Version History
Here you can find the changelog of Kia Access since it was posted on our website on 2019-07-19.
The latest version is and it was updated on soft112.com on 22 April, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version N/A
posted on 2024-04-11
General improvements and fixes.
version N/A
posted on 2024-03-24
-New menu structure.
-Enhanced UI design.
version N/A
posted on 2024-03-16
General fixes.
version N/A
posted on 2024-02-22
-General user interface enhancements.
-General fixes.
version 6.12.1
posted on 2023-12-05
General fixes and system improvements.
version 6.11.0
posted on 2023-11-01
-Minor updates for grammar, alignment
-Minor UI enhancements for improved tap areas, etc.
version 6.10.0
posted on 2023-09-28
- General User Interface enhancements.
version 6.9.0
posted on 2023-08-24
Minor User Experience updates.
Updates for Digital Key on supported vehicles.
version 6.8.0
posted on 2023-07-26
Updated iconography for vehicle status.
Updated Valet functionality on supported vehicles.
version 6.7.0
posted on 2023-06-28
- Updated Kia Finance Payments link to direct to the correct location.
- General User Interface enhancements.
version N/A
posted on 2023-05-31
General User Experience updates.
version 5.5.1
posted on 2022-04-28
Minor updates and bug fixes.
version N/A
posted on 2022-04-07
General improvements.
version 5.3.0
posted on 2022-02-23
General User Experience improvements.
version N/A
posted on 2021-12-01
. Aligned overall app with in-vehicle experience
. Enhanced dashboard to display vehicle health and provide quick access to vehicle status via health icon and image
version 4.10.0
posted on 2021-10-02
Performance and user interface improvements.
version 4.9.0
posted on 2021-08-25
. Updated icons to align with new icon standard (basic designs remain the same)
. “Send to Car” feature only display for vehicle with navigation head unit (previously display for all vehicles)
. Remote Start Feature:
‣ Updated “Remote Start” duration to only allow customers to select between 5-10 minutes (previously allowed customers to select 1-10 minutes)
‣ Last used climate settings are saved across both Kia Access and owner’s portal (previously, this was only stored in Kia Access)
version 4.8.0
posted on 2021-07-30
. Wear OS App now available
Provides the ability to execute remote commands, check vehicle, call Roadside Assistance, call UVO Call Center
Customers must be logged into smartphone app and smartwatch to be connected to the smart phone
. PIN Management
PIN management added to Security under Settings
PIN applies to all UVO services requesting a PIN (i.e. Voice Assistants, smartwatch companion app)
. Minor UI improvements
version 4.7.1
posted on 2021-07-09
Stability and performance improvements.
version 4.6.0
posted on 2021-05-27
. Remote Start - Ability to define how long to run the remote start, if setting custom temperature
. Remote Start Schedules (Gas, Hybrid vehicles only)
◦ Ability to delete a schedule
◦ Ability to define how long to run the remote start function (between 1 and 10 minutes)
. Electric Vehicles - Receive notifications prior to charge completion
. Accessibility Improvements - Improved layout while in Zoom mode (for accessibility) for various screens within app
version 4.5.2
posted on 2021-05-19
Updated Kia icons and logo
version 4.5.1
posted on 2021-04-30
Bugfixes and improvements.
version 4.5.0
posted on 2021-04-29
. Displays message to users if push notifications are not turned on
. Settings Screen updated - provides categories of information for easy access
. Passwords Tips updated for clarity (“No special characters” rephrased to be “Must not have any special characters”)
. Increase font size in “More” menu for better visibility
version 4.3.1
posted on 2021-02-10
Vehicle Battery Saver Mode Status
. If the vehicle has gone into battery saver mode the customer will be presented with the status.
. Dashboard message displays below vehicle image
. Vehicle Status screen provides messaging. When customers tap message for more information, “UVO Connectivity Warning” screen displays with more information
. If customer attempts to send a remote command, customer will be presented with connectivity warning message
version 4.2.0
posted on 2020-12-17
Improved vehicle status refresh
.When a Remote Start session has completed.
.When App is brought to the foreground during an active session (additional pre-conditions required)
Locations Screen
.Added “Search this area” option when searching for POIs. Allows customers to look for POI within the area displayed on the map
Vehicle Status Screen
.Status Refresh button added to Vehicle Status screen
.“Recalls” section to Vehicle Status screen will only appear if active recall exists
version 4.1.0
posted on 2020-11-12
UVO Features - Features are now displayed on unique screens per feature
Example: Speed Alerts displays on Speed Alerts screen, Geofence Alerts and Curfew Alerts are on their own respective screens.
EV/PHEV Vehicles: Battery state of charge percentage added to dashboard above battery icon. If customer taps on battery icon, customer is able to toggle between icon with state of charge percentage and icon without state of charge percentage.
version 4.0.1
posted on 2020-11-05
. Customers are presented with Climate Settings screen immediately after selecting/tapping “Custom” for climate option.
