[vXShellShockXv]

Hi Everyone,

Please don’t kill me if this question has already been answered, but I can’t find the answer anywhere.

I want to upgrade the stereo in my 2015 Kia Optima EX. I have never done it because I did not want to lose the Built in USBs, steering wheel controls and built in microphone.. has this been something that anyone has figured out how to do without having to shell out half of their rent for the UNAVI system?

Thank you in advance for your help.

 

[Jayz576]

I did my radio in a 2013 Kia Optima to a 2014 no problems with it

 

[vXShellShockXv]

I did my radio in a 2013 Kia Optima to a 2014 no problems with it

Are you saying you put a 2014 radio in the 2013? Sorry I’m a little confused by your reply. I was thinking about an aftermarket stereo. But I didn’t think about taking a stereo from a 2018/19 optima. (If that’s what you mean)

 

[Jayz576]

 

[Jayz576]

That is radio

 

[Jayz576]

 

[Jayz576]

That was old radio upgrade to bigger screen and better navigation

 

[vXShellShockXv]

That was old radio upgrade to bigger screen and better navigation

Good stuff. So are you still able to use the built in USB ports in the Kia, the steering wheel controls and the built in microphone for the Kia?

 

[Jayz576]

Good stuff. So are you still able to use the built in USB ports in the Kia, the steering wheel controls and the built in microphone for the Kia?

Yes I can just Bluetooth mic is different in the two years so need to upgrade the mic

 

[JasonS]

As long as you dont have the radio w/nav, you can easily upgrade to after market. Many aftermarket units support usb hook ups and there are adapters to wire in your steering wheel controls. Many DIY and other how to "upgrade my radio" threads on here. Use the search and enjoy!