2021 Telluride coming soon w/ Rear Entertainment

[bags]

Step 27 they put four screw holes into the leather seats

I'm not sure that is correct. I think they screwed into a support bar and not all the way through to the leather.

 

[2020Telly]

I'm not sure that is correct. I think they screwed into a support bar and not all the way through to the leather.

 

[bags]

If you watch Step 26, there is a flat vertical bar that the tablet mount is slid over the top. The screws then appear to affix the mount to the vertical bar rather than screw into the leather seat back. I can't be certain from the video, and I get what it appears from the clip of just Step 27, but I'm still leaning towards those screws not actually going through to the leather.

 

[2020Telly]

If you watch Step 26, there is a flat vertical bar that the tablet mount is slid over the top. The screws then appear to affix the mount to the vertical bar rather than screw into the leather seat back. I can't be certain from the video, and I get what it appears from the clip of just Step 27, but I'm still leaning towards those screws not actually going through to the leather.

I see what you mean now. Still not worth the investment to me. I bought some naviskauto headrest mount screens that took a few minutes to install and remove and then changed to an iKross headrest tablet mount. And in a few years when my kids outgrow that or the tech changes I’ll still be spending less as opposed to when those Kia tablets start to fail.

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[Familyman20]

I bet if they sold just the KIA branded holders with seatback brackets they'd sell more than the actual RESs! Looks like they match the interior of the Telluride pretty nicely. Put any device you want in em at that point.
Anyone know if you can control them from the front screen?

 

[2020Telly]

I bet if they sold just the KIA branded holders with seatback brackets they'd sell more than the actual RESs! Looks like they match the interior of the Telluride pretty nicely. Put any device you want in em at that point.
Anyone know if you can control them from the front screen?

I think you can only control the audio from the front. In the Sedona they have a DVD player in the trunk space. Otherwise you still need an internet connection or audio source. Mirroring is for Android not Apple.

 

[Familyman20]

I'm guessing they're so expensive then for installation at the factory? Seems too steep for what you get. Idk

 

[2020Telly]

I'm guessing they're so expensive then for installation at the factory? Seems too steep for what you get. Idk

It was probably expensive to make and brand an Android tablet with Kia. Way too steep given the expected life of this type of tech and the quality of aftermarket options for much less.

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[Lith_SXPN]

I bet if they sold just the KIA branded holders with seatback brackets they'd sell more than the actual RESs! Looks like they match the interior of the Telluride pretty nicely. Put any device you want in em at that point.
Anyone know if you can control them from the front screen?

They do, but still overpriced at ~$70.

I'm guessing they're so expensive then for installation at the factory? Seems too steep for what you get. Idk

~$1500 is not including installation unless purchased with the vehicle.

 

[Familyman20]

They do, but still overpriced at ~$70.

~$1500 is not including installation unless purchased with the vehicle.

I'd like to see the new brackets as displayed in the video above for sale. Those cheapies have been out for a while..
And yea I'm sure its a totally different price if you require the dealer to install it after taking delivery. I do believe you can order this from the factory just like the Prestige package or carpeted floor mats as an option.

 

[Lith_SXPN]

I'd like to see the new brackets as displayed in the video above for sale. Those cheapies have been out for a while..
And yea I'm sure its a totally different price if you require the dealer to install it after taking delivery. I do believe you can order this from the factory just like the Prestige package or carpeted floor mats as an option.

It has been an (coming soon) option on kia's website for a while. Not sure if you can actually order with RES now. If anyone is considering spending $1500 on this RES, they should seriously look into aftermarket. Custom installed setup should be well under $1k installed. Even buying couple Ipad/Android tablets will be better than oem. Heck, if you are bit handy, you can install two 10" touchscreens with raspberry pi setup for under $500.

 

[Rhenry]

I don't understand the interest in mounted screens in cars. Why not use iPads or notebooks and earbuds/headsets, which can be stored in the pockets, charged in the car, and also used in the house if desired? Those mounted systems always look dated to me, as if they predate more versatile handheld screens. Dunno, I'm just curious about the appeal.

Hi! I’ve heard this question posed a couple times. For me personally, I’ve got 2 kids aged almost 2 and 4. They aren’t allowed to play on tablets at home. When they’re given our phones in the car they push buttons, they swipe screens, they get upset when their show turns off because they’ve done all that. We have family living several hours away so longer trips are a concern with tablets being plugged in/charged and kids who don’t understand why something has to be plugged in. It’s just easier and more functional with little kids to have a screen controlled by the parents.

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[Familyman20]

Hi! I’ve heard this question posed a couple times. For me personally, I’ve got 2 kids aged almost 2 and 4. They aren’t allowed to play on tablets at home. When they’re given our phones in the car they push buttons, they swipe screens, they get upset when their show turns off because they’ve done all that. We have family living several hours away so longer trips are a concern with tablets being plugged in/charged and kids who don’t understand why something has to be plugged in. It’s just easier and more functional with little kids to have a screen controlled by the parents.

