Kia Niro EV

Krusty_Clown · 14-07-2020 08:13PM

Yep, my wife and I have shared access. IIRC, she requested access through the UVO app installed on her phone, and after that I got a notification about granting access.

graememk · 14-07-2020 09:34PM

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Yep, my wife and I have shared access. IIRC, she requested access through the UVO app installed on her phone, and after that I got a notification about granting access.

I think thats how we done it too, it tells on you when you forget to lock the car... both phones get the notification

Black_Knight · 14-07-2020 09:50PM

Black_Knight wrote: »

Hi all.

What updates did the 2020 eNiro get vs the 2019. I know there's some cosmetic changes outside (rear tail lights), and a decent overhaul of the dash inside (new screen, more gloss, vents repositioned).

Any convenience features added? Do either 2019 or 2020 have heated seats? Memory seats? Auto fold mirrors? Wireless charging? etc.

Any under the bonnet changes? More powerful AC charger? DC charging speeds?

Any new driver aids? I assume the both have LKAS, cruise control.

What is UVO? And did both versions come with it?

Any further feedback on these?

graememk · 14-07-2020 10:19PM

Black_Knight wrote: »

Hi all.

What updates did the 2020 eNiro get vs the 2019. I know there's some cosmetic changes outside (rear tail lights), and a decent overhaul of the dash inside (new screen, more gloss, vents repositioned).

Any convenience features added? Do either 2019 or 2020 have heated seats? Memory seats? Auto fold mirrors? Wireless charging? etc.

got time to reply now, so i'll have a go.

We dont have official versions but going to say the 2019 is first edition (FE) and 2020 with the larger screen as the second edition (SE)

Conveniences
Only front heated seats in the FE, Front and Rear in the SE
Wireless charging in both (and android auto/carplay via usb)
Auto fold mirrors, on both when locked,
Manual seats on both
AFAIK no high beam assist on the FE, SE has high beam assist
Heated steering wheel on both too.
Aluminium pedals, on both, but the UK one doesnt have it

I'll need someone with a FE to confirm but the Seats on the SE are like vented leather,

Any under the bonnet changes? More powerful AC charger? DC charging speeds?

11kw 3 phase charger on the SE, single phase on the FE. I don't think any change to DC charging, only been at one for 5 minutes to see how it worked.

Any new driver aids? I assume the both have LKAS, cruise control.

Other than high beam assist, both cars have adaptive cruise control, Adaptive regeneration, (tracks the car in front of you and adjusts the regen accordingly)

collision avoidance? ie if the car slows down suddenly in front of you car will brake,

What is UVO? And did both versions come with it?

Its the App only on the SE model. Allows you to see the charge level, set charge limits/ departure schedule.
Trip history, on a daily basis, with Time, distance, avg speed and top speed
Monthly totals of the same too.

Can remotely lock the car, Unlock didnt work last time I tried.
Also shows location of the car, and current range on the GOM.

Allows remote starting of Climate control without being plugged in.
Also can send Poi to the car's Sat nav.

VESS and the LKA always on as default , usually turn both off as it gets a bit weird on the back roads, well the LKA anyway.

Black_Knight · 14-07-2020 11:14PM

Great reply. Much appreciated! Thank you

tk123 · 16-07-2020 11:07AM

Should the car be sensing the smart key and folding out the mirrors, unlocking the tailgate etc as the manual suggests *if equipped*? Dealer mentioned this also but it's not happening even with the mirrors in the auto position? Do I need to enable it I wonder or is only on higher specs?

xboxdad · 16-07-2020 11:11AM

tk123 wrote: »

Should the car be sensing the smart key and folding out the mirrors, unlocking the tailgate etc as the manual suggests *if equipped*? Dealer mentioned this also but it's not happening even with the mirrors in the auto position? Do I need to enable it I wonder or is only on higher specs?

Did you check if you have the "Welcome Mirror/Light" setting enabled? I think that's the one that controls this behavior.

tk123 · 16-07-2020 01:04PM

xboxdad wrote: »

Did you check if you have the "Welcome Mirror/Light" setting enabled? I think that's the one that controls this behavior.

That was it. Thanks!

chewed · 16-07-2020 01:19PM

xboxdad wrote: »

Did you check if you have the "Welcome Mirror/Light" setting enabled? I think that's the one that controls this behavior.

Where can this setting be enabled?

xboxdad · 16-07-2020 01:59PM

chewed wrote: »

Where can this setting be enabled?

Go into Settings via the steering wheel controls and I think it's under Convenience.

chewed · 16-07-2020 02:10PM

xboxdad wrote: »

Go into Settings via the steering wheel controls and I think it's under Convenience.

