Android Auto is available on all Ford models that come equipped with the SYNC® 3 infotainment system, which can be found on most new models from the new Ford Ranger to the Fiesta. Ask your local Ford dealership in Redwood Falls about the power of SYNC® 3 with Android Auto.
This complete multimedia system is a great way to connect your Android device to your Ford vehicle for touch-free, voice-activated technology that allows you to stay connected without taking your hands off the wheel. Today, we want to talk about some of the incredible Ford Android features and just a few of the things you can do with SYNC® 3.
This complete multimedia system is a great way to connect your Android device to your Ford vehicle for touch-free, voice-activated technology that allows you to stay connected without taking your hands off the wheel. Today, we want to talk about some of the incredible Ford Android features and just a few of the things you can do with SYNC® 3.
What you can do with SYNC® 3 plus Android Auto
When your smartphone is connected to the SYNC® 3 infotainment system, Android Auto allows you to :
- Control some apps from your phone using the touchscreen
- Use the voice command button on your steering wheel to talk to Google
- Make calls hands-free
- Listen and voice-reply to text messages
- Play music and podcasts
- Use Google Map’s voice-activated navigation
- See live traffic information
- Use SYNC®’s AppLink features
What apps are available with SYNC® AppLink?
The SYNC® 3 system comes with many great apps that are completely free to download and use, including:
- Waze Navigation & Live Travel
- Tidal Music
- Pandora
- iHeart Radio
- Slacker Radio
- Event Seeker
- Cisco Webex Meetings
- Ford + Alexa
- Glympse
- … and many more
How to connect your smartphone to use Android Auto
Your phone must be compatible with SYNC® 3 and running on Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher. To connect:
- Download the latest version of the Android Auto app on your phone
- Update all of your Google apps
- Enable Android Auto in your vehicle (In the Feature bar at the bottom of the touchscreen, press Settings, then Android Auto Preferences and choose Enable Android Auto)
- Connect your phone to SYNC® 3 with a USB cable
- You’ll see a message on the SYNC® 3 touchscreen asking if you want to connect, press ‘Continue’ and press ‘Agree’ to accept the terms and conditions
- On your smartphone, press ‘Agree’ to accept terms and conditions
- Follow the on-screen prompts on your smartphone to complete the setup
Once connected, you now have access to your phone, text, and other apps through Android Auto on your vehicle’s SYNC® 3 touchscreen.