When you buy a new vehicle, you want to make sure it has the capability to work with your most important portable electronic device: your smartphone. Sure, it’s not necessary to get you to work and back, but we’re sure that you’d love to know which Kia vehicles come with Apple CarPay and Android Auto. With these features, you’ll be able to utilize the apps and tools on your phone without distraction from your most important job in your car; driving.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Standard Features
Kia will be the first automotive brand to make Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard features on all their new vehicles. These technologies have been available, for a price, for a while in almost every car brand. However, Kia will be the first to make them a standard part of their lineup for new vehicles.
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How to Connect My Kia to UVO via Bluetooth 
Step 1: Press the power button on your Kia’s Infotainment System in the center console.
Step 2: Next, press the “phone” button.
Step 3: The LCD screen will then display the message, “There is no phone paired. Do you want to pair a phone?” To continue connecting your phone, select yes.
Step 4: After this, the screen will say “Add from your Bluetooth device.” If you are using an IPhone, press your settings button and make sure that your Bluetooth is on.
Step 5: Once your Bluetooth is on, your phone will start looking for the vehicle’s infotainment system. The name of your vehicle will most likely be something like “Sorento” or “Forte.” Press the vehicle’s name. It will ask for a passcode that is 4 digits. Press zero for all four digits and press pair.
Step 6: Wait to see that your phone says that it is connected to the UVO infotainment system. The infotainment screen will say “pairing complete.” Press OK.
Step 7: The phone is connected when you can see the small blue and white Bluetooth symbol that is flashing in the upper right corner of your UVO infotainment system.
Test Drive Kia Vehicles with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
If you are interested in taking an exciting and modern vehicle with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, stop in to see the experts at Palmen Kia! Our full inventory of a variety of different vehicles makes it easy for you to find the right size and price for your lifestyle.
