Sync Applink?

[13Sport]

Originally Posted by Sgt1411

Just the other day I received a call while driving, the MFT phone GIU showed my iphone connected. The call was ringing through the Ex speakers and nothing showing on the MFT GUI. So I could not use the steering wheel controls to answer the call.

That's an iPhone bluetooth issue, nothing to do w/ MFT. Restart your phone to reload the bluetooth stack. I have had this happen on my motorola headsets, my pioneer deck in my old Z, and w/ MFT. Always was corrected by restarting the phone not the car

On another note, I have had no issues w/ MFT on 3.5.1 in my Sport. Unlike my 2011 that was repurchased, I actually don't dislike MFT in the Sport now. I have a few issues w/ bugs that shouldn't exist (maps changes views, etc, setting bluetooth PAN doesn't stay on after returning to the car, doing a master reset doesn't clear voice tags for navigation entries, etc etc.. ) but I have no current issues w/ stability (knock on wood).

[Sgt1411]

Last night did a Master Reset and a battery disconnect for 10 mins......today same issues so your probably right, its the iPhone5 v6.0.2

I hope iOS 6.1 plays nicer with MFT.

[cnsheets]

http://media.ford.com/news/

Glimpse, Aha, Rapsody, Kaliki..........but of course, we don't have applink..... so what good does this really do?

[Sgt1411]

Exactly.......in this clip from the press release it says Applink is in E-Series and Super Duty.

Explain how someone at Ford IVT rationalizes the average buyer of a Super Duty or E-Series Van needs (or would use) AppLink more the an Explorer owner? WTF


As part of the partnership, Sync AppLink will now work seamlessly with the Rhapsody smartphone app. When a user fires up the Rhapsody app on their smartphone while in a Sync-enabled car, it will connect wirelessly via Bluetooth to play music through the vehicle's audio system. Sync AppLink is currently available in more than 1 million vehicles, including the 2013 Fiesta, Mustang, Expedition, Fusion, F-150, Super Duty, Focus, E-Series, and C-MAX.
In car-entertainment systems have already been a hot topic at CES. Earlier today Chrysler announced plans to bulk up its dashboard offerings with access to Aha, iHeart Radio, Pandora Internet Radio, and Slacker Radio.

[cnsheets]

Originally Posted by Sgt1411

As part of the partnership, Sync AppLink will now work seamlessly with the Rhapsody smartphone app. When a user fires up the Rhapsody app on their smartphone while in a Sync-enabled car, it will connect wirelessly via Bluetooth to play music through the vehicle's audio system. Sync AppLink is currently available in more than 1 million vehicles, including the 2013 Fiesta, Mustang, Expedition, Fusion, F-150, Super Duty, Focus, E-Series, and C-MAX.
In car-entertainment systems have already been a hot topic at CES. Earlier today Chrysler announced plans to bulk up its dashboard offerings with access to Aha, iHeart Radio, Pandora Internet Radio, and Slacker Radio.

2013 Fusion owners with MFT do not have applink either......

[rajamahal]

Check out this interview...at 5:45 the AppLink program manager talks about wanting to share and help out other companies implement AppLink on their platforms to help out the app development community.

So if you're ready to help other companies implement this with their systems, how in the heck can they not implement it in their own infotainment system MyFord Touch!!! The fact that they have not implemented this has driven me nuts for the last year and when they say things like this it makes it even worse!!!

I think its time for the IVT team to comment on the progress and when we can expect the functionality to get to all us MFT owners.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/08/ford-interview/

[rajamahal]

Originally Posted by rajamahal

Check out this interview...at 5:45 the AppLink program manager talks about wanting to share and help out other companies implement AppLink on their platforms to help out the app development community.

So if you're ready to help other companies implement this with their systems, how in the heck can they not implement it in their own infotainment system MyFord Touch!!! The fact that they have not implemented this has driven me nuts for the last year and when they say things like this it makes it even worse!!!

I think its time for the IVT team to comment on the progress and when we can expect the functionality to get to all us MFT owners.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/08/ford-interview/

Guess the IVT Reps are MIA or choosing not to respond.

[Sgt1411]

Ford Corporate Communications Lawyers in the Dearborn Glass House are very restrictive. It's not the Reps fault, they are merely the conduit of communication.

The leash is very tight, we cant shoot the messenger.

The IVT Program Manager is who we should be directing our frustrations at, or better yet the Chief Technology Officer.

[13Sport]

Originally Posted by Sgt1411

Ford Corporate Communications Lawyers in the Dearborn Glass House are very restrictive. It's not the Reps fault, they are merely the conduit of communication.

