Ford ditches Microsoft Sync for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
12-21-2014, 08:00 PM
#21
Ultra Member
Thread Starter
I put a screen saver on mine. I forget the name right now, but it's made & cut specifically for the MFT 8" screen. What a difference that made. It looks tablet quality now, and doesn't leave finger prints. Plus now it wipes clean so easy.
I have a moonroof and glare has never been an issue.
Honestly, I think not worrying about scratching it, allows me to tap it with more confidence so the selection always happens.
Idk, I do know it looks like glass and it's much better looking.
You're right tho about Google. They figure you out and then 'Amazon' sells it to ya!
I have a moonroof and glare has never been an issue.
Honestly, I think not worrying about scratching it, allows me to tap it with more confidence so the selection always happens.
Idk, I do know it looks like glass and it's much better looking.
You're right tho about Google. They figure you out and then 'Amazon' sells it to ya!
12-21-2014, 10:15 PM
#22
American member
Would love to know which screen protector you're using. Was this by any chance: http://www.nushield.com/dayvue_technology.php
12-21-2014, 10:18 PM
#23
American member
Would love to know which screen protector you're using. Was this by any chance: http://www.nushield.com/dayvue_technology.php
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12-22-2014, 09:24 AM
#26
Senior Member
Thought this thread had something new to offer, same info that was pretty much already posted a few weeks ago it appears.... Anxious for something to actually roll out with Android Auto support myself also....
12-22-2014, 04:34 PM
#28
Senior Member
12-22-2014, 05:22 PM
#29
First of all, I have a brand new 2014 F150 with Microsoft Sync. The worst thing about this truck is the Sync. Wow this thing is horrible. it takes it forever to make a call.
I click the button and wait for the instructions where it tells me to say a command. Is there a way to turn of the little instrucations each time I press the button? There should be a way to turn of the instructions and just play the sound and I say the command.
Next, I say "Call home". it lists 4-5 names that don't sound anything like the word "Home". Then, I cancel and say again. Then it asks me again to pick a contact, fortunately this time it has "home" in the list. After it asks me to pick a line number, it then says "Multiple possible matches found" Grrrrrrrrr. Come on make the call already. One match is the obvious "Home" and second is "Home Second number" Then again, I say line one, Then finally it starts dialing the number.
I stopped using Sync and now strictly use google now. Google Now is freaking awesome man. It doesn't ask any of that BS. I say "Ok Google" "Call Home". It says "Calling Home".
I am really looking forward to when the Manufacturers start going with Google Auto and Apple Carplay. Its just way easier.
Car Manufacturers should just leave the software to the Pros and they should stick to making vehicles, let Apple or Google or other top software company handle the Car UI.
------------------ Anyways Rant over-------------
Here is some news:
Ford drops Microsoft's Windows Embedded, enabling support for Apple's CarPlay, Android Auto This article gets ****ty when it says Google copied Apple for Google Auto.
Here is the official Statement from FORD.
FORD SYNC 3 DELIVERS NEW, INNOVATIVE WAYS FOR PEOPLE TO STAY CONNECTED WITH THEIR LIVES WHILE ON THE MOVE
So there we go. With BlackBerry's QNX Platform the consumers will get both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay with their vehicle. So if you have and Android and your husband/wife has an iPhone, you'll both be able to use Auto or Carplay.
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I don't know when Ford will make the switch from Microsoft to QNX, but most likely 2016 models.
I click the button and wait for the instructions where it tells me to say a command. Is there a way to turn of the little instrucations each time I press the button? There should be a way to turn of the instructions and just play the sound and I say the command.
Next, I say "Call home". it lists 4-5 names that don't sound anything like the word "Home". Then, I cancel and say again. Then it asks me again to pick a contact, fortunately this time it has "home" in the list. After it asks me to pick a line number, it then says "Multiple possible matches found" Grrrrrrrrr. Come on make the call already. One match is the obvious "Home" and second is "Home Second number" Then again, I say line one, Then finally it starts dialing the number.
I stopped using Sync and now strictly use google now. Google Now is freaking awesome man. It doesn't ask any of that BS. I say "Ok Google" "Call Home". It says "Calling Home".
I am really looking forward to when the Manufacturers start going with Google Auto and Apple Carplay. Its just way easier.
Car Manufacturers should just leave the software to the Pros and they should stick to making vehicles, let Apple or Google or other top software company handle the Car UI.
------------------ Anyways Rant over-------------
Here is some news:
Ford drops Microsoft's Windows Embedded, enabling support for Apple's CarPlay, Android Auto This article gets ****ty when it says Google copied Apple for Google Auto.
Here is the official Statement from FORD.
FORD SYNC 3 DELIVERS NEW, INNOVATIVE WAYS FOR PEOPLE TO STAY CONNECTED WITH THEIR LIVES WHILE ON THE MOVE
So there we go. With BlackBerry's QNX Platform the consumers will get both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay with their vehicle. So if you have and Android and your husband/wife has an iPhone, you'll both be able to use Auto or Carplay.
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I don't know when Ford will make the switch from Microsoft to QNX, but most likely 2016 models.
I am unable to provide speculation on when this will be available, but I can confirm that Ford is working with Apple and Google to implement Carplay and Android Auto in the future. I’ll share more information as it becomes available.
If Samantha (the SYNC voice) is speaking and you want to skip over what she’s saying to give a voice command, just press the VOICE COMMAND button on the steering wheel to cut her off. You will hear a beep, and then you can give the voice command. On page 325 of your Owner’s Manual, you’ll see how to adjust the amount of interaction that takes place between you and SYNC: http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Fo...US_03_2014.pdf
Check out this page to help manage your phonebook to work with SYNC: http://support.ford.com/sync-technol...c-myford-touch
Is your F-150 equipped with MyFord Touch? Please explain what your screen now looks like. Is it completely black?
Kim
Last edited by FordIVTteam; 12-22-2014 at 05:52 PM.
12-22-2014, 05:39 PM
#30
Senior Member
Sorry for the lack of info guys.. I have a 14 XLT. just have the screen for camera and radio. I would just show date and time. Thats it. I disconnected the batt for 10 min and that worked.
Its working for now.. But what a pain. and the only way the USB works is if I hit sync and speak USB..
Its working for now.. But what a pain. and the only way the USB works is if I hit sync and speak USB..