See your ford or lincoln dealer for complete details and qualifications. They went on to say that if i really wanted it that the dealer could install it for me, however, they suggested waiting a few. Vehicle data access available via applink on sync 3 vehicles, interactive community support, testing and validation suites, and various online vehicle emulators are all at your disposal to help you through the process of producing an application appropriate for ford. How to download sync software updates to a usb drive ford owner.
How do i use sync applink with my android smartphone. Music discovery is effortless and free with pandora and ford. Pandora is built into all of your home entertainment platforms to make your life easierand a little more musical. You can use the amfm radio and cd player, as well as siriusxm satellite radio and hd radio options. How to use sync applink how to get started make sure you download and install the latest version of the app from your phones app store. I chose force sync in pandora section on the app under media. Sync is an integrated invehicle communications and entertainment system embedded in ford and lincoln vehicles.
Listen to siriusxm satellite radio once your complimentary sixmonth trial subscription to siriusxm satellite radio is activated, you can choose from more than commercialfree channels. How to download software updates to a computer ford australia. I only had one radio station on my pandora account. 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. Step 1 to do it, first of all, go near to your ford car and unlock your phone. Upgraded sync available as free download, link inside. You will then plug that drive into the usb port, and press aux sync line in ok. Now you can focus on the road and your music at the same time. Play the songs, albums, playlists and podcasts you love on the allnew pandora.
All tips about iphone and ford sync you need know dr. Just say the words and sync lets you do what you need to do, handsfree while you drive. Ford sync bluetooth troubleshooting tips ford tech. Open main navigation menu close main navigation menu. To connect a phone via bluetooth for the first time, press the phone icon in the feature bar and press add a bluetooth device. We were just reminded of that today on news that the latest version of pandora for android supports ford syncs applink technology, a protocol. Also, the first phone call made with sync upon entering the car never connectsalways on the second try. Use these seven steps to download your sync updates to a usb drive for installation at your leisure.
Ford is essentially paving the way for running sync supported mobile applications in your car, courtesy of the ford sync api. Whether youre team iphone or team android, apple carplay or android auto will overlay. Customers can upgrade to the current software version using automatic home wifi updates or a usb download from owner. Details and benefits are listed directly below, with instructions on how to install it in your vehicle following. The recentlyannounced upgrade for sync is now available as a free download. Jan 20, 2011 pandora media released a minor, but notable, update to their pandora radio ios app. How to listen to pandora stations offline lifewire. Log into your premium account on your ios device and connect it to sync applink, per release notes. Some apps require you to register them before using them with applink. When i first got it i could just jump in and hit the pandora button on my truck and it would pull up all my pandora and stations and i could thumbs up and down. This software update addresses the following issues.
Fords sync applink brings android and blackberry apps to. The pandora radio app is now compatible with ford sync. Pandora media released a minor, but notable, update to their pandora radio ios app. This technology will debut with the ford fiesta 2011 this summer in the u. How to download sync software updates to a usb drive ford. If youve tried downloading the current update for sync only to have it bring you right back to the download page, there is a reason for it. Applink is available in ford vehicles all over the world. Access, share and upload files from your mobile device.
Listen on your mobile phone, desktop, tv, smart speakers or in the car. Ford recently announced that its incar infotainment system will. I contacted ford support and was informed that the 4. Jul 03, 2014 at ces in january, the company announced sync applink, a small, but growing selection of compatible apps that can be used safely in selected ford cars. About 7 million ford and lincoln sync cars are on the road. Free download ford sync running pandora application via. With my problem i had to go to the dealer, mine was really great, and talked to their sync expert. Mccoy mills ford demonstrates how to use pandora on your mobile phone with voice commands with sync on select 2012 ford vehicles like the mustang, focus and fusion. May 29, 2009 the recentlyannounced upgrade for sync is now available as a free download. This is a huge it for windows phone because while we ford owning users have been complaining that microsoft sync fails to support windows phone and how this was a bad thing, now check out this quote from the above article speaking of how even though the system will not initially support blackberry apps.
Ford is essentially paving the way for running syncsupported mobile applications in your car, courtesy of the ford sync api. 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. The top line will show the current software version sync 3, software version. Jan 07, 2010 get ready to stream pandora and tweet handsfree in your ford. Start by creating a free account, to get instant access. Axz plan pricing, including axz plan option pricing, is exclusively for eligible ford motor company employees, friends and family members of eligible employees, and ford motor company eligible partners. Nov, 2019 the method you ultimately use to listen to pandora in your car will depend on the hardware youre working with and whether or not you want to spend any money. Expanding the availability of sync applink to over 3. Sync and pandora discussion in ford f150 raptor general discussions gen 2 started by owen grady, mar 29, 2019. May 08, 2017 this is a scary, but most of allannoying, problem with android and ford sync. Sync handles all of the commands sent from an applink application and delivers the intended message inside the vehicle.
