Figure this one out????
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 331
Likes: 0
Figure this one out????
So I noticed that when I am driving my 2011 F-250 diesel and using the Sync to set my primary phone on, I get the message "This feature is not available for your safety while driving." or something to that effect. So I don't have any phone.
Yet, when I am driving I can use the same Sync and connect the same phone to my bluetooth and get to connect it and use it that way? Go figure???
Now the question is where is the logic that implies for my own safety can't connect the phone as a Primary but yet I can by-pass it easily just by going the bluetooth route and push the buttons while driving and get the same phone connected that way?
If I go to the Primary I have to pull over to the side and stop for connectivity yet I can connect the phone driving using the bluetooth route.
I have to laugh at the engineers or safety people who supposedly thought this one out. It doesn't make any sense and someone must have had a brain fa*t during this phase of production.
Yet, when I am driving I can use the same Sync and connect the same phone to my bluetooth and get to connect it and use it that way? Go figure???
Now the question is where is the logic that implies for my own safety can't connect the phone as a Primary but yet I can by-pass it easily just by going the bluetooth route and push the buttons while driving and get the same phone connected that way?
If I go to the Primary I have to pull over to the side and stop for connectivity yet I can connect the phone driving using the bluetooth route.
I have to laugh at the engineers or safety people who supposedly thought this one out. It doesn't make any sense and someone must have had a brain fa*t during this phase of production.
Posting Guru
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,402
Likes: 0
From: Upstate, NY
Once you've paired the phone to the head unit it should automatically remember that connection each time you're in the truck. Did you read the manual?
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 331
Likes: 0
figure this out?
It does pair it but I have two cell phones and have to switch them up. I have my personal cell phone and then I have a strictly business cell phone. Only one at at time will connect to the sync.
Yea, I read the manual but it isn't a very good info manual in my opinion. Even the dealership guys have trouble figuring some of it out.
Try it out. Disconnect your phone, then drive and try to connect it as a primary. You won't be able to if you have disconnected it. However, you can connect it via the bluetooth buttons while you are driving? Very strange?
Yea, I read the manual but it isn't a very good info manual in my opinion. Even the dealership guys have trouble figuring some of it out.
Try it out. Disconnect your phone, then drive and try to connect it as a primary. You won't be able to if you have disconnected it. However, you can connect it via the bluetooth buttons while you are driving? Very strange?
Post Fiend
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 6,521
Likes: 11
From: Greenwood, SC
Is there a way to connect your phone for hands free use other than Bluetooth?
It sounds to me that if you use the Bluetooth connection all your problems go away, so why don't you just do it that way? Isn't that what the Bluetooth connection is for?
Are you using the USB port? I assumed that the USB port was mainly for portable mp3 players, like an iPod. I never even considered using the USB port for telephone connectivity.
It sounds to me that if you use the Bluetooth connection all your problems go away, so why don't you just do it that way? Isn't that what the Bluetooth connection is for?
Are you using the USB port? I assumed that the USB port was mainly for portable mp3 players, like an iPod. I never even considered using the USB port for telephone connectivity.
Posting Guru
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,402
Likes: 0
From: Upstate, NY
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 331
Likes: 0
Figure this out???
I have my koodo personal phone connected most times as the Primary source in the BT menu. However, when I want to use my Bell business phone instead I either have to make it the primary source or disconnect it and make the bell phone connect thru the BT menu where it says connect Blue tooth, then scroll to the phone and connect it. The thing that I am saying that is weird though, is that to connect any phone thru as the primary source the truck must be stopped. But to connect any phone thru the connect Blue tooth menu, the truck can be driving or in motion. So with the primary connect, I get the message "This application is not available for my own safety while driving." But it does't seem to be a concern when I scroll thru the menu to connect the phones thru Blue tooth connect as I can connect the phone while I am driving. So one way I must stop the vehicle, for my safety and the other way I don't have to stop. Very strange. Try it out and you will see what I mean.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now
Brett Foote
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Posting Guru
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,402
Likes: 0
From: Upstate, NY
I have my koodo personal phone connected most times as the Primary source in the BT menu. However, when I want to use my Bell business phone instead I either have to make it the primary source or disconnect it and make the bell phone connect thru the BT menu where it says connect Blue tooth, then scroll to the phone and connect it. The thing that I am saying that is weird though, is that to connect any phone thru as the primary source the truck must be stopped. But to connect any phone thru the connect Blue tooth menu, the truck can be driving or in motion. So with the primary connect, I get the message "This application is not available for my own safety while driving." But it does't seem to be a concern when I scroll thru the menu to connect the phones thru Blue tooth connect as I can connect the phone while I am driving. So one way I must stop the vehicle, for my safety and the other way I don't have to stop. Very strange. Try it out and you will see what I mean.
