Get SYNC? 3 -> Using Voice Recognition Guide for Ford Edge SUV Second Generation (2015-2023)

Home screen displayTileItem

If your vehicle does not have navigation, this space

contains the audio information.

If equipped.

You can touch any of the feature displays

to access that feature.

Anytime you select the home button, the

system returns you to this screen.

USING VOICE RECOGNITION

The SYNC 3 system allows you to use voice

commands, to control features like audio

and climate controls. By using voice

commands, you can keep your hands on

the wheel and your eyes on the road.

You can access each feature controlled by

SYNC 3 through a variety of commands.

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To activate the SYNC 3 voice

commands push the voice

button on the steering wheel and

wait for the prompt.

___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that it can

be the name of anything, such as artist, the

name of contact or number. The context

and the description of the command tell

you what to say for this dynamic option.

There are some commands that work for

every feature, these commands are:

Action and DescriptionVoice Command

Brings you to the main menu.Main Menu

Returns you to the previous screen.Go back

Ends the voice session.Cancel

Gives you a list of possible voice commands.List of Commands

You can name any feature and the system gives a list of

commands available for the feature. For example, you could

say:

___ List of Commands

Phone List of Commands

Navigation List of Commands

You can use this command to view the next page of options on

any screen where multiple pages of choices are given.

You can use this command to view the previous page of options

on any screen where multiple pages of choices are given.

Gives you available commands you can use on the current

screen.

Help

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Included here are some of the most

popular commands for each SYNC 3

feature.

Audio Voice Commands

___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for

audio voice commands it can be the name

of a Sirius channel or a channel number, a

radio frequency number, or the name of an

artist, album, song or a genre.

To control the media features, press the voice button and when prompted, say:

DescriptionVoice command

You can say the Sirius channel name or number

such as "Sirius channel 16".

Sirius Channel ___

You can also turn to a Sirius channel by saying the channel's name, such as "The Pulse".

Allows you to tune to a specific FM or AM

frequency such as "FM 88.7" or "AM 1580".

AM ___

FM ___

Allows you to tune to a specific HD frequency

such as “FM 88.7 HD 1”.

FM ___ HD ___

Allows you to listen to music on your Bluetooth-

connected device.

Bluetooth Audio

Allows you to listen to music on your USB

connected device.

USB

For USB audio only, you can say the name of an

artist, album, song or a genre to listen to that

selection. Your system must finish indexing

before this option is available. For example, you

could say "Play artist, The Beatles" or "Play song,

Penny Lane".

Play Genre ___

Play Playlist ___

Play Artist ___

Play Album ___

Play Podcast ___

Play Song ___

Play Audiobook ___

For USB audio only, you can say the name of an

artist, album, or a genre to browse by that selec-

tion. Your system must finish indexing before this

option is available. For example you can say

"Browse The Beatles" or "Browse folk".

Browse ___

This option may not be available in all markets or may require a subscription.

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Climate Voice Commands

You can control the temperature of the

vehicle using voice commands.

___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for

climate voice commands it can be the

desired degrees for the temperature

setting.

To adjust the temperature, say:

DescriptionVoice command

Adjust the temperature between 60–85°F

(15.5–29.5°C).

Climate Set Temperature ___

Phone Voice Commands

Pairing a Phone

You can use voice commands to connect

your Bluetooth-enabled phone to the

system.

To pair your phone, press the voice button and when prompted, say:

DescriptionVoice command

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing

process. See Settings (page 455).

Pair Phone

Making Calls

___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for

phone voice commands it can be the name

of the contact you wish to call or the digits

you want to dial.

Press the voice button and say a command similar to the following:

DescriptionVoice command

Allows you to call a specific contact from your phonebook

such as "Call Jenny".

Call ___

Allows you to call a specific contact from your phonebook

at a specific location such as "Call Jenny at Home".

Call ___ at ___

Allows you to dial a specific number such as “Dial 867-5309”.Dial ___

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Please make sure that you are saying the

contact name exactly as it appears in your

contact list.

Once you have provided the digits of the phone number, you can say the following

commands:

DescriptionVoice Command

If the full number was not entered with the first command, you

can continue saying the number.

