# Lincoln+Alexa

> Voice assistant for Lincoln vehicles, integrating Alexa's features and skills. (iPhone/iPad app by Lincoln Motor Company Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lincoln-plus-alexa/id1316029168 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lincoln Motor Company Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/983255355)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-12-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lincoln-plus-alexa/id1316029168/reviews.md

## What is Lincoln+Alexa?

Bring Lincoln+Alexa with You on the Road: Access to Alexa in your Lincoln is now as easy as connecting your phone, starting the Lincoln+Alexa app and speaking to Alexa. Even with road noise, Alexa listens and provides you with the same information and access to Skills and features as you can get with an Echo in your home. Alexa’s familiar voice and responses then play through your vehicle’s speakers. You can access thousands of Alexa skills and services that Echo customers already enjoy. Pump yourself up on the way to the gym by saying, “Alexa, play my workout playlist.” Continue the book you were listening to, even during your commute to work. Check whether you have dinner plans on the drive home by asking, “Alexa, what’s on my calendar tonight?”
 
• Alexa Capabilities: You will have access to most the same capabilities as you do from home, including controlling your smart home devices, ordering pizza, checking the weather, getting your favorites sports teams scores, checking and updating your schedule and more.
• Navigation: You can ask Alexa for a point of interest (POI) and ask Alexa to navigate to the POI. Alexa will hand off the POI to the onboard navigation when equipped or to your phone to provide you with turn by turn directions.
• Entertainment: Using Amazon Music, TuneIn, and iHeartRadio you will be able use Alexa to play music (skip, fast forward, rewind, play, and pause) and even make song purchases. The vehicle’s display will show artist, song, and album art information.

SYNC 3 Software Version 2.2 or higher is required. You can check the Software Version on the SYNC 3 touchscreen by pressing: Settings > General > About SYNC. The top line will show the current Software Version (SYNC 3, Software Version: X.X). Customers can upgrade to the current Software Version using automatic home Wi-Fi updates* or a USB download from owner.lincoln.com. 
*Wi-Fi updates may not be available for SYNC 3 versions not equipped with navigation.

## Key features

- Hands-free Alexa voice control
- Access to thousands of Alexa skills
- Music playback and control
- Smart home device integration
- Navigation assistance
- Calendar and schedule management

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lincoln-plus-alexa/id1316029168/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Cool app

*2024-02-07*

Nice app

### 1/5 — Lincoln Alexa

*2023-12-23*

It seems after connecting with usb and shows connected to car and still asking to connect usb to phone to car and is not opening Alexa Lincoln app in the car to play 
So  there is bug  or not and need to get fixed 
Or need new update

**Developer response:** Sorry for the inconvenience. We have released a new update and we hope this solves your issues.

### 2/5 — Not worth it if you use CarPlay

*2022-02-19*

If you use CarPlay, not worth it. Sync3 requires you to disable CarPlay to use it.  Good concept, poor execution.

**Developer response:** Sorry for the inconvenience. There are limitations with Apple Carplay at the moment.

### 2/5 — Please Update!!

*2021-02-01*

Update 1.0.13 fixed the Amazon Music metadata for a few weeks, but now it’s broken again. Can you please fix this and keep it fixed? The Android App works fine.

### 1/5 — Battery drain

*2020-11-18*

This app will drain your battery to zero in half a day. Check battery activity and this app runs over 80% compared to all other apps in the low single digits. Worse is that the app has little practical use. Can’t work with Apple CarPlay. Anything it claims to do can be done without installing this app.  A big zero for this mess.

### 3/5 — Please update to be compatible

*2020-01-15*

Please update!  iPhone version 13.3 does not seem to be compatible with this app.

### 2/5 — Bugs

*2019-12-17*

This app has a bug. For some reason when you start navigation it turns the radio on and you can’t turn the the radio off with the power button. You have to disconnect your phone or turn the car off.

### 2/5 — Step in right direction but disappointing

*2018-08-17*

The biggest issue I have with the app is that you must disable Apple Car Play in order to use this app. Why couldn’t this app be written to run on top of Apple car play as one of its available apps? Other major problem is that you must change the source in Sync3 to Alexa, otherwise Alexa won’t hear responses. 

I am a Lincoln MKX 2016 user running Sync3 with Apple Car Play. Lincoln has done a great job in making Car Play an option for me in my 2016, but to be forced to disable Car Play and this app only available on one Sync3 source is not a great design that will entice usage.

### 1/5 — not worked

*2018-08-04*

worst app I have ever used

### 4/5 — Great Except:

*2018-06-12*

It works but needs improvement. Waze does not open unless already running before plugging in. Accuweather and Pandora sometimes does not show up on Sync 3. 2017 Lincoln Sync 3 ver 2.3, iPhone 7 iOS 11.4

## Frequently asked questions about Lincoln+Alexa

### What is Lincoln+Alexa?

Lincoln+Alexa is a mobile application that brings Amazon Alexa's voice assistant capabilities into your Lincoln vehicle. It allows you to access music, navigation, smart home controls, and thousands of Alexa skills hands-free while driving.

### What SYNC 3 software version is required for Lincoln+Alexa?

You need SYNC 3 Software Version 2.2 or higher to use Lincoln+Alexa. You can check your current version by navigating to Settings > General > About SYNC on your vehicle's touchscreen.

### Can I control my smart home devices with Lincoln+Alexa?

Yes, Lincoln+Alexa provides access to most of the same smart home control capabilities as an Echo device at home. You can ask Alexa to control compatible smart home devices directly from your Lincoln.

### How does Lincoln+Alexa handle navigation?

You can ask Lincoln+Alexa to find a point of interest (POI) and initiate navigation. The app will then hand off the POI to your vehicle's onboard navigation system or your phone for turn-by-turn directions.

### Does Lincoln+Alexa work with music streaming services?

Yes, Lincoln+Alexa supports music playback through services like Amazon Music, TuneIn, and iHeartRadio. You can play, pause, skip, fast forward, rewind, and even make song purchases using voice commands.

### Is Lincoln+Alexa available on all devices?

Based on the provided data, Lincoln+Alexa is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It requires a SYNC 3 system with software version 2.2 or higher in your Lincoln vehicle.

### How often is Lincoln+Alexa updated?

The latest version of Lincoln+Alexa is 1.1.2, which was last updated on January 19, 2026. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.

### What is the user rating for Lincoln+Alexa?

Lincoln+Alexa has a rating of 3.9 stars based on 14 ratings. This suggests a generally positive user experience, though there is room for improvement based on the feedback received.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2026-01-19

•	Bug Fixes.

### 1.1.1 — 2025-03-24

•	Bug Fixes.

### 1.1.0 — 2024-05-10

•	Bug Fixes.

### 1.0.18 — 2024-01-17

•	Bug Fixes.

### 1.0.17 — 2022-11-23

•	Bug Fixes.

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