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Kia Cars with Android Auto (15 Models: Full List)

Audio and multimedia infotainment systems featuring high-resolution touchscreen displays with Android Auto are essential to maximizing the ownership and enjoyment of modern automobiles.

The following Kia cars, SUVs, and electric vehicles have Android Auto integration, either wireless or wired with a USB cable.

When Did Kia Get Android Auto?

The latest Kia vehicles have Android Auto functionality.

Most Kia vehicles began getting Android Auto integration between 2017 and 2018, though the Optima sedan was one of the earliest within the Korean marque’s lineup to have Android smartphone connectivity available.

Wireless smartphone charging and voice recognition are integral to the newer infotainment systems.

Check the corresponding table to see when each Kia model below has Android Auto.

Meanwhile, Apple device users may find the post on Kias with Apple CarPlay useful.

Kia Cars with Android Auto

#1 Kia Rio

The Kia Rio is one of the few extra-small cars still in production.

Living up to Kia’s reputation for delivering excellent value, the Rio has had standard wireless Android Auto since 2020.

#2 Kia Forte

The Kia Forte adds to a list of compact cars with strong picks like the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and Hyundai Elantra.

The feature-packed offering in the Kia Forte includes standard Android Auto since 2019, with the smartphone connectivity going wireless from 2022 onwards.

2017 and 2018 Kia Forte models only had Android Auto in the higher trims, leaving out the base LX.

#3 Kia Optima

Kia Optima models from 2018 to 2020 had standard Android Auto integration.

Meanwhile, the 2016 and 2017 Kia Forte had Android Auto in the higher trims, leaving the base LX without smartphone connectivity.

#4 Kia K5

#5 Kia Stinger

This sports sedan offers excellent value on top off entertaining levels of performance.

Kia SUVs with Android Auto

#6 Kia Soul

This boxy little crossover has a roomy interior and many standard features for the money.

The Kia Soul has had wired Android Auto as a standard provision since 2020.

#7 Kia Seltos

#8 Kia Sportage

From 2020 onwards, Kia Sportage has had Android Auto as standard, with the 2023 model beginning to have wireless connectivity.

#9 Kia Niro & Niro Plug-In Hybrid

Kia Niro crossover gained Android Auto in 2021, and the provision has remained since, including for the Niro plug-in-hybrid variant.

#10 Kia Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, & Sorento Plug-In Hybrid

Kia Sorento has been available solely as a small three-row SUV since 2019.

Kia Sorento has had standard Android Auto from 2019 onwards, including the newer Sorento Hybrid and Sorento Plug-In Hybrid, although the connection wasn’t wireless until 2023.

2017 and 2018 Kia Sorento compact SUVs also had Android Auto, but only in the pricier trims, with the less expensive ones like the L and LX not enjoying any smartphone connectivity.

#11 Kia Telluride

Ever since the Kia Telluride midsize three-row SUV appeared in 2020, it has had standard Android Auto.

However, no Kia Telluride SUVs have wireless Android Auto yet.

Kia Minivans with Android Auto

#12 Kia Carnival

The Carnival minivan replaced the Sedona in 2022.

#13 Kia Sedona

Kia Sedona, a discontinued model after 2021, had standard Android Auto from 2019 to 2021, while the 2017 and 2018 models had the integration in the upper trims.

Kia Electric Vehicles with Android Auto

#14 Kia Niro EV

From its 2019 appearance onwards, the Kia Niro EV has had standard Android Auto alongside a wireless charging pad.

#15 Kia EV6

This electric SUV is one of the best-looking EVs and has impressively balanced handling, making it enjoyable to drive.

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Wireless Android Auto on Kia Sorento, how to connect

Kia Sorento supports Android Auto that lets you access your Android apps like YouTube Music, Google Maps, Waze and Spotify through the infotainment screen of your vehicle. You can also make phone calls, send messages or use navigation with voice commands using Google Assistant.

Install Android Auto on your smartphone

You must have an Android device with 5.0 Lollipop or newer version to use Android Auto on Kia Sorento. Android 6.0 Marshmallow or higher version is recommended for optimal performance. If your device has Android 9 Pie or older operating system, you must first download Android Auto app from Google Play Store, otherwise the app is built-in.

If you want to use “Hey Google” service with Google Assistant in your Sorento, make sure the feature is enabled on your device. On your Android phone, open the Google app. At the bottom right, tap More. Then go to Settings > Voice > Voice Match and turn on Hey Google.

Wireless Android Auto in Sorento

If you have 2021 or later model year Kia Sorento, you can use wireless Android Auto. Currently, vehicles equipped with standard 8 inch infotainment system screen support wireless Android Auto functionality, vehicles with larger 10.25-inch screen support wired connection only.

Requirements for wireless Android Auto

You must have a compatible Android phone with an active data plan, 5 GHz Wi-Fi support, and the latest version of the Android Auto app in order to use wireless Android Auto feature on your Sorento. Wireless projection is compatible with these Android versions:

• Any phone with Android 11.0
• A Google or Samsung phone with Android 10.0
• A Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, or Note 8, with Android 9.0

How to set up wireless Android Auto

1. First make sure Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled on your Android Device.
2. Press Setup button on infotainment system in Sorento.
3. Select Device Connections.
4. Select Phone Projection.
5. Select Add New.
6. Select your vehicle name, which usually is “Kia Motors”, on your Android phone’s Bluetooth discovery list. The discovery list is usually located under Settings >Connections >Bluetooth, but it can differ depending on your device make and model.
7. A Bluetooth pairing request pop-up will appear on your phone with a pin-code. Make sure it matches the code displayed on your Sorento’s infotainment screen (for safety reasons) and then press Pair in your vehicle, also press Pair on your phone.
8. Then touch Yes on Message access request prompt on your phone if you want to access your phone messages via Android Auto in Sorento.
9. Accept Android Auto terms and conditions in your vehicle, if any appear.
10. You may be prompted to give certain permissions to Android Auto app on your phone, like managing phone calls and SMS messages. Grant all required permissions.
11. After a few seconds Android Auto will launch on the infotainment display of your Kia Sorento. If it doesn’t launch automatically, touch the Android Auto icon on home screen.

