jControl vs Ford+Alexa

JENSEN® Specialty Controller is the ultimate wireless remote control for your JENSEN stereo system. Store away your old remotes and enjoy the convenience of all the primary functions of your JENSEN stereo right from your phone or tablet by transforming your mobile device into a functional stereo remote control! The jControl app works with the following JENSEN models: JWM1A JWM10A JWM12A JWM6A JWM60A JWM62A JWM70A JWM72A JWM9A JWM90A JWM92A MS2A MS3A This app controls all of the primary functions of your stereo features including: Power on/off Volume and mute CD/DVD player AM/FM radio tuner: access station, recall, store presets, switch songs NOAA weather band and alert Bluetooth® streaming audio SiriusXM® Satellite Radio File structure visibility, track selection, track audible scan up and down via USB iPod/iPhone/iPad® control capabilities via USB Auxiliary audio input control - auxiliary analog 1 & 2, auxiliary digital coaxial, auxiliary digital optical Speaker selection A, B and/or C Audio menu controls - bass, treble, balance, fader, equalizer, volume and speaker selection settings Clock with sleep time and alarm Visual display feedback so you can see artist title and album on your mobile screen JENSEN Specialty Controller transforms your mobile device into a functional stereo remote control making it a perfect pocket-size, portable controller to fit your RV lifestyle. *App capabilities vary with the stereo’s feature set.

Bring Ford+Alexa with You on the Road: Access to Alexa in your Ford is now as easy as connecting your phone, starting the Ford+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.ford.com. *Wi-Fi updates may not be available for SYNC 3 versions not equipped with navigation.