Ford SmartLink - Any update?
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Ford SmartLink - Any update?
I've been following the remote access threads very closely, but most specifically this one: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...urity-kit.html
I've seen it mentioned a few times that Ford is supposed to be coming out with SmartLink for 2016 and older (and hopefully our '17s) this summer and I've been waiting on that to decide what to buy. Has anyone heard of any updates on this?
I'm trying to decide on whether to wait for this or get the remote access that's available now.
I've seen it mentioned a few times that Ford is supposed to be coming out with SmartLink for 2016 and older (and hopefully our '17s) this summer and I've been waiting on that to decide what to buy. Has anyone heard of any updates on this?
I'm trying to decide on whether to wait for this or get the remote access that's available now.
Last edited by hinsong; Jul 7, 2017 at 08:36 AM. Reason: After additional research, found reference to smartlink
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Ford Pass is what can be equipped on some newer models. Must come from production, cannot be added on after the fact.
Smartlink will only be offered as an add-on module.
Remote Access has been around for several years. This is also only offered as an add-on module, and eventually Smartlink will replace Remote Access.
3 completely different systems, it gets confusing
Anyway, to answer the OP's question.... Smartlink still isn't out. My best guess is sometime next year before it actually hits the streets in retail form. In the mean time it's Remote Access or nothing.
Smartlink will only be offered as an add-on module.
Remote Access has been around for several years. This is also only offered as an add-on module, and eventually Smartlink will replace Remote Access.
3 completely different systems, it gets confusing
Anyway, to answer the OP's question.... Smartlink still isn't out. My best guess is sometime next year before it actually hits the streets in retail form. In the mean time it's Remote Access or nothing.
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Can anyone explain the differences? What would SmartLink offer that would suggest I should wait and not buy the Remote Access? Thanks.
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- Smartphone-based remote start, lock and unlock.
- 4G Wi-Fi hotspot capable of accepting up to eight devices.
- Vehicle health and security alerts.
- Vehicle location assistance.
Supposedly the app will also allow you to set up a dealer and schedule service appointments.
In comparison, Remote Access gives you the following features:
- Smartphone-based remote start, lock and unlock.
- Security upgrade and security alerts.
Now the part I'm still trying to figure out is the "vehicle location assistance". Ford has been a bit vague about it. I've heard it could possibly give you a map location of your vehicle, and I've also heard that you can set boundaries for say a teenage driver, giving you alerts when those boundaries are crossed. We'll see when more info is released I guess. The initial press release came out in January, and I attended a Ford regional meeting that touched on it briefly back in February. Since then I haven't heard anything else other than beta testing was extended past the end of summer.
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The vehicle location could be just sounding the alarm like panic mode when you loose your car in a parking lot. Sending out GPS coordinates is a whole other can of worms. I would love to see it in the truck but have a feeling all your getting is sound the alarm to locate.
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SmartLink info can be found here: https://media.ford.com/content/fordm...-features.html
I have been searching the web about once a week for it as I will jump on this right away. Getting pretty sick of these 100+ degree days and no remote start from my phone.
I have been searching the web about once a week for it as I will jump on this right away. Getting pretty sick of these 100+ degree days and no remote start from my phone.
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Here's what Smartlink is supposed to offer when released:
- Smartphone-based remote start, lock and unlock.
- 4G Wi-Fi hotspot capable of accepting up to eight devices.
- Vehicle health and security alerts.
- Vehicle location assistance.
Supposedly the app will also allow you to set up a dealer and schedule service appointments.
In comparison, Remote Access gives you the following features:
- Smartphone-based remote start, lock and unlock.
- Security upgrade and security alerts.
Now the part I'm still trying to figure out is the "vehicle location assistance". Ford has been a bit vague about it. I've heard it could possibly give you a map location of your vehicle, and I've also heard that you can set boundaries for say a teenage driver, giving you alerts when those boundaries are crossed. We'll see when more info is released I guess. The initial press release came out in January, and I attended a Ford regional meeting that touched on it briefly back in February. Since then I haven't heard anything else other than beta testing was extended past the end of summer.
- Smartphone-based remote start, lock and unlock.
- 4G Wi-Fi hotspot capable of accepting up to eight devices.
- Vehicle health and security alerts.
- Vehicle location assistance.
Supposedly the app will also allow you to set up a dealer and schedule service appointments.
In comparison, Remote Access gives you the following features:
- Smartphone-based remote start, lock and unlock.
- Security upgrade and security alerts.
Now the part I'm still trying to figure out is the "vehicle location assistance". Ford has been a bit vague about it. I've heard it could possibly give you a map location of your vehicle, and I've also heard that you can set boundaries for say a teenage driver, giving you alerts when those boundaries are crossed. We'll see when more info is released I guess. The initial press release came out in January, and I attended a Ford regional meeting that touched on it briefly back in February. Since then I haven't heard anything else other than beta testing was extended past the end of summer.
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SmartLink info can be found here: https://media.ford.com/content/fordm...-features.html
I have been searching the web about once a week for it as I will jump on this right away. Getting pretty sick of these 100+ degree days and no remote start from my phone.
I have been searching the web about once a week for it as I will jump on this right away. Getting pretty sick of these 100+ degree days and no remote start from my phone.
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I have been running FordPass on my devices since December 2016. All working, I get notices, have yet to be successful getting a "Vehicle Health Report' on my 2017 F350 Lariat Ultimate. Anyone have tips? I have been on the phone with FordPass support several times, monumental waste of time...
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I have been running FordPass on my devices since December 2016. All working, I get notices, have yet to be successful getting a "Vehicle Health Report' on my 2017 F350 Lariat Ultimate. Anyone have tips? I have been on the phone with FordPass support several times, monumental waste of time...
I have a 2016 F150 Lariat.
I`m not sure if it`ll help or if you`ve tried it but perhaps you should do a Master Reset on the SYNC system.
Hope this helps.
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I have been running FordPass on my devices since December 2016. All working, I get notices, have yet to be successful getting a "Vehicle Health Report' on my 2017 F350 Lariat Ultimate. Anyone have tips? I have been on the phone with FordPass support several times, monumental waste of time...
Every single VIN shows N in OASISVHR ACTIVATED: N
The option to install the software is greyed out when doing updates or PMI. I have been able to update it on US VINS though. No idea why why its disabled here.