I believe the question is more about cost effectiveness rather than a purpose for putting KIAs setup in your vehicle. This kit is not cost effective compared to the endless aftermarket options. Same could be said for any manufacturers options for "rear entertainment ".

 

[YAH DEF]

Hi! I’ve heard this question posed a couple times. For me personally, I’ve got 2 kids aged almost 2 and 4. They aren’t allowed to play on tablets at home. When they’re given our phones in the car they push buttons, they swipe screens, they get upset when their show turns off because they’ve done all that. We have family living several hours away so longer trips are a concern with tablets being plugged in/charged and kids who don’t understand why something has to be plugged in. It’s just easier and more functional with little kids to have a screen controlled by the parents.

I would still probably go for some temporary fixture rather than a built-in system. Cost-wise (installation and potential repairs), relevance-wise (stuff getting dated) and aesthetically, I couldn't justify getting a system like that. And tablets will hold a charge for several hours, so could hang in a holder on the back of a seat and not need to be charged.

Anyway, to each their own. Definitely not for me, but no doubt others like the systems.

 

[2020Telly]

Hi! I’ve heard this question posed a couple times. For me personally, I’ve got 2 kids aged almost 2 and 4. They aren’t allowed to play on tablets at home. When they’re given our phones in the car they push buttons, they swipe screens, they get upset when their show turns off because they’ve done all that. We have family living several hours away so longer trips are a concern with tablets being plugged in/charged and kids who don’t understand why something has to be plugged in. It’s just easier and more functional with little kids to have a screen controlled by the parents.

I think you are just making a case for aftermarket inexpensive options. Why spend lots of money on a system for your 2 and 4 year old kids when they will become more independent and able to control the system within a few years? Most aftermarket DVD systems come with remote controls. Speaking as a parent of three, you have to compare the age of your kids needs to that of the technology obsolescence. In my last vehicle (minivan purchased new just 10 years ago) I had an aftermarket ceiling mounted DVD player with a second input being the in-dash aftermarket headunit with DVD player. The DVD player in the dash was only helpful for a few years. Now in the Telluride I decided to be open to changing out the options. For 8 months I had cheaper aftermarket DVD players with a touch screen and a remote. We no longer use the DVD portion but the screens have HDMI inputs so my kids can play a Nintendo Switch. And that has now evolved to a tablet with a large memory card on a headrest mount and individual devices. The best thing about a tablet is that there is no more managing DVD binders and scratched DVDs. I don’t have a clear answer for you but your kids will adapt as they get older and you will have to reconsider. The main point I want to make is that the Kia system appears to still be touch screen controlled. From what I can tell the headunit only controls car audio if you decide to use the car audio instead of the built in screen speakers. In my opinion you can get a better option 5 times over for the same money. The best part with going with something cheaper that can be swapped out is when it fails or you outgrow it you can reassess and it will feel like an upgrade without breaking the bank.

BTW the aftermarket headrest screens I bought for just $140 each also came with 120v adapters so they double as portable DVD players and HDMI screens and I can quickly disconnect them and toss them in the trunk compartment for security. The Kia hard mounts are not portable.

 

[bucho]

Yup - a little over $200 for both. HDMI and USB/SD (interface slightly clunky but works adequately and can handle a 64GB drive no problem). Only thing I'd change if doing over would be wanting wireless instead of wired headphones.

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[Macfrank]

Hi! I’ve heard this question posed a couple times. For me personally, I’ve got 2 kids aged almost 2 and 4. They aren’t allowed to play on tablets at home. When they’re given our phones in the car they push buttons, they swipe screens, they get upset when their show turns off because they’ve done all that. We have family living several hours away so longer trips are a concern with tablets being plugged in/charged and kids who don’t understand why something has to be plugged in. It’s just easier and more functional with little kids to have a screen controlled by the parents.

If you’re using iOS devices, then Guided Access is your friend.

Use Guided Access with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Guided Access limits your device to a single app and lets you control which features are available. You can turn on Guided Access when you let a child use your device, or when accidental gestures might distract you.

support.apple.com

 

[Rhenry]

I would still probably go for some temporary fixture rather than a built-in system. Cost-wise (installation and potential repairs), relevance-wise (stuff getting dated) and aesthetically, I couldn't justify getting a system like that. And tablets will hold a charge for several hours, so could hang in a holder on the back of a seat and not need to be charged.

Anyway, to each their own. Definitely not for me, but no doubt others like the systems.

Oh, you’re absolutely right, the $1500 price tag isn’t worth it. We have a minivan with an installed system and in our Subaru we have a $140, plug in, attached the headrest, dvd player. Both have their flaws but are functional