davesteltz 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2020 I just purchased a 2019 F150 with Sync3 and the 8 inch screen. It doesnt have XM radio and I would like to add it. I have the old external unit from Sirius but I would like to have it on the factory radio/screen. I went to two local Ford dealers and basically got the "deer in headlights" look and answers. Looking for some help. A local stereo shop told me that its a module and possible some software install ti add it, but again the dealers have no clue. Thanks for any help I can get Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gadgetjq 3 Report post Posted February 9, 2020 19 hours ago, davesteltz said: I just purchased a 2019 F150 with Sync3 and the 8 inch screen. It doesnt have XM radio and I would like to add it. On the 'Audio/Sources page of your Sync3 screen you should have a Sirius/XM button (see pic below). If you purchased from a Ford dealer that button should be active with several months of free satellite radio service. If it isn't press the button for instructions to sign up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davesteltz 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2020 Well like I stated, I DONT have XM on the radio. Its not that I havent signed up, yhe XM app is NOT installed on my radio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gadgetjq 3 Report post Posted February 9, 2020 15 minutes ago, davesteltz said: Well like I stated, I DONT have XM on the radio. Its not that I havent signed up, yhe XM app is NOT installed on my radio Ok Dave, chill. You hadn't gotten a single reply for 20 hours or so and I thought I'd offer up an option. Quite a few owners 'miss' that Sources button in the audio page. I've seen posts asking how to select Am/Fm on forums before and thought 'maybe' you'd missed the button in your New F150. Gadget out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davesteltz 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2020 16 minutes ago, Gadgetjq said: Ok Dave, chill. You hadn't gotten a single reply for 20 hours or so and I thought I'd offer up an option. Quite a few owners 'miss' that Sources button in the audio page. I've seen posts asking how to select Am/Fm on forums before and thought 'maybe' you'd missed the button in your New F150. Gadget out. Gadget, sorry didnt mean to sound mad...I bought this truck and when I found out that XM wasnt in the radio, I also found out that two local Ford dealers looked at me like I had two heads. When they realized that I was correct, they had no clue on what to tell me, which is frustrating. And looking on the web, I can find any answers, and that is driving me a little crazy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davesteltz 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2020 So for anyone interested or not, I already had a subscription to XM. What I found i that the APP for my phone is free and there is no extra charge for using it. So using the carplay feature, I now have XM thru my phone and also GPS...basically anything that comes up on the phone will show on the radio screen. Problem solved Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
radarxxx 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2020 45 minutes ago, davesteltz said: So for anyone interested or not, I already had a subscription to XM. What I found i that the APP for my phone is free and there is no extra charge for using it. So using the carplay feature, I now have XM thru my phone and also GPS...basically anything that comes up on the phone will show on the radio screen. Problem solved Interesting, thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gadgetjq 3 Report post Posted February 9, 2020 Great info and good you've got it sorted out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Multitask 27 Report post Posted February 10, 2020 Glad that was your 'fix' , unfortunately some of the vehicles do not come with Sirius or XM or both. it saves you about 3 bucks in parts... so I say sheesh on Ford!!!! If it comes right down to it, you could get an ACM from another vehicle and put it in , and a tad of programing.... but in the long run, as long as you are happy. 😎 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