Enable Android Auto in Sorento for USB connection

Android Auto must be enabled in your Sorento’s infotainment system settings before you can use it. To enable Android Auto, select SETUP, then Phone Projection (if you don’t see “Phone Projection”, select Device Connections). Then open Android Auto tab and make sure that “Enable Android Auto” option is activated.

Connect phone to Sorento’s USB port

1. Connect your Android phone to your Kia Sorento USB port using an original USB data cable.
2. Accept Android Auto terms and conditions in your vehicle, if any appear.
3. You may be prompted to give certain permissions to Android Auto app on your phone, like managing phone calls and SMS messages. Grant all required permissions.
4. After a few seconds Android Auto will launch on your Sorento’s infotainment screen.

If you’re unsure which USB port supports Android Auto on your particular Sorento variant, then consult your vehicle’s owners manual – or you can try plugging in the cable, one by one, in all the USB ports in dashboard and center console.

To go back to the default multimedia display of the infotainment system, press the Exit button with Kia logo in Android Auto.

Android Auto not working on Kia Sorento

If Android Auto does not start on your Sorento when you plug in the USB cable and there is no Android Auto icon in the list of apps in the infotainment system, it can be due to a number of reasons:

• Android Auto is disabled in the infotainment system settings of your Sorento.
• Android Auto is not installed on your phone, make sure its installed and have necessary permissions.
• The USB data cable you’re using is defective or off-brand. Try a different cable, preferably original cable.
• The connected USB port on your Sorento does not support Android Auto. Try other USB ports.
• A software glitch is responsible for the Android Auto problem. Try resetting the Sorento’s infotainment system to its factory settings. Also, delete data and cache for Android Auto on your phone by going to Settings> Apps > Android Auto > Storage.
• You’ve an older model of Sorento that does not support Android Auto. Only 2016 and later model year Kia Sorento vehicles are compatible with Android Auto.

If you still can’t connect Android Auto in your Sorento, then you should get your vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

Using Google Assistant on Kia Sorento

Google Assistant is an artificial intelligence–powered voice recognition feature by Google that helps you to concentrate on the road while driving your Sorento as you can control the functions of your Android device with voice commands.

The virtual assistant allows you to place phone calls, listen to and send text messages, play music, get directions and use other functions of your Android phone hands-free. You can even ask Google Assistant for current weather conditions, stock prices or upcoming events on your calendar.

To access Google Assistant, press and hold the talk button on the steering wheel of your Sorento until you hear an audible alert.

You can also access Google Assistant by pressing the mic button in the Android Auto app.

If “Hey Google” function is enabled in your Android device under Voice Match settings, you can also just simply say: “Hey Google”. After hearing the audible alert, you can begin asking for assistance.

For best results when using Google Assistant, speak clearly and reduce background noise by closing the windows. Also, direct the air vents on dashboard so that they are not pointing towards the vehicle’s microphone.

Which Sorento models support Android Auto?

2016 and later model year Kia Sorento vehicles are compatible with Android Auto.

Using Waze navigation on Kia Sorento with Android Auto

Waze is based on a combination of the Android Location Service and real-time information from the 100 million user database. It is one of the best apps in the world when it comes to including construction work and traffic in the route suggestions. Waze can also provide updated information on accidents and unexpected delays. The app is fully compatible with Android Auto. Just download Waze app from Google Play Store on your phone and press its icon in Android Auto app in your Sorento’s infotainment screen.

Using Google Maps on Kia Sorento with Android Auto

There’s no list of the best Android car apps without including the top dog in sat-nav apps, Google Maps. Maps is an important part of the Android ecosystem and will likely be the app that you use the most when you’re driving your Sorento. For many people, choosing between Waze and Google Maps is a matter of personal preference. We think: Both are great. You do not need to download Google Maps app as its a built-in feature in Android devices.

Using Spotify on Sorento

You can use Spotify to stream music on your Sorento. Just install the Spotify app from Google Play Store and its icon will appear in the infotainment display when Android Auto is active.

You can use voice commands to play music hands-free on Spotify with Google Assistant. Just add “on Spotify” at the end so that Google Assistant knows which service you’re referring to (e.g. “Hey Google, play my ‘Your Mix of the Week’ playlist on Spotify”).

Google Assistant can play songs, artists, albums, playlists, podcasts, and more. You can also “like” music, ask what’s playing, and control playback (e.g. volume, skip song, play / pause).

Not all apps are compatible with Android Auto

If you think you can use all your Android apps in your Kia Sorento with Android Auto, then you’re wrong. The selection of compatible applications is limited, and you have to live with restrictions, especially with messenger apps. SMS messages and WhatsApp can be controlled almost exclusively via Google Assistant. That means you cannot see your message history, but only have new messages read out to you or even dictate messages yourself.

The following apps can be used with Android Auto on your Sorento, among others: Phone, Whatsapp, Messages, Facebook Messenger, Skype, Telegram, Calendar, News, Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Audible, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Waze and TomTom GO.

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