A sixdigit number displays on the sync screen for three minutes, during which time sync actively seeks for the same number from your phone. For instance, if you are looking to access your phone and music through ford sync 3. Ford bluetooth bluetooth trademark with voice control enables you to make or accept phone calls, legally and without stopping. On your phone, type the sixdigit number displayed by sync. If i choose to use the iphone or speaker, i can continue my call. Ford focus 20 with sync iphone autoplaying music via bluetooth hi, it seems that im having a similar issue. How to setup your bluetooth in your 2010 ford fusion car. Step 2 now check bluetooth is enabled on your phone if not then please enable it. How to pair a phone with ford sync and add ford sync 3 apps. Pair a bluetooth phone to a 2012 2018 ford focus 2012. Sync makes it easy to connect to your music and entertainment wherever you travel. Connect your iphone to ford sync via bluetooth step 1 on your iphone you can find bluetooth, the wireless technology that allows your device to connect to sync, on the main menu under settings. Open the app on your iphone and have the app running in the foreground.
Has your phone lost its bluetooth connection to ford sync. How to pair your bluetooth phone to ford sync wonderhowto. I have a 2012 ford fusion sel with sync and i originally had to pull the fuse and put it back in in order to pair my phone. The compatability chart on the sync website sucks, as it clealry isnt updated frequently enough. The following guide and downloadable file will help you to update the bluetooth, voice control and usb module in the following ford vehicles. Before pairing your iphone with sync, turn bluetooth on.
This all works fine, however every time i start the truck and it pairs the iphone starts streaming music. For ios devices from apple, ford sync is compatible with the iphone 3 and higher, offering everything from basic services such as universal serial bus charging and caller identification to more premium services, including automatic phone book downloading and bluetooth audio streaming. Focus february 2008 to january 2012 galaxy september 2008 to january 2012 kuga february 2008 to january 2012 mondeo september 2008 to january 2012 ranger from april 2009 transit from june 2009 preparation. But now with fords new sync system, you can easily pair your cell phone. Its best to complete configuration and personalization before connecting your device to sync.
I have my 4s paired with the sync in my truck which also allows me to play music over bluetooth. I have a 65 plate focus and the bluetooth audio disconnects once a. How to pair your mobile with the bluetooth ford sync system in a. This morning i got in my car and the media bluetooth disconnected. In many models, you can also play music through a paired device over the bluetooth connection too.
Fixed no audio when using bluetooth car sync together. Those looking for a new car packed with technology should definitely consider taking this vehicle out for a test drive. My ford sync and phones bluetooth always worked fine outgoing calls, incoming calls, and incoming text messages to sync. When asked about some of them, the dealership told me i needed to upgrade my software.
Bluetooth audio on 2012 focus sel focus fanatics forum. If you have a newer ford with the sync system, this video will show you how to connect your phone. Anyone else seen this screen and know how to get b. A discreetly placed microphone hears your spoken commands and to activate the system, simply press the voice control button on. Year, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 20, 2012, 2011, 2009. From your phones bluetooth menu, search for sync and select it. I have owned a 2012 ford escape for the past year that has ford sync. How to pair your phone with sync sync official ford. Follow these simple steps to operate your phone via ford sync and sync 3 apps in no time. Usb no audio but shows tracks, etc ford flex forum.
Connect your iphone using a usb cable to one of the sync usb ports. These are designed to help you stay connected and control certain features of your car. I have just bought a focus 20 with ford sync, which is great, apart from every time i get in the car it connects to my phone great but starts playing music which i dont want it. The sync in my girlfriends 2016 fiesta suddenly stopped working last weekend for no apparent reason. How do i use sync applink with my iphone official ford. Nope i seem to be still haveing an issue i wouldent even say its gotten better. All tips about iphone and ford sync you need know dr.
Periodic ford sync updates are designed to enhance your driving experience by keeping you intheknow. The iphone seems to get confused about which channel to transmit the audio. If you use passcode, then by using passcode or by finger reader for iphone 5 users, then visit setting app in your phone. Why is my bluetooth call volume so low on ford syn. Sync update adds new, yet littleknown, bluetooth profile to vehicles. It says they are connected and then immediately drops. Ford has introduced a technology that allows you to sync your iphone with the ford car audio system so that you can access your calls handsfree. Please can anyone help me by explaining how i pair my blackberry with my focuss bluetooth system.
Two days ago when it connects i get a spotifyford screen that takes over my phone. The latest version of sync was released in november 2012 by ford and is only applicable to certain vehicles and configurations. It was working fine, we got out of the car to eat breakfast, and when we got back in it was no longer working. However, if you ever notice slower than normal operation or other issues, use the following troubleshooting tips to help keep your system operating in top shape. If connection times out or connection takes longer than a minute, cancel the connection and go to step 4. Open the settings tab and you can see under wireless and networks, the bluetooth feature. Step 1 to do it, first of all, go near to your ford car and unlock your phone. Here youll find information about the different systems and how they work, so you can take full advantage of. Pairing an iphone to a 2014 ford focus at stuart powell ford in. Troubleshooting tips for sync sync official ford owner. In this quick and easy tutorial, youll find out how to.
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. One of the great features in cars nowadays, is the ability ti connect it with your cell phone. When i initiate a call from my phone, i get about 5 seconds of audio through sync, then it shows that my call disconnected, even though the call is actually still active on the phone. The first step to being able to utilize these features is learning how they work. The release date was november 2012, and was the third publicly released firmware update. Discover ford sync, a voicecontrol feature that lets you talk on the phone, listen to text messages, or play your music. Sometimes pairing your mobile phone with your car is a difficult and unwritten chore to accomplish. Can you listen to music from your iphone when connected via bluetooth, or is only for calls.
