It appears Ford has created a hybrid radio that allows Android Auto/Apple Carplay
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Question on Android Auto and SYNC 3
Trying to figure out the details on Android Auto on the Maverick.
It looks like it's standard on all models, but SYNC 3 is only on Lariat luxury package.
How is Android Auto implemented in the other models without SYNC 3?
It looks like it's standard on all models, but SYNC 3 is only on Lariat luxury package.
How is Android Auto implemented in the other models without SYNC 3?
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I wonder if they are doing the same thing another brand did: Same unit, just missing internals for things like enhanced voice, navigation, etc. to have a 'basic' model.
When these hit the lot, we sould be able to find out for sure.
When these hit the lot, we sould be able to find out for sure.
The navigation piece I can get around by just getting a vent mount for my phone to see the display, but it would be nice to know what degree of voice functionality I would have through this implementation of Android Auto.
You won’t need a vent mount. When you hook your phone to the USB port, the 8 inch screen becomes Android Auto navigation. Google Assistant takes over. It is pretty much flawless.The navigation piece I can get around by just getting a vent mount for my phone to see the display, but it would be nice to know what degree of voice functionality I would have through this implementation of Android Auto.
Ignore the SYNC 3 mentions in this video, but otherwise you’ll get the picture.
As TommyBoy said, with Android Auto/ Apple CarPlay you don't need to be concerned with the "basicness" of the radio on non-lariat trims. Google Assistant (and I'd assume Siri also) will handle all of your voice command needs. I can just say "Hey Google" in my current vehicle to bring up the assistant and ask it to do what I need.You won’t need a vent mount. When you hook your phone to the USB port, the 8 inch screen becomes Android Auto navigation. Google Assistant takes over. It is pretty much flawless.
Ignore the SYNC 3 mentions in this video, but otherwise you’ll get the picture.
Hum, good point. I do that to bypass the crappy toyota entune interface system.As TommyBoy said, with Android Auto/ Apple CarPlay you don't need to be concerned with the "basicness" of the radio on non-lariat trims. Google Assistant (and I'd assume Siri also) will handle all of your voice command needs. I can just say "Hey Google" in my current vehicle to bring up the assistant and ask it to do what I need.
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