- The usability of the app has improved.
- Small bugs have been fixed.
Kia Connect is an advanced, dynamic and innovative connected car solution that integrates car, smartphone and infotainment system into a single solution to provide secure, convenient and joyful experience of owning Kia car.
Kia Connect APP Key Features:
Navigation:
- Live car tracking
- Car location sharing
- Send destination route to car
- Find my car
Remote Control:
- Remote engine start with AC & smart pure air on
- Remote door lock/unlock, honk/flash lights
- Remote vehicle status (Engine, AC, Fuel level, TPMS etc.)
Safety and Security:
- Auto collision notification
- SOS- Emergency Assistance
- Road side assistance
- Stolen vehicle tracking and immobilization
- Safety Alerts( Geo-fence, Time-fence, Speed/Valet/Idle alert)
- Panic notification
Vehicle Management:
- Vehicle health report
- Auto and manual diagnostic alerts
- Maintenance alerts
Convenience:
- AI voice commands with wake up command "Hello Kia"
- VR assisted navigation
- Trip information/driving behavior
Disclaimer: Please read the "Terms and Conditions" and "Privacy Policy" of Kia Connect carefully to understand, accept and avail services mentioned there in.
※ Permission and purpose guide for Kia Connect app
- Location(optional) : Checking vehicle parking location, user location, sharing vehicle destination
- Notice(optional) : To receive push notification service
- Calendar(optional) : Using calendar destination linkage
- Storage (optional) : Download and decompress app content
- Phone (optional): Call connection, call connection when using destination transport service.
※ You may use the service except for the selected function, even if you do not agree with the option.
※ Access rights are divided into mandatory and optional permissions for Android OS 6.0 and above.
[Kia Connect Service Support Smartwatch]
- Android wear 2.0 Available
- Tizen wearable 4.0 and higher, Galaxy Watch Available
Kia Connect WearOS Key Features:
: Provides remote control and remote vehicle status checks.
※The Kia Connect Wear OS APP is a "Non-standalone" type. Therefore, Kia Connect Mobile APP must be logged in and vehicle selected to work with WearOS.
※ All remote control services are only available within 96 (168) hours after the last start of the vehicle.
※ To prevent the vehicle battery from being discharged, the vehicle communication modem is maintained only for the above period of time.
※ Precautions : For the safety of the customer, the remote start/remote start cancellation function does not work when the driver is driving or when it is determined that the vehicle is on board. (If the smart key is not in the text mode, the shift lever is not in the P-level, etc.)
※ The supported features will be changed according to the vehicle's optional functions.