I searched for threads on Android Auto, and it's hard to even know where to start to troubleshoot problems because of so many Android Auto, Sync, and Android OS versions over the years, so I thought I'd see if anyone here has a suggestion for a good troubleshooting starting point based on my specific situation.
I have a '17 FiST with Sync 3 (v 2.0). I have happily used Apple CarPlay with my ancient iPhone 5S (I don't really care about smartphones; I just want something that works with basic modern apps) for three years and never had any trouble setting it up or getting it to work with voice commands. It even worked well with Google Maps.
But the old phone finally crapped out a week ago, and to save money, I ordered a cheap Android: an LG Stylo 5x from my carrier Boost Mobile. I downloaded Android Auto and a couple of apps to go with it: jetAudio and Podcast Addict. (I instantly disliked the Google Music Play app's interface and I rarely stream music or podcasts in the car; preferring to play content downloaded to my phone.)
Following the Sync phone-pairing instructions, I got Android Auto to work on a basic level, but after three days, I absolutely cannot get voice commands to work, either through the steering wheel buttons or the microphone icon on AA. If I ask for navigation directions in Google Maps, it just hangs. While it's hanging, the audio I was listening to (jetAudio or Podcast Addict) stops playing and can't be restarted without unplugging the phone and plugging it back in. I can't even get the Google Assistant to respond if I ask to play music, make a phone call, etc. God, I miss Siri.
If I can't get voice commands to work with AA, it's pretty close to worthless. I'm not a tech Luddite, but everything I've tried to solve this problem has failed. I feel like it's a Google/AA thing, not a Ford/Sync thing.
Any ideas on troubleshooting or videos that will help me set this thing up so voice commands work? I have Android version 9 and Android Auto version 5.2.501054.
Thanks!
I have a '17 FiST with Sync 3 (v 2.0). I have happily used Apple CarPlay with my ancient iPhone 5S (I don't really care about smartphones; I just want something that works with basic modern apps) for three years and never had any trouble setting it up or getting it to work with voice commands. It even worked well with Google Maps.
But the old phone finally crapped out a week ago, and to save money, I ordered a cheap Android: an LG Stylo 5x from my carrier Boost Mobile. I downloaded Android Auto and a couple of apps to go with it: jetAudio and Podcast Addict. (I instantly disliked the Google Music Play app's interface and I rarely stream music or podcasts in the car; preferring to play content downloaded to my phone.)
Following the Sync phone-pairing instructions, I got Android Auto to work on a basic level, but after three days, I absolutely cannot get voice commands to work, either through the steering wheel buttons or the microphone icon on AA. If I ask for navigation directions in Google Maps, it just hangs. While it's hanging, the audio I was listening to (jetAudio or Podcast Addict) stops playing and can't be restarted without unplugging the phone and plugging it back in. I can't even get the Google Assistant to respond if I ask to play music, make a phone call, etc. God, I miss Siri.
If I can't get voice commands to work with AA, it's pretty close to worthless. I'm not a tech Luddite, but everything I've tried to solve this problem has failed. I feel like it's a Google/AA thing, not a Ford/Sync thing.
Any ideas on troubleshooting or videos that will help me set this thing up so voice commands work? I have Android version 9 and Android Auto version 5.2.501054.
Thanks!