Recent content by Rivian Mom

Last night, when I reached my Rivian truck after work, my iPhone displayed a message. I captured a screenshot to show what happens if you avoid signing back into the app. The Phone as a Key (PAAK) feature still works without logging in again. If you're in an area with poor cell service, don’t...

I drive a Gen 1 Rivian R1S and tried using Starlink inside it. I tested it under the panoramic roof, by the rear glass, and other spots. No matter where I placed it, Starlink couldn’t connect to satellites. It just kept saying “trying to locate satellites,” even with a clear view of the sky and...

Owning a Rivian, one thing I've learnt over the years, is that you can never have a single setup. You would have different setups depending on what you do with your Rivian and how much gear you're willing to haul around too. For someone who loves adventures, here’s a set up I use that would suit...

I’d love it if Rivian added a feature to show negative miles or battery percentage at charging stations. For folks coming from Tesla, this would be a big win. With Tesla, you can sometimes skip a charging stop by checking negative miles to outsmart the navigation. It’d also be great if Rivian...

Something odd happened during my last two charging sessions with my Rivian. I got a message saying, “Charging reduced due to a hot handle,” and it dropped to 6 kWh instead of the usual 9.6 kWh at 42 amps. I’m in Miami, Florida, charging in my garage where it’s about 85°F. I use a...

I think it’s cool that TWRAPS made these in silver. I have the Compass Yellow and I don't know if they make these for Compass Yellow given it’s no longer available by Rivian. Would have been great cause it would match the yellow badges on my truck’s exterior. But for folks without yellow...

Has anyone else felt a pulsing feeling when using assist mode in their Rivian? It’s much worse in All-Purpose mode, probably since all four motors are active. This happens in daylight, with no shadows or cars nearby. It's also the first time it'd be acting this way. I’m not too concerned...

I ran into an issue with the paint on my Rivian’s door handles and the plastic near the steering wheel—it was scratching off way too easily. I filed a claim with Rivian, but they turned it down and said fixing it would cost about $1,000. I’m not sure if I got a bad batch of paint or if the...

For a while now, I've noticed some Rivian owners asking about trouble with Connect+. Some people had the free trial but couldn’t log in after it ended, even after subscribing. I figured out an easy way to fix this. First, grab your phone and open the Rivian app. Look for “Manage