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New Sync Integration

Old 08-21-2012, 02:23 PM
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Installer from GA here not sure if you guys have heard but there is a new piece on the market now to retain the factory sync stuff...

Its called Maestro

You can use on the new kenwood DNX models and it will display all of the Sync stuff on kenwood screen, like BT, Sat Radio, usb/aux will retain voice commands, and SW controls.

So no more having a secondary screen with your aftermarket radio to retain sync
Old 08-21-2012, 02:28 PM
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So ADS finally released this piece? I thought they were in a Microsoft battle , since it was supposed to be available last year.....
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ya was announced this past weekend, should be available soon

soon to cover GM, Kia, Hyundai, and Chrysler
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Originally Posted by Autotech
He guys

Installer from GA here not sure if you guys have heard but there is a new piece on the market now to retain the factory sync stuff...

Its called Maestro

You can use on the new kenwood DNX models and it will display all of the Sync stuff on kenwood screen, like BT, Sat Radio, usb/aux will retain voice commands, and SW controls.

So no more having a secondary screen with your aftermarket radio to retain sync
Never needed a second screen to retain sync.
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all of the fords i have done with sync needed one of these with external lcd display
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i have been waiting for this for a while. crutchfield still isn't selling them yet, but it must be soon.
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Originally Posted by Autotech
all of the fords i have done with sync needed one of these with external lcd display
I know for sure that with the FRD-1 you do not need the 2nd screen
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Well, i just ordered the Maestro and Kenwood DNX9990 for my 2010 150. There are 2 additional items required from Maestro..one being a specially designed cable to connect Maestro to the Kenwood and the second is a Plug and Play Harness. I bought all 3 pieces for $249.00...will Sync and Kenwwod work well together as promised...within the next couple weeks I will know for sure. Unfortunately in Canada we dont have Pandora for some licencing issue, and the Sync is limited to 911 Asst, Vehicle Maintenance does work either in Canada...something about igloo interference...
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Default Maestro/ Sync/ Kenwood 9990

Well spent too many hours yesterday installing the 9990 and Maestro..Now something to keep in mind..If you like Sirius, there are issues. The 9990 does not have a built in tuner for Sirius, so you need to purchase separately, which in turn sends Maestro on its side. The truth as it looks now is Sirius plus Sync plus steering wheel controls...not likely. More info following a discussion with tech support on September's 10. The Kenwood 9990 works like a charm. Current status...no steering wheel controls, no Sync. Voice activated phone control works great on the Kenwood 9990 perhaps better than Sync.
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I just installed the same setup in my truck. I havent installed a Sirius tuner yet though. I'm looking forward to seeing if you can get all working. I live in a small town that has one local FM station that sucks so I need Sirious.

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