Spotify through the SYNC2 ????

[Darren Bishop]

Now I’m really not a fan of the SYNC 2 system…its fiddly, slow, its not intuitive, there are too many stages to complete simple tasks etc….however I have just read in ‘the about the car’ section that I can access Spotify through the applink thingy…

“Once a mobile phone has been paired with SYNC2, a range of optimised apps – including Spotify – can be accessed through an interface known as APPLINK.”

Now I have spent an hour or 2 playing with the SYNC 2 system and not found any available apps or anyway to access Spotify.  Is it me or is this a feature we dont get in the UK?

[Julian Holling]

Hi Darren,

I play Spotify through my iPhone via Sync2.  Once your phone is  paired, you need to go to the option on the audio screen (you need to scroll down and I think it is second bottom option)  and select that one (Can’t remember the name of it off hand but will confirm later when I get home).  Pressing play on Spotify on the track you want to play should play via Sync2.  Hope this helps.  If not, I’ll have a play later tonight and make a note of the steps and settings and reply again to this post.

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[Darren Bishop]

Thanks Julian, but isn’t that just playing spotify on the phone with the sound coming out of the car speakers via Bluetooth? As opposed to there being a Spotify app via the Applink in Sync 2??
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[Julian Holling]

Yeah.  Id din’t realise Sync2 could install the spotify app.  Maybe I should do some more research if it can

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[Julian Holling]

@Darren,  unless I am mistaken, Applink just gives voice control (and button control) over the Spotify App … http://www.ford.co.uk/OwnerServices/SYNC-and-Bluetooth-Support/SYNC-with-app-link   (This is a couple of years old so unless they have updated Sync2 it should still be current)

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[howsey]

I’m reading that sync1 could, but sync2 can’t. Something about applink. For sync2 its recommended you use Bluetooth; it seems that sync3 will be able to use the feature, though. I don’t know if that makes any sense to anyone.

[71-bda]

Im happy to say I have absolutely no idea what you lot are talking about! I’m good with progression holes and holes and emulsion tubes etc on webers though !

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[howsey]

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[Anonymous]

thanks

[stevenwolf]

You’re definitely not alone in your frustration with the SYNC 2 system — many users find it clunky and not very user-friendly, especially compared to newer infotainment systems. As for the AppLink feature, it does allow access to certain apps like Spotify, but here’s the catch: AppLink support can vary by region, software version, and even the phone you’re using.

In many cases, the UK version of SYNC 2 does not support AppLink for third-party apps like Spotify, especially if your system hasn’t received recent firmware updates. Even in regions where it is supported, getting AppLink to work properly often requires:

A compatible version of the app (like Spotify)
A compatible phone (usually Android works better than iOS for AppLink)
The app to be open and running before connecting
Ford really improved things with SYNC 3 and later versions, which offer native support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay — much more seamless ways to use apps like Spotify.

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[white-rs2]

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