More than a decade ago, most cars contained a manual system regarding connectivity and functionality, but technological advancements changed it forever.
In 2007, Ford introduced an aberration in the area of manual and outdated systems in the form of its SYNC system.
This system provided Bluetooth connectivity and incorporated many tech functions, but it was a bit creepy until Ford launched its most advanced SYNC 3 system.
Ford SYNC 3 revolutionized the ease of working and connectivity while driving your car, whether it is heavy traffic or highway road, and it is free from all odds.
Even the first model of the SYNC system enabled drivers to connect their cars and smartphones via Bluetooth for navigational and calling purposes.
Still, with the contriving of the SYNC 3 system, voice commands took over everything.
Ford SYNC 3 presents all the basic capabilities that its previous versions had, but the SYNC 3 system makes it super easy to control more than 60 functions with voice commands and steering buttons.
Ford SYNC 3 comes with an eight-inch touchscreen. This touchscreen has many capabilities; now, you can navigate just by pinching and zooming in and out on the screen.
Workability of SYNC 3 System
The interface has improved drastically, and the functionality speed has increased dramatically in SYNC 3 systems.
The Ford SYNC 3 touchscreen display and graphics provide an enhanced experience over the window-based systems of SYNC 1 and 2.
Touch smoothness and other functions are also a big plus with the updated versions of this remarkable system.
AppLink Connectivity
This system comes with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard. In addition, AppLink allows drivers to navigate applications from mobile phones via the car.
If you have an Android phone, Google Assistant will help you with all functionalities.
You can also connect Apple gadgets with AppLink to get assistance from Siri.
Voice Command
If I adumbrate the SYNC 3 system, I will say nothing except Voice Commands.
There are sixty commands to control all over the car, from navigation to search, answering calls to finding stores; in short, each primary function is just a voice command away from your access.
Ford SYNC 3 is equipped with spectacular voice functionality that is no longer phrase-sensitive.
To be more accurate, it has become more like other digital assistants like Alexa and Siri. This means you don’t need to say the same phrase for a particular command or action to perform.
Commands just conveying understandable ideas are enough to serve the purpose with the latest technology.
Previously, only particular terms were used to perform functions. If you say, “I’m hungry,” only this single phrase will always be used to direct the assistant to help you.
Over time, especially with the arrival of SYNC 3 systems, this experience has utterly changed.
Nowadays, if you say, “I’m hungry,” “I need to eat,” or something similar, the car will interpret that information using its artificial intelligence feature working in the backend.
Another lovely update in the Ford SYNC 3 system is that if you say some command like “Car needs a refill,” the digital assistant will show you all nearby petrol pumps.
Above all, instead of directing you to the petrol pump, it will ask for your permission before adding that location to your navigation map.
This means working has become more intelligent and, side by side, more authoritative under your directions.
Ford SYNC 3 has another fantastic feature: connecting to Wi-Fi or any cellar network will automatically receive over-the-air updates.
Currently, this feature is available in limited versions of SYNC 3, but it will soon be launched for all users.
Alexa and SYNC 3 System
Ford recently collaborated with Amazon to add Alexa to the AppLink catalog.
Alexa will assist Ford SYNC 3 users in knowing weather conditions, determining traffic patterns, and even finding sports scores.
The SYNC 3 system has also introduced another feature of audiobooks and the latest music from the Amazon galleries.
Waze and AppLink
Waze has also been integrated into AppLink connectivity. Users can view directions and navigate to the point of interest.
It also provides real-time traffic updates, such as police vehicles in the area or any accidents that happened nearby.
Waze also assists drivers in finding the nearest gas or refill stations. Many other navigational features are available for SYNC 3 systems version 3.0 or higher.
Ford is now building an in-depth collaboration with Google. In 2023, both will launch an amazing feature for building Google apps in the SYNC 3 systems.
It will feature Google Maps, Google Assistant, and Google Play apps, all built-in with the latest versions of this technology.
Bottom Line
A few issues regarding functionality and related features have been reported by the people operating SYNC 3 systems, but most of them are resolved by merely updating the system.
So, the overall experience of customers has been awe-inspiring with this technology.
