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AppLink is a suite of APIs that provide the ability for mobile developers to extend the command and control of a mobile application to the in-vehicle Human Machine Interface (HMI). AppLink transfers the normal functionality processed by touching a mobile device screen in to the familiar vehicle controls such as voice commands, steering wheel and radio buttons, and capacitive touch screens.
The applications run entirely on the mobile device without the need to install any software from the apps in the vehicle head unit. The AppLink APIs exchange program data as well as command and control information over a known transport layer allowing the SYNC system to exchange messages with any AppLink enabled application in a predetermined format. This template approach removes the burden from developers of having to recreate any UI on the vehicle display. This technology is similar to how Bluetooth devices and digital media are integrated to work on various production platforms.
SYNC is an integrated in-vehicle communications and entertainment system embedded in Ford and Lincoln vehicles. SYNC handles all of the commands sent from an AppLink application and delivers the intended message inside the vehicle. All UI including commands, display requests, vehicle data authorization, and responses are managed by the SYNC system on behalf of the mobile application, and communicated over AppLink.
SYNC AppLink, revoutionizing the way you interact with your vehicle.
All over the world, people are using apps while in their vehicles. These apps reside on mobile devices and require some level of interaction such as locating the device, picking it up, entering a lock code, looking at the screen, tapping, swiping, or scrolling on the screen. AppLink aims to keep eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, removing the device interaction completely.
Users build their app habits outside of the vehicle and then want to bring these same habits with them while traveling in the car. At the same time, in-vehicle user habits such as using voice commands, knowing where the buttons are located through muscle memory, and using large visual displays when appropriate, are ingrained in drivers. AppLink is a simple way to provide users a way to bring their favorite content in to the vehicle by combining the app features with the vehicle controls.
App developers, mobile operators, handset manufacturers and auto OEMs all need to work together to find ways to ensure a responsible balance between the habits of using a mobile application and the accountability of operating a vehicle.
Ford connectivity solutions, including AppLink, work to eliminate distractions to a driver, while still allowing an appreciable level of enjoyment from the millions of apps that are used every day. We encourage you to work together with Ford in an effort to keep driver’s hands on the wheel and eyes on the road by AppLink enabling your mobile app.
The resources on developer.ford.com are intended to provide developers the ability to AppLink enable current commercially available mobile applications. In-vehicle app usage should provide a responsible user experience that extends the command and control of habitual features within an application to the vehicle HMI.
We also understand that developers may recognize opportunities to utilize the AppLink resources to create new applications. Ford encourages new and exciting solutions in areas such as safety, entertainment, and navigation and hopes to facilitate the developer community to explore and innovate in ways that can contribute to the proud history of leading innovation and technology here at Ford.
Ford will not accept the submission of any ideas, apps, proposals, inventions, or suggestions in any way, shape or form that may indicate that Ford may include its brand, purchase an idea, intellectual property, or product from you or any supplier, vendor, partner, person or company. Please refer to your Developer Agreement to understand the ramifications of submitting any non-commercially available ideas to Ford through this site.
It is your responsibility to ensure the nature of any submissions made to Ford or posted within community areas of this site adhere to the agreement entered in to between you and Ford when you created your profile.
Should you want to submit an idea to Ford that does not include simply AppLink-enabling a third party mobile application you MUST visit here and follow all of the instructions contained therein. Ford receives thousands of ideas each year and the governance for reviewing all submissions or requests are handled at the link listed above and is not connected to developer.ford.com.
AppLink communicates only with the mobile application installed on the user’s device using the Bluetooth protocol. This means that there is no additional modem connection associated with the vehicle and the wireless network. Any network usage requirements are the responsibility of the application, the device, and the network. So any limitations that users normally encounter while using an application on a given network will still be present while connected to SYNC via AppLink.
Just as in every other use case, network coverage and signal strength will have an impact on the productivity of an application. Interfacing with a vehicle does not add or reduce any signal strength.
If an application streams audio content or requires network awareness in any fashion, the same results and limitations seen normally with in-vehicle use will be recognized when connected over AppLink.
Ive managed to successfully connect it to our home WiFi... not sure what use that is though.
Anyhoo, I see there is an option to install Apps - my Google Fu only leads me to US centric media, and nothing for us in the EU.
Ive even tried to register for the US MyFord site, but it wont accept my VIN....
So, has anyone managed to install new apps, or update the Sync system here in the EU?
My Focus was using Sync2.0 version 3.6.2
Version 3.8 has been out in the US for a while, although not officially offered by Ford in Europe.
I found the update file via a US forum and successfully updated my car today to 3.8. Worked fine, zero problems and now have SIRI support for Apple as well as more options in the Nav.
If someone wants the file, post here.... I have it stored on my Google Drive. It should work for any Sync2.0 Ford vehicle.
PM has been flaky lately, so please let me know you received OK.
The USA orientated firmware didnt play nicely with the EU maps (gave random/broken distance and turn instructions when using nav) and also came with annoying American woman bleating out the instructions.
However, during the week I got my hands on the EU variant 3.8 Fw that is being installed on the latest Mustangs.
That installed great on my Focus, the nav works perfect and the spoken voice is much more acceptable.
Its fixed quite a few bugs for me, and the car will now auto-connect to my android phone with no further input, which it wouldnt do before.
Would you also be able to share the file with me please? - I've got a 2015 Focus ST. I take it if there's any problems with the update you can just factory reset the system?
Just to also check with you guys that this won't affect the warranty?
Would you also be able to share the file with me please? - I've got a 2015 Focus ST. I take it if there's any problems with the update you can just factory reset the system?
Just to also check with you guys that this won't affect the warranty?
- As far as I know, the Ford dealers can do a master reset with special software if it all goes wrong*
This is a EU orientated Fw, so I would expect zero problems. Like I say, it went on my 2015 Focus without issue.
Ill send you the link now
Use the email contact me on my profile, and ill send you the info by return.
Any idea if theres a list anywhere of exactly what the update brings?
Any idea if theres a list anywhere of exactly what the update brings?
-Full SIRI support for iOS
-More options in the Navi, incl destination as city centre, and Arrival time at destination displayed in place of TTG
-Better auto-connect to paired BT devices after IGN ON.
The auto-connect was the main reason for me to do it - it wasnt playing nicely at all with my Z5 before the update, and it now works perfectly.
Has it fixed the lights beneath the stereo issue do you know?
Has it fixed the lights beneath the stereo issue do you know?
Any idea if theres a list anywhere of exactly what the update brings?
-Full SIRI support for iOS
-More options in the Navi, incl destination as city centre, and Arrival time at destination displayed in place of TTG
-Better auto-connect to paired BT devices after IGN ON.
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The auto-connect was the main reason for me to do it - it wasnt playing nicely at all with my Z5 before the update, and it now works perfectly.The siri functionality is good, shame my iPhone is just about kaput with battery issues and a trip to the apple shop is needed today.
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Has it fixed the lights beneath the stereo issue do you know?
Has it fixed the lights beneath the stereo issue do you know?
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