How To Connect Kia Uvo

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By following these easy steps, customers can activate UVO eServices in their Kia vehicles:

  • On the steering wheel, press the “Mode” or “Information” button.
  • Select “Setup on the touch-screen
  • Select “UVO eServices on the touch-screen
  • Select “UVO eServices Activation on the touch-screen
  • Select “On the touch-screen, activate
  • Now available is UVO eServices.

Connecting to Bluetooth in Your Kia Vehicle

By following these easy steps, customers can pair their smartphone with their Kia vehicle’s Bluetooth wireless technology:

  • In the settings of your smartphone, enable Bluetooth.
  • A touch-screen phone should be selected.
  • On the touch screen, select “Bluetooth Connection.”
  • Pick “Add New” from the touch-screen menu.
  • In the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone, choose your Kia vehicle.
  • If necessary, enter the password shown on the touch-screen into your smartphone.
  • When prompted, choose that choice if you want to make this phone your primary phone.
  • Your smartphone and the Bluetooth in your Kia vehicle are now connected.

How do I attach UVO to my vehicle?

You need to utilize Bluetooth to connect your phone to UVO. Simply follow these steps to connect, it’s really easy!

  • Ensure Bluetooth is enabled in the settings of your smartphone.
  • Your Kia’s I key should be depressed.
  • On the touchscreen display, choose “Setup.”
  • On the touchscreen, choose “Phone.”
  • On the touchscreen display, select “Bluetooth Connection.”
  • On the touchscreen, select “Add New.”
  • Choose the name of your vehicle from the Bluetooth menu on your smartphone (it will likely be the model name of your Kia)
  • Enter your phone’s passcode when asked by the passkey displayed on your touchscreen display.
  • Make your phone the Primary Phone if required to enable automatic pairing with your Kia when the car is turned on.

I’m done now! You can more easily use your phone’s features by connecting to the UVO infotainment system, which keeps your attention on the road. It’s important to know that you can only pair your smartphone with the UVO system when the car is in Park.

How can I link my Kia app with my vehicle?

Any smartphone running the Android or iPhone OS can download and use the app.

Information system and Kia UVO app connection:

  • Turn on the car and turn on Bluetooth on your phone.
  • On the car infotainment touch screen display, an “I” will appear.
  • After that, choose Set Up and then Phone.

How does the Kia UVO link function?

Do you want to know everything the Kia UVO is capable of? Let’s start by taking a look at the UVO’s entertainment and utility functions. Through services like SiriusXM and Pandora, you may listen to all of your favorite music. You may stream music to your Kia audio system directly from your phone with Kia Jukebox.

Kia UVO features a variety of voice-activated functions, such as messaging, hands-free calling, volume control, navigation, and more. Simply press the chat button on the steering wheel to start a conversation.

In addition to providing vehicle diagnostics and health data, UVO can notify you of any upcoming maintenance requirements and let you know if your Kia is performing to its maximum potential.

UVO eServices Features

The UVO eServices app has a wide range of features that let you do things like check your vehicle’s status, communicate with 911, and more.

By connecting to your phone’s GPS, UVO’s Parking Minder enables you to keep track of where you parked your car. Even better, you can let a friend know where you are so they can come meet you where your car is parked. Reminders can also be set for your parking meters.

My Car Zone is an additional function that enables you to establish thresholds for specific drivers in order to protect your family members. If you live among young or unskilled drivers, this function is fantastic. UVO will notify you through text message if the vehicle exceeds any of the speed, time, or authorized boundary settings.

You can save locations in My Points of Interest for subsequent navigation. UVO can save the address for you, for instance, if you were on a road trip and discovered a fantastic restaurant you wanted to visit again later.

If you have technical problems and your car breaks down, UVO can put you in touch with a Roadside Assistance operator. You can utilize 911 Connect to request emergency assistance at the scene of an accident. UVO will automatically attempt to phone 911 and dispatch emergency personnel to your area if your airbag deploys.

UVO Link Features

The four versions of UVO LinkLite, Care, Plus, and Ultimateinclude a range of functions, such as:

  • Remote climate control lets you adjust the temperature of your car before getting in;
  • Lock & Unlock Remote Door; and
  • After locking the doors, Rear Occupant Alert detects movement within the vehicle.

Does Kia Connect need payment?

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.

How can I tell whether my Kia is UVO equipped?

In order to use the touchscreen in the car, you must turn your key to the accessory position. When the touchscreen’s boot-up process is complete, you must:

  • Click SETUP.
  • Activate the UVO icon.
  • Select “Activate UVO” from the menu.

