Hyundai Bluelink Guide: What Is Bluelink+ and How Does It Work?
Today’s Hyundai vehicles offer more than technology inside the cabin. With Hyundai Bluelink+, eligible Hyundai owners can connect to their vehicle from a compatible smartphone and access convenient features such as remote start, door lock and unlock, vehicle status information, location tools, and even EV charging controls.
But what exactly is Hyundai Bluelink+, how much does it cost, and what can you do with it? Here’s a closer look at Hyundai’s connected vehicle technology.
What Is Hyundai Bluelink+?
Hyundai Bluelink+ is a connected vehicle service that allows you to access certain vehicle features remotely through the MyHyundai with Bluelink app.
Depending on your Hyundai model and equipment, Bluelink+ features can include:
- Remote start
- Remote climate control
- Remote door lock and unlock
- Vehicle status information
- Vehicle diagnostics and alerts
- Remote Car Finder
- Destination Search
- EV charging controls
- Safety and security features
- Available Hyundai Digital Key integration
Feature availability varies depending on the Hyundai model, trim, equipment, and connected services package.
What Is the Difference Between Hyundai Bluelink and Bluelink+?
Bluelink and Bluelink+ provide many of the same connected vehicle services. One of the biggest differences is how Hyundai structures the service.
Traditional Hyundai Bluelink is available on many 2023 and older Hyundai vehicles.
Bluelink+ launched with the 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 and is available on new Bluelink-equipped Hyundai vehicles beginning with the 2024 model year.
For original purchasers and lessees of eligible new Bluelink+ vehicles, connected services are included without an additional monthly fee.
Availability varies by model and trim.
Is Hyundai Bluelink+ Free?
For eligible vehicles, Bluelink+ is included at no additional cost for the original purchaser or lessee.
This applies to the 2023 IONIQ 6 and eligible new 2024-or-newer Bluelink-equipped Hyundai models.
Older Hyundai vehicles equipped with traditional Bluelink may have different subscription terms and fees.
What Can You Do With Hyundai Bluelink+?
Bluelink+ brings several vehicle controls and information tools into the MyHyundai app.
Remote Start Your Hyundai
On properly equipped models, you can use Bluelink+ to remotely start your Hyundai.
Instead of needing to be within key-fob range, you can send a remote start command through the MyHyundai with Bluelink app when the necessary connectivity is available.
Control the Climate Remotely
Available Remote Start with Climate Control allows you to remotely start your Hyundai and set the cabin temperature on compatible models.
Depending on the vehicle, you may also be able to activate functions such as the defroster.
This can be especially convenient during cold winters or hot summer days.
Lock and Unlock Your Hyundai
Not sure whether you remembered to lock your vehicle?
Bluelink+ allows you to remotely lock or unlock your Hyundai’s doors using the MyHyundai app on a compatible device.
Check Your Vehicle Status
The MyHyundai with Bluelink app can provide information about your vehicle without requiring you to physically check it.
Depending on the model, vehicle status information can include:
- Door status
- Hood status
- Trunk status
- Climate information
- Fuel or battery status
- Estimated driving range
You can refresh the information in the app to view an updated vehicle status.
Find Your Hyundai
Remote Car Finder can help locate your Hyundai when you forget where you parked.
Using Bluelink’s connected location features, you can view your vehicle’s location through the app when applicable.
Check Vehicle Diagnostics
Bluelink can also provide vehicle diagnostics and alerts.
Drivers can perform an on-demand diagnostic check, and certain vehicle issues can be identified through the connected system.
This can help you stay informed about your vehicle and determine when it may be time to schedule service.
How Does Bluelink+ Work With Hyundai Electric Vehicles?
Bluelink+ adds additional functionality for Hyundai EV drivers.
Depending on the vehicle, EV-specific connected features can allow you to:
- Check battery status
- View estimated range
- Start or stop charging remotely
- Schedule charging
- Schedule climate control
Scheduled charging can be particularly useful for drivers who want their Hyundai EV to charge during specific hours.
Available functionality varies by model and equipment.
Is Hyundai Digital Key Part of Bluelink+?
Available Hyundai Digital Key technology can work with compatible smartphones and smartwatches on properly equipped Hyundai vehicles.
Depending on your vehicle and device, Digital Key can allow you to:
- Unlock your Hyundai
- Lock your Hyundai
- Start the vehicle
- Share a Digital Key with another compatible device
Digital Key isn’t available on every Hyundai model or trim, and device compatibility requirements apply.
How Do I Set Up Hyundai Bluelink+?
Getting started with Bluelink+ begins with a MyHyundai account.
To enroll:
- Create a MyHyundai account or sign in to your existing account.
- Register your eligible Hyundai using its Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN.
- Complete the Bluelink enrollment process.
- Download the MyHyundai with Bluelink app.
- Sign in using your MyHyundai account.
Once your eligible vehicle and account are connected, you can begin using the Bluelink+ features supported by your Hyundai.
Do I Need My Phone in the Vehicle for Bluelink+ to Work?
Bluelink+ is an embedded connected vehicle system, so many functions don’t require your smartphone to physically be inside the Hyundai.
Your compatible smartphone and the MyHyundai app are used to access many remote features.
Bluelink functionality depends on cellular and GPS coverage.
Can I Remote Start My Hyundai Without Bluelink?
Possibly.
If your Hyundai is equipped with a remote start button on the key fob, you may be able to remotely start the vehicle without using Bluelink+.
Bluelink+ adds the convenience of controlling supported remote features through the MyHyundai app.
Hyundai Bluelink+ FAQs
What is Hyundai Bluelink+?
Hyundai Bluelink+ is a connected vehicle system that allows owners of eligible Hyundai vehicles to remotely access features such as remote start, door locking and unlocking, vehicle location, diagnostics, climate controls, and EV charging functions.
How much does Hyundai Bluelink+ cost?
For eligible new Bluelink-equipped Hyundai vehicles, Bluelink+ is available at no additional cost to the original purchaser or lessee.
Which Hyundai vehicles have Bluelink+?
Bluelink+ launched with the 2023 IONIQ 6 and is available on new Bluelink-equipped Hyundai vehicles beginning with the 2024 model year. Availability varies by model and trim.
Can Hyundai Bluelink locate my car?
Yes. Remote Car Finder can help you locate your Hyundai using connected vehicle location information when the feature and necessary connectivity are available.
Can I start my Hyundai from my phone?
Eligible Bluelink-equipped Hyundai models support Remote Start through the MyHyundai with Bluelink app. Feature availability depends on the vehicle and equipment.
Can I lock my Hyundai from my phone?
Yes. Eligible vehicles support remote door locking and unlocking through the MyHyundai with Bluelink app.
Can Bluelink control Hyundai EV charging?
Eligible Hyundai EVs can use Bluelink+ for features such as checking battery information and remotely starting, stopping, or scheduling charging.
Get Connected With Hyundai Bluelink+
Hyundai Bluelink+ brings useful vehicle information and controls directly to your compatible smartphone, helping you stay connected to your Hyundai even when you’re away from the driver’s seat.
If you’re shopping for a new Hyundai, ask our team which vehicles and trims include Bluelink+ and which connected features are available. If you already own an eligible Hyundai, our team can also help you learn more about getting connected through MyHyundai.