I can now control spotify with voice command which is great. Ford sync stylized ford sync is a factoryinstalled, integrated invehicle communications and entertainment system that allows users to make handsfree telephone calls, control music and perform other functions with the use of voice commands. Jan 12, 2015 weeks after ford introduced its nextgeneration sync 3 invehicle connectivity system, the company today announced it is rolling out ford sync applink 3. Sync applink allows you to voicecontrol some of your favorite compatible mobile apps. It also announced applink apps for sygic smartphonetocar navigation projection. With a quick tap or swipe of the touchscreen, or by speaking a command, you can view and control compatible mobile apps on your smartphone. Log into your premium account on your ios device and connect it to sync applink, per release notes. Voice commands, your steering wheel buttons, or a quick tap on your touchscreen give you advanced control of compatible mobile apps. The announcement was made at the ford press conference at mwc this morning, an event which came to an exciting conclusion as. First of all, youll need to download the myford mobile app and setup your vehicle in our case, the ford fusion energi titanium with the app.
The only reason i purchased spotify was because of the integration with my ford sync system. Update sync 3 on 2016 fords, get apple carplay and android auto. Oct 30, 2019 ford is launching a new infotainment system to replace the familiar sync 3. Forget sync applink ford fiesta club ford owners club.
New, free ford sync 3 applink emulator software to speed. The stateoftheart infotainment system comes with a range of features, including improved voice recognition and applink. Its a technology that enables you to access and control your favourite apps on your smartphone via voice control, plus your cars audio systems, steeringwheel controls, multifunctional display and centrestack. Nov 16, 2018 2017 model year fords equipped with the sync 3 system will already have apple carplay and android auto. Spotify, the popular swedish musicstreaming startup, on wednesday refreshed its free iphone and ipad application with improved music discovery and support for the ford sync applink platform when browsing albums in spotify for the iphone and ipod touch, you can now easily check out more releases from the artist in one tap. Spotify is now compatible with fords sync applink vehicles. However, this morning it seemed that i had to re search for the app before it would work.
The system consists of applications and user interfaces developed by ford and other thirdparty developers. This is a scary, but most of allannoying, problem with android and ford sync. Now, sometimes when i switch the car on, spotify is found in the app list and other times no. Once a mobile phone has been paired with sync2, a range of optimised apps. Ensure your phone is paired and connected to sync 3. The two new apps were part of a slew of sync 3 updates ford announced at ces. Navigate and control your apps using the buttons, dials and touchscreen in your ford, or by using simple voice commands.
In addition, if you need help at any time say spotify help and ford sync will list out other possible voice commands available. Jan 03, 2014 expanding the availability of sync applink to over 3. Each app provides its own onscreen and voice command options. While unrelated to this story, spotify pulled the plug on that deal earlier this year, forcing drivers to use the streaming music service over bluetooth, usb, carplay or android auto. Sync 3 applink 63, 160 lets you interact with select mobile apps while keeping your eyes on the road. This site provides useful information on commonly used features but is not intended to replace the detailed instructions and warnings contained in your sync sync 2 sync 3 owners manual sync is available on most ford vehicles.
Ford to offer free sync applink upgrade to current owners. Make sure you read your sync sync 2sync 3 owners manual before using this feature for the first time. How to use spotify with ford applink ford australia. Sync 3 automatically indexes your music every time a media player with new music on it is connected to the system through the usb port. How to hear text messages with voice commands and sync 3 how to use your iphone and siri eyesfree with sync 3 receiving iphone text messages with sync 3. I have a windows phone 8 and ford sync powered by microsoft in a new 20 truck, yet no applink support for windows phone 8. You can also use your voice to make calls, control your entertainment, and even input a destination to your navigation system. Update the latest version of your sync compatible mobile app on your smartphone. Enjoy voicecontrolled access to all your favourite music, playlists and radio. Dec, 2016 this helpful video will explain how to set up sync applink so you can control your vehicles sync 3 and select smartphone apps using only your voice. Feb 24, 2017 join assistant sales manager, tanner mclaren on this weeks episode of figuring your ford as he walks you through how quick and easy this handsfree function is to set up. Sep 10, 2014 spotify, the popular swedish musicstreaming startup, on wednesday refreshed its free iphone and ipad application with improved music discovery and support for the ford sync applink platform. The new sync 4 system adds wireless apple carplay and android auto, as well as more cloudbased features.
By accessing waze through sync 3 applink, you can collaborate with other users, outsmarting traffic by sharing information to get the best routes, and receive realtime alerts about. In addition to the ford sync connect app that will be making its debut on the 2017 ford escape, new ford vehicles with sync 3 will be available with a host of new apps to enhance the driving experience. Instead of the sync 3 interface on the 8 touchscreen, it will display the familiar screen of your smartphone. My spotify stopped showing up in applink, so i looked around and spotify says they stopped integration on the 16th. Sync 3 is the fastest, most intuitive and easiest to use version of ford sync to date. An 8 touchscreen allows you to swipe, pinch and zoom just like the most advanced smartphones. May 08, 2017 this is a scary, but most of allannoying, problem with android and ford sync. Also stopped working for basic ford sync basic not sync 3. Its also unclear whether older ford models will support an upgrade to applink 3. When browsing albums in spotify for the iphone and ipod touch, you can now easily check out more releases from the artist in one tap. Now, with available sync 3, the experience is truly smart. Wondering if anybody else is having any problems with their sync finding the spotify app. Indexing is the way sync 3 categorizes the music it finds on your media player.
