Starting with select Ford and Lincoln 2008 models, a new technology was added that would revolutionize the way people thought about communications and entertainment in their cars. The SYNC technology was developed through a partnership with Ford and Microsoft, and it is in millions of cars already.
The technology is great, and if you have it in your Ford or Lincoln, I’m probably telling you something that you already know! But, if you haven’t had the chance to try it out for yourself, I’ll go over some of the things that make the SYNC system so sought after.
Communication & entertainment all in one package.
Mobile
With a Bluetooth-enabled phone, you can simply speak out loud who you’d like to call and you can talk hands-free. Plus, with the sound coming out of stereo speakers, it will be like that person is riding along next to you. A really cool feature is the ability for the SYNC software to read aloud incoming text messages. The software is so advanced, it even understands Internet phrases, like “LOL.”
Entertainment
SYNC supports a variety of entertainment devices and most USB drives. Some of the most popular file formats that you can use are: MP3, AAC, WMA and WAV. You can also browse your music collection with your voice by saying the genre, artist, or song that you want to hear. While you’re listening to your music, the SYNC system is charging your media player via the USB port, so you don’t have to worry about a low battery when you get out of the car. If you have a Bluetooth-enabled device, you can stream your music to the SYNC system wirelessly. You also get podcast and audiobook support, so all of your entertainment bases are covered.
Traffic & Directions
Forget printing off maps or calling someone for directions because the SYNC technology gives you turn-by-turn directions over the car’s speakers to get you where you need to be. Curious if there’s a traffic jam on your favorite route home? Simply say “traffic” and you will get real-time traffic updates. Also, you can get personalized news, sports, and weather, plus horoscopes, stocks, and movie showtimes.
Driver Assistance
One of the most important features of the SYNC that I hope you never have to use. If you’re in an accident and the airbag deploys, 911 will be notified through your paired mobile phone. If you’re unable to speak, the system delivers an urgent message to the emergency operator, so that’s a great safety blanket. By simply speaking “vehicle health” the SYNC system will generate a report that shows vehicle diagnostics, scheduled maintenance information recall information, and lets you schedule service online.
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