIN) associated with the paired vehicle. If the value is detected and located in the US public database, the asset make, model, and year will display on the asset details.

Aux Inputs

Setting	Description
Aux Input Type	Auxiliary input usage of the connected device and the associated port number, 1 or 2. Examples include Privacy Buttons, Emergency Lights, and Weight Sensors. For more information, see Auxiliary Inputs for VGs and AGs.

Other Settings

Setting	Description
Static Driver Assignment	Driver manually assigned to the vehicle. To assign a driver from the Samsara dashboard, see Manually Assign a Driver to a Vehicle.
Odometer	Estimated distance traveled by the vehicle (mi or km) as calculated by GPS from the VG. You can only edit the value if the value is not provided by the vehicle engine control unit (ECU) (see Odometer Management for Vehicle Gateways).
Engine hours	Engine hours reading from the vehicle. This value is typically supplied by the Engine Control Module (ECM) but can also display configurable Synthetic Engine Hours (SEH). SEHs provide a backup input to estimate engine hours for when engine hours can’t be read based on when the engine is running.
Vehicle height	The height of the vehicle measured from the ground to its tallest point.
Carrier Name Override Main Office Address Override Carrier US DOT Number Override	Alternate carrier settings if different from your default settings. If these fields are blank, the default carrier settings apply.
Harsh Event Detection Settings	Vehicle type to use for Harsh Event Detection (Off, Automatic, Passenger Car, Light Truck, Heavy Duty).
Camera Recording	The Privacy Mode setting for the vehicle (see Privacy Mode Camera Recording).
Audio Recording	Audio recording setting for the vehicle (Enabled, Disabled, Default to organization setting (On or Off)).
Vehicle Regulation Mode	Select the vehicle regulation status for CMV vehicles (Regulated, Unregulated (non-CMV)). For more information, see Regulated and Unregulated Vehicles (non-CMV).
Voice Coaching	The vehicle in-cab voice coaching setting (see In-Cab Alerts and Voice Coaching).
Event Detection Safety Inbox	Setting to surface safety events to the Safety Inbox.
Event Detection Audio Alerts	Setting to play in-cab audio alerts and Nudges, if supported, for the detection type.
In-Cab Speed Limit Alerts	Setting to play in-cab audio alerts for speeding events (see also Driver Speeding and Speed Limits).
Note	Notes you want to capture about the vehicle or gateway.
Check Dash Cam Installation	Click Take Picture to Test Dash Cam Positioning.

Managing Vehicle Gateways and Vehicles

Use the options below to manage your Vehicle Gateways (VGs) based on your operational needs—whether you're updating settings, transferring devices, or removing vehicles from your dashboard.

Edit gateway settings: Update settings for one or more vehicles:
- For multiple vehicles, see Edit Gateways in Bulk.
- For a single vehicle, see Edit Settings for an Individual VG.
Delete a vehicle and its data: To permanently remove a vehicle and erase all historical data, see Delete a Vehicle.
Deactivate a VG (preserve data): To deactivate a Vehicle Gateway while keeping historical records, see Deactivate a Vehicle Gateway (VG).
Transfer a VG to a new vehicle: If you are transferring your VG from one vehicle to another and need to maintain historical vehicle records for HOS or IFTA purposes, see Move a Vehicle Gateway from One Vehicle to Another.

Edit Settings for an Individual VG

To view or edit the settings for an individual gateway:

Select the Settings icon ( ) at the bottom of your Fleet menu to view dashboard settings.
From within Devices, select Devices > Gateways.
Locate the gateway from the list. To narrow the scope of the results, Search for the gateway or filter the options by Tags or Attributes.
On the device row, click the more actions ( ••• ) menu > Settings.
Edit the device settings and Save to confirm the changes.