2020 KIA Stinger GT1 UVO Link
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If you are hoping for remote start via UVO... not available for US market.
Go with aftermarket.
Go with aftermarket.
MerlintheMad
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UVO stinks in the US. I can't even connect to it with my TracFone. But judging by all comments from US owners, it is a pile of 
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My Wife has it on her 2020 Niro. The features are cool.. A little slow in react time but it works.UVO stinks in the US. I can't even connect to it with my TracFone. But judging by all comments from US owners, it is a pile of
MerlintheMad
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Yeah. I should say UVO in the Stinger stinks. As an over all service, I have no idea. But nobody has said anything positive about UVO in the US in the Stinger.
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Can you tell us about the compustar remote? The total cost including installation, the concern about voiding the warranty?
SnowyGT2
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I purchased and had the Compustar system installed at Best Buy for a total of about $350. I purchased an upgraded remote for an additional $250.
No concerns about voiding the warranty and even if it does I would much rather have the Compustar system rather than the OEM KIA kit. The system, especially with the fancy T11 remote, has been amazing and I would highly recommend it.
I was worried about my car warranty while doing this installation of the remote start. If something happens with the electrical system, can’t they claim it was installed improperly? That’s why I’m leaning towards having Kia install something.
jalcala
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SnowyGT2
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KIA would have to prove it was the aftermarket system that caused an electrical system fault. The aftermarket system is not that complex and as long as it's installed by someone who knows what they are doing there shouldn't be any issues. Suppose there is always a small risk so understandable to want to go with KIA.
Here is what I got: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/compus...stem-lte-module-black/6363155.p?skuId=6363155
I did get a deal for sure. The system was on sale for $249 and had to have ~$75 dollars worth of extra cables and switches. All that with free installation at the time totaled about $350.
I wouldn't recommend the system full price at $599. That's way too much and if installation wasn't free it would be $100+.
The Drone subscriptions aren't cheap though and I ended up getting the three year Premium plan for $280 as it's more expensive going monthly.
jalcala
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Guess I'll add this to my watch list and see if I can find it on sale maybe during the upcoming holiday buying season.
I just spoke to national Kia customer service. They said if there is something going on with your electrical system they will make you remove any aftermarket parts before they will even service your car. I guess, you are taking the chance of having an electrical problem with your car and having to pay somebody to remove the aftermarket remote start.I spoke to a Kia service center near me, and for a bare-bones remote start they wanted $1000 for parts and installation. Kind of a rip off. Not sure what I’m going to do. I may wait till it starts to get hot again next May in Florida.
bearstinger
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I have the remote start, have not used it yet. I find the car cools real fast. We did have some horrible hot summer days this year 90 plus 120 heat index.
But I also have ventilated seats, LOVE THEM! in fact it was a mandatory must have when I started looking for a car to replace my lemon lawed rav4. Hubby wanted the hp, I wanted the ventilated seats. Did a ton of searches with the search being ventilated seats lol
They cool you fast and great!
But I also have ventilated seats, LOVE THEM! in fact it was a mandatory must have when I started looking for a car to replace my lemon lawed rav4. Hubby wanted the hp, I wanted the ventilated seats. Did a ton of searches with the search being ventilated seats lol
They cool you fast and great!
jalcala
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If anyone is interested this remote start kit is on sale at Best Buy for $350 installed and includes many of the harnesses necessary (One for 12.99 you need to purchase it seems). Based on what I have in my cart, price before tax is about $363....seriously considering this at this price point.
@SnowyGT2 , are you able to use the remote that came with the car to remote start it? Or does it require the remote included with the kit? I recall the 12Volt Solutions kits you used the cars standard remote to remote start the car.
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SnowyGT2
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Good to see it's on sale again. I had two other accessories (1 and 2) that were added on for installation so not sure if something has changed since March.
Yes I can use the KIA OEM key to remote start the vehicle by quickly pressing the lock button three times but I'm not sure if that has to be configured by the tech doing the install to get that to function though.
jalcala
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Thanks for the quick reply. Yes, those to parts were included in the cost and I have my appointment scheduled for November 6th. Looking forward to having this installed.
