After your complimentary 1-year Kia Connect ULTIMATE subscription ends, you will need to renew your subscription to continue using the full range of Kia Connect capabilities on your Kia. If you don’t, your use of some Kia Connect functions may end abruptly.
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Kia UVO costs how much each month?
Kia UVO Intelligence: What is it? The answer is straightforward: UVO Intelligence is a group of infotainment systems from Kia that includes remote starting, car diagnostics, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The UVO system comes in four different packages from Kia: UVO Lite, UVO Care, UVO Plus, and UVO Ultimate. With the purchase of a new, qualified Kia vehicle, UVO Lite is provided without charge for 5 years. UVO Care costs $9.99 per month or $99 per year, followed by UVO Plus at $22.50 per month or $225 per year, and UVO Ultimate at $29.79 per month or $297 per year. If options like Roadside Assistance, Find My Car, and Remote Climate Control interest you, Care, Plus, and Ultimate all have many more features than the Lite plan.
Kia navigation is it free?
UVO, which stands for “your voice,” was created using the Windows Embedded Automotive software from Microsoft. UVO’s key functionality is the hands-free voice commands that let drivers use their cellphones to make calls, play music, navigate, and more. UVO eServices, a subscription-free service that requires a smartphone connection to the vehicle through a USB cable, is available on some older Kia models. UVO Link is an embedded system that includes all of the capabilities of UVO eServices and is available in 2019 and newer Kia vehicles.
There are three different types of UVO systems in 2019 or newer models:
- UVO Play: You may access radio presets and more by using the touchscreen. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility are included as standard with UVO Play.
- UVO Link: In addition to the functions of UVO Play, UVO Link also offers remote starting, maintenance notifications, and vehicle diagnostics. You can use your smartphone to access these extra services.
- UVO Link with Navigation: As the name implies, this version includes all the functions of the UVO Link in addition to built-in navigation, allowing you to use your data without a smartphone.
Your unique preferences and the features you value will determine the best UVO for you.
How can I sign up for Kia Connect?
Download “Kia Connect” from the app store, step 1. (Apple App Store , Google Play Store).
2. Press the register button.
3. Accept the privacy statement and the terms and conditions.
4. After entering your email address, you will receive a verification link in your inbox. Click the link to confirm it before continuing to submit your information.
5. Type in your phone number and choose to send an OTP.
6. Type the received OTP number into your app and press “confirm.”
7. Type in whatever four-digit PIN you like.
8. Click Add My Car and check the box to accept the terms.
9. Scan from the infotainment system or transmit a code to the vehicle by entering the VIN or chassis number.
10. Verify the OTP number you received via the Kia Connect app on your car’s infotainment system.
What is VIN/ CHASSIS number? Where can I find it?
The 17-digit VIN/chassis number can be found on the following:
1. A certificate of vehicle registration.
2. The car’s body. Upon opening the passenger-side door, the passenger-side B pillar
3. The vehicle’s infotainment system has the following menus: All menus, Kia Connect, Kia Connect settings, and modem data.
4. In the Kia Connect app, select More, then select Vehicle and Service Settings, then select Subscription Information.
1. Select More, followed by Account settings.
Click Change Password in step two.
3. Type your current password, then type and verify your new password.
4. A new password will be set.
Can I share the Kia Connect app with Others?
The primary user of all Kia Connect services is the car owner, who can also grant permission to others to utilize the services.
How do I terminate Kia Connect services?
1. Remove the automobile from My Profile.
2. The call center should be contacted by the customer.
3. The customer must choose Terminate account on the My profile page after uninstalling the vehicle.
4. After the customer enters their password, their account is closed.
How do I check the status of my subscription?
Click More to continue. The Kia Connect app’s subscription information is followed by settings for the vehicle and services to determine the state of the subscription.
What should I do with my Kia Connect account when I sell my vehicle to another person?
Before selling the vehicle, the customer must cancel their Kia Connect subscription by using the Kia Connect app or calling the call center. For the second buyer to use Kia Connect services, they must enroll.
I bought a used car. Can I use Kia Connect?
The car should be equipped with Kia Connect features. The new owner will receive the free subscription for the remaining time if the car has less than three years left on its free Kia Connect subscription.
Contact the call center if the vehicle is still listed on the former owner’s registration (1800-108-5000). The call center will confirm the car’s ownership and help with fresh enrolment.
What is Call center assisted navigation?
Customers can phone the Kia call center and ask for recommendations for any destinations or points of interest close by (e.g. Restaurant, theater, etc.). The vehicle infotainment system receives a destination connection from the call center. By clicking the link, you can get there quickly.
