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Benefit of letting sync use my wifi?

Started by Vortech347, September 14, 2015, 04:16:20 PM

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Vortech347

September 14, 2015, 04:16:20 PM
So I'm learning the ins and outs of Sync and there is an option in it to connect to wifi.  Why do I want my car to connect to my home network?  What is the benefit?   Thanks.
Matt H.
2013 SHO Performance Pack, Daily, AJPTurbo tuned
2003 SVT Cobra 497rwhp/491rwtq, Self tuned, Cruiser
1990 Mustang GT 570rwhp/530twtq, Self tuned, Open Track
2017 F150 XLT 5.0

Boggus

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September 14, 2015, 04:17:40 PM
Ditto on the above and will they ever release a new update?
2013 unleashed SHO PP

SHOdded

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September 14, 2015, 04:27:10 PM
Not much it appears.  The Wifi functionality is there mainly to provide a hotspot for in-car passengers.  Apparently b/g (no n, sorry).
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ford-focus-infotainment-sync-myford,3206-9.html
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If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

Vortech347

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September 14, 2015, 05:12:38 PM
So why would I go through the car connected to a hot spot instead of connecting to the hot spot itself?

Tech is getting so redundant just for "features" now.  haha
Matt H.
2013 SHO Performance Pack, Daily, AJPTurbo tuned
2003 SVT Cobra 497rwhp/491rwtq, Self tuned, Cruiser
1990 Mustang GT 570rwhp/530twtq, Self tuned, Open Track
2017 F150 XLT 5.0

J-Will

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September 20, 2015, 05:16:03 PM
Quote from: SHOdded on September 14, 2015, 04:27:10 PM
Not much it appears.  The Wifi functionality is there mainly to provide a hotspot for in-car passengers.  Apparently b/g (no n, sorry).
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ford-focus-infotainment-sync-myford,3206-9.html
This is correct. The original intent was to use the cars USB for a WiFi stick, turning the car into a hot spot. Hot spots have depreciated this feature.

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