Gear Guard Live Cam Coming To Rivian Mobile App In 2024
Lost in all the news of the second-generation R1 reveal today, Rivian quietly updated some documents to share that Gear Guard Live Cam will be coming to the Rivian mobile app in 2024. Similar to Tesla Sentry mode, you can view live camera feeds of your vehicle from the mobile app as long as the vehicle is connected to LTE or WiFi. Gear Guard Live Cam will be part of the premium Connect+ subscription Rivian is launching later this summer.
From Standard to Optional: Changes in Rivian R1’s Feature Set
With all the changes that came today with the new second-generation R1T and R1S, there have been some changes to what is standard versus optional with the R1 vehicles. Let’s look at what used to be included, which is now an optional feature. Air Compressor – $350 The air compressor was a standard feature on the first-generation R1T and R1S. For those looking to get the second-generation R1 vehicles, this is now a $350 addon (standard on Tri-Motor and Quad-Motor).…
Introducing Rivian’s Cutting-Edge Autonomy Platform
Rivian has always been at the forefront of innovation in the electric vehicle market, and our latest development, the Rivian Autonomy Platform, is set to redefine the standards of autonomous driving. Developed entirely in-house, this platform is designed to deliver optimal performance while ensuring scalability for future updates and enhancements. Cutting-Edge Perception Hardware and Software At the heart of the Rivian Autonomy Platform lies a powerful combination of new perception hardware and software. The system integrates inputs from 11 internally…
Ultra-Wideband Technology (UWB) Comes To Gen 2 Rivian R1 Vehicles
Rivian has confirmed that the second generation of R1 vehicles will include ultra-wideband technology or UWB. Rivian owners can use car keys in Apple Wallet on iPhone and Apple Watch, or with select Google Pixel devices, to unlock and start up their vehicles seamlessly and even share keys digitally with family and friends. UWB will not be coming to Gen 1 vehicles due to hardware limitations. What is Ultra-Wideband Technology? Ultra Wideband is a short-range, wireless communication protocol that uses…
Rivian Announces “Connect+” Premium Subscription Service [U]
Update: Rivian clarified that you will be able to use native media apps on the Rivian without Connect+ but it will require using Wi-Fi tethering from a phone or mobile hotspot. Rivian has announced Connect+, a new premium subscription service coming to Rivian vehicles in 2024. “Our new Connect+ subscription unlocks the full potential of our connected vehicle. Connect+ supports streaming video through Google Cast and provides access to more than 3,000 apps, seamlessly bringing your favorite entertainment right into…