What is Geofence alert? How does it work?
It aids in drawing a fictitious border on the map. The Kia Connect app will notify the customer as soon as the car enters or leaves this region.
What do the 3 buttons on the car’s inside rear view mirror do?
1. SOS is the first button on the left. The customer will be connected to a Kia customer service representative who will help with emergency services like police, ambulances, etc.
2. The Road Side Assistance (RSA) button is located in the center. The consumer will be connected to a Kia customer service representative who will provide roadside assistance.
3. The Kia Connect button is located on the far right. This will start a voice command that will aid in the navigation search you want.
What is Auto collision notification?
When the airbag deploys in the event of an accident, the car sends a message to the Kia call center with your location, pre-saved emergency contact information, and the auto information. For any assistance from the RSA, police, or ambulance services, the KIA call center will call the customer back.
Disclaimer: KIA only offers assistance to clients that need emergency services. When using emergency services, the customer is fully liable for any payments made to third parties.
Is KIA liable for providing ambulance services to me? Are the services chargeable?
The Kia call center can assist in offering user ambulance services in the event of an accident. Any ambulance arrival delays, accompanying risks, or associated expenses are not the responsibility of Kia. The services will be supplied with prior agreement of the user and there may be charges related with the services which user needs to settle with the ambulance/ hospital.
What is Panic notification?
When the key FOB’s panic button is pressed, pre-saved emergency contact numbers receive an automatic notice (SMS). Only when the key FOB is in the car’s working range will it function.
What is stolen vehicle tracking and immobilization?
If a vehicle is stolen, the call center can track it based on the user’s request. If the customer files a FIR with police, the call center can remotely immobilize the vehicle per the customer’s request. When the ignition is switched off, the vehicle becomes immobilized and cannot be started again.
After the consumer confirms the recovery of their stolen vehicle, the call center will mobilize the vehicle.
Why does my car take long to start after giving a remote engine start command?
Your car may occasionally take a long time to start remotely. The car is in a “sleep” condition when the engine is not running to prevent battery drain. A “wake up” message is therefore sent to the vehicle when an Engine Start order is issued, and it takes some time for the vehicle to boot up and recognize the Engine Start instruction.
What is Smart pure air and AQI?
Air Quality Index is AQI. The air is safer to breathe the lower the Index. The vehicle’s air purifier, called Smart Pure Air, can swiftly purify the air inside. Through the Kia Connect app, customers can remotely monitor the AQI in their vehicle’s cabin.
How can I get a free upgrade for my Kia GPS system?
1. The engine should be running while updating the navigation; be careful, as this utilizes the battery of the car. Just make sure the battery is fully charged before beginning an update.
2. If the vehicle engine is started during an update, power to the system may be briefly cut off, which might affect data transfer and file integrity. If the portable device containing the update is removed during the update, the navigation system may not function properly.
3. Please be aware of your local traffic laws before updating your navigation because doing so could violate the applicable traffic rule.
Referring to the navigation update guide, continue with the car update.
Please proceed with the update process in your car using the USB-connected portable device.
On the General Settings screen, select “SW Info/Upgrade,” and then “Update” to begin the update.
Please proceed with the update process in your car with the portable device (SD Card).
To begin the update, click “Update” on the General screen, then “SW Info/Update.”
Please proceed with the update procedure in your car with the USB portable device.
In the General Settings page, select “SW Info/Upgrade,” and then “Update” to start the update.
On the General Settings screen, select “SW Info” and then “Update” to continue with the update.
When will UVO be free?
The app comes in four different packages, each of which has a different set of features: Lite: Free for up to five years. $5.99 per month or $59 per year for care.
What advantages does the Kia UVO offer?
Advantages of the Kia UVO App
- Parking Watch. How often have you parked in a busy lot and then forgotten where your car is?
- MyPOIs. One of the most downloaded Kia UVO app features is My Points of Interest.
- Automotive diagnostics.
- Highway Assistance.
- Journey Analytics.
- My Auto Zone
Can I connect my Kia to my car?
Kia was among the first automobiles to grasp the value of apps and include them into its design. It is fully compatible with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Do Kia’s map updates come at a cost?
The 2015 Hyundai Genesis JogDial is an anomaly, as this automobile head unit needs both an SD card and a USB drive to begin the upgrade procedure. Please click on this link for further information.
When you decide to download it, the system and map upgrade is free. You will need your own SD card or USB thumb drive to hold the downloaded files in addition to a high-speed Internet connection. The use of a wireless or mobile Internet connection is not advised. You also have the option to pay $25 USD* (or $30 CAD*)* for the product plus shipping and handling in order to have the map and software update shipped to you.