Hyundai's Bluelink app is designed to make your life easier and allow you to control many vehicle functions via an application installed on your mobile device.

There are many automakers that offer apps to control your vehicle remotely, but Hyundai has given its Bluelink app a distinct flavor and jam-packed it with tons of functionality that you'll love. There's also a more advanced version of the app (Bluelink+) that debuted on the Ioniq 6 and will be standard on 2024 and up Hyundai models.

Let's explore what the Hyundai Bluelink app is and what it does!

What Is Hyundai’s Bluelink?

Bluelink is Hyundai's connected car app, which gives you access to a wide array of your vehicle's settings and functions that you can control directly from your phone.

What exactly is a connected car app? Well, these apps allow you to remotely set the inside temperature, turn on lights, or prepare the vehicle for a journey. Connected car apps are becoming increasingly common among automakers, and surprisingly, they're not just limited to EVs.

Hyundai also offers its Bluelink app on internal combustion models in its lineup, like the Elantra and the Santa Fe.

What Functionality Does Bluelink Offer?

Bluelink and Bluelink+ offer tons of functionality to make your Hyundai ownership experience more convenient. Through the Bluelink app (available on iOS and Android), you can remotely start your vehicle and set the climate settings to your liking. This is especially convenient during the winter, when you can program your car's heater settings ahead of time and make sure its interior is nice and toasty when you're ready to leave the house.

You can also use the Bluelink app to lock or unlock your Hyundai's doors, which is very useful if someone needs to fetch something from your car while you're away from it. Bluelink can also help you find your car in a parking lot if you forgot to pin its location, which is a lifesaver for sure.

If you own a Hyundai EV, Bluelink also offers control over your EV's charging. You can use the app to schedule charging times to take advantage of off-peak rates, which bring lower electricity costs.

If you have teenagers who are learning to drive, Bluelink can help keep them safe (and give you peace of mind) by keeping you informed with notifications about what's going on while they drive. In the unfortunate event your vehicle gets stolen, Bluelink can help the police pinpoint its location.

Which Hyundai Vehicles Offer Bluelink?

Hyundai has been offering Bluelink on its cars since the Sonata debuted the service in 2012, and it has been available on most Hyundai models ever since. With the introduction of Bluelink+ on the 2023 Ioniq 6, all Hyundai models going forward (2024 and up) will feature Bluelink+.

How Much Does Bluelink+ Cost?

Bluelink+ is free of charge (for the original owner), but the previous version (Bluelink) was only free for the first three years of ownership (again, for the original owner).

After the first three years of complimentary service, Bluelink users can pay for the Bluelink subscription, which is divided into three different packages consisting of connected care, remote care, and guidance. Each Bluelink package costs $99 per year, or $9.90 a month.

Hyundai's decision to make Bluelink+ free of charge is a bold move for the Korean company, but it should pay dividends if it translates to new customers for the brand.

Hyundai Offers a Free Fully-Featured Connected Car App

Bluelink and Bluelink+ offer an extensive list of features that allow you to control your vehicle remotely, and the best part is that the latter is completely free. The advanced functionality provided by the Bluelink+ app is the perfect complement to Hyundai's excellent new Ioniq 6 EV and its long list of tech features.

Hyundai's first connected car app was launched back in 2012 and with Bluelink+ continues the tradition while offering new features that cater to electric or electrified vehicles.