Software

Stay current on all Rivian software updates, features, and improvements. From over-the-air updates and UI changes to new app integrations and vehicle functions, this category covers everything happening on the digital side of Rivian ownership.

Apple Watch Support Coming to Rivian Vehicles

Apple Watch Support Coming Soon to Rivian Vehicles, Confirmed by Wassym

04/19/2025
Rivian, Rivian R1S, Rivian R1T, Software
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Jose Castillo

Rivian is actively working on Apple Watch integration, according to Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid, who responded to a comment on X and followed up with RivianTrackr. This feature will let users lock, unlock, and send various commands to their vehicle directly from their Apple Watch—no phone required. This functionality was first teased during the Gen 2 vehicle announcement, and it’s great to see a concrete update on it. Wassym confirmed it will be available on both Gen 1 and…

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Video – Rivian Update 2025.10 Review

Rivian just dropped software update 2025.10 and we take a look at the subtle, but important changes this update brings. Gen 1 R1 is getting some Gen 2 parity features such as Smart Turn Signal and Go Chime plus Gear Guard can now detect vehicle and object on its Motion Cam. Pulling into a parking lot or driveway just got a lot smoother. Tons of improvements and the UI has gotten much smoother and fast. Read full release notes

New Rivian Patent Details Multi-Function Scroll Wheel Design

04/04/2025
Rivian, Rivian R2, Rivian R3, Rivian R3X, Software
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Jose Castillo

Thanks to friend-of-the-site kanundrum, we’ve got a look at some new Rivian patent filings that give us a much deeper peek into the scroll wheels spotted on the R2 and R3 prototype vehicles. While they might look simple at first glance, these little dials might just be one of the most important UX features in Rivian’s next-gen lineup. According to the patent, these are “multi-modal control mechanisms,” which is a fancy way of saying they’re capable of a whole lot more…

First Look at Rivian’s Sleek New App v3

Wassym just gave us a first look at Rivian’s upcoming mobile app V3—and wow, this redesign is looking clean. The new layout feels way more intuitive with bold visuals, better organization, and some slick animations that make controlling your Rivian even more fun. I don’t know about you but I’m getting Windows Metro UI vibes 😉

Rivian’s James Philbin Confirms Unmapped Roads Coming to Gen 2 Vehicles Later This Year

04/02/2025
Rivian, Rivian R1S, Rivian R1T, Software
Jose Castillo

In RivianTrackr Hangouts Episode 2, I sat down with James Philbin, Rivian’s VP of Autonomy and AI, to talk about Rivian’s approach to autonomy, AI, and what’s coming next. Recently, Rivian introduced Enhanced Highway Assist in their 2025.06 software update. This feature allows for hands-free driving on over 130,000 miles of mapped highways across the U.S. and Canada, utilizing Driver Attention Detection to ensure the driver remains attentive to the road. During our conversation, James shared an exclusive update: support for unmapped roads is…