Hyundai Blue Link

Hyundai Blue Link (also branded as Genesis Connected Services) is a vehicle system that uses a mobile app from Hyundai to allow the user to retrieve information about their vehicle and perform basic remote operations. Blue Link functionality varies based on the type of vehicle as well as the type of cell service modem the vehicle is equipped with. In the United States, the Blue Link system debuted on the 2012 Hyundai Veloster as standard equipment and has become an available feature on most Hyundai models sold since then. The service currently costs $99 a year and can be used for roadside service, performance information, and remote start, stop, and lock/unlock features.

Connectivity

Smartphones can connect to Hyundai Blue Link over Bluetooth or USB with the Hyundai Blue Link mobile app. The in-car software checks for updates every time the vehicle turns on, keeping the included applications up-to-date.[1]

When Blue Link first launched, cell connectivity was provided by a joint partnership between Aeris Communications, Inc., and Sprint Corp.[2] On January 21, 2014, Hyundai announced it had selected Verizon Enterprise Solutions with integration provided by Opentext.[3] Hyundai announced that starting in the 2022 model year, 2012–2018 vehicles would not have Blue Link support due to the discontinuation of 2G and 3G cell service.[4][5]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Wireless Update". webmanual.hyundai.com. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
  2. ^ "Sprint Outlines Connected Car Initiative". International Business Times. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
  3. ^ "Hyundai Selects Verizon for Its Next-Generation Connected Cars". www.verizon.com. 2014-01-21. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
  4. ^ "Blue Link Out: Hyundai Will Stop Supporting Its Telematics System in Older Models". MotorTrend. 2021-03-04. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
  5. ^ "2G-3G-SVLTE Wireless Service Update". owners.hyundaiusa.com. Retrieved 2022-09-05.