Can an OBD2 dongle replace Kia Connect’s remote features?

[Brian_Irons]

I’ve been wondering, can an OBD2 dongle with a cellular connection replicate Kia Connect’s remote features? If the right commands can be sent via OBD2, would it be possible to lock/unlock the doors, remote start, or even check vehicle status without needing Kia’s official service?

I know some third-party apps allow for basic OBD2 functions, but has anyone successfully executed full remote commands through an external device? Would love to hear from anyone who's tried!

 

[krazYdriveR]

@Brian_Irons Afaik! I'm not sure if the feature you're looking for is possible. I haven't tried using an OBDII dongle with cellular myself. However, key fobs do have those features like remote start, locking/unlocking, etc., except for running car diagnostics.