To get the most out of your uvo eservices system is to integrate your. Absolute waist that kia excluded the uvo remote start from such a high end car. To verify which version of uvo your vehicle supports, check the uvo availability matrix at kias owner portal. Codeveloped with microsoft, and based on windows embedded auto software and available on most 2012 model year kia vehicles, uvo is an easytouse, handsfree solution that allows drivers and passengers to answer and place phone calls, receive and respond to sms text messages, access music from a variety of media sources and create custom. Many of kias models include available smart key feature including many 2017 models like the k900, cadenza, and optima. I can voice activate cell phone calls but cannot voice activate music. Uvo system phones that support sms kia soul forums kia. Hi, have anyone gotten sms read out to work with the blackberry z10 on the uvo system. Connect your phone to the audio control unit in your kia via bluetooth. Does anyone have a kia i have a 2012 optima hybrid without gps and a windows phone 8 device.
Uvo eservices is a subscriptionfree oem infotainment and telematics service offered by kia motors america on select vehicles for the united states market. Apple carplay for iphone owners make calls, select music, get directions, and more. Diagnose whether problems exist within major vehicle systems. The system will ask if you want home, mobile, or any other category of phone.
Page 1 uvo system users manual page 2 for the latest information about this product or car so that it will be easier for you to find inc. Kia uvo firmware update full guides for download and. Jan 02, 20 in 2009, kia announced a partnership with microsoft that was designed to bring microsofts embedded version of windows inside kia cars. Yesterday i was fortunate enough to be able to purchase a cpo 2015 optima sxl. To use uvo eservices, you will need a kia vehicle equipped with uvo eservices, and have registered a kia owner account at ownersnote. If you remote start with someone in the car, can they roll down the windows. Detailed instructions for connecting a iphone or android device to your 2014 kias uvo eservices infotainment system with navigation. Uvo link is an embedded system with a modem built into the vehicle that supports all the functionalities of uvo eservices plus a variety of features like remote commands 2, find my car 10, and many more through kia access with uvo link app and kia owners portal. Jul 19, 2012 kia and microsoft come together to bring you uvo, a windows embedded automotivebased infotainment system. To dis upon setting daylight saving time, the clock able this feature, ensure the button the registered phone is the primary phone on the uvo eser vices system will be is selected. To use uvo eservices, you will need a kia vehicle equipped with uvo eservices, and have registered a myuvo account on.
Download kia access with uvo link and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod. Uvo app remote start questions kia telluride forum. Ive pressed the small button next to the cd slot and i see the display power cycle, but im still prompted for the pin. If it starts getting warm, give your phone a break. If your vehicle has uvo eservices, download the uvo eservices app. We were able to quickly connect our galaxy nexus to the uvo system. Sync is an application actually there are several independent versions of sync that runs on windows automotive which is a derivative of windows ce. Hell, the 20 hyundai sonata has uvo with remote start. Uvo system phones that support sms kia soul forums. Uvo eservices is more of an evolution than anything else. Kias uvo eservices keeps car owners informed and connected.
The uvo entertainment system in my kia soul was misbehaving recently. Bluetooth for windows phone 8 and kia optima windows. During my drive of the 2014 sorrento and 2014 forte, i found it held. I know most windows phone on the market will work with the uvo sms system read out. Below is a list of vehicles that are eligible for a uvo software update. One of the latest innovations available with auto infotainment systems is apple carplay, and kia is offering the ability to update some existing models outfitted with uvo to. The uvo stereo display works fine, but the other day when i turned on the car all my. It connects you to a world of support services that enhance your security, comfort and confidence every time you get behind the wheel of your new kia. Uvo eservices for android free download and software. Connecting a cell phone via bluetooth 2014 kia uvo. Kia access with uvo link makes getting your vehicle information and services easier. The duration of your free trial varies by model, model year, and trim, which you can check here. We spent a week with kias 2012 soul, armed with uvo, and have a full rundown of what we.
Then you can activate or run a specific uvo service. Using your smart phone, uvo eservices can provide the following features. Kia access with uvo link makes getting your vehicle information and services easier than ever. Please check your vehicle and phone compatibility at s. Gain all the benefits of the kia owners portal, combined with the convenient, streamlined features of uvo link if equipped 1. It wouldnt play music from the jukebox, or using the media mode to play from my phone or other usb device. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Todays vehicles are all about making everything as simple and convenient as possible. Ive paired my phone via bluetooth with no issues, but trying to set up uvo, im prompted for a pin that i dont have. Ron bouchards kia shows you how to set up uvo in your kia step 2, shown on a 2014 kia sorento. Yes, customers with preowned kias equipped with uvo link can sign up for a free trial of uvo link.
In case youre not familiar with the kia uvo eservices app, it allows you to perform a number of functions right there from the convenience of your smartphone. We spent a week with kias 2012 soul, armed with uvo, and. The app for the uvo eservices is only on iphones and android sites. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. To activate find my car via the uvo intelligence mobile app, click on the find my car option on your uvo app start page and enter your 4 digit pin. Kias smart key feature makes it easy to lockunlock and even start your vehicle all without even having to touch your key fob. As a gesture of goodwill, kia updates older models with.
