What is Kia Connect?

If you’re driving a Kia made before 2023, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with the Kia UVO connectivity app. However, since 2023 new Kia vehicles have been equipped with the Kia Connect system. St Louis drivers might have noticed that the two systems have some similarities, but Kia Connect makes it easier than ever before to stay connected when you’re on the road in Jefferson County. Find out more about how Kia UVO vs, Kia Connect compare with Suntrup Kia South. If you have any questions about upgrading to Kia Connect contact Suntrup Kia South or see if our Kia Connect guide can help.

Kia UVO vs. Kia Connect Differences

While the Kia UVO system had a lot to offer St Charles drivers, Kia Connect provides a more thorough connectivity experience with more features that are easier to update. Here are some of the new features available via Kia Connect but not Kia UVO:

New Kia Connect Features:

• Kia Stolen Vehicle Recovery System: assists law enforcement in the recovery process with location sharing and immobilization capabilities.
• Map Over the Air (OTA) Updates: monitors street conditions, traffic, and more to give you real-time updates about the best routes to follow around the St. Louis area through your infotainment map systems.
• Fully Refreshed Kia Access App: If you’re wondering how to use Kia Connect, you can access it through the touchscreen in your Kia infotainment system, and through the newly refreshed Kia Access App in your smartphone, which will allow you to remotely lock/unlock doors, adjust climate control, and much more through your phone or smartwatch.

How to Use Kia Connect

Kia Connect is more than just maps and entertainment access. Here’s are ways you can use Kia Connect:

• Wi-Fi Hotspot 4G LTE: with connectivity for up to five devices.
• Enhanced Voice Assist: Control climate settings, steering wheel heat, your audio system and more through voice commands.
• On-demand Find My Car with Surround View Monitor: capture images of the vehicle’s surroundings and then displays them in the Kia Access App or Kia Owner’s Portal.
• Connected Routing: This cloud-based system determines the best route using AI learning to predict and evaluate road conditions, given live monitoring and historical data.
• Last Mile Navigation: walking directions for up to one mile away from your car through Kia Access on your phone.
• Connected Weather: real time weather information for over 25,000 cities.
• 911 Connect and Enhanced Roadside Assistance: If your airbag deploys, this system will automatically call 911 through a built-in modem. It can also connect you with 24/7 roadside assistance in minor emergencies.
• Smart Speaker Integration: Use the smart speakers on compatible devices to remotely interact with Amazon Alexa 7 or Google Assistant and control certain functions in your vehicle like remote start.

Learn More About State of the Art Kia Features with Suntrup Kia South

If you have questions about the difference between Kia UVO vs. Kia Connect, contact Suntrup Kia South and we’ll gladly help you. If you’d like to learn more about Kia features pay a visit to our Kia information hub.