tpchristian
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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2011 Ford Explorer
It would really be great if we could get this functionality while we still own our vehicles.
Sorry, what is applink?
http://www.ford.com/technology/sync/features/sync-app-link/
http://www.engadget.com/tag/applink/
Basically, apps on your phone can be accessed via vehicle interface
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
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.
Its not my theory its the theory on the SYNCMYRIDE Owner to Owner Forum
Peace Out
- Eric the Midget
Sent him a tweet, have not head anything back yet, based on experience, not really expecting one either :smoke:Hit up Julius' twitter too. I just did! tweet to @idamaster or https://twitter.com/idamaster
If Ford has similar agreement this would perhaps explain AppLink resistance on MFT vehicles because with AppLink most users would likely not renew their Sirius subscription