Category Archives: Kia Technology

Kia Connect App

Learn About the Kia Connect App in this Kia EV Education Video

Using the Kia Connect App in Your Kia EVs

Kia has taken the concept of connectivity in modern vehicles to the next level with the Kia Connect App. It is a cutting-edge mobile application designed to elevate your driving experience. The Kia Connect App seamlessly integrates with your Kia vehicle, offering various features to enhance convenience, safety, and entertainment. Compatible with Android and iOS devices, this app provides a one-stop solution to connect with your car, making every journey smarter, safer, and more enjoyable. Continue this blog by Kia of Irvine to learn some Kia Connect features you can use in your electric vehicle. Watch the video below to learn more about using the Kia Connect App in your Kia EVs.

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2024 Kia Seltos SX on the road

How Immersive are the Infotainment System and its Features of the 2024 Kia Seltos?

Find Out the 2024 Kia Seltos Infotainment Features in Irvine, California

The 2024 Seltos incorporates a range of convenience and driver technology features to uplift your travel experience. Among these features is the optional Smart Power Liftgate, programmed to open automatically upon detecting the key fob in close range. However, the most remarkable aspect of the updated Seltos is its breathtaking panoramic display. It showcases two 10.25-inch screens—a pioneering addition to its class. Do you want to learn more about the 2024 Kia Seltos infotainment features? Continue reading this blog from Kia of Irvine in Irvine, California. Swing by our dealership to learn more about the vehicle’s infotainment and other features!

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Rear View of the 2021 Kia Sorento

Kia Pushes the Boundaries With State of the Art Safety Tech

2021 Kia Sorento Safety Tech Videos 

If you didn’t already know, the 2021 Kia Sorento SUV comes with a whole host of awesome safety technologies. These technologies are state of the art and are design to make it easier for you, as the drive, and your passengers to have peace of mind while out on the road. A couple of these technologies are Blind Spot View Monitor and Surround View Monitor, helping you to see things even if you can’t quite spot them with your eye. So, check out the videos down below to see these technologies in action, then let us know here at the dealership when you’d like to see them in person. 

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UVO integrated with the Kia Dashboard

How Can You Connect Your Smartphone to Your Kia Vehicle with Bluetooth®?

How to Use UVO eServices and Bluetooth® in Your Kia Vehicle

Are you struggling to activate UVO eServices or connect your phone to Bluetooth® in your Kia vehicle? If so, then you should make sure to check out the following information! Our staff here at Kia of Irvine is here to help our customers understand how to use the technology inside their Kia vehicles. Let’s explore the step-by-step instructions for activating UVO eServices and connecting to Bluetooth® in your Kia vehicle together! Read the rest of this entry >>

Front Quarter View of the 2019 Kia Sportage

2019 Kia Sportage Driver Assistance and Safety Features

Does the 2019 Kia Sportage come with Forward Collision Warning?

Modern cars offer more and more features and technology systems designed to increase the awareness of the driver. Features like Forward Collision Warning are becoming more and more popular with car shoppers. Does the 2019 Kia Sportage come with Forward Collision Warning? This feature will be offered as optional equipment on the 2019 Sportage EX trim level, and as standard equipment on the SX trim level. Read the rest of this entry >>

Kia Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Connecting to Kia Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

How to connect a smartphone to a Kia vehicle

The infotainment system in your Kia vehicle is designed to help you stay connected and entertained while on the roads. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are two important connectivity features offered on your Kia. These systems allow iPhone and Android users to connect their devices directly to the infotainment system of their vehicle. If you are looking to learn how to connect a smartphone to a Kia vehicle, follow these steps. Read the rest of this entry >>

Front Quarter View of the 2017 Kia Niro

Kia Niro Skill Now Available for Amazon Alexa

Times are changing, so it’s no surprise that all the ways we shop for goods and services are changing, too. Now you can purchase clothes, medicine, even groceries, right from the comfort of your own home to be delivered to your door step in as little as one day. But what about vehicles? It may seem like at-home vehicle purchasing is still far off in the future. However, Kia is making that distant thought a reality, starting with their amazing Kia Niro hybrid and the user-friendly interface that is Amazon Alexa. Read more below!

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Front Quarter View of the 2017 Kia Sportage

iPhone 7 Bluetooth Pairing Instructions for 2017 Kia Sportage

One of the reasons people love Kia is because of their dedication to giving drivers the best in vehicle technology. If you are like us, having the ability to integrate your smartphone into your vehicle is a feature that sits high on our list of “must-haves”. We have already talked about Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so let’s discuss another (often overlooked) smartphone technology that can help bring convenience to your everyday commute, and that’s Bluetooth.

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