S8 and Ford Sync

[S8 user]

Anyone have any experience using the S8 with an older version(2012) Ford Sync? It seems to me that the amount you can do it quite lacking. Really all I can get it to do is take and answer calls. Or a generic text response. And nothing from ok google goes over the speakers. Thanks.

 

[KBU2]

What exactly are you trying to do because the 2012 model Fords wasn't fitted with modern-day software, So you may have limitation issues from newer devices connected with that model year.

 

[mikedt]

Being a Microsoft product, wasn't Sync really designed to work with Windows devices, and anything else it's good luck? Like you might only get very basic functionality and features?

 

[bcrichster]

I was under the impression that Ford Sync was originally an AAPL thing.. It worked flawless with those iPhones, dude wouldn't let anyone connect an Android yo it, Lol

 

[S8 user]

The old BlackBerry had the BlackBerry assistant. When it was hooked to the bluetooth in the truck I could just push the steering wheel button and say call BlackBerry assistant. Once there I could ask it to read last message or send text or send bbm. It would type just what I said then ask if I want to send. It was convenient as I never had to touch the phone while driving. Also anything said was put over the speakers so I could hear it very well and know if the message was right.
Could even read emails. Was wondering if this is possible with the S8. There must be a way..or an app that would do this.

 

[jlzibell]

I have a 2015. It is about the same. It will read a message to me, but it is unintelligible. I also have a 2018, and it is about the same. Only real difference is the 2018 can use Android Auto.

 

[S8 user]

Its sad that this cant be done easily. Given the phone. With the old phone took a few steps to get there but did everything easily. There has to be some sort of app that makes this work.

 

[mikedt]

Its sad that this cant be done easily. Given the phone. With the old phone took a few steps to get there but did everything easily. There has to be some sort of app that makes this work.

I'm sure a third-party would need to do it, if that's possible. I don't think Microsoft would be interested, as they discontinued Sync and their partnership with Ford in 2014 I believe. They no longer support Windows Phone either now.

Android devices now are intended to work with Android Auto. Ultimately you may need to buy a new up-to-date head-unit for the car, that's Android Auto compatible.