Make sure to read and agree to the system terms of service before pressing the SUBMIT button. To obtain the verification code, you must enter a functional mobile (smartphone) number or email address. Click SUBMIT once again. It’s just simpler to use your smartphone to receive a text message with the code, which is what we advise.

A link to create a Kia Owner’s Portal will be sent to you.

On the screen of your phone, there will be detailed instructions for that. You will receive a verification code after finishing the portal account setup, which you must enter on the touchscreen user interface.

What can I do with UVO?

You may not be aware, but UVO stands for “Your Voice.” The technology includes a voice-activated assistant among its functions. You must identify the UVO panel in your car. The location of this technology on later Kia models will be on the roof. Three buttons on this panel will each have a separate function.

  • The button that is farthest to the left will have a lowercase “I” in a circle that will inform you of the UVO capabilities that are now available.
  • To access the search function to locate attractions like restaurants, press the UVO button in the center.
  • You can contact roadside help by pressing the button that is farthest to the right, which has a red phone enclosed in a red triangle.

Is Kia Connect the same as UVO?

Kia Connect is the new name for the company’s in-car and app-based telematics system. The Korean automobile manufacturer claims that Kia Connect, formerly known as UVO Connect, makes driving “easier and more intuitive with a variety of technologies designed to enhance vehicle connectivity, usefulness, and user control.

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. Care, Plus, and Ultimate all come with loads more features over the Lite and is worth looking into if things like Roadside Assistance, Find My Car, and Remote Climate Control interest you.

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.

Has my Kia Internet access?

The Kia Connect Call Center is open seven days a week from 5 am to 6 pm PST at (844) 886-9411.

After an airbag is deployed, 911 Connect, which must be configured on the head unit, becomes active. cellphone coverage is necessary.

Vehicle diagnostics are not a replacement for routine maintenance. The initial activation of the vehicle diagnostics is necessary to check the air bag, chassis, and powertrain systems. For a maintenance schedule, consult the Owner’s Manual or the Kia Connect Maintenance section.

shown is a simulated screen. if capable. A suitable smartphone, a wireless connection with strong coverage, and an eligible Kia Connect subscription are necessary for remote features to operate. Rates for cellular service may be standard. If the vehicle is in an enclosed space (such as a closed garage) or a partially enclosed space without ventilation, neither remote climate control nor remote starting should be used. Before initiating a remote climate control or remote start command, close any doors leading from neighboring living areas to the vehicle area. Model, model year, and trim-specific support for remote features varies; for example, 2019 Optima LX, 2020 Telluride LX and S, 2021 Telluride LX and S, and other vehicles without fully automatic climate control are not supported for remote climate control.

shown is a simulated screen. if capable. Cellular service and a compatible smartphone running the Kia Access software are required for Find My Car to function. There are cellular service fees.

shown is a simulated screen. if capable. An appropriate Kia Connect subscription, a compatible smartphone, and a strong wireless signal are necessary for the operation of rear occupant alert alerts. Rates for cellular service may be standard. This device may not pick up on every movement within the car and is not a replacement for paying attention. When getting out of the car, always examine the inside.

My Trips: The driver’s primary duty is to operate a vehicle safely and legally. Any vehicle systems that divert the driver’s eyes, attention, or focus from operating the car safely or that are not permitted by law should never be used while the vehicle is being operated. It is the driver’s responsibility to drive safely as required by the circumstances of the road, the surrounding area, and the flow of traffic.

if capable. Both the vehicle alarm alert and the curfew alert require cellphone coverage. There are cellular service fees.

Kia America, Inc. offers a service plan called 24-hour Roadside Assistance. There are constraints. For details, refer to the Kia Warranty and Consumer Information Manual. cellphone coverage is necessary.

Model, model year, and trim compatibility all affect vehicles differently. Google products must have a Wi-Fi internet connection and are sold separately. All associated logos, including Google, Google Assistant, and Google Home, are trademarks of Google LLC.

Cellular service and a smartphone with the Kia Access app must be used with My POIs. There are cellular service fees.

if capable. Kia Connect, a compatible smartphone, and a strong wireless signal are necessary for the operation of remote features. Rates for cellular service may be standard. If the vehicle is in an enclosed space (such as a closed garage) or a partially enclosed space without ventilation, neither remote climate control nor remote starting should be used. Before initiating a remote climate control or remote start command, close any doors leading from neighboring living areas to the vehicle area. Model, model year, and trim-specific support for remote features varies; for example, 2019 Optima LX, 2020 Telluride LX and S, 2021 Telluride LX and S, and other vehicles without fully automatic temperature management do not offer remote climate control.

