Jun 04, 2012 ford s iphone friendly voice recognition system sync and app developer environment applink are expanding to asia pacific and africa after its original launch in north america. Ford sync adds android auto, more applink apps and 4g lte. Jun 20, 2012 cnets wayne cunningham gives us an indepth look at ford s improved mobile applink software in the 2012 ford fiesta. Some 2016 model year ford vehicles equipped with ford sync will be able to upgrade for these apps later this year. Appspecific voice commands can be found in the sync 3 applink catalog. Cnets wayne cunningham gives us an indepth look at fords improved mobile applink software in the 2012 ford fiesta. Is ford building sync applink into a serious apple carplay. Ford sync and applink for ios set to expand globally imore. Ford connectivity solutions, including applink, work to eliminate distractions to a driver, while still allowing an appreciable level of enjoyment from the millions of apps that are used every day. Applink allows fordauthorised apps, installed on a phone, to be accessed and controlled using the touchscreen and voice commands. With iphone compatibility, the applink voice control app will work with the most of the big platforms, including android and blackberry devices. How to access and enable mobile apps in sync applink. Ford applink uses voiceactivated technology to connect you with some of your favorite smartphone applications. Search this catalog to find desired smartphone apps, and see how easily they work with sync applink commands.
Sep 04, 2015 track apps available on the 2015 ford mustang. Syncs european launch is also kicking off this year. Tips on enjoying your iphone applications using sync applink. Fords got you covered with their sync applink system. Make sure you have an active account for the app you just downloaded. How do i use sync applink with my iphone official lincoln. See your ford or lincoln dealer for complete details and qualifications.
Ford sync adds android auto, more applink apps and 4g lte for. 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. By clicking accept button, you agree to our use of cookies. Multitasking allows some apps to run, some to run in the background and some to be suspended. I tried doing that updating mobile apps thing again last night while driving home and the phone connected via usb, but after about 20 minutes all i got was the spinning circle the entire time. Apple users must connect their device via usb and have compatible app running in background. There are several other apps getting announced in the applink update today. Feb 26, 2018 today, ford announced that it is integrating the waze traffic and navigation app into its sync 3 applink platform, making the app usable and navigable with touch and voice commands talk to. Compatible apps must be installed on compatible devices. Fordpass connect1, sync 3 applink or sync applinkequipped vehicles can. Download applink and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. It also announced applink apps for sygic smartphonetocar navigation projection and the samsung gear s2 and s3. Most of these apps are available on both ios and android, but if you want to see a complete list of apps for iphone and android then you can visit the full catalog page on ford s website.
Sync applink allows you to use voice commands and your steering wheel buttons to control your favorite apps on your smartphone or other device. Home owner sync support 3 applink apps ios joox music the website uses cookies to enable it to perform properly, remember your browsing history and to arrange content to match your preferred interests more quickly. When your ios device is connected to sync, apps that are not running will not. Sync applink requires any compatible apps to be installed and running on a capable smartphone while connected to ford sync. Heres where you will find the latest apps, all designed to be used with ford sync with applink. It also announced applink apps for sygic smartphonetocar navigation projection. With sync applink, you can use voice commands and your steering wheel buttons to control your favorite mobile applications. Jan 04, 2016 ford owners with sync 3equipped cars will not only get six new applink apps, including aaa, conur, eventseeker and cityseeker, ford is also finally enabling the onboard 4g lte signal. Now with a quick tap or swipe of the sync 3 touchscreen, or by speaking a command, you can view and control compatible mobile apps on your smartphone. The best apps to use in your ford vehicle ford cars are renowned for constantly evolving and being innovative, with the likes of active city stop, sync 3 and the easy access door system just some of the technologies that their newest and most popular models boast. Details of the cookies ford use and instructions on how to disable them can be found in the ford cookie guide ford cookie guide.
The answer comes in the form of icarmode, an intuitive, iphonecompatible dashboard that is able to consolidate all of the apps you may find yourself needing to. Ford applink works with android devices and ios devices, such as iphone sync3applink, ipad sync3applink and ipod sync3applink touch, ios 6. Ford says that waze for applink will launch in the coming weeks, enabling any 2018 modelyear ford vehicle with sync 3 version 3. The ford focus will be spearheading the expansion in taiwan, and will include both english and mandarin recognition. Ford sync 3 with applink is equipped to provide a range of useful apps, while supporting the ford principle that drivers keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. Sync applink allows you to use your compatible iphone mobile apps while keeping your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. We encourage you to work together with ford in an effort to keep drivers hands on the wheel and eyes on the road by applink enabling your mobile app. All in the comfort and safety of your ford vehicle via voice control. Ford sync applink gone from appstore apple community. Theres a lot of different apps you can use with sync 3, but theres a general list of the best and most popular ones. Browse the ford app catalog categories to find which of your favorite apps are already applinkenabled for use in your ford vehicle or discover new and.
