Can I play movies on the front screen that are stored on a USB stick?
And what format must they be in?
Thanks, Mike
Can I play movies on the front screen that are stored on a USB stick?
And what format must they be in?
Thanks, Mike
Hi, Mike!
You can't watch movies from a USB flash drive, but you can from a portable DVD player, iPad, iPod, game system, or camcorder. There's more information on how to connect a device on page 36 of the MyFord Touch Supplement. If you don't have a copy handy, please go to the following link and select Owner Guide:
http://owner.ford.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Owner/Page/HomePage
Rebecca
Hi, Mike!
You can't watch movies from a USB flash drive, but you can from a portable DVD player, iPad, iPod, game system, or camcorder. There's more information on how to connect a device on page 36 of the MyFord Touch Supplement. If you don't have a copy handy, please go to the following link and select Owner Guide:
http://owner.ford.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Owner/Page/HomePage
Rebecca
What about video on a Microsoft Zune via USB? My computer doesnt want to download the pdf.
Sorry I've said it before but, with an eight screen, Sync is supposed to do it all, with everything intergrated together...but doesn't play video, Ford really cheaped out, and dropped the ball. Buying the 'Limited', I'm dissapointed. Even more so cause I can't put in a high end Kenwood (that plays video) since everthing is linked together without MAJOR expense.
Why do we have to jump through hoops for feeble, piece meal video (portable DVD indeed), and added cost? :thumbdwn::thumbdwn:
Thanks for the great answers everyone!
New Question: has anybody figured out a way to hack the system so you can play videos while driving?
There are laws against that and for good reason. Videos should be played behind the front row seats.Thanks for the great answers everyone!
New Question: has anybody figured out a way to hack the system so you can play videos while driving?
The passenger can watch it on their tablet or a laptop, SO AS NOT TO DISTRACT THE DRIVER.I agree with what everyone says, it's dangerous to be driving and playing movies at the same time, however could be entertaining for a passenger and what not.
You can't watch movies from a USB flash drive, but you can from a portable DVD player, iPad, iPod, game system, or camcorder.
Rebecca
The passenger can watch it on their tablet or a laptop, SO AS NOT TO DISTRACT THE DRIVER.
All we can hope for is that any idiot that decides to modify their unit to play video while driving only ends up hurting themselves when the inevitable crash occurs due to their stupidity, and not any innocent pedestrians/drivers.
during trips I have had video playing on my dash regularly for passengers for well over a decade. A crash is not "inevitable". Responsible driving includes the ability to prioritize driving over distractions. Playing with the radio, talking on the phone (even via hands free), and eating/drinking are all far more distracting than a passenger watching video on a screen that is below my eye line as a driver. In fact the numerous billboards and video billboards we pass every time we drive are more distracting than video that isn't in my eye line.
Because you can't drive doesn't mean you should tell others how to be responsible drivers. I have 16 years of an accident free driving record and I've had screens in the dash capable of playing video for passengers for roughly 13 of those years.
Like I said....it is inevitable before your distracting behavior will do you in. I suppose you are also very adept at texting and shaving while you drive as well.
Because I choose to be a safe, less distracted driver doesn't suggest that I can't drive, I just choose to obey the traffic laws. The laws were created because of buffoons like you to protect the rest of us from your careless and holier than thou attitudes. No go back to watching your video......
Like I said....it is inevitable before your distracting behavior will do you in. I suppose you are also very adept at texting and shaving while you drive as well.
Because I choose to be a safe, less distracted driver doesn't suggest that I can't drive, I just choose to obey the traffic laws. The laws were created because of buffoons like you to protect the rest of us from your careless and holier than thou attitudes. No go back to watching your video......