Kia App

Kia App: Your Comprehensive Digital Companion

The Kia App is designed to bring all of Kia's digital services under one convenient platform. By integrating [MyKia], [Kia Connect], [Kia Owner's Manual], and [Kia Digital Key], this app offers a seamless experience for all your automotive needs.

Personalized Insights with Myka

Myka is your personalized dashboard, providing comprehensive insights into every aspect of your vehicle ownership journey. From selecting your car to purchasing and receiving it, Myka guides you through the entire process. Once you register your vehicle, you gain access to a suite of services including maintenance, charging, and premium care services. With the official [Owner's Manual], you can easily troubleshoot any issues that arise. Additionally, the app includes a "Find Charging Station" feature to help you locate and reserve nearby charging stations.

The [Vehicle Account Book] allows you to log and monitor your vehicle's consumption history, fueling records, repair and maintenance history, and fuel efficiency statistics. Meanwhile, [Driving Insight] lets you track your driving habits and vehicle status using driving data. And with [Integrated Pay], you can leverage Kia Pay, membership, coupons, and points through Wallet, a mobile payment platform.

Smarter Maps for Enhanced Mobility

The Kia App also features smarter maps tailored to your specific needs. You can locate electric vehicle charging stations for EVs and gas stations for internal combustion vehicles. Select your car icon on the map to view its location, and share your car's current location, destination, remaining distance, and estimated time of arrival with designated individuals. Real-time location sharing and pickup location messaging further enhance convenience.

Secure Valet Mode

Valet mode ensures your personal information remains protected when you entrust your vehicle to someone else. You can check the vehicle's current location and driving information, while navigation and certain button operations are restricted to safeguard your privacy.

Convenient Remote Vehicle Control

With the Kia App, remote vehicle control becomes effortless. You can easily manage ignition, air conditioning, hazard lights, horn, windows, and frunk. Access vehicle status through the concierge and remotely control the air conditioning and media. If warning lights come on, you can check detailed vehicle inspection information. For EV vehicles, start charging, check charging status, and schedule charging times. [Digital Key] functionality allows you to lock/unlock doors, start the car, and open the trunk without a physical key.

Permissions and Purposes

The Kia App requests various permissions to ensure optimal performance and user experience:

• Notification: Optional for remote control results and real-time vehicle status updates.
• Phone: Optional for confirming customer identifiers, connecting to customer service, and phone-based location searches.
• Bluetooth: Optional for digital key short-distance remote control.
• Location: Optional for parking location confirmation, destination transmission, and route guidance.
• Storage Space: Optional for checking and downloading videos around your car or built-in camera.
• Camera: Optional for setting profile photos, digital photo frames, and using parking location AR guidance.
• Files and Media: Optional for profile photo settings and digital photo frames.
• Nearby Device Permission (NFC): Optional for using digital keys and accumulating points or making payments.

Wear OS Support

For an even more seamless experience, the Kia App supports Wear OS. With compatible devices, you can more easily manage vehicle remote controls and vehicle status. Experience a simpler and faster Kia App with Watch face and Complication features. Note that this requires integration with Wear OS 3.0 or higher.

By using only absolutely necessary permissions, the Kia App ensures a streamlined and secure experience. All optional permissions can be declined, though some services might be limited.