How To Download Apps Into My Ford Sync
Download and install compatible Ford AppLink™ versions of your favorite apps. Some may require you to register before pairing Ford AppLink™. Familiarize yourself with the app on your phone and understand how it works. To use Ford AppLink™, your phone must be paired and connected to SYNC ®. See how to pair your phone here. Jan 05, 2017 The Sygic smartphone navigation app has just become the first GPS app to partner with Ford, offering seamless integration of the app with Ford’s SYNC 3 infotainment system. When a smartphone running Sygic is paired with SYNC 3 via a USB cable, the map generated is projected on the Ford vehicle’s touchscreen, and full control of the program is remitted to SYNC 3. Jan 25, 2014 2018 Escape Titanium. I was able to download and install the free Sync 3 map update. Website says it's available for 2018 & 2019 vehicles at no cost. I went from version NA 1 15 to version NA 1 18. It took 3 tries to get it to download from my USB drive. It took 50+ minutes and you have to.
Enjoy music and hands-free calling via bluetooth in your Sync equipped Ford vehicles. Follow these simple steps to Pair an Android Phone with Ford Sync and MyFord Touch.
Pairing with a Sync Equipped Vehicle
1. Locate your “Settings” icon on your Android device.
2. Locate “Bluetooth” and make sure it’s set to “ON”.
3. Place your device in “Discoverable Mode”. Note: Upon placing in Discoverable Mode, you may have a timer countdown indicating a wait period before you can connect to other devices.
- Jul 27, 2011 Sending maps to your car is Badass, and Booya Certified. This works for Ford Lincoln and Mercury owners that have the Microsoft Sync System in their vehicle. Personally, I love it.
- Jul 23, 2018 Sync 3 supports a number of apps. I don't know where to get the full list but on my Samsung S5, Pandora and Spotify come up once i've connected via bluetooth.
- Bring Ford+Alexa with You on the Road: Access to Alexa in your Ford is now as easy as connecting your phone, starting the Ford+Alexa app and speaking to Alexa. Even with road noise, Alexa listens and provides you with the same information and access to Skills and features as you can get with an Echo in your home. Alexa’s familiar voice and responses then play through your vehicle’s speakers.
4. On your vehicle’s radio console, locate and press the “Phone” icon.
5. Press the “OK” button on your radio console after your display flashes “No Phones Paired”, then”Add Bluetooth Device”.
6. Sync will prompt you by voice to “Press OK to begin pairing a device”. Press “OK”, then you will be prompted to “Search for Sync on your device and enter the PIN code provided by Sync”. The PIN will display the radio display.
7. On your phone in the Bluetooth Menu, locate and press the “Scan for New Devices” button.
8. You will be asked to enter a PIN#. In your phone, enter the 6 digit PIN displayed on the radio, then hit “OK”.
9. You will be asked if this is your “Primary Phone”. Press “OK” on your vehicle. Next you’ll be asked to set “911 Assist”. Press “OK” again and this will automatically dial 911 if your vehicle suffers a severe impact. Finally, the system will ask you to “Download Phonebook”. Press “OK” again. Depending on your phone, you may be asked to allow Sync to access your phonebook. On your phone, check the “Do not ask again” box, then press “OK”.
10. Enjoy your Sync experience!
Pairing with a MyFord Touch Equipped Vehicle
1. If your vehicle is equipped with MyFord Touch, follow steps 1 – 3 above to locate and activate the Bluetooth feature in your phone.
2. After you have done this, press the “Add Phone” button on the top left of your MyFord Touch home screen.
3. After pressing the “Add Phone” button, a PIN # will appear on screen. Follow steps 7 – 8 above to enter your PIN # into your mobile device to complete the process.
4. You will be asked if this is your “Primary Phone”. Press “OK” on your vehicle. Next you’ll be asked to set “911 Assist”. Press “OK” again and this will automatically dial 911 if your vehicle suffers a severe impact. Finally, the system will ask you to “Download Phonebook”. Press “OK” again. Depending on your phone, you may be asked to allow Sync to access your phonebook. On your phone, check the “Do not ask again” box, then press “OK”.
5.Enjoy your Sync experience!
Call Tom’s Ford at (732)264-1600 or schedule a visit for help pairing an Android Phone with Ford Sync or MyFord Touch.
Dec 11,2018 • Filed to: iPhone Transfer • Proven solutions
Part 1: How to connect iPhone to Ford Sync
You have the option to connect your iPhone to Ford Sync via bluetooth. You can use your iPhone features if you connect or pair your Bluetooth for syncing. The pairing feature allows bluetooth devices to communicate securely with each other. This way you can make a call, receive a text message or you can use Sync Services.
