2015 Kia Optima Navigation Update
Mina Spartin
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Better off using your phone really. Unless the car has its own internet connection like with apple/android car play using the phones net, it won't have traffic info and just sends you the shortest way to the destination.
If a system can't connect to the internet, it won't be able to get live traffic or map data so if a road is closed or there's an accident on your route, it will still send you right through it. Given it needs an sd card for its maps, I'd assume this is the case. Check eBay for a nice vent mounted phone holder.
On the basis that your car has android auto/apple car play, I'd suggest using this which connects to your phone's internet. I find that it's better as it gives real time traffic information and much prettier graphics/information than KIA GPS.
I have tried to connect my phone using USB cable to the car but I didn't see anything happened, just Samsung DeX has pop up on my phone and I didn't pay attention that much. (Maybe I need to play a bit with the functions and will find something)
You would be better off getting apple carplay or Android auto installed than paying for the SD card. In-car navigation maps get old quickly, updating them is a hassle, and they don't have traffic info. Plus the UI is usually terrible, it is great to be able to use a proper keyboard on your phone or Siri to find a navigation target rather than battle through the in-car navigation system.
Rip out the old unit and put in a touchscreen unit from Aliexpress for $200-$300, effectively a full android tablet with better connectivity and screen.
Have had one in my sportage for 4 years now and its been great.
There should be two usb ports, one is for charging and the other one (might be in the middle compartment) has data access (if your model has the Android Auto / Apple Car Play). Once connected it would then trigger android auto. Having said this, I don't think 2016 Kia models has Apple Car Play / Android Auto, think they implemented it from the Kia Cerato 2017 onwards.
All UVO systems on modern Kia vehicles including the Kia Optima get your basic infotainment system features and then some. You can take advantage of an AM/FM radio, auxiliary inputs with support for a USB connection and MP3 playback.
Many Kia models include both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as a standard feature right from the start. This means you can access a large suite of apps on your infotainment system through your phone regardless of whether you have an Android or Apple device. You can even access navigation. The 2019 Kia Optima has both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard.
All 2019 Optima models feature a large 8-inch infotainment screen with all the features listed above, but there are more features available. The base LX trim has an option for SiriusXM satellite radio. This feature comes standard on the S and EX trim.
The EX trim can be upgraded further with a voice command navigation system, HD Radio, and SiriusXM Traffic, which can alert you to traffic conditions and more. These features come standard on the top SX trim.
Though navigation is a good selling point, if you have a smartphone, you can access all of your phone navigation features on any 2019 Optima so long as your device is compatible with either Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
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If equipped. Remote features require a Kia Connect subscription, a compatible smartphone, and a wireless signal with good coverage to function. Normal cellular service rates may apply. Do not use remote climate control or remote start if vehicle is in an enclosed area (e.g., closed garage) or a partially enclosed area without ventilation. Close all doors leading from adjacent living areas to the vehicle area before executing a remote climate control or remote start command. Remote feature support varies by model, model year and trim; remote climate control not supported on 2019 Optima LX , 2020 Telluride LX and S and 2021 Telluride LX and S and other vehicles not equipped with fully automatic temperature control.
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