Jul 03, 2014 the ford fiesta we test drive here isnt a fancy car, but it does have sync applink, which is a way to safely use compatible smartphone apps when driving. Nov 04, 2017 your ford vehicles available sync system may be equipped with a feature called sync applink that allows you to control certain synccompatible apps you have. Thats not the same thing as support for carplay, which will bring. Now its following up with even more connectivity at 2016 international ces. Ford is replacing the muchreviled myford touch with a new infotainment system based on sync applink, its more successful indash connected car. We currently dont have plans to add applink to myford touch, but you should still be able to listen to apps like pandora via the bluetooth and usb audio sources. Sync3 handsfree, smart touchscreen entertainment system. New sync software update is available five star ford. Fords sync incar infotainment is about to turn eight, making it one of the most wellestablished on the market. When your ios device is connected to sync, apps that are not running will not appear. Las vegas just last month, ford added siri to its syncequipped cars. New ford sync applink smartphonetodash projection for. Sync software updates applink dashboard and alerts guide.
Genuine ford oem gps programmed nav apim 3 sync 3 factory navigation upgrade kit. I picked up a new car ford focus yesterday with sync 2 on it. We currently dont have plans to add applink to myford touch, but you should still be able to listen to apps like pandora via the. Commands may vary by phone and sync applink software. Not sure what that would entail going through ford, etc, but heres a link to a page that has info about the types of apps that are already applink apps.
Guide enable navigation on cars with sync gen 2 and myford touch. Myford touch guide app emulates the actual user experience of fords myford touch invehicle infotainment system. Hi, how to do screen mirroring in my ford everest 2017 model my kids. 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.
Control the navigation through the steering wheel controls, dashboard buttons, and touch screens and keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. Sync2 myfordtouch in the us does not support applink and we have no information from ford about plans for sync2 to support applink in the future. We will continue to support and update all of our current sync systems. The ford fiesta we test drive here isnt a fancy car, but it does have sync applink, which is a way to safely use compatible smartphone apps when driving.
No returns, but backed by ebay money back guarantee. Allow customers with myford touch to upgrade to sync 3. Installing apps on syncmyford touch fiesta st forum. I would be happy if they would at least allow applink on the touch systems. User guide myford touch with optional navigation system keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel using myford touch driverconnect technology. Ford launches two new sync applink apps at ces 2017 by stephen edelstein january 5, 2017 just like smartphones, ford wants developers to think of. Ford sync adds android auto, more applink apps and 4g lte. Shipping, returns and payments details see details. Rather, it was almost entirely attributed to fords indash infotainment system, backed by myford touch and. No wire cuttingsplicing or expensive dealer programming required. Search this catalog to find desired smartphone apps, and see how easily they work with sync applink commands. Ford launches two new sync applink apps at ces 2017. Make sure you have an active account for the app you just downloaded.
Jan 04, 2017 sygic is the first mobile navigation app to take advantage of ford applink capability to move mobile navigation from the phone screen to the invehicle touch screen. You can now connect waze for iphone with any ford vehicle. Four versions of sync are available, including sync with myford touch, depending on your vehicles model and year. Download and install compatible ford applink versions of your favorite apps. Ford sync with applink is an advanced version of ford sync. Ford sync stylized ford sync is a factoryinstalled, integrated invehicle communications and. Applink was not available on the newer myford touch system and didnt get to be used by a lot of ford owners. Ford axes myford touch, replacing it with a new indash system. How do i use sync applink with my android smartphone. I just got a new car with the newer sync system in it, and it would be awesome if waze was one of the apps that was available with applink. 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.
You can add a rear view backup camera for an additional charge. Ford sync 3 drops microsoft, puts myford touch out to. Since it is new hardware that has an associated cost, it should be offered as a purchasable part for dealer install, like the sync accessory kit was, so ford owners can enjoy the newer sync system with improved functionality. Dec 11, 2014 ford sync 3 drops microsoft, puts myford touch out to pasture. Some may require you to register before pairing ford applink. Looking for a great alternative to your ford builtin.
Details and benefits are listed directly below, with instructions on how to install it in your vehicle following. Applink transfers the normal functionality processed by touching a mobile device screen in to the familiar vehicle controls such as voice commands, steering wheel and radio buttons, and capacitive touch screens. Jan 10, 2018 using waze inside your ford vehicle is about to get easier than its ever been. Ford applink works with android devices and ios devices, such as iphone sync3applink, ipad sync3applink and ipod sync3applink touch, ios 6. I saw a post on another forum that dealers have access to the file as of about a week ago.
Ford was first to bring voice control to invehicle apps with applink, and the experience is further improved with sync 3. Better applink customer experience with more robust features and reliable functionality. This version comes with applink, but not a touchscreen display. If a compatible ios app is not listed on sync, open the app on your phone. Ford sync 3 drops microsoft, puts myford touch out to pasture.
Sync applink requires any compatible apps to be installed and running on a. I always wondered this myself,i think we can download some kind of ford apps or something like that. Ford applink uses voiceactivated technology to connect you with some of your favorite smartphone applications. I just recently made an account with ford and it says i updated it twice on june 23rd 2011. Heres where you will find the latest apps, all designed to be used with ford sync with applink. User guide myford touch keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel using myford touch driverconnect technology. 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. Now i have a new cmax with sync2 no applink features are available, and i can use spotify. Applink lets you link up certain apps on your phone, such as pandora, scout, or various radio station apps. Applink 63,160 for sync and sync with myford lets you interact with select mobile apps while keeping your eyes on the road.