1. Connect your iPhone to Ford Sync via bluetooth
- Step 1 On your iPhone you can find Bluetooth, the wireless technology that allows your device to connect to SYNC, on the Main menu under Settings. Open the Settings tab and you can see under 'Wireless and Networks', the 'Bluetooth' feature.
- Step 2 After you have accessed Bluetooth settings, you need to tap on discoverable or hands-free. You may also need to scan for sync on your device.
In your car on the steering wheel, the Phone control is labeled with either the word or an icon with a single or double arrow. You should know that the Phone feature from your car activates the phone menu, accepts incoming calls, or ends a call.
On the Center Console, Phone feature pairs your Bluetooth with your enabled iPhone, downloads your mobile phonebook to Sync and adjusts settings for Bluetooth.
2. Connect your iPhone to Ford Sync with USB
In your car, on the Media Inputs you will find the USB port. You should know that USB port provides input for USB supported media playing devices and flash drives containing Sync software updates, or your own entertainment selections and photos. Also, these ports charge your battery for your USB supported devices like your iPhone.
- Step 1: Plug in your iPhone Get the USB cable that your Iphone has and connect it with Usb port from your car, on the Media Inputs. You will see the connection icon on your iPhone`s display.
- Step 1: Open your iPhone You can make a verification by opening your iPhone and see if the Usb connection icon is displayed. Also, you can make any action suported by your iPhone, like making a call, or download your phone book.
Part 2: How to sync iPhone with Ford Sync
If you have an iPhone 6+, you should know that your idevice supports most basic Sync features. Thus it is able to connect to Sync and make, and receive hands-free calls. Also you can enjoy multiple features like use Automatic Phone book Download, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, Caller ID, Call History Download, Join Calls, Transfer to Privacy. You should know that Sync is available for making and receiving calls by using only one paired phone at a time.
- Step 1 Turn on your devices and your car. You must to turn on your iPhone, your Car and Radio/SYNC from your car.
- Step 2 Enable your iPhone`s bluetooth feature. Next step is to enable your iPhone’s Bluetooth feature and make your phone discoverable.
- Step 3 Use the Phone button. Press the Phone button in order to access the Phone Menu and then press 'OK'. Choose to add a Device displays and press 'OK'.
- Step 4 Use the Sync feature. When Sync prompts 'Press OK to begin pairing device', you need just to press 'OK'.
You will receive a notification with 'Search for SYNC on your device and enter the PIN provided by SYNC'. Press 'OK' and a six-digit number displays on the screen for 3 minutes, during which time Sync actively seeks for the same number from your phone. Next action that you need to do it is to type the number displayed by Sync on your iPhone.
You will receive a message displays confirming the phone is connected after a successful pairing.
Part 3: iPhone won't connect to Ford Sync? Fix it!
Here are the possible Ford Sync iPhone problems and solutions, which will help you solve common issues when you connect iPhone to Ford Sync.
Problem 1 Text messages issue through Sync
Solution 1 You may receive an error if you wish to send a contact address. You can receive text and send text in car through the BT connection. With Apple's Siri 1, just press of button and all should be fine.
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Problem 2 Slow operation of your iPhone when sync
Solution 2 You need to maintain an excellent system performance in order to use it at maximum capacity and at a higher level. All you need to do it is to adjust Phone Pairing and Auto Phone Book Download Settings. If you have observed a slow operation and / or audio issues, performing a clean phone pair and turning off Automatic Phonebook Download can help.
Problem 3 Issue with voice recognition
Solution 3 Your Phonebook might need to be edited in order to improve the Voice Recognition. Your system’s voice recognition works better when your Phonebook contacts have a first and last name listed.
Problem 4 Bluetooth connection issue
Solution 4 Several tips can help you if your iPhone cannot connect properly: turn it off, open and close the driver’s door, wait until the software it is turned off completely and watch for the clusters to be on power off mode, wait about half of minute before proceeding and turn it on again.
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Problem 5 iPhone connection issue
Solution 5 One method that might helps you is to open your iPhone and turn on the Bluetooth 'Off', and then 'On'. Just find your iPhone's Bluetooth menu and tap Off, and next step it is to tap On.
Also you can manually connect the Ford Sync with your iPhone. Just touch Phone, choose Settings and select Bluetooth Devices. There you can find 'Your iPhone'. All you need to do it is to select 'your iPhone' and tap 'Connect'. If you still get errors or the connection time takes longer than 1 minute, use the Sync feature to make a manually connection. Just find your iPhone's Bluetooth menu and tap 'Sync' to connect it.