Got it! Cheers.

Stefs_42 · 16-07-2020 04:24PM

Question in relation to media supported audio/video files. There is no option to plug in SDHC card anywhere am I right on that? And does car read only mp3 or any other media files?

JohnC. · 16-07-2020 06:34PM

Stefs_42 wrote: »

Question in relation to media supported audio/video files. There is no option to plug in SDHC card anywhere am I right on that? And does car read only mp3 or any other media files?

Are you talking about 2019 or 2020 model? 2020 can play stuff from USB, both audio and video. Unless there's been an update, I don't think the 2019 does video.

graememk · 16-07-2020 10:12PM

Stefs_42 wrote: »

Question in relation to media supported audio/video files. There is no option to plug in SDHC card anywhere am I right on that? And does car read only mp3 or any other media files?

but you can plug in a USB drive, and there is a video playeer, havent tried it tho!

Stefs_42 · 16-07-2020 10:17PM

graememk wrote: »

but you can plug in a USB drive, and there is a video playeer, havent tried it tho!

nice one, thanks!

17-07-2020 09:12AM

Stefs_42 wrote: »

nice one, thanks!

Have to hack the BMW i3 to enable video play back but the quality of the screen is really remarkable, don't know why it's disabled by default ?

graememk · 17-07-2020 11:37AM

Apparently there is an update to the uvo app

After the installation of the new App version, you will have to login again to experience new services such as User Profile Transfer or Last Mile Navigation.

chewed · 17-07-2020 11:38AM

graememk wrote: »

Apparently there is an update to the uvo app

<Quote>
After the installation of the new App version, you will have to login again to experience new services such as User Profile Transfer or Last Mile Navigation.
</Quote>

I got that email as well, but I don't see any update on Google Play!

JohnC. · 17-07-2020 01:29PM

Yeah, it’s not out yet. The mail is about “an upcoming update”.

chewed · 17-07-2020 05:29PM

JohnC. wrote: »

Yeah, it’s not out yet. The mail is about “an upcoming update”.

Apparently it'll be available in the next 1-2 days.

JohnC. · 18-07-2020 06:18AM

My app updated overnight. Not much different. And remote unlock still fails in the same way.

darrenheaphy · 18-07-2020 07:25AM

JohnC. wrote: »

My app updated overnight. Not much different. And remote unlock still fails in the same way.

It's failing more gracefully

Does it *always* fail for you? Mine mostly works, probably 9 out of 10

graememk · 18-07-2020 08:03AM

darrenheaphy wrote: »

It's failing more gracefully Does it *always* fail for you? Mine mostly works, probably 9 out of 10

I tried it once or twice when I got the car, will try it again today.

OO7FITZY · 18-07-2020 12:09PM

updated my uvo app this morning but then it would not accept my password to log back in and when I reset my password the app opened but my car details are missing? looks like a new account but not sure how this is possible if using same email address?

anyone else seeing this?
is there a support number to call?

darrenheaphy · 18-07-2020 04:36PM

OO7FITZY wrote: »

updated my uvo app this morning but then it would not accept my password to log back in and when I reset my password the app opened but my car details are missing? looks like a new account but not sure how this is possible if using same email address?

anyone else seeing this?
is there a support number to call?

Just updated on iPhone, works fine. As ugly an app as ever ðŸ˜႒

graememk · 18-07-2020 06:15PM

OO7FITZY wrote: »

updated my uvo app this morning but then it would not accept my password to log back in and when I reset my password the app opened but my car details are missing? looks like a new account but not sure how this is possible if using same email address?

anyone else seeing this?
is there a support number to call?

Try either logging out and in again

or completely reinstalling the app

there is now a status on the battery and the bonnet in the app

Also found this youtube link, an unlisted video from kia ireland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSoodAwjmYQ

Krusty_Clown · 18-07-2020 06:25PM

Updated just now (Android beta build). They seem to have added a battery state - I'm assuming this is for the troublesome 12v battery. Also added a bonnet open indicator. Not sure how useful that's going to be!

OO7FITZY · 18-07-2020 08:16PM

Had to uninstall and then reinstall and then change password and it worked OK
Just a glitchy app maybe

graememk · 18-07-2020 08:24PM

In the map bit of the app, anyone know what Navi Linkage is?

When I tap it

"Only available after account has been linked"

Stefs_42 · 18-07-2020 09:55PM

charged my car for the first time to 100% after completion got red battery indicator in dash, it was saying battery discharging. unplugged charger, started car as normal, no error faults thereafter. Is this normal car behavior, any ideas?

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