Cellular service, a USB-connected compatible smartphone, and the Kia eServices app are required for Parking Minder. There are cellular service fees.

Cellular service and a compatible smartphone running the Kia Access software are required for Find My Car to function. There are cellular service fees.

if capable. Kia Connect membership, compatible smartphone, and strong wireless signal are required for the rear occupant alert messages to work. Rates for cellular service may be standard. This device may not pick up on every movement within the car and is not a replacement for paying attention. When getting out of the car, always examine the inside.

Model, model year, and trim compatibility affect vehicles differently. Google products must have a Wi-Fi internet connection and are sold separately. All associated logos, including Google, Google Assistant, and Google Home, are trademarks of Google, Inc.

Vehicle control might be lost when driving while distracted. Never utilize a handheld device or auto system that diverts your attention from driving safely. Kia disclaims all warranties regarding the correctness of the information provided by the Connecting Routing navigation feature.

Vehicle control might be lost when driving while distracted. Never utilize a handheld device or auto system that diverts your attention from driving safely.

if capable. The feature needs a Kia Connect subscription to work, as well as a compatible smartphone and a strong wireless signal. Rates for cellular service may be standard. Use not permitted when driving a car.

A suitable smartphone, a wireless connection with strong coverage, and an eligible Kia Connect subscription are necessary for remote features to operate. Rates for cellular service may be standard. If the vehicle is in an enclosed space (such as a closed garage) or a partially enclosed space without ventilation, neither remote climate control nor remote starting should be used. Before initiating a remote climate control or remote start command, close any doors leading from neighboring living areas to the vehicle area. Model, model year, and trim-specific support for remote features varies; for example, 2019 Optima LX, 2020 Telluride LX and S, 2021 Telluride LX and S, and other vehicles without fully automatic climate control are not supported for remote climate control.

Only five (5) years are allowed for the Kia Connect Lite to be purchased or leased as a new vehicle, starting from the dealer-recorded retail sale or lease date. The Kia Connect Lite for the vehicle will no longer be accessible after this fifth (5th) year date has passed. For instance, if a new car owner purchases it, immediately enrolls it in a Kia Connect ULTIMATE subscription for the first two (2) years of ownership, and then cancels the subscription, only the latter three (3) years of the five (5) year period would be covered by Kia Connect Lite.

A compatible smartwatch, a Kia Connect subscription, and an account are required for the Kia Connect smartwatch app. Without warning or incurring any further obligations, Kia America, Inc. maintains the right to modify or end Kia Connect at any time. Data and message rates can be charged. Use of the majority of functions requires cellular and GPS coverage. Model, model year, and trim level variations in Kia Connect features are possible. Features, requirements, and costs could vary. Possibly not accessible at the moment for Model Year 2022 and newer automobiles bought or sold in Massachusetts.

If the vehicle is in an enclosed space (such as a closed garage) or a partially enclosed space without ventilation, do not utilize remote climate controls or remote starting. Before initiating a remote climate control or remote start command, shut any doors leading from neighboring living areas to the vehicle.

Select 2022 and newer Kia automobiles provide Wi-Fi Hotspot, which requires signing up for Kia Connect. Required is a trial or paid subscription data plan. Wi-Fi Hotspot services need cellular connectivity in the car and a strong GPS signal; certain services may track your whereabouts.

Only in the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia is Wi-Fi Hotspot accessible. For vehicles manufactured after model year 2022 and sold or bought in Massachusetts, Wi-Fi Hotspot may not be available.

Always buckle up, keep your eyes on the road, and never drive while inattentive. When the car is securely parked, the driver should only use the Wi-Fi Hotspot.

Wi-Fi Hotspot cannot operate until the vehicle is running or in accessory mode. Never drive when inattentive. When the car is parked in a secure area, the driver should only utilize the Wi-Fi services.

Wi-Fi Hotspot needs a data plan or free trial, as well as a Kia Connect subscription, which not all vehicles may be qualified for.

Wi-Fi hotspot functionality is available on the Carnival EX, SX, and SX Prestige trim levels. Existing owners may need to update the infotainment system’s software to enable the Wi-Fi hotspot functionality of the vehicle. Kia Connect enrollment is necessary for Wi-Fi hotspot, but not all vehicles may be qualified.

where possible. Kia Connect registration, a data plan, or a free trial are required for Wi-Fi Hotspot. For Model Year 2022 and newer vehicles sold or purchased in Massachusetts, Kia Connect may not currently be available; for updates on availability, please visit the Kia Owner’s Portal.