Fords infatuation with gadgetry is deepening with the introduction of applink, a downloadable software upgrade for sync that lets drivers use voice commands to access smartphone apps. Ford sync with applink is an advanced version of ford sync. 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. Now, with available sync 3, the experience is truly smart. Fords sync applink marries car to phone, but the relationships complicated. Simple to connect and easy to use, this system is the first in its series to harness the power of applink. Ford sync 3 will project smartphone nav apps on touchscreen. Download fordpass and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad and ipod touch. 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. Accessing apps on ios devices with ford applink apple ios devices such as iphone, ipad and ipod touch use multitasking to allow you to quickly switch between apps. Get important information on getting the most out of your applink experience. Sync applink allows you to voicecontrol some of your favorite compatible mobile apps. To connect a phone via bluetooth for the first time, press the phone icon in the feature bar. The best apps to use in your ford vehicle foray motor group.
Nov 19, 20 with apple iphone ford has more apps available for voice control with sync applink than any other car company 1120 for more information, go to media. Connect your iphone using a usb cable to one of the sync usb ports. Today, ford announced that it is integrating the waze traffic and navigation app into its sync 3 applink platform, making the app usable and navigable with touch and voice commands talk to. Use voice commands to access and control your favourite apps whilst driving.
In any case, applink is not an app, its a technology used by several different apps and fords sync software in your car. The two new apps were part of a slew of sync 3 updates ford announced at ces. Most of these apps are available on both ios and android, but if you want to see a complete list of apps for iphone and android then you can visit the full catalog page on fords website. Jul 03, 2014 the iphone cant multitask, so neither can applink. Open the applink compatible app that you wish to control via sync. How to use sync3 with applink sync 3 howto ford youtube. Best features and functions of sync applink sherwood ford. 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. Sync applink is available on ford fiesta, mustang, expedition, fusion, f150, super duty, focus, eseries and cmax, with more than 1 million vehicles on the road.
Jan 04, 2016 with applink the sync feature enabling drivers to voicecontrol smartphone apps from the drivers seat ford is making it even easier to create unique, personalized experiences. Ford adds waze to its sync 3 applink for ios users. Sync applink works with ios devices, such as iphone, ipad and ipod touch, ios 6. Accessing apps on ios devices with ford applink apple ios devices such as iphone sync3applink, ipad sync3applink and ipod sync3applink touch use multitasking to allow you to quickly switch between apps. This version comes with applink, but not a touchscreen display. Once your device is connected to sync, applink allows you to enjoy a mobile app experience in your vehicle similar to that available on your smartphone. Ford launches two new sync applink apps at ces 2017. One app to save, share and like either if you are a blogger or have a business website, if you manage profiles on socials or use to browse the internet for your interests, this new app is available for passionate people like you. The website uses cookies to enable it to perform properly, remember your browsing history and to arrange content to match your preferred interests more quickly. Fords sync applink marries car to phone, but the relationships complicated was originally published by techhive. Ford pushes sync applink as a legitimate interface on par with apple carplay and android auto, and will offer all three. How do i use sync applink with my android smartphone. After choosing an app listed in the catalog, click view sync voice commands. With apple carplay, iphone users can plug their phone into their vehicle and seamlessly access many apps and functions of their phones through the cars system, including siri and phone and text functions.
Browse the ford app catalog categories to find which of your favorite apps are already applink enabled for use in your ford vehicle or discover new and exciting apps ford app catalog by ford motor co. Open the app on your iphone and have the app running in the foreground. 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. The first apps using available vehicle information such as gps location and mileage will be available this year, taking the incar app experience to a more. Jan 05, 2017 the two new apps were part of a slew of sync 3 updates ford announced at ces. Ford brings smartphone apps to your dashboard wired. Ford owners with sync 3equipped cars will not only get six new applink apps, including aaa, conur, eventseeker and cityseeker, ford is also finally enabling the onboard 4g lte signal. On the sync 3 touchscreen, press the apps icon in the feature bar and allow up to 10.
Using sync 3 applink sync official ford owner site. Heres where youll find the latest apps, all designed to be used with ford sync with applink. Ensure your phone is paired and connected to sync 3. Browse the ford app catalog categories to find which of your favorite apps are already applinkenabled for use in your ford vehicle or discover new and exciting apps ford app catalog by ford motor co. Applink lets you stream radio with apps such as pandora, spotify, and even some local radio stations too. It connects your smartphones apps to your ford vehicle through syncs handsfree communication system. Jan 05, 2016 ford pushes sync applink as a legitimate interface on par with apple carplay and android auto, and will offer all three. For the exact location of usb ports, please check your owner manuals.
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