I have 1 way to connect a phone to my head unit in my 11 Lariat. The protocol is bluetooth and I can connect it/disconnect it while driving.
Sorry if I'm missing something here, but I truly don't understand what "primary connect" is.
Tuned
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 400
Likes: 1
From: Gulf Coast, Texas
The automatic pairing when the phone does not connect for whatever reason can be done while driving but the manual pairing cannot be done while driving as they assume you will be looking at your device and crashing.
AFAIK you cannot connect a phone via USB it must be by bluetooth. I always use my USB connection though for charging my phone.
Primary connect? You mean setting the phone as primary? You can have multiple phones paired to the truck but the primary will take precedence over others.
AFAIK you cannot connect a phone via USB it must be by bluetooth. I always use my USB connection though for charging my phone.
Primary connect? You mean setting the phone as primary? You can have multiple phones paired to the truck but the primary will take precedence over others.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 331
Likes: 0
figure this out
You are correct about setting the one phone as "Primary" which to me means the Automatic route so that when I connect the one phone as primary it is the primary phone at the start up of the truck.
However, when I need to connect my business phone (switch phone use) I scroll thru and go to system settings- connect bluetooth- scroll to my heading for my phones- scroll until I get the code for my business phone- and connect it manually while driving. I don't have to touch my phone during this process but have to use my fingers and touch the radio arrows and also the the steering wheel setting controls to get the phone to connect. So it is very strange I am allowed to do this while driving but can't set the phone as the primary while driving cause the voice says for my own safety this feature is not available while the vehicle is moving.
Very strange set up???
However, when I need to connect my business phone (switch phone use) I scroll thru and go to system settings- connect bluetooth- scroll to my heading for my phones- scroll until I get the code for my business phone- and connect it manually while driving. I don't have to touch my phone during this process but have to use my fingers and touch the radio arrows and also the the steering wheel setting controls to get the phone to connect. So it is very strange I am allowed to do this while driving but can't set the phone as the primary while driving cause the voice says for my own safety this feature is not available while the vehicle is moving.
Very strange set up???
Laughing Gas
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,053
Likes: 11
From: Central NJ
You are correct about setting the one phone as "Primary" which to me means the Automatic route so that when I connect the one phone as primary it is the primary phone at the start up of the truck.
However, when I need to connect my business phone (switch phone use) I scroll thru and go to system settings- connect bluetooth- scroll to my heading for my phones- scroll until I get the code for my business phone- and connect it manually while driving. I don't have to touch my phone during this process but have to use my fingers and touch the radio arrows and also the the steering wheel setting controls to get the phone to connect. So it is very strange I am allowed to do this while driving but can't set the phone as the primary while driving cause the voice says for my own safety this feature is not available while the vehicle is moving.
Very strange set up???
However, when I need to connect my business phone (switch phone use) I scroll thru and go to system settings- connect bluetooth- scroll to my heading for my phones- scroll until I get the code for my business phone- and connect it manually while driving. I don't have to touch my phone during this process but have to use my fingers and touch the radio arrows and also the the steering wheel setting controls to get the phone to connect. So it is very strange I am allowed to do this while driving but can't set the phone as the primary while driving cause the voice says for my own safety this feature is not available while the vehicle is moving.
Very strange set up???
