# Ford Play > Control and stream media for Ford's in-vehicle entertainment system. (iPhone/iPad app by Ford Motor Company.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ford-play/id1290945517 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ford Motor Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/466530590) - Category: Entertainment - Price: Free - Rating: 2.35/5 from 133 App Store ratings · 32 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.3 · 100 MB - Languages: English, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese - Released: 2017-11-14 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ford-play/id1290945517/reviews.md ## What is Ford Play? Control your Ford Play Family Entertainment System with the exciting, ALL-NEW Ford Play mobile app! Stream media from your mobile device directly to the system monitors, or share content being played on the monitors to other mobile devices located elsewhere in the vehicle. The Ford Play mobile app brings fun and excitement to your on-the-go Family Entertainment System viewing experience! ---- (1) The Ford Play mobile app is compatible with select smartphone platforms, and is available as a free download from the app store. Message and data rates may apply. (2) The Ford Play Family Entertainment System, an optional feature on select vehicles beginning with 2018 Model Year, is required to use the app. See your dealer for details. ## Key features - Stream media from mobile device - Share monitor content to other devices - Control entertainment system - Enhance viewing experience ## Recent user reviews (10 of 32) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ford-play/id1290945517/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Unnecessarily complicated *2023-12-12* This app is a shining example of how Ford needs to stick to making autos and leave the tech up to an outside source. It’s WAYYY more complicated than what it should be. Just to steam music for my phone to the car audio takes about 20 steps. The steps are the opposite of intuitive and the instruction manual isn’t organized. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2023-09-22* I get the same error as everyone else. I am def connected to the same network in my truck. Doesn’t work. ### 1/5 — Junk *2023-07-15* I don’t waste your time by downloading this app. It does not work. I am connected to my 2023 Ford Wi-Fi and I keep getting an error message telling me I need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi, which I am. So if you want to waste a lot of time going down the rabbit hole, this app is for you. ### 1/5 — Pure junk *2023-07-05* Never works. Gives me the same error messages everyone else. Saying I’m not on the same that work and I am. It’s just a waste of time and I can’t tell you how many times I have attempted to use this and have been utterly disappointed. They need to pull this app from the App Store or make a version that actually works. I mean how many negative reviews can there possibly be before the developers realize that this app is a piece of junk. I hate that I even had to give it one star. Useless. ### 1/5 — Garbage! *2023-04-26* Doesn’t work at all! Do not waste your time trying to make this function. App can’t connect to vehicle regardless of what network you use (although it clearly has connected since Ford Connect is running happily). Won’t show you devices or anything you might want to use. Lincoln Play is exactly the same. Doesn’t anyone test these things before launching them? Would have given it -5 stars if that was possible. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work. *2023-04-13* I had the same experience as the previous reviewer. I continued to see the message indicating the WiFi needed to be connected. Couldn’t move beyond the message. ### 1/5 — Useless *2022-10-16, version 2.1.0* Useless app. Tried for hours to get this to work. Keeps saying its not connected to the same wifi but it definitely is. Annoying. ### 1/5 — Dosnt connect *2022-10-01, version 2.1.0* Doesn’t not work at all ### 5/5 — So good *2022-08-17, version 2.1.0* Lover it was so fun ### 1/5 — Garbage *2022-07-11, version 2.1.0* I have the 22 Expedition and it won’t connect to either monitor. Says wifi won’t connect, even though it’s most definitely connected. A Spent most of the day in the back seat trying to get it to work. I don’t usually leave bad reviews, but this is garbage. ## Frequently asked questions about Ford Play ### What does the Ford Play app do? The Ford Play app allows you to control your Ford Play Family Entertainment System. You can stream media from your mobile device directly to the system's monitors and share content playing on the monitors to other mobile devices within the vehicle. ### Is the Ford Play app free? Yes, the Ford Play mobile app is available as a free download from the app store. However, standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier. ### What do I need to use the Ford Play app? To use the Ford Play app, you need the Ford Play Family Entertainment System, which is an optional feature available on select Ford vehicles starting with the 2018 Model Year. You also need a compatible smartphone. ### What vehicles is the Ford Play app compatible with? The Ford Play app is compatible with select smartphone platforms. The Ford Play Family Entertainment System itself is an optional feature on select vehicles beginning with the 2018 Model Year. It's recommended to see your dealer for specific vehicle compatibility details. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 2.1.0 — 2020-03-05 Various improvements and performance enhancements Updated for CCPA Compliance ## Apps similar to Ford Play | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Baby Box](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baby-box/id1564220540) | — | Free | Entertainment | | [XFINITY TV Remote](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xfinity-tv-remote/id401629893) | 1.9 (6,914) | Free | Entertainment | | [Drink Map](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drink-map/id1556072800) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Entertainment | | [検定for BLACKPINK](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/for-blackpink/id1557127240) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Entertainment | | [Junín Tu Cine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/junin-tu-cine/id1557541120) | — | Free | Entertainment | | [ENTV USA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/entv-usa/id1558527240) | — | Free | Entertainment | ## More apps by Ford Motor Company - [Ford™](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ford/id1095418609) - [BlueOvalNow](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blueovalnow/id1195675066) - [Ford Performance App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ford-performance-app/id1225744589) - [Ford+Alexa](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ford-plus-alexa/id1316029395) - [Ford Pro Telematics Drive](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ford-pro-telematics-drive/id1497783941) All apps by Ford Motor Company: https://appshunter.io/developer/466530590 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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