The system allows users to make hands-free calls on their smartphone, stream music, navigate to a POI, and perform vehicle diagnostics with the use of voice commands.

First launched in the 2011 model year, Kia's UVO entertainment system included the HD radio, CD player, and a built-in digital jukebox.

The system also interfaces with Bluetooth-enabled phones and utilizes touchscreen and voice command technology.

Data transfers from the vehicle to the smartphone application utilize the customer's mobile carrier resulting in a subscription-free telematics service.

Users are able to access the vehicle data on the smartphone application and through a customer web portal.

[1] In the 2015 model year, select vehicles launched with an Android-based [2] operating platform to allow flexibility to integrate 3rd-party applications.

Beginning with 2015 Optima, the UVO eServices with 8" Nav system allows users to connect the vehicle head unit to a WiFi hotspot.

On compatible 2015 vehicles, the UVO app will display trip information and My Car Zone.

On 2015 model year vehicles, Trip Info and My Car Zone features are included.

On September 22, 2014, an update for the 2014 Soul UVO with Nav system was released which unlocks the eServices including My Car Zone, Vehicle Diagnostics, and 911 Connect.

It comes with a completely redesigned user interface and the touch screen from other UVO versions is replaced with a controller wheel on the center console.