The most luxurious Kia on the market, the current K900 is now offered some improved connectivity, as the South Koran manufacturer announced it will offer new UVo Luxury Services. The system will be available only on the K900 and includes premium features and functions, such as local search by Google, remote vehicle command and control and a dealership appointment system, all powered by LTE connectivity.
The UVO Luxury Services app, which can be downloaded for free from iTunes or GooglePlay via the Kia App store, and the myuvo.com web portal enable direct communication to the vehicle for features such as remote start/stop, remote preconditioning of the cabin temperature, and remote lock/unlock via the UVO app.
Integrated into the app is a full suite of My Car Zone features, which includes curfew and speed alerts and Geofence settings as well as Local Search powered by Google. Also included is an embedded Google Local Search that enables users to search for POIs utilizing voice recognition technology.
UVO Luxury Services is an enhanced telematics suite that offers a number of maintenance and infotainment functions, including 911 Connect, enhanced Roadside Assist, Automatic Diagnostics, Manual Diagnostics, Scheduled Diagnostics, Driving Information, Car Care Web, Vehicle Maintenance, and eServices Guide, many of which are run through the owner’s Smartphone equipped with the UVO Luxury Services app.
Available at no cost for the first five years of ownership with no subscription necessary, UVO Luxury Services utilizes an embedded connectivity solution powered by the Verizon network and an integral smartphone app.
