IPhone

[Karen Ruff]

Is it possible to use the “read text” option with Bluetooth connection only or do you have to use Apple CarPlay?

 

[Tellthemride]

Yes, the car can read text messages via Bluetooth for iPhone. No CarPlay required. Haven’t tested if the voice assistant button on the steering wheel has a command to read texts though. So far I’ve only pressed the read button on the center display.

 

[Karen Ruff]

Yes, the car can read text messages via Bluetooth for iPhone. No CarPlay required. Haven’t tested if the voice assistant button on the steering wheel has a command to read texts though. So far I’ve only pressed the read button on the center display.

Thank you, I cannot get it to work, I get the message to turn notifications on in settings on my phone. I have done this but no luck see messages via Bluetooth.

 

[Tellthemride]

When you go to Bluetooth settings for Kia Motors, do you have the top option enabled? If not, you can try forgetting Kia Motors on your phones Bluetooth devices, delete your phone from the UVO Bluetooth devices and try to re-pair. Usually when you connect you need to wait an additional minute or two for the Bluetooth request to enable text messages over Bluetooth on your phone.

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[Karen Ruff]

Thank you! Toggling Allow Notifications within Bluetooth worked!