<0-9>

Tells SYNC 3 to make the phone call.Dial

Tells SYNC 3 to erase the last block of digits stated.Delete

Tells SYNC 3 to erase the entire number.Clear

Text Message Voice Commands

To access text message options, press the voice button and say:

DescriptionVoice command

Listen to Message

You can say the number of the message you

would like to hear.

Listen to text message ___

Reply to Message

Navigation Voice Commands (If

Equipped)

Setting a Destination

You can use any of the following

commands to set a destination or find a

point of interest.

___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for

navigation voice commands it can be a POI

category or a major brand name, where

major brand name is a chain with more

than 20 locations

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You can find an address, a point of interest (POI), or search for points of interest

by category:

DescriptionVoice command

Allows you to enter the address search functionality. You can

also search for an address in a specific state or province.

Find an Address

State the name of the POI category or major brand name you

would like to search for such as "Find restaurants".

Find a ___

Allows you to enter the POI search functionality.Find POI

Allows you to enter the intersection search functionality.Find Intersection

State the name of a POI category or major brand name you would

like to search for.

Destination Nearest

___

Allows you to see a list of your previous destinations.Destination Previous

Destination

Allows you to see a list of your favorite destinations.Favorite Destinations

Allows you to route to your home address.Destination Home

Allows you to route to your work address.Destination My Work

In addition, you can say these commands when a route is active:

DescriptionVoice command

Cancels the current route.Cancel Route

Allows you to select an alternate route.Detour

Repeats the last guidance prompt.Repeat Instruction

Displays the active route.Show Route

Displays the list of upcoming maneuvers.Route Summary

Provides current location.Where Am I

Allows you to zoom in on the map.Zoom in

Allows you to zoom out from the map.Zoom out

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Mobile App Voice Commands (If Equipped)

The following voice commands are always available:

DescriptionVoice command

SYNC 3 will prompt you to say the name of an app to start it on

SYNC 3.

Mobile Apps

SYNC 3 will list all of the currently available Mobile Apps.List Mobile Apps

SYNC 3 will search and connect to compatible app(s) running on

your mobile device.

Find New Apps

There are also voice commands that you can use when app(s) are connected to

SYNC 3:

DescriptionVoice command

At any time, you can say the name of a mobile app to start the

mobile app on SYNC 3.

Say the name of an

app

SYNC 3 will list the available voice commands for the specified

app if the app is running on SYNC 3.

Say the name of an

app, followed by

help

SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link

Voice Commands (If Equipped)

SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link may not

be available in all markets. Activation and

a subscription are required.

You can say the following commands to access SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link:

DescriptionVoice command

Displays a list of traffic incidents.Show Traffic

Displays the current weather map.Show Weather Map

Displays a list of fuel prices.Show Fuel Prices

Displays the 5 day weather forecast.Show 5 Day Fore-

cast

Help

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Voice Settings Commands

You can say the following commands to access the voice settings:

DescriptionVoice command

Allows you to enter the voice settings functionality.Voice Settings

Sets standard prompting with longer prompts.Interaction Mode

Standard

Sets advanced prompting with shorter prompts.Interaction Mode

Advanced

Allows the system to confirm before making a phone call.Phone Confirmation On

The system does not confirm before placing a call.Phone Confirmation Off

The system displays a short list of available commands.Voice Command Lists On

The system does not display the list of commands.Voice Command Lists Off

You can use the volume control to adjust

the volume of the system voice prompts.

While prompt is active, adjust the volume

control up or down to your desired setting.

Note: Depending on the current climate

control settings, the fan speed may

automatically go down while issuing voice

commands or while making and receiving

phone calls via SYNC to reduce the amount

of background noise in the vehicle. The fan

speed will automatically return to normal

operation once the voice session ends. Fan

speed can also be adjusted normally during

a voice session, simply press fan buttons (or

turn fan knob) to increase or decrease fan

speed to desired setting.

To disable this automatic fan speed

reduction feature during voice sessions,

press and hold the climate control AC and

Recirculated air buttons simultaneously,

release and then increase fan speed within

2 seconds. To re-enable this feature, repeat

the above sequence.

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SYNC? 3 -> Using Voice Recognition for Your Ford Edge SUV Second Generation (2015-2023)

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