2022 KIA NIRO PHEV bluetooth

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Android Auto
You can activate the Android Auto function to pair your Android smartphone with the system.
Apple CarPlay
You can activate the Apple CarPlay function to pair your iPhone with the system.
Configuring the device connections settings
(Type2)
You can manage Bluetooth devices or configure their operation settings. You can also
activate the phone projection so that you can control the smartphone Apps on the system
screen after connecting the smartphone to the system.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Device Connections.
The device connection settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required:

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Press >
Search for Settings or press and enter a keyword to search for a
setting item. You can also search for a setting item by voice.

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Device Connections
You can register or delete a Bluetooth device from the system and connect or disconnect a
registered device.
AYou can add one Bluetooth hands-free kit or up to two Bluetooth audio devices.

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From the device connection screen, press
>
Phone Projection Settings to configure
phone projection settings.

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On the device list, press
on the right and drag to reposition set the priority order.
Message Notification
Set to receive message notifications.
AThis option may not be available in some phone models.
Predefined Messages
Edit message templates for quick replies.
AThis option may not be available in some phone models.

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Bluetooth Voice Prompts
Set whether to hear voice prompts for events related to Bluetooth connections.
Privacy Mode
Enable or disable Privacy Mode. Hide data including contacts and call history from showing
up on the system screen to protect privacy.
Bluetooth System Info
You can see and edit the Bluetooth information of the system.

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Phone Projection Settings
You can activate the phone projection connection function to pair your smartphone with the
system.
Android Auto
You can activate the Android Auto function to pair your Android smartphone with the system.
Apple CarPlay
You can activate the Apple CarPlay function to pair your iPhone with the system.
Bluetooth (if equipped)
You can register or delete a Bluetooth device for the system and connect or disconnect a
registered device. You can also configure operation settings such as notifications, messages,
and other settings for Bluetooth devices.

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For more information on how to use the Bluetooth functions: > see "Connecting a Bluetooth
device."

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Some setting options appear when a smartphone is connected to the system.

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To edit or delete a message, park the vehicle at a safe place and access the messaging
function on your smartphone. You cannot edit or delete a message from the system.

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When an iPhone is connected to the system, there are some restrictions when receiving
messages as follows:

Only the sender name appears when the sender information is saved.

Only the phone number appears when the sender information is not saved.

You cannot use the auto-reply message function.

When the incoming message notification or lock-screen view option is off, messages
cannot be received.

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The message reader function may not be supported depending on the system language.
Bluetooth Connections
You can register or delete a Bluetooth device from the system and connect or disconnect a
registered device.

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You can add one Bluetooth hands-free kit or up to two Bluetooth audio devices.
Auto Connection Priority
Set the priority order for automatic Bluetooth connection to the system when it turns on.

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On the device list, press
on the right and drag the item to reposition.
Message Notification
Set to receive message notifications.

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This option may not be available in some phone models.
Predefined Messages
Edit message templates for quick replies.

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This option may not be available in some phone models.
Bluetooth Voice Prompts
Set whether to hear voice prompts for events related to Bluetooth connections.
Privacy Mode
Enable or disable Privacy Mode. Hide data including contacts and call history from showing
up on the system screen to protect privacy.
Bluetooth System Info
You can see and edit the Bluetooth information of the system.

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Link Bluetooth Devices
You can connect any registered Bluetooth device. > See "Connecting a Bluetooth device."
Reset User Account
You can initialize all account settings.
Configuring the user profile settings (Type2)
You can additionally set profiles for each driver after First Run Setup.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
User Profile.
2 Press the user to change its profile.
The User Profile Settings screen appears.

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Press
>
Search for Settings or press and enter a keyword to search for a
setting item. You can also search for a setting item by voice.

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Press Change User to switch to another user's profile.

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When you log in as guest, you cannot set the profile items additionally. To set a different
profile, select another user.
Profile Settings
You can specify the details and operation environment for a registered user.
Name
You can specify the name of the user to display on the profile.
Profile Image
You can specify the image to display on the user profile.

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Link UVO Account
You can use various services and convenient management features when linked to the
registered UVO service.
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Subscribe to UVO to check the function.
> See "Subscribing to the service."
Link Bluetooth Devices
You can connect any registered Bluetooth device. > See "Connecting a Bluetooth device."
Delete Profile (if equipped)
All stored data and profile settings will be lost and the system will be reset.
Configuring the general system settings
(Type1)
You can configure general settings for date, time, language, and the like. You can also check
information of the system.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
General.
The general settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required:

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Press Menu >
Search for Settings or press and enter a keyword to search for a
setting item. You can also search for a setting item by voice.
SW Info/Update
You can see the versions of system components. You can also update the system to the latest
version.
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For details on how to update the system software: > see "How to Update the Map and
Software for your Infotainment System."

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GPS Time
After receiving the time from GPS, it sets the system date and time automatically.
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To manually set the date and time, uncheck GPS Time, press the current date and time
below GPS Time, and then set the date and time.
24 Hours
The system time is displayed in the 24-hour format.
Daylight Saving Time
Displays the system time in the format of Daylight Saving Time.
Language
You can set the system display language.

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Once the language has been changed, it takes a while to apply the new language to the
system. The notification pop-up window appears as soon as the new language is applied
to the system. When you wait a while or press anywhere outside the pop-up window, the
window automatically disappears.

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When you change the system language, it does not affect the display of other unique
data such as MP3 music file name.

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Depending on the system language, the Bluetooth phone message view and voice
recognition may not be supported.