Bronco updated. Alexa coming.

[Blucifer]

Got a Ford Power-Up 3.5.2 installed.

"Big things are coming.

Alexa Built-in, the road-going version of Amazon's ever-helpful assistant, is coming to your vehicle soon. This update helps prepare your vehicle for Alexa Built-in and other future improvements. Stay tuned because another download will arrive soon to complete the process.
Because of its complexity, this update may take longer than usual. But we promise you, it will be worth it.

Ongoing updates like this help you enjoy the best possible version of your Bronco SUV"



... I just hope I can turn it off so Amazon doesn't harvest data from me by constantly listening in the vehicle

Yeah f*** that. I will find a way to disable this when I get my bronco someday.

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[BroncoA512021]

Got a Ford Power-Up 3.5.2 installed.

"Big things are coming.

Alexa Built-in, the road-going version of Amazon's ever-helpful assistant, is coming to your vehicle soon. This update helps prepare your vehicle for Alexa Built-in and other future improvements. Stay tuned because another download will arrive soon to complete the process.
Because of its complexity, this update may take longer than usual. But we promise you, it will be worth it.

Ongoing updates like this help you enjoy the best possible version of your Bronco SUV"



... I just hope I can turn it off so Amazon doesn't harvest data from me by constantly listening in the vehicle

I use Siri to open my garage door etc...

 

[Squatch Parade]

Never turned on FordPass. Never turned on updates. Now never plan to. Not even sure it works in Canada but I’ll start pulling wires and fuses if I have to.

 

[mrjking2000]

if you're worried about the cia listening to you via your bronco... you should really be concerned about the wire tap device you carry around in your pocket daily haha!

 

[GoobertownDaddy]

That'll be useful for people who like easedroppers.

Do you have a phone? What's the difference. You probably have at least 10 items around you at all times that could eavesdrop on you...

 

[2020FordRaptor]

Do you have a phone? What's the difference. You probably have at least 10 items around you at all times that could eavesdrop on you...

No I know. I was just joking. I'd have to throw away my....whole house.

 

[DaveInSA]

I don’t care about the “cia listening to me”.
I do care about a mega corporation listening to me learning how to sell things to me, or selling that info to others to do the same

 

[Funkdoobiest]

Got a Ford Power-Up 3.5.2 installed.

"Big things are coming.

Alexa Built-in, the road-going version of Amazon's ever-helpful assistant, is coming to your vehicle soon. This update helps prepare your vehicle for Alexa Built-in and other future improvements. Stay tuned because another download will arrive soon to complete the process.
Because of its complexity, this update may take longer than usual. But we promise you, it will be worth it.

Ongoing updates like this help you enjoy the best possible version of your Bronco SUV"



... I just hope I can turn it off so Amazon doesn't harvest data from me by constantly listening in the vehicle

I’m still on update 1.9.0 that was the latest update Aug 3, 2022. Anyone know why we would have such an old version? I have automatic updates set and the last one was done automatically.

 

[da_jokker]

I don’t care about the “cia listening to me”.
I do care about a mega corporation listening to me learning how to sell things to me, or selling that info to others to do the same

Hell, I wish they'd listen more! Maybe then I'd stop getting phone calls about expiring warranties for cars that I don't own or wireless upgrades from carriers that have never had.

 

[JimmyG]

Never turned on FordPass. Never turned on updates. Now never plan to. Not even sure it works in Canada but I’ll start pulling wires and fuses if I have to.

:tinfoilhat:

 

[Squatch Parade]

:tinfoilhat:

It's pretty well documented what they do with your location data. Just search the news.

 

[JimmyG]

It's pretty well documented what they do with your location data. Just search the news.

I'm well aware and don't care.

 

[Squatch Parade]

I'm well aware and don't care.

That's fine for you. Other people do care.

 

[JimmyG]

That's fine for you. Other people do care.

Not debating that with you. My original comment was meant to be "funny" somehow the humor got lost.

 

[ColonelAngus]

Unless i can say "Alexa, build my Bronco!" idgaf. I use google home/nest stuff for everything anyway, most of which is set to timers or automated when i unlock my house etc anyway.

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