The Ford Sync system is a wonderful head unit and navigation system for a vehicle. It is a quite powerful system, and many of the features are easily performed simply by using your voice.
In this article I’m going to walk you through a cool capability, finding local businesses using the “Business Search” commands. I actually do use this functionality on occasion and it’s a lot faster and safer than pulling over on the road. In my case my Sync system is in a 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid.
Remember, to use the advance “Services” functionality, you MUST first register at https://owner.ford.com/tools/account/sync-my-ride.html ( have your VIN Ready )
KNOWN CITY STATE, KNOWN BUSINESS NAME
- SAY: “SERVICES”
- SAY: “BUSINESS SEARCH”
- SAY: “Renton Washington”
- SAY: “Cedar River Animal Hospital”
- SAY: “Directions” ( sends address to your nav system )
SEARCH NEAR ME: KNOWN BUSINESS NAME
- SAY: “SERVICES”
- SAY: “BUSINESS SEARCH”
- SAY: “Search Near Me”
- SAY: “The Keg Steakhouse”
- SAY: “ONE” for the first option it offers you(closest)
- SAY: “CONNECT ME” ( dials phone number from your car )
SEARCH NEAR ME: FIND A GAS STATION
- SAY: “SERVICES”
- SAY: “BUSINESS SEARCH”
- SAY: “Search Near Me”
- SAY: “Gas Stations” ( searching by Type of Business )
- SAY: “ONE” for the first option it offers you(closest)
- SAY: “Text me the info” ( send address to your phone via text)
- SAY: “Driving Directions” ( sends address to your nav system )
OTHER OPTIONS / INFO
- “Search Near Me” ( finds locations near you if unknown )
- “connect me” dials phone number.
- “text me the info” Send you a txt message to your phone with Link & Phone to your location ( good for forwarding to friends )
- It remembers your last search.. you’d say: “Last Search” if you need to remember the last search you did.
- If you’re low on gas, the nav will auto populate nearest fuel stations on your screen.
This is easy and convienient, it has come in handy for me a handful of times already!
Here is the video showing you How To use Business Search Services in my Ford Sync(Lincoln)
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