I assume that Rebecca et al are just as embarrassed that the functionality hasn't been implemented as the rest of us are

[rajamahal]

Well I keep asking them to forward my questions about when applink will get on MyFord Touch to Julius Marchwiki the Program manager. Maybe if they get enough requests for this they will actually do it, who knows. Link below to sync contact us page. Can't hurt to inundate them with requests for answers.

http://www.syncmyride.com/Own/Module...ContactUs.aspx

[rajamahal]

Originally Posted by rajamahal

Well I keep asking them to forward my questions about when applink will get on MyFord Touch to Julius Marchwiki the Program manager. Maybe if they get enough requests for this they will actually do it, who knows. Link below to sync contact us page. Can't hurt to inundate them with requests for answers.

http://www.syncmyride.com/Own/Module...ContactUs.aspx

Hit up Julius' twitter too. I just did! tweet to @idamaster or https://twitter.com/idamaster

[sirjag]

So is this working yet?

[Sgt1411]

If you go on the SYNCMYRIDE site and log in you can view the COMMUNITY tab and then the Owner to Owner discussions.

Lots of AppLink info, basically it explains the plan is/was to roll AppLink out to Non MFT systems across Europe before it comes to North America MFT systems.

Lots of upset customers who based purchases on the availability of Applink.

The leading theory is Ford has a contractual agreement with SiriusXM that they wont allow MFT customers AppLink access to alternatives like Pandora, iheart radio, etc etc.

It seems futile since many of us stream off our smartphones to the MFT system now, and skip Sirius.

[sirjag]

thank you for the reply. i must check that out.

[hornet130]

Originally Posted by Sgt1411

If you go on the SYNCMYRIDE site and log in you can view the COMMUNITY tab and then the Owner to Owner discussions.

Lots of AppLink info, basically it explains the plan is/was to roll AppLink out to Non MFT systems across Europe before it comes to North America MFT systems.

Lots of upset customers who based purchases on the availability of Applink.

The leading theory is Ford has a contractual agreement with SiriusXM that they wont allow MFT customers AppLink access to alternatives like Pandora, iheart radio, etc etc.

It seems futile since many of us stream off our smartphones to the MFT system now, and skip Sirius.

SiriusXM... Yes this all makes sense now. Howard Stern had a meting in Detroit and said "we will pay you handsomely to block Applink from MFT vehicles, which represent .017% of our market share."

This is such a lame theory. You can easily stream all of those aforementioned services (as well as SiriusXM Internet radio) via Bluetooth or USB already. And why would they block MFT vehicles, as opposed to non-MFT vehicles, which far outweigh in terms of quantity? Maybe, just maybe, there are technical reasons behind the delay, which the programmers cannot resolve in a manner that leaves the product stable, safe and ready for the market?

Peace Out
- Eric the Midget

[Sgt1411]

Originally Posted by hornet130

SiriusXM... Yes this all makes sense now. Howard Stern had a meting in Detroit and said "we will pay you handsomely to block Applink from MFT vehicles, which represent .017% of our market share."

This is such a lame theory. You can easily stream all of those aforementioned services (as well as SiriusXM Internet radio) via Bluetooth or USB already. And why would they block MFT vehicles, as opposed to non-MFT vehicles, which far outweigh in terms of quantity? Maybe, just maybe, there are technical reasons behind the delay, which the programmers cannot resolve in a manner that leaves the product stable, safe and ready for the market?

Peace Out
- Eric the Midget

Yes Eric the Actor, you may have a point, there are obviously technical issues but 3 years can't solve them?......I call BS!

I still think software licensing factors into this.

[jrmexplorer]

Originally Posted by Sgt1411

The leading theory is Ford has a contractual agreement with SiriusXM that they wont allow MFT customers AppLink access to alternatives like Pandora, iheart radio, etc etc.

While that sounds somewhat plausible, do you have any hard evidence, or is it more or less just speculation? I couldn't find any hard evidence over at syncmyride.

I did some digging and found nothing substantive, although Ford's current deal with Sirius appears to expire in September of this year. If you are correct that it is a licensing issue, perhaps we will see an update Q3 this year with applink.

[Sgt1411]

Its not my theory its the theory on the SYNCMYRIDE Owner to Owner Forum

[jrmexplorer]

Originally Posted by Sgt1411

Its not my theory its the theory on the SYNCMYRIDE Owner to Owner Forum

So I take that as a NO.

Interesting theory the folks at smr have, but until I see more, I guess I'm not going to get my hopes up that some contractual thing is all that's preventing this from happening.

[13Sport]

Originally Posted by hornet130

Peace Out
- Eric the Midget

"the Actor" ... I'm club f@#% footed you a!% wipe!