I have mft and sync in my 2012 focus and it is hitmiss what will work each time i get in my car. Using bluetooth sync on a ford focus 20 model the jolla connects properly on the device and mutes the speakers but no audio goes to the car speakers. Knox ford how to connect bluetooth phone with ford focus. Im assuming ford used the same sync system as on the f150 i have if it is the same system, the first mistake i made was trying to pair the phone while driving it wont do it. During that time, my android lg g3 phone ran kitkat os. Im having trouble connecting my 2017 ford focus and my lg stylo 5 through the bluetooth. Pair your phone with ford sync here is the way to sync iphone to ford sync. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is. If you look at the iphone screen it will look like the attached image. Anytime the temperature is below freezing my entire sync system quits bluetooth, usb, and voice commands. So i mainly use sync via usb to play my music from my iphone i prefer usb to bluetooth since i can charge and see titles on the screen. Regardless, i followed these steps and have my sync bluetooth back. Generally, pairing a phone to your car will allow you to make handsfree calls.
Download ford audio bluetooth usb firmware update november 2012 release 2. Bluetooth streaming media with sync and myford nick paris. Seven easy button pressed to play bluetooth audio in your ford sync equipped vehicle. Imo it is a poorly coded and executed mess and im just happy when my iphone connects and plays audio. Ford has not been able to repair the issues with my 2012 focus sel involving the sync system, everything possible has been done.
I know this is a focus forum but i figured maybe it wouldnt hurt to post her. Why is my bluetooth call volume so low on ford sync i can not hear the person i am calling via sync unless i max out the car audio volume, and its still barely audible. When i said hey, siri the iphone used to turn on my cars mic to get the command, but after ios 11 it doesnt do that anymore. Bluetooth issues using iphone 66 plus and ford sync. Once paired, it will play your music on the ford system. Ford released an update for sync that installs the bluetooth message access profile map on the infotainment platform. We researched stereo, speaker sizes and aftermarket accessories to see what will install 2012 ford focus.
I just got a 2011 ford focus and it has the sync feature, which is amazing. The bluetooth menu will pop up with sync listed under devices. Ford sync phone pairing by product expert posted in ford sync, tips and tricks on wednesday, december 30th, 2015 at 7. I have a bit of an issue that i cant seem to resolve. When you purchase a new ford vehicle, you may be exposed to several new technology features. Since getting my iphone 6 plus, ive noticed what seems to be compatibility issues with my ford f150. How to pair your phone with sync sync official ford owner site. Ford sync bluetooth troubleshooting tips ford tech. How to sync or set up your bluetooth phone in the ford focus and. Sync can connect to popular digital music players via bluetooth or a usb connection. With states accepting laws about driving and cell phone use, this feature can be a much needed addition to your vehicle. Let it search for already stored bluetooth devices, and if none are stored, simply press the arrow buttons until you see the add bluetooth device option. Well it will look similar except at the bottom it will say sync and have the bluetooth icon. Find car audio and electronic upgrades that fit your 2012 ford focus.
How to set up ford sync on a 2012 ford focus youtube. Sync 3 brings the power of siri eyesfree and your iphone into your vehicle. I did a ton of research and troubleshooting when i first got the car. Ford cannot fix issues with my 2012 focus sel sync system. Ford vehicle that i connect via bluetooth and ford sync. I found on the ford site features list that bluetooth phone connections are possible. It will also begin searching for devices to pair with. I am due for a new phone in the next couple of weeks and am trying to decide what to get based on what is fully compatable. Sync update adds new, yet littleknown, bluetooth profile. Press the phone button scroll to system settings press ok scroll to connect bluetooth device press ok scroll to select your phone press ok. Make or receive a call, reserve a table at your favourite restaurant, audibly.
Every car making company now has its own version of handsfree technologies that allow drivers to use their mobile devices in the car. Ford sync stylized ford sync is a factoryinstalled, integrated invehicle communications and. Cant get beyond this screen to play lists and such. Compatible features depend on which iphone and version of. Problem with spotify and ford sync the spotify community. Learn more about how to sync it with ford sync by admin posted in technology on monday, august 10th, 2015 at 9. Ford audio bluetooth usb firmware update november 2012. If you have an older vehicle that is not listed above, follow the second set of instructions. You will no longer have to manually open your phone and. Kim from knox ford shows how to connect your bluetooth phone with ford focus sync connectivity system. According to the ford documentation the update is valid for the following vehicles and build dates. Plug in your usb or mp3 player or stream via bluetooth. After checking, i found that all these problems occurred on the most recent version of sync.
Ford sync will automatically connect with paired devices 20 focus here. Why is my bluetooth call volume so low on ford sync. Enable bluetooth on your smartphone through the settings menu, and then the. Sync may prompt you with more phone options, like automatic phonebook download. Which sync system touchscreen or no touchscreen and iphone ios do you have. The latest model year fords are equipped to handle just about anything and contain a slew of advanced technology that many drivers are finding to be very, very useful. Hey everyone, i drive a 2016 ford focus and have been using sync to listen to my music on my galaxy s7 while i drive. If youve experienced slow operation or videoaudio issues with sync, performing a clean phone pair and editing your phonebook contacts can help. Ford applink sync keeps skipping tracks the spotify. Even more annoying is when you turn the car off and open the door it will start playing again through you phone speakers. So if you had been playing an audio stream and didnt use one of the music stopping apps, the stream will start playing once it connects. Ford motor company limited uses cookies and similar technologies on this website to improve your online experience and. You will see a bluetooth icon at the bottom right of your music page. This video shows how to wirelessly stream media from your bluetooth device typically cellphone to your vehicle radio.