Hyundai Blue Link

Hyundai Blue Link Logo

Hyundai Blue Link (also branded as Genesis Connected Services) is a connected vehicle system using embedded telematics to gather vehicle Car Care information such as a Monthly Vehicle Health Report and Automatic Crash Notifications. The system utilizes mobile apps to allow the customer to remotely start, stop, lock or unlock their Hyundai or Genesis. It also has the ability to immobilize the vehicle if carjacked. All of this is tied together with voice recognition. It is now a complimentary standard feature on most Hyundai models for three years, but after the trial period is available only with a paid subscription.

Blue Link functionality varies based on the type of vehicle, as well as the type of radio the vehicle is equipped with. For example, the basic, non touchscreen radios will not offer services such as send-to-car for destination assist, which requires that the vehicle be equipped with the GPS navigation system.

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.

Connectivity[]

Smartphones can connect to Hyundai Blue Link using Bluetooth technology or a USB cable and an installed Hyundai Blue Link mobile application. Hyundai Blue Link is wirelessly upgradeable, so in-vehicle applications may be upgraded.^{[citation needed]} Hyundai Blue Link is compatible with a wide variety of mobile phones (iOS & Android) with a data plan.

When Blue Link first launched, the connectivity was provided by a joint relationship of Aeris Communications, Inc. and Sprint Corp.^[1] On January 21, 2014 Hyundai announced it had selected Verizon Enterprise Solutions with integration provided by Opentext. The Opentext Business Network platform also supports other car manufacturers such as Land Rover/Jaguar, Daimler, Ford, General Motors and Mitsubishi.

Availability[]

2018–present Hyundai Kona
2015–present Hyundai Tucson (Hyundai ix35)
2013-2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
2013–present Hyundai Santa Fe and Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
2013–present Hyundai i30 (Hyundai Elantra GT)
2013–present Hyundai i20
2013-2016 Hyundai Equus/Centennial
2012–present Hyundai Azera/Grandeur
2012–present Hyundai Sonata
2012–present Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
2012–present Hyundai Elantra
2018–present Hyundai Accent
2012–present Hyundai Veloster
2012–present Hyundai i40
2019–present Genesis G70
2013-2016 Hyundai Genesis^[2]^{[Note 1]}
2017–present Genesis G80
2017–present Genesis G90
2018–present Hyundai Palisade
2018–present Hyundai Nexo
2019–present Hyundai Venue
2020–present Hyundai i10
2020–present Hyundai i20

Notes[]

^ From 2013-2015, Blue Link 3.0 was branded as "Genesis Intelligent Assistant" on the Hyundai Genesis; which was a functionally identical version of Blue Link with a different user interface. This service also included its own proprietary app for smartphones.

References[]

^ "Sprint Outlines Connected Car Initiative". International Business Times. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
^ https://www.hyundainews.com/en-us/releases/1916 Hyundai Launches Genesis Intelligent Assistant, Blue Link 3.0 Mobile App

External links[]

Official website

[Note01-3] From 2013-2015, Blue Link 3.0 was branded as "Genesis Intelligent Assistant" on the Hyundai Genesis; which was a functionally identical version of Blue Link with a different user interface. This service also included its own proprietary app for smartphones.

[1] "Sprint Outlines Connected Car Initiative". International Business Times. Retrieved 19 December 2016.

[2] ttps://www.hyundainews.com/en-us/releases/1916 Hyundai Launches Genesis Intelligent Assistant, Blue Link 3.0 Mobile App

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