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Using Bluetooth
Connecting Bluetooth devices
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless networking technology. Via
Bluetooth, you can connect nearby mobile devices wirelessly to send and
receive data between connected devices. This enables you to use your
devices effectively.
To use Bluetooth, you must first connect a Bluetooth-enabled device to
your system, such as a mobile phone or an MP3 player. Ensure that the
device you want to connect supports Bluetooth.
ÜWarning
Park your vehicle in a safe location before connecting Bluetooth devices.
Distracted driving can cause a traffic accident and lead to personal injury
or death.
ÛNote
•On your system, you can use only Bluetooth Handsfree and Audio
features. Connect a mobile device that supports the Bluetooth
Handsfree or Audio feature.
•For more information on Bluetooth-enabled devices and their
functional compatibility, visit the KIA Motors America website (https://
www.kia.com).
[Pairing devices with your system
For Bluetooth connections, first pair your device with your system to add
it to the system′s list of Bluetooth devices. You can register up to five
devices.
1 On the Home screen, touch All Menus > Setup >
Bluetooth > Bluetooth Connection > Add New.
•If you are pairing a device with your system for the first time, you
can also press the [] button on the steering wheel. Alternatively,
on the Home screen, touch All Menus > Phone.
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FAQ
Bluetooth
QWhat kinds of functions can I use with Bluetooth?
AYou can connect your mobile phone to make or answer calls
hands free. You can also connect audio devices, such as MP3
players and mobile phones, to listen to music in your vehicle.
QWhat is the difference between pairing a device and connecting
a device?
APairing occurs through authenticating the system and a mobile
device. Devices paired with the system can be connected and
disconnected until they are deleted from the system. Bluetooth
Handsfree features, such as making or answering calls or
accessing contacts, are supported only in mobile phones
connected with the system.
QHow do I pair a Bluetooth device with the system?
AOn the Home screen, touch All Menus > Setup > Bluetooth >
Bluetooth Connection > Add New. From the Bluetooth device
you want to connect, search for and pair with your system.
When you enter or confirm a Bluetooth passkey displayed on the
system screen, the device is registered to the system's Bluetooth
device list and connected to the system automatically.