With a quick tap or swipe of the touchscreen, or by speaking a command, you can view and control compatible on your smartphone. Expanding the availability of sync applink to over 3. There are a smattering of examples, including how ford integrated spotify into sync 3 when it launched. Hi all, thanks to lwatson99s guide ive managed to get applink 1. Ford applink connects you to some of your favourite smartphone applications through the sync 3 touchscreen, steering wheel buttons and voice commands. Use mobile apps with sync 3 applink ford motor company. How to play your digital media player with sync 3 sync. Request successful window will pop up, if not, go back to slide 1 and request download. Sync 3 applink emulator allows developers to set certain conditions such as vehicle speed, location, temperature and mileage to test how their app. Join assistant sales manager, tanner mclaren on this weeks episode of figuring your ford as he walks you through how quick and easy this handsfree function is to set up. How to setup amazon alexa with your ford sync3 vehicle. This helpful video will explain how to set up sync applink so you can control your vehicles sync 3 and select smartphone apps using only your voice. On december 11, 2014, ford announced sync 3, which will replace myford touch, will have simpler features and will be powered by qnx software by blackberry limited instead of microsoft. You will then plug that drive into the usb port, and press aux sync line in ok.
Jul 07, 2016 now im really not a fan of the sync 2 systemits fiddly, slow, its not intuitive, there are too many stages to complete simple tasks etc. How to use sync3 with applink sync 3 howto ford youtube. Locate the sync updates section and click request download to send your request to sync updates centre. The auto maker will offer sync applink as a free upgrade this year to owners of. Make sure you read your sync sync 2 sync 3 owners manual before using this feature for the first time. Many car media systems offer a spotify app built into the stereo. I paired my phone samsung galaxy s5 neo with the car and the car found spotify in the apps, all good. Not only can you launch and voicecontrol your favorite mobile apps, but you can also access them by simply swiping through the compatible ones on the capacitive touchscreen. By accessing waze through sync 3 applink, you can collaborate with other users, outsmarting traffic by sharing information to get the best routes, and receive realtime alerts about accidents, road hazards and traffic jams. Jan 03, 2014 ford certainly isnt waiting until hordes of tech journos land in the nevada desert to start breaking its ces news. Ford sync with applink is an advanced version of ford sync.
If you want to go to the trouble of installing updates, you will need to first download them to a usb drive. Sync 3 lets you connect your apple or android smartphone to your car sync 3 apple carplay android auto. With over 15 million syncequipped vehicles on the road around the world, thats a lot of drivers who are able to find out what they want. It appears that ford sync still supports pandora so it looks like ill be cancelling spotify and moving to pandora. Update sync 3 on 2016 fords, get apple carplay and. Have spotify stopped supporting ford sync 3, and, if so, is this permanent or will it be back soon. Sync handles all of the commands sent from an applink application and delivers the intended message inside the vehicle. Jun 21, 2014 how do i know this, well i recently emailed the ford ukeurope ceo and obviously it goes through his customer relations department who called me up but, after a long chat, the outcome was that, as my ford sync system reads out text messages when they arrive, they confirmed that i have ford sync 1. How do i know this, well i recently emailed the ford ukeurope ceo and obviously it goes through his customer relations department who called me up but, after a long chat, the outcome was that, as my ford sync system reads out text messages when they arrive, they confirmed that i have ford sync 1. You can also stream your favorite music or podcasts, share your eta with friends, and keep connected safely. The new sync 4 system adds wireless apple carplay and android auto. Smart, handsfree entertainment and vehicle information systems.
I recently got a new 2017 ford focus that has sync3 and the app connection with spotify can be patchy. I dont think the sync platform is great to develop for. To activate applink, you must accept a data consent screen that pops up the first time you try to use the system with any device. Top sites ford sync applink download 2019 latest ford. Ford is launching a new infotainment system to replace the familiar sync 3. Click the link to find out more, if youre not yet familiar with apple carplay or android auto. The sync 3 name will be used for both ford and lincoln models, though lincolns will have a different theme. Ford sync applink and wp8 does anyone know if microsoft is planning on working with ford to extend this support.
I have a 64 plate fiesta and it was working fine up until last night, and now it doesnt seem to find the app at all. Ford certainly isnt waiting until hordes of tech journos land in the nevada desert to start breaking its ces news. You connect to your car via bluetooth and you should see a smart device link notification from the. Request successful window will pop up, if not, go back to slide 1 and request download again. Using waze inside your ford vehicle is now easier since the muchloved, crowdsourced navigation and traffic app is now compatible with available sync 3 applink. Check out spotify everywhere to see which ones dont worry if your cars not listed, you can check with the manufacturer, and there are plenty of other ways to play in the car listed below. All ui including commands, display requests, vehicle data authorization, and responses are managed by the sync.