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 “Setting up with a touch screen
- Select “On the touch-screen, UVO eServices
- Select “Touch-screen activation of UVO eServices
- Select “On the touch-screen, activate
- Now available is UVO eServices.
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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 can I link my phone to my Kia?
The gadget must first be added to your Kia’s list of Bluetooth devices in order to pair with it. Simply turn on Bluetooth and connect to the device of your choosing after that.
You must first pair a device with your Kia by adding it to the system’s list of Bluetooth devices in order to establish a connection over Bluetooth. Five devices in total may be registered. This is how.
1) Press the [PHONE] button on the control panel, then choose Phone settings > Add new device. You can also use the Call/Answer button on your steering wheel as an alternative.
2) On the device you wish to connect to, turn on Bluetooth. Find the system for your car and then choose it.
3) To finalize the connection, enter or confirm the password.
* Enter the password 0000, which should show up on your system screen, if the passkey input pop-up shows on your device.
* Verify that the 6-digit password that shows on your device matches the one that is displayed on your system screen, and then confirm connection from the device, if one displays.
Bluetooth is allegedly universally compatible, although there are some situations in which this may not be the case. For instance, Bluetooth Smart devices can only be associated with other Bluetooth Smart devices.
It is simple to couple a device with your Kia, however you can only connect one item at once.
1) From the control panel, select Phone settings > Paired devices by pressing the [PHONE] button. You can also quickly start by pressing the Call/Answer button on the steering wheel if there is no connected device.
2) Choose the device of your choosing by turning the [TUNE] knob, then press the knob to connect.
*If another device is already connected, click on it to unplug it first.
How can I make a phone connection with my Kia Venga?
To utilize Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, first turn on the systems by clicking the “on the infotainment system’s setup button. then choose “Activate Apple CarPlay or Android Auto on the touchscreen display and project your phone from it. Additionally, parking the car is required before attaching a device.
How to connect an iPhone to a Kia
Apple CarPlay was created with iPhone users in mind. You may access numerous features and apps immediately by connecting your iPhone to your Kia. To connect your iPhone to Apple CarPlay, follow these instructions.
- From iTunes, download the Apple CarPlay app to your iPhone.
- Utilize the USB cord that was provided with your iPhone to connect it to the USB port in your vehicle.
- On the touchscreen of the infotainment system, click the Apple CarPlay icon.
- The infotainment system display will now show the accessible apps.
How to connect an Android phone to a Kia
Android Auto allows Kia owners who have an Android-powered phone to connect that device to the infotainment system in their vehicle.
- Install the Android Auto application.
- Utilize the USB input to connect your Android device to your Kia.
- Accept the phone’s request to enable Android Auto.
- The display screen of the infotainment system will now show the Android Auto icon.
Why won’t my Kia’s Bluetooth function?
- Try unplugging every gadget from the Kia and removing it from the infotainment system permanently. One electrical device should be connected at a time. To prevent connectivity problems, Bluetooth should be turned off on any additional devices that are not in use. Turn off Bluetooth on both your Kia and your smartphone. Restart both your electronic gadget and the vehicle after that. Restart both, then turn on Bluetooth on each and try connecting once more.
- To improve the Bluetooth connection between your smartphone and the Kia’s infotainment system, clear the area around it of all clutter, including coins and pens.
- A full charge should be present on your smartphone. It will emit a weak Bluetooth signal when the battery is low, which might lead to issues like dropped calls.
How can I link my Kia to my vehicle?
You should do the following to connect your phone:
- Visiting the Google Play Store
- Visit to get the Android Auto App.
- Start the App.
- On your dash, press the setup button.
- On the screen of your car, press the phone or connectivity button.
- Switch on Android Auto.
- Use the USB cable to connect your device.