New sync software update is available a new software update is available for vehicles with the sync system. Spotify is now compatible with fords sync applink vehicles. Interested in getting a new ford car or truck, but not sure how the sync packages work. Play music with sync sync official ford owner site. Starting today, 2010 fusion, mustang, milan and mkz owners can download upgrades to their. Ford recently announced that its incar infotainment system will be upgraded with traffic, directions and information. We fixed my particular problem by disconnecting the battery for a couple of minutes since a master reset didnt work. Waze is a gps navigation app that gives you a route in real time to help avoid traffic, thanks to help from over 115 million fellow drivers who use it.
Depending on how your mobile data plan is structured, you may also have to take bandwidth and audio quality into consideration. Mar 29, 2019 my sync stopped kind of recognizing my pandora. This is a scary, but most of allannoying, problem with android and ford sync. Oct 04, 2016 want to learn how to use pandora with sync3. If you use passcode, then by using passcode or by finger reader for iphone 5 users, then visit setting app in your phone.
The download is available now and ive updated to 4. Pandora quickly connected to the car, displaying the current artist and track and. Check out an extended demonstration of pandora using sync applink. Pandora downloads your top three stations that is, the three stations youve listen to most and your thumbprint radio to your mobile device and makes them available offline. When the phone prompts me to allow sync to download messages and.
Starting today, 2010 fusion, mustang, milan and mkz owners can download upgrades to their sync radios that will deliver traffic information via the. Find your saved stations, skip a song or play a different track by saying the word. Sync applink works with most devices with android os 2. May 18, 2009 ford releases sync update, working with pandora. Sync applink with pandora pat milliken ford duration. Pair your phone with ford sync here is the way to sync iphone to ford sync. Ford updates its sync voice command system with the applink interface software for smartphones, and cnets antuan goodwin goes hands on with pandora. Ford releases sync update, working with pandora roadshow. Handson with fords sync applink and pandora roadshow. Configure and personalize your app account make sure you have an active account for the app you just downloaded. The only way that i and other owners of current versions of sync will be able to get sync 3 is with an entire new ford or lincoln wrapped around it.
Why ford dumping microsofts automotive software was. Get ready to stream pandora and tweet handsfree in your ford. Pandora for android adds ford sync applink compatibility. In the pandora mobile app, tap my collection, and then tap the download icon beside the eligible songs you want to listen to offline. The method you ultimately use to listen to pandora in your car will depend on the hardware youre working with and whether or not you want to spend any money. When your download is complete, run the sync installer and follow the prompts. Play music with sync sync offers a variety of multimedia options for listening to your vehicles audio system. Apr 20, 2010 check out an extended demonstration of pandora using sync applink. Pandora, the pandora logo, and the pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered. User data shows things like traffic jams and road closures with alternate routes to avoid them. As a sync app, however, pandora gets a twin steering wheelvoice control interface, which makes flipping through selections and giving songs the thumbsup or thumbsdown much easier.
Jun 27, 2019 the top line will show the current software version sync 3, software version. Customers can upgrade to the current software version using automatic home wifi updates or a usb download from owner wifi updates may not be available for sync 3. Existing apps can easily add sync support, and on display was pandora, stitcher and open beak a twitter client. At ces in january, the company announced sync applink, a small, but growing selection of compatible apps that can be used safely in selected ford cars. Vehicle data access available via applink on sync 3 vehicles, interactive community support, testing and validation suites, and various online vehicle emulators are all at your disposal to help you through the process of producing an application appropriate for ford drivers. With ford 2016 model year, sync equipped explorer, escape, mustang, f150, edge, focus and 2015 model year, sync equipped mustang, f150, edge and focus. Upload, sync and share files and folders from your windows desktop, laptop or tablet. If you want to go to the trouble of installing updates, you will need to first download them to a usb drive. Ford sync relies on a good bluetooth connection to operate. Wifi updates may not be available for sync 3 versions not equipped with navigation. Download and install or update the latest version of your sync 3compatible mobile apps on your device. Now when i go to pandora it says buffering until i go into my phone and manually start pandora there. New sync software update is available 5 star ford north.