Whatever happened to the sync update to include app link. Applink is a feature that connects the car to iphone, android and blackberry to allow users to control apps like spotify, pandora, tunein. Get the latest sync with myford touch system software updates to deliver the most advanced technology in your vehicle. Myford touch isnt part of the applink line, and now that ford has replaced it with sync 3, my bet is it will try to bury myford touch in its past as deeply as possible. Software versions no applink support for windows phone 8. It puts you in control of what you want when you want it through voice, touch or a mix of both. Ford sync applink gone from appstore apple community. The new sync 3 is an appbased program, which is a departure from the earlier sync version. I didnt even realize there was an update until i was for other reasons looking at the wikipedia article on myford touch and it was listed as having a nov 2016 release date. There are also settings and controls you can personalize.
Give it a couple of days and i can guarantee someone like mk or somebody will chime in with the right info. Download and install or update the latest version of your synccompatible mobile apps on your. Your ford vehicles available sync system may be equipped with a feature called sync applink that allows you to control certain synccompatible apps you have. How to start ford applink in your car ford australia. Sygic car navigation is specially optimized to work with ford sync 3 vehicle touchscreen through applink.
To use ford applink, your phone must be paired and connected to sync. Ford sync applink and wp8 does anyone know if microsoft is planning on working with ford to extend this support. Ok devs also sync owners, dont update your sync systems anymore by ford, we. Sync applink is only available on select ford vehicles at this time and it does not work on the upgraded myford touch system that many of. Voice control of audio functions have been simplified. Preprogrammed to function with your vehicles existing steering wheel mounted audio controls, backup rear view camera, siriusxm satellite radio and sync bluetooth handsfree calling feature. How to connect your phone apps to ford sync youtube. Aug 26, 20 i just got a new car with the newer sync system in it, and it would be awesome if waze was one of the apps that was available with applink. Available in more than 200 countries and about 40 languages, sygic technology is used by. Fordlincoln my touch to sync3 upgrade for nonnavi radio. The applications run entirely on the mobile device without the need to install any software from the apps in the vehicle head unit.
For example, many commands are not available because there is no french. Ford applink connects you to some of your favourite smartphone applications through the sync 3 touchscreen, steering wheel. How to use mobile apps with ford applink ford australia. Each time a media player with new music is connected through the usb port, ford sync 3 with applink automatically indexes your music. I can confirm this because my old car ford bmax had the sync 1.
There are also settings and controls you can personalize to suit your interests and the level of engagement you desire. 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. You are not permitted to download any video and reupload under any circumstances without written consent from ford motor company. It is now a valuable resource for people who want to make the most of their mobile devices, from customizing the look and feel to adding new functionality. Jul 12, 20 ford is working on applink support for myford touch, the companys highend touch screen infotainment system. Posted on monday, july 25, 2016 by ford partner relations forddev is happy to introduce an exciting new tool for the applink community making it easy and costefficient to develop your apps compatible with the new sync 3 system. Access your favorite music and radio stations, share your location in real time with friends and family, and never miss the latest news and sports. Others will require you to configure your personal. Thanks to new integration with ford sync applink, waze users will soon be able to project realtime traffic and navigation information onto fords sync 3 touch screen and access the services by voice commands. Sync applink is available on select models and compatible with select smartphone platforms. Ford should offer the sync 3 system as an upgrade to users of myford touch. You are not permitted to download any video and reupload under any. Interacting on this app, as an alternative to using the system itself, is a great way to learn about the system from anywhere, at any time. Browse any of the below applink topics to learn more about this feature and how to get the most out of it.
Want to retrofit sync 3 into your myford touch sync 2 with 8. I just recently made an account with ford and it says i updated it twice on june 23rd 2011 the build date. New sync software update is available a new software update is available for vehicles with the sync system. Waze brings communitybased traffic and navigation app to.
Available in more than 200 countries and about 40 languages, sygic technology is used by 150 million smartphone owners across the globe. The first two generations ford sync and myford touch run on the windows embedded. Ford is working on applink support for myford touch, the companys highend touch screen infotainment system. Applink is a feature that connects the car to iphone, android and blackberry to allow users to control apps like spotify, pandora, tunein and more to deliver handsfree control while driving. Sygic car navigation is specially optimized to work with ford sync 3 vehicle touchscreen through applink, so the navigation is projecting directly on your cars builtin screen. Sync version is called sync2 touchscreen myfordtouch. Normally, it would be something like for linux fsusb0etc but i am not sure about. Partial hacking myford touch, were gettin windows mobile. Guaranteed to operate seamlessly with your ford vehicle.
I get no bluetooth metadata, and there hasnt been an update for my car since it left the factory. The ford fiesta we test drive here isnt a fancy car, but it does have sync applink, which is a way to safely use compatible smartphone apps. To use iheartradio with your ford vehicle equipped with sync applink, please download iheartradio for auto today. Sygic is the first mobile navigation app to take advantage of ford applink capability to move mobile navigation from the phone screen to the invehicle touch screen. Ford sync with applink is an advanced version of ford sync, enabling you to control many features including your smartphone using voice control. This software update addresses the following issues. Our complete sync 3 retrofit kit contains genuine ford parts, includes everything needed and comes preprogrammed. Familiarize yourself with the app on your phone and understand how it works. New sync software update is available 5 star ford north. Wifi access will also allow for software upgrades no more dvd installations for the latest in. There is no need to specify the audio source or whether to search by artist, album, song, or genre. Now i have a new cmax with sync2 no applink features are available, and i can use spotify only with the standard bt streaming. There is no applink, and the voice recognition quality even when i speak as neutrally as possible is total crap. How to download software updates to a usb drive ford owner.
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