2024 Hyundai Kona, Sonata, Kia EV9: Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto update confirmed

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are set to become available in the latest Hyundai and Kia cars.

More-affordable Hyundai and Kia vehicles with smaller screens and no built-in satellite navigation have had access to wireless CarPlay and Android Auto since 2020.

However, navigation-enabled vehicles are limited to wired support due to a disagreement between either Apple or Google regarding whose maps should appear when the system is first loaded.

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Now, a software update is currently rolling out in Europe for Hyundai and Kia vehicles fitted with the latest Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (CCNC) infotainment system to enable the feature.

The CCNC infotainment system is currently fitted to the SX2 Hyundai Kona, DN8.V3 Hyundai Sonata N Line and the just-launched Kia EV9 in Australia. An upscale version, CCIC, is fitted to the Genesis GV60.

Future vehicles due to launch with the new software include the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and the all-new Santa Fe, along with the facelifted Kia Sorento, Carnival and Genesis GV80.

WhichCar understands the Santa Fe, due in the first half of 2024, will launch with wireless phone mirroring installed from the factory.

Kia Australia has confirmed that while initial versions of the EV9 have wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an over-the-air software update due in the next month or so will enable wireless connectivity for new and existing owners.

Likewise, a Hyundai Australia spokesperson said local technicians are currently testing wireless Apple CarPlay in the Kona and Sonata, with an over-the-air software update expected to be released in the coming months “if all goes to plan”.

A support document confirms that owners will need to delete their existing phone-to-car connection and re-pair after installing the update to enable wireless functionality.

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It is unclear when Genesis vehicles will receive the update in Australia, and if it'll be limited to the GV60 or also the existing G80, GV70 and GV80, which run the ‘premium-class Gen 6 navigation’ widescreen infotainment system.

“At this time we cannot provide any updates with regards to Genesis vehicles and the availability of wireless Apple CarPlay,” said a Genesis Australia spokesperson.

Unfortunately, current Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles with the 10.25-inch or 12.3-inch ‘standard-class Gen 5W navigation’ system – including the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, Kia EV6 and Genesis G70 – are not due to receive an update to enable wireless phone mirroring.