***Sync 3 Software 3Q2016 Changes***
I have only driven the truck for about 15 miles, and in that little time I can say that I like the android auto interface for the most part. I really like that I saved money on a GPS unit that would become outdated quickly (Houston is changed fast). I like that it is pretty intuitive as most tech toy nowadays. I am going to say that I do not like that the XM was not integrated in the AA control panel, which means you must exit AA to change stations (at least I haven't yet figured out if I can tune stations from within AA). I also find it a bit distracting how the Whatsapp messages pop up. I will try to disable this, since I am part of a few groups, the messages never stop (or at least that how it feels). I am excited about future Waze integration, and being Android it will be cool to see what else is down the pipeline. Just an FYI, my phone is Nexus 5 (the original from 2013-14 time frame)
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Oh, I think I'll love that about the XM. I don't plan on subscribing to those repetitive channels and wish I could just remove it completely from my media list, that along with the 3 fm and 3 am sources. I'm hoping android auto makes it just a straight google music/usb player.
With AA you only have access to the apps (Pandora, Spotify, iHeart, etc). The other sources are not accessible via AA, at least I haven't figured it out. Seems like you would like it. I dont mind it either way, I listen to iHeart and Pandora most of the time, and XM only on y way from work.
Awesome, thanks. Has Spotify and any other music services you've used through AA been stable as far as resuming playback after restarting the truck?
Also, if you do get a chance to test Waze out, would love to see some pics of that too. Thanks again.
Also, if you do get a chance to test Waze out, would love to see some pics of that too. Thanks again.
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So far all the music apps I've used work as expected. As soon as I connect the phone via USB, the Bluetooth also turns on, and AA launches. After that the last used music service takes over, and if you want to listen to xm or any other source, simply pause the app that's running music.
Waze does not work with Android auto, however I did notice that even though I was on the sync interface, listening to xm, Waze was still coming through the speakers, I think that's cool since i am usually listening to xm and using Waze for the alerts.
Going back to the music apps, the menus are very intuitive, and easy to select any station within the app, just like you would on your phone
Waze does not work with Android auto, however I did notice that even though I was on the sync interface, listening to xm, Waze was still coming through the speakers, I think that's cool since i am usually listening to xm and using Waze for the alerts.
Going back to the music apps, the menus are very intuitive, and easy to select any station within the app, just like you would on your phone
So far all the music apps I've used work as expected. As soon as I connect the phone via USB, the Bluetooth also turns on, and AA launches. After that the last used music service takes over, and if you want to listen to xm or any other source, simply pause the app that's running music.
Waze does not work with Android auto, however I did notice that even though I was on the sync interface, listening to xm, Waze was still coming through the speakers, I think that's cool since i am usually listening to xm and using Waze for the alerts.
Going back to the music apps, the menus are very intuitive, and easy to select any station within the app, just like you would on your phone
Waze does not work with Android auto, however I did notice that even though I was on the sync interface, listening to xm, Waze was still coming through the speakers, I think that's cool since i am usually listening to xm and using Waze for the alerts.
Going back to the music apps, the menus are very intuitive, and easy to select any station within the app, just like you would on your phone
This update cannot come soon enough!