. Previously, customers had to select custom and tap Start Engine button to see Climate Settings screen.
version 4.0.0
posted on 2020-10-29
Dashboard Updates:
.Simpler re-design
.Vehicle Status button placed at top of screen
.Remote command status listed with each remote command
.Remote Start shortcuts:
-Warm: 75º F, Defrost, Heated Accessories, Heated Seats
-Cool: 65º F, Ventilated Seats
-Custom: Set own temperature
.Indiviual UVO features listed
.Updated bottom menu to reduce redundancy
version 3.16.0
posted on 2020-09-30
. Updated Dashboard layout to provide easier access to various features
. Cleaned up "More" menu
. Improved messaging for status of remote commands (UVO link)
Fixes:
. EV/PHEV: Provide estimated battery range and battery charge level on Charge Station Information screen
version 3.15.0
posted on 2020-09-01
.Location Information Screen
o Updated information for vehicle, POIs, etc. to display at bottom of screen
o Provided pre-defined searches for Gas, Kia Dealerships, My POIs, Charging Stations
o Provided ability to expand and hide list of search results
.Fixes:
o Dashboard tile does not indicate warning if one of the lights has an issue. Dashboard tile only indicates issue if vehicle has DTC.
o Miles to POI is missing
version 3.14.0
posted on 2020-08-05
. Charge Station Info Tile
o Added “Estimated Battery Range”
o Added estimated charge time per charging level
o Separated “Save POIs” and “Send to Car” functions
o Specific information only displayed if available
. Added to Charge Station Details Screen
o Battery charge level
o “Estimated Battery Range”
o “Free” or “Payment Required” (if available) for charging levels
. Added Notification Inbox date and time to notification
. Vehicle Status Screen verbiage updated
version 3.12.1
posted on 2020-07-07
◦ Dashboard
.Removed Est. Range from dashboard for vehicles that do
not provide any information
.Updated “Miles to Empty” term to be “Est.
Range” for simplicity
◦ Vehicle Status screen
.Clarified verbiage for door locks and door status
.Clarified status of hood/trunk by providing verbiage
(Open/Closed)
.Minor spelling/grammar improvements
version 3.12.0
posted on 2020-06-30
o Dashboard
. Moved odometer reading to upper right corner
. Updated “Diagnostic Issues” tile to “Vehicle Status”
o Maintenance Screen - Updated “Diagnostic Issues” tile to be “Vehicle Status”
o Vehicle Status
. Added new “Vehicle Status” screen that displays all statuses
available in the vehicle (except engine, climate, and battery
charging)
o Notification Icon - “new” indicator to display as red dot
o Added Sirius XM account information to “Linked Accounts” (if
available)
version 3.11.0
posted on 2020-06-01
.Updated burger (side) menu to add “Linked Accounts”
‧ Kia Finance moved to be within “Linked Accounts” option
.Fixed various app crashes
.“Contact Us” page loads correctly
.Font clean up to be consistent
version 3.10.0
posted on 2020-04-29
. Added ability to re-initiate biometrics login
. Improved “Create” and “Edit” appointment flows
. Enable “Upcoming Appointments” for all vehicles (previously only allowed for enrolled UVO vehicles).
. Added ability to copy VIN from vehicle information screen.
. Updated “UVO Account Info” to be “UVO Account Overview” in burger menu.
. Fixed various app crashes
version 3.9.0
posted on 2020-04-01
. Updated Login Screen. Added Kia.com and UVO Privacy Policy links.
. Face ID support added
. Fixed ability to edit mileage for a completed service maintenance milestone
. Fixed “Find A Charging Station” link to direct to the Locations screen
. Fixed crashing issue for linking/viewing finance information
. App Stability improvements
version 3.8.0
posted on 2020-03-04
Updated Account creation screen. Account creation screen has been updated to clarify what is used as the login ID when creating an account.
. Updated Maintenance interval Information. Maintenance intervals have been updated to reflect both mileage and time based tracking.
. Updated climate screen to match Remote Start screen
The “Set Climate” screen is presented after pressing the Remote Start button on the app dashboard.
. Minor UI fixes and updates to user experience
version 3.7.1
posted on 2020-02-07
General UI improvements and bug fixes.
version 3.6.0
posted on 2019-12-18
Minor fixes and improvements.
version 3.5.1
posted on 2019-11-21
. Remote commands screens update
. Vehicle status highlighted for better reading
. Updated account creation form
Fixes:
. The Trips screen now shows the trips list automatically to the default filter
version 3.4.0
posted on 2019-10-25
General stability updates and performance improvements
version 3.3.0
posted on 2019-10-03
Improvements:
.Pull to refresh for vehicle status refresh
.Updated Maintenance screen
.Improved error messaging(vehicle in motion, vehicle asleep, pre-condition not met)
.Notifications icon now on Dashboard
.Updated unlock icon
.Dashboard buttons reflect status of vehicle(dark grey=current status)
Fixes:
.Fixed rounding error when customers set schedules to 55 minutes after the hour
.Ventilation warning only displays for gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid vehicles
version 3.1.1
posted on 2019-09-21
Stability improvements for maps at the vehicle location and trips information screens.
version 3.1.0
posted on 2019-08-21
.Improved visibility for last date/time vehicle status was updated
.Simplified remote command buttons on dashboard
.Remote Climate Screen Simplified temperature selection
.Location screen improved visibility for last date/time vehicle location and refresh button
Fixes:
.Spaces allowed in vehicle nickname
.Burger menu displays appropriate options
.More than one curfew alert can be set on vehicles that utilize HERE maps
version 3.0.1
posted on 2019-08-06
.Fixed remote commands for 2015 Soul EV and 2016 Soul EV users
.Fixed valet alert issue for 2020 Telluride users
.Non-UVO & Connected UVO (eServices) customers can now access applicable features
version 2.6.1
posted on 2019-07-05
. Trip Information fixed to display in local time zone
. State abbreviations (short name) corrected
. 2017-2019 Soul EV Charge schedules corrected to only support
1 schedule
. Various minor user interface improvements (improved error
messages, corrected overlapping text, etc.)
. My Car Zone alerts fixed and now display for Android 8 and Android 9 devices