Ford+Alexa is a popular app through which users can successfully use all the features of Alexa on the road. The app is specifically designed for users owning a Ford, as it is basically a skill that allows all the features to work even with all the noise coming from the road.
How to Fix Ford+Alexa Not Working?
Quite a number of users have been complaining about facing a number of issues while trying to use the application. Some of them can’t even get to start the application properly. For all such users, the Ford+Alexa app seems to not be working at all.
If you are also someone facing a similar issue, then this article should be of great help to you. Through this article, we will be mentioning some of the easiest ways on how you can get this issue fixed. So, without wasting any time further, let’s get started!
- Ensure that You Do Have Internet Connection
One of the first reasons why this could be occurring is because you could currently be facing internet problems. If that is so, then you will need to make sure that your internet is indeed working fine. You can try browsing different sites or try running an internet speed test to determine whether it is working or not.
In case you do find an issue with your internet, you will need to proceed with troubleshooting the issue. From restarting your router, checking your signals, to contacting your ISP, you will have to troubleshoot your internet connection.
- Try Reinstalling and Resyncing
Another thing that you can do in order to fix the problem is to try and reinstalling the application which should clear out any bug that you might be facing. Furthermore, we also recommend that you try removing the data and cache files of the application which should clear out all the settings stored in the application.
After you reinstall, you will have to go through the whole setup. Here, make sure that you resync Alexa with your Ford. Ensure that both are fully synced with each other.
- Update Your SYNC Version on Ford
In case you didn’t know already, in order for Ford to properly work with Alexa it is actually considered a requirement for Ford vehicle to have SYNC version 2.2 or higher. So, it could be that you have an older version of SYNC which is why you can’t use Alexa.
The Bottom Line:
Here are the 3 ways on how you can fix Alexa+Ford not working. Ensure that you follow all the instructions that we have mentioned in this article for a quick and easy fix to the issue. In case of any query, be sure to contact us!
same here not responding to commands .. I have moved the mic closer still the same
Alexa is still not responding to my commands
I am having the same issue and tried all 3 above and it appears Ford + Alexa is not hearing my commands.
Any suggestions?
I did all that and still Alexa not responding to commands