Hyundai Passenger Talk: What It Is and How to Use

Hyundai Passenger Talk 

At Hyundai of Saco, we always make sure you understand everything about your car, truck, or SUV. Whether you have a new model that you still don't understand, or you have been in your vehicle a minute but still want to learn more about the tech that Hyundai offers, we're here to assist.

You might not realize that Hyundai Passenger Talk is available in select Hyundai models; it's an in-car intercom system that picks up the driver's voice through a front-row microphone and broadcasts it clearly through the speakers in the second and third rows. We're here to guide you through this, so stay tuned.

Key Takeaways

  • Hyundai Passenger Talk is an in-car intercom system that picks up the driver's voice through a front-row microphone.
  • This technology helps the driver communicate with rear-seat passengers while driving.
  • It automatically lowers or mutes music playing through the rear speakers when you speak.

What Is Hyundai Passenger Talk?

Hyundai Passenger Talk is a feature inside select Hyundai models and trims that works as an in-car intercom system. It listens for your voice and adjusts the rear seat volume so passengers can hear what you're saying. You can have full conversations without having to yell to the second or third row in your car, and it helps with parents wanting to get their point across to little ones further back in their Hyundai.

In short: It uses the overhead or front microphone to capture the driver's voice and amplifies it through the rear cabin speakers.

How the Microphone and Rear Speakers Help You Communicate

If you are curious how the microphone and rear speakers help you talk to passengers in your Hyundai, this is rather interesting. When you activate it, the microphone built into the overhead console near the rearview mirror picks up your natural speaking voice so you can keep your eyes safely on the road. From there, the rear seat volume adjusts so passengers can clearly hear what the driver is saying at the front of the car. You can essentially use this as a phone call between you and the people behind you, all without picking up a phone.

Checking Whether Your Hyundai Has Passenger Talk

To check whether your Hyundai has Passenger Talk as an option, go to your infotainment screen and look for it. You will want to follow these steps:

  • Check the Apps Screen: Tap the All Menus or Apps icon on your home touchscreen, then swipe left or right to look for the Passenger Talk icon.
  • Look at the Quick Controls: Swipe down from the top of your main infotainment display screen to view the Quick Control drop-down menu and see if a shortcut icon is available.

You also want to be aware that Hyundai Passenger Talk is typically reserved for two- and three-row SUVs like the Hyundai Palisade or Hyundai Santa Fe and can be trim-specific.

How to Use Hyundai Passenger Talk

Below, our team at Hyundai of Saco wants to show you how to use Hyundai Passenger Talk. To get started, you just need to follow these simple steps, and your days of screaming to the back seat will be long gone.

Find and Activate Passenger Talk

  • Quick Control Screen:
    • Swipe down from the top of the infotainment screen to open the Quick Control menu.
    • Tap the Passenger Talk icon to turn it on.
    • Drag the volume control bar to adjust the sound level projected to the rear speakers. Tap the icon again to turn it off.
  • Split Screen Layout:
    • Go to the Home screen on your infotainment display.
    • Tap Settings -> Screen Layout (or Layout) -> Split Screen.
    • Enable Passenger Talk to control it directly from the split-screen view.
  • Custom Buttons:
    • You can configure your vehicle's custom shortcut buttons (on the dashboard or steering wheel) to launch Passenger Talk with a single press.

Adjust the Volume

You can also adjust the volume for your Hyundai Passenger Talk. To do this, go to your main dashboard while it is on, and adjust the volume slider. You can also use the physical knob to turn the volume up or down.

Turn Passenger Talk Off

When you're done using Hyundai Passenger Talk, you can always toggle it off. To do this, tap the End or Close button on the active Passenger Talk pop-up on your infotainment display. This feature will also turn off automatically after a minute of silence or due to inactivity, so that should make turning it on or off pretty easy. If you're finished speaking, you can hang up, or you can simply let your Hyundai do it for you.

Passenger Talk vs. Quiet Mode

Our team in Saco, ME, also wants to clarify the difference between Hyundai Passenger Talk and Quiet Mode. Passenger Talk is the intercom-like system that lets the front of the car talk clearly and normally to the back seats, while Quiet Mode is the total opposite. With Quiet Mode, its entire point is to mute the back seats from any ambient noises or sounds. It mutes or turns off the audio playback in the rear seat speakers completely, while restricting music, radio, and navigation sound solely to the front cabin speakers at a reduced volume. Your Hyundai offers very different capabilities when comparing Passenger Talk to Quiet Mode.

Explore Family SUVs at Hyundai of Saco

Here at Hyundai of Saco in Saco, ME, we're always here to show you what your vehicle can do. When it comes to features like Hyundai Passenger Talk, this can be a great way to speak to those in the second and third rows of your car without needing to shout, while also being able to have a proper conversation while driving.

Hyundai is always improving its systems and technology, and with features like Passenger Talk, you can keep your focus on the road ahead of you. If you're interested in learning more about the Hyundai lineup, our local experts are more than ready to meet you in person and get you started with a test drive. Visit us soon!

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