What is Kia Connect?

Miami drivers keep asking us at South Dade Kia of Miami, “What is Kia Connect?” Kia Connect is Kia’s signature suite of connectivity apps that used to be called UVO but has been recently rebranded as “Kia Connect.” Are you ready to learn about the differences between Kia UVO vs. Kia Connect? If so, keep reading to learn more about Kia Connect features and how to use Kia Connect, and contact us with any questions. 

Kia UVO vs. Kia Connect

Let’s look at some of the new Kia Connect features that set it apart from when it was called UVO:

New Kia Connect Features: 

• Map Over the Air (OTA) Updates: This system monitors Miami road conditions, real-time traffic, and more to provide updates about the best routes to take using your infotainment map systems. 

• Kia Stolen Vehicle Recovery System: This safety system assists law enforcement in finding and recovering your car if it’s stolen with location sharing and immobilization abilities. 
• Fully Refreshed Kia Access App: If you’re curious about how to use Kia Connect, you can access it through the touchscreen of your Kia infotainment system and the Kia Access App on your smartphone. With it, you can remotely lock and unlock your doors, adjust the climate, and more.

Other Kia Connect Features 

• Smart Speaker Integration: You can use the smart speakers on any compatible device to remotely interact with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa 7 to control certain functions in your Kia, such as remote start. 
• Wi-Fi Hotspot 4G LTE: Kendall drivers love the new hotspot with connectivity for up to five smart devices. 
• Enhanced Voice Assist: Control your audio system, climate control settings, steering wheel heat, and more with simple voice commands.
• Connected Routing: This cloud-based system selects the best route using AI learning to predict and assess Pinecrest street conditions using live monitoring and historical data.
• On-demand Find My Car with Surround View Monitor: Uses your Kia cameras to capture images of the car’s surroundings and then shows them in the Kia Access App or Kia Owner’s Portal. 
• Last Mile Navigation: Get walking directions for up to a mile away from your vehicle through Kia Access on your phone.
• Connected Weather: Get real-time weather updates on over 25,000 cities.
• 911 Connect and Enhanced Roadside Assistance: If your airbags deploy, this system will automatically call 911 using the built-in modem. It can also connect you with the 24/7 roadside assistance system.

When Does Kia Connect Roll Out? 

While you can access many of the new Kia Connect features by downloading them through the UVO portal, Kia Connect will soon debut on the 2022 EV6. The first model which Kia Connect will officially feature is the 2023 Kia Sportage.

See How to Use Kia Connect at South Dade Kia of Miami 

Now that you know the answer to the question, “What is Kia Connect?” and the difference between Kia UVO vs. Kia Connect, are you ready for a demonstration? If so, we invite you to browse our new Kia inventory and check out our new vehicle specials! Let’s get you into the new Kia of your dreams today!