Stay informed and prepared wherever you go with uvo eservices. Microprocessors are controlled by firmware that enables the device to do the job it was purchased for. I know some people hate the windows platform and want the others, but there are plenty of us out there that like the windows phone. The underlying stuff is ms thus powered by microsoft. When you pair a phone to uvo, it reads the phones contact list, letting you make calls by saying a contacts name. Uvo eservices is based on the uvo infotainment system that kia and microsoft first announced in 2010, and which is powered by microsofts windows embedded automotive software platform. What features can i use with my uvo intelligence mobile app. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. No matter what i try, it wont let me download it to my windows phone. Will uvo intelligence use my cell phone connection and data to provide me with safety, security. To use uvo eservices, you will need a kia vehicle equipped with uvo eservices, and have registered a kia owner account at.
I have a nokia windows phone which is also a piece of crap but fairly common that cant be used for uvo. After entering your pin, find my car will automatically locate your vehicle on a map and display the distance from your current location to your vehicle. I am trying to upgrade my uvo sd card so i can use apple. Our jeep can be remote started but the key has to be inserted in order for the car to be put in drive or even the windows rolled down. Jan 07, 2010 when you pair a phone to uvo, it reads the phone s contact list, letting you make calls by saying a contacts name. The missing item allows you to disable contacts download each and every time the phone is paired. Apple launched carplay to help drivers integrate their cars infotainment system with their mobile gadgets. How do i update my kia models uvo system for apple carplay. Kia access with uvo link is the official kia motors america owners app. As a gesture of goodwill, kia updates older models with apple. Drivers want to safely have fun and stay connected while on the road. Uvo eco uvo luxe vehicles may say uvo eservices in the head unit.
What is up with kia and microsoft and nokia, someone needs to wake up and get a job done or microsoft and nokia will start losing customers. Im missing a menu item when compared to the right hand figure from page 84 of the uvo system users manual. Huynh 19 july 2012 kia and microsoft come together to bring you uvo, a windows embedded automotivebased infotainment system. Jul 26, 2016 at the end of july, kia will enable owners of some late model year kia vehicles equipped with its uvo infotainment system to add apple carplay and android auto integration through a software update. At the end of july, kia will enable owners of some late model year kia vehicles equipped with its uvo infotainment system to add apple carplay and android auto integration through a. The core of the uvo experience is built around features that enable a driver to access music files, change radio stations, and make or answer phone calls, all by using the vehicles color. Jul 19, 2012 uvo supports typical bluetooth handsfree profiles with phone book download for phone connectivity. Unlimited text and picture messaging you can send as many texts and picture messages as you want free.
I have tried reset but the progress bar stops at about 34. Infotainment has become almost a necessity for modern vehicles. Mar 19, 20 detailed instructions for connecting a iphone or android device to your 2014 kias uvo eservices infotainment system with navigation. Uvo eservices is a kia motors america telematics service for select vehicles without builtin connectivity no remote capabilities.
Im currently using a lumia 900 and will be switching to verizon in august. It is capable to run selected ios apps like imessage, maps, audiobooks, podcasts, and many more. Kia sorento with uvo eservices not compatible with windows. Perform tasks like remotely locking or unlocking doors, remotely closing windows and sunroofs, find where you parked in a packed parking lot, and more. By product expert posted in how tos, technology, uvo infotainment on thursday, september 29th, 2016 at 4. This guide also shows you how to download your address book. One feature should be added is when the ac is set on the windows should. The following vehicles are currently equipped with the uvo intelligence system. They also do or maybe did power the underlying stuff for kias uvo system. Im excited by the lumia 928, but ive read online about a lot of bluetooth issues with windows phone 8. In 2009, kia announced a partnership with microsoft that was designed to bring microsofts embedded version of windows inside kia cars. The system allows users to make handsfree calls on their smartphone, stream music, navigate to a poi, and perform vehicle diagnostics with the use of voice commands. My 16 titan xd came factory with remote start and nissan connect remote start.
If an abnormality exists, you can call kia roadside assist or schedule a service appointment with your kia dealership directly from the vehicle or using the uvo app. You have to link your android phone to your pc through the your phone app, and your phone must be running android 7. I just purchased a 2015 kia sorento with uvo eservices that is compatible with android and apple phones but not with windows even though the program is powered by microsoft. Requires a windows 10 pc running the windows 10 may 2019 update and is available only on select android phones. If you have an ios device at hand and want to play iphone in car, you can use carplay to mirror iphone to car display. May 16, 2012 kia uvo infotainment system may 15, 2012 powered by windows embedded, the uvo infotainment system enables drivers to access music files, change radio stations, and make or answer phone calls by using the vehicles color touchscreen or voice recognition powered by microsoft tellme. Kia uvo firmware update full guides for download and update. Maps, listen to music and make and answer phone calls all while your hands stay on the wheel.
The kia uvo system allowed some of the korean car makers. I called and complained and gave the vip cadenza owner hotline a bunch of grief about how i purchased the car because of uvo. After the trial, you have the option to continue with a paid subscription package. Uvo is short for your voice, and provides consumers easytouse voice and touchactivated experiences to manage music files and handsfree mobile phone operation. Try not to use your phone while youre charging it and dont use high cpusucking apps, like pokemon go or facebook, for long periods of time. The system does recognize audio files stored on a phone, except compatibility is limited to mp3 and wma files. Uvo ecouvo luxe vehicles may say uvo eservices in the head unit. Sep 18, 2014 the app for the uvo eservices is only on iphones and android sites.