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Feb 4, 2022 | 08:33 AM

gpf2ez

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Sync 4 Android Auto

Is there a way to make the voice button on the steering wheel activate Google Assistant when Android Auto is running?
My Wifes 2020 Explorer with Sync 3 does this automatically.

I also do not need the built in Nav when I am using Android Auto and have Google Maps or Waze up.

Feb 4, 2022 | 09:08 AM

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Not sure about android auto, but with Siri you have to long press the voice button to activate her. I'd try holding it down longer and see what happens. If I short press, it activates the ford system.

Feb 4, 2022 | 09:11 AM

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I will give this a shot.

Feb 4, 2022 | 09:18 AM

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There is a list of key words to use when activating voice command, I have not payed any attention to whether there is a command for google assistant, but you might look into that.

Feb 4, 2022 | 09:22 AM

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There is a list of key words to use when activating voice command, I have not payed any attention to whether there is a command for google assistant, but you might look into that.

I looked at those but did not see one. I can still say OK Google and my phone will pick it up. But I like the option of just hitting the button.