Kia Connect

2.1
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About this app

Kia Connect: Connected Services

Advanced connected car services have a new name: Kia Connect. 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.
For more details and a list of supported vehicles, please visit kia.ca/UVO

The following vehicles are currently equipped with the Kia Connect system:

• 2018/19 Rio EX and above
• 2018 Optima EX Tech and above
• 2019 Optima EX and above
• 2018-20 Stinger all trims
• 2019 Sorento LX V6 and above
• 2019 Sedona SX and above
• 2019 Niro PHEV all trim
• 2019 Niro EV all trims
• 2019 Forte EX Premium and EX Limited
• 2020 Soul EX 20th Anniversary edition/EX premium and above
• 2020 Soul EV all trims
• 2020 Telluride EX and above
• 2020 Sportage EX Tech and above
• 2020 Optima Hybrid LX and above
• 2020 Optima PHEV EX and above
• 2020 Sedona SX and above
• 2020 Sorento EX+ and above
• 2020 Rio/Rio 5-door Ex and above
• 2020 Optima EX+
• 2020 Forte 5 GT, GT Limited
• 2020 Forte EX Premium and above

Please note that your Kia Connect account must be activated in order to experience the seamless connectivity that the service provides.

Features/Highlights include:

Send remote commands to your Kia vehicle
• Remote start/stop the engine
• Remote climate control function to set the temperature of the cabin
• Lock or unlock the doors
• Find your vehicle in a crowded lot using remote horn and flashing lights

Vehicle Status

Allows you to check the current status of your vehicle right from your app, including status of:
• Doors: Locked/Unlocked
• Trunk & Hood: Open/Closed
• Engine & Climate: On/Off

Get Monthly Health Reports

• Vehicle health reports sent to your email every month or alternatively you can check your vehicle health report though the app and customer web portal.
• Receive important driving information like engine–on duration and total distance traveled.
• Helps you stay on top of your maintenance service schedule.

Find My Car

• Find/Track your vehicle in real time.

Parking Reminder

• Set the parking meter timing and a reminder to notify you before your parking meter time expires.

In-Vehicle Services

On-Demand Diagnostics:
• Access on-demand diagnostics right from your vehicle’s touchscreen display.
Local Search (Navigation equipped vehicle only):
• Simply push the button on your rear view mirror, say your point-of-interest or category, and Kia Connect will quickly provide you with live updated locations and information.

Safety Services

S.O.S. & Roadside Assistance:
• From the touch of your fingertip, roadside assistance and emergency call services are ready to help you out anytime, and are easily accessible through the button on the rear view mirror.

Automatic Collision Notification:
• In the event of a crash or accident, your vehicle will automatically make a call to emergency services on your behalf.

Support
• Get direct access to Kia’s 24-hour Roadside Assistance
• Quick and easy connection to Kia’s Customer Experience Centre
Updated on
Apr 23, 2024

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
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No data collected
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Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

2.1
2.46K reviews
Marc Jirian
March 1, 2024
App is saying that car is due for maintenance, but it is an EV and maintenance is not due for another 6 months or 6000 km. This was confirmed by the dealer. The only way I can find to reset the service due warning is enter a fake service. Last update to the app introduced a keyless entry function that is supposed to allow me to add a key to my smartphone wallet, but this doesn't work. The path to the settings in the car head unit described in the app does not exist.
3 people found this review helpful
Geoff Glave
October 31, 2022
EDIT: App got a recent update that made it even worse. Climate profiles are gone and the "Start Climate" button doesn't even let you specify what settings to activate, which is completely stupid when it comes to an electric car. Downgrading to one star. FOMER REVIEW: "OK." Climate functions frequently time out (why doesn't app keep trying?), "find my car" has giant irrelevant green circle showing EV's range that makes map difficult to see and app goes to sleep before it's done.
7 people found this review helpful
Bernard Aschwanden
April 26, 2024
Basic functionality. The interface is not very intuitive. Trying to figure out how to build a climate profile is a headache. I'm hoping future updates improve the usability. The fact that they plan to charge for it means that the moment they do I will stop using it. After spending what I did for an electric vehicle I expect the app to be free. It could sway me to another manufacturer. Do better.
7 people found this review helpful