Muzicman61 Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 So I decided to give Android Auto a try. Mainly for updated maps due to a new highway just opened in my location. One thing I have not been able to figure out is how to switch audio sources without leaving Android Auto. Previously I would just press the talk button and say "FM" or "AM" or "USB" to select my source. That doesn't seem to work any more with Android Auto. Has anyone found a way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multitask Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 AA takes over the whole system... so there is no way to control the Sync system when it's running.... other than the steering wheel controls Would be nice to press a 'button' in AA and have it be disabled rather than unplug the phone.... maybe when the Sync 4.0 wireless is out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbf2530 Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 Hi guys. On my 2018 MKZ, I can switch between SYNC and Apple CarPlay right on the SYNC menu screen, without needing to unplug the phone. I do not know if that achieves what you are trying to do, but is that not possible with Android Auto? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radarxxx Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 Don't care for AA because it does take over the whole system. I might learn to like it when I have to start paying for map updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asteele Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 The way to change the audio is to select the "exit" button within Android Auto, which drops you back to SYNC3, with AA still running in the background. Click on the SYNC3 audio button, and select the media/station you want, and either remain in SYNC3 - or click on the Maps or AA buttons to return to AA display. I moved 100% onto using Android Auto when I discovered Waze, which is utterly brilliant. I mainly listen to Podcasts, which I enjoy within AA by using the Pocket Casts app - other options available. All of my music is saved on my phone, which I can access using Google Music - no subscription necessary, and I can also use Spotify or Plex or TuneIn (and many others) to get other online music options too. When I want to listen to the radio, I just "exit" and select the station and return to AA display. Get to play/learn AA, I really recommend it... of course you can also use this to ask Google Assistant questions about weather, news, sport, set reminders, sent text messages - and of course it will read out received messages for you too. I wouldn't say it is perfect, the interface is specifically restricted to avoid distractions when driving - and I would like to be able to make my own settings in the interface, but it is under constant development and will get better and better. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzicman61 Posted January 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 Thanks for the responses. I had figured out i could exit out of AA without the need to unplug the phone. I just hoped there was an easier way. I guess we get lazy having to press 4 times on the screen as opposed to pressing the talk button and just state our command. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multitask Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 Ya know... I've done the reverse.... did not have my phone plugged in, and pressed the talk button to ask a question... GUH, Sync can't do that.... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzicman61 Posted January 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 12 hours ago, Multitask said: Ya know... I've done the reverse.... did not have my phone plugged in, and pressed the talk button to ask a question... GUH, Sync can't do that.... ? It can if you have the Alexa app. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multitask Posted January 30, 2020 Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 I have that app too... takes over the whole system again.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisholland03 Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 I wish Ford would do like GM's infotainment does - One press of the voice button summons the on-board voice prompt, two presses of the voice button summons the Google voice prompt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetjq Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 If you have an Android phone just say "OK Google." If your phone is connected to the Edge go into your Android Auto app and check "OK Google" notification. With that done the simple verbal command will bring the voice assistant up on your screen. No buttons needed! . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzicman61 Posted February 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 On 2/2/2020 at 6:20 AM, Gadgetjq said: If you have an Android phone just say "OK Google." If your phone is connected to the Edge go into your Android Auto app and check "OK Google" notification. With that done the simple verbal command will bring the voice assistant up on your screen. No buttons needed! . The problem is not with the Google assistant but getting to the on board Sync commands. I like GM's solution that Chris mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markn455 Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 On 1/29/2020 at 3:11 PM, asteele said: Plex What can you do with Plex? I click on mine and it does nothing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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