FordPass App and Apple
03-28-2017, 10:44 AM
#1
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FordPass App and Apple
Hopefully this saves a few others some frustration. In order for the FordPass app to show up on your Sync 3 truck you must first disable Apple CarPlay. With CarPlay turned on you cannot get into the trucks Apps as it bypasses it and goes straight to your phone instead. (I have 8" and Sync 3)
That being said, I have found little reason to use FordPass at all as it seems it's mostly a way to entice you to use Ford service for your vehicle.
Cheers,
Doug
That being said, I have found little reason to use FordPass at all as it seems it's mostly a way to entice you to use Ford service for your vehicle.
Cheers,
Doug
03-28-2017, 03:49 PM
#2
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I thought the benefits of the FordPass app were when you are away from your truck. You can lock/unlock, see location, and auto start, etc.
03-28-2017, 03:56 PM
#3
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If you don't have Sync Connect, Ford Pass won't do the remote start and that too, so some people can only use it for the above.
Ford Pass is pretty useless without Sync Connect. If you have SC, pretty much all that data is updated automatically over the cell service without needing to be connected.
03-28-2017, 05:09 PM
#4
Hmmm. This might help me out. I've tried numerous times to check for updates to my truck by connecting to my wireless router. It connects, but then gives the spinny thing saying, "checking for updates." It never finishes.
Supposedly, you can check for updates via the FordPass app on the 8" screen, but I've never been able to get the app to show up. I'll try disabling CarPlay and see if that works. Unfortunately, I'm out of the country until next week, so it'll have to wait a few days.
Supposedly, you can check for updates via the FordPass app on the 8" screen, but I've never been able to get the app to show up. I'll try disabling CarPlay and see if that works. Unfortunately, I'm out of the country until next week, so it'll have to wait a few days.
03-28-2017, 05:16 PM
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Hmmm. This might help me out. I've tried numerous times to check for updates to my truck by connecting to my wireless router. It connects, but then gives the spinny thing saying, "checking for updates." It never finishes.
Supposedly, you can check for updates via the FordPass app on the 8" screen, but I've never been able to get the app to show up. I'll try disabling CarPlay and see if that works. Unfortunately, I'm out of the country until next week, so it'll have to wait a few days.
Supposedly, you can check for updates via the FordPass app on the 8" screen, but I've never been able to get the app to show up. I'll try disabling CarPlay and see if that works. Unfortunately, I'm out of the country until next week, so it'll have to wait a few days.
As for the updates, I've already looked for updates and there are none yet for my truck. It was quick and simple it I did have to connect my truck to my home wifi. It not connects automatically and check for an update while in my garage.
Cheers,
Doug
03-28-2017, 07:33 PM
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Sync Connect works through the FordPass app.
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03-28-2017, 08:10 PM
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Thought I did too
Cheers,
Doug
03-29-2017, 04:00 AM
#9
Doug, I think you are talking about Bluetooth connection. That is standard for all Sync systems. Sync Connect uses cell technology to allow the FordPass app to connect to your truck from anywhere. For example, I'm in Poland right now, and I can lock, unlock, and even start my truck in Knoxville if I wish. That is the Sync Connect.