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FordPass app functions on Android/Wear OS Watches at last!
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That would be awesome or Google Assistant, but no.
You can set up Alexa routines to start the truck, so I assume to lock/unlock it as well.
Just make a routine that "asks Ford pass to start vehicle with Pin 1234(whatever you set.)"
Noticed the Ford Pass app on my OnePlus Watch 2 last week, but I thought it was because I got a new pixel 9 Pro XL.
Do you need to pay to use this function or is it just included?Someone on the Ford Maverick sub-Reddit posted this yesterday and I read it tonight, and confirmed that yes indeed, the Ford Pass application does now work on Android smart watches. In my case, a Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, and the original Reddit post was for a Pixel Watch 3, so presumably, most Wear OS watches.
It's free.
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Yep, free. After many years in the Hyundai/Genesis ecosystem, I was surprised and pleased by the "gratis" access to app-related remote vehicle operations provided by Lincoln and Ford.
Yep, free. After many years in the Hyundai/Genesis ecosystem, I was surprised and pleased by the "gratis" access to app-related remote vehicle operations provided by Lincoln and Ford.
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Me too. It was a big reason I went with the XL. Not much in the XLT I really wanted to spring for. But Minnesota here. So either long-distance remote start and cloth seats, or heated seats were something I really wanted. The fordpass app lets me kick on the heat before I head out of wherever I am... done deal without having to bump up to a new pricepoint.
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Update: The watch also requires an unlock after removal (like if you take it off at night to charge like I do, or for the purpose of taking a shower, etc.). This is the same behavior if you enable Samsung Pay on the watch and is a security default to ensure someone doesn't take your watch and use it for electronic payment or -- in this case -- unlock and start your truck. I don't know that they could drive it away with no key fob, but at a minimum, unlocking it would open your truck to theft of contents.
Still in all, I don't perceive this as much of a hassle; but again, that's just me.
they could not drive away without either the key fob, or a sophisticated relay attack which needs the key to be in relatively near proximity (say 50-100 feet), or an even more sophisticated attack on the wired canbus system.
however if someone steals your watch or phone, they might have your key also.
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Guess its time to pull out my Galaxy Watch 5. It would be nice if it worked on Garmins but I think they use their own OS.
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I assumed as much.
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When I tested the WiFi being used for the Fordpass functions of getting a reading from truck or sending a signal to truck - it was NOT used.
Meaning I'm watching the WiFi AP for connections to it - the truck never connected once it disconnected shortly after turn-off.
Only cellular appears to be used.
Also another aspect for reason app method may not work - low battery and deep sleep mode engaged - so keypad still useful!
Check Permissions and allow it to operate without unlocking the phone.
I have a galaxy 3, mainly use to track my sleep. How did you get the app on your watch. I can't find the app when searching the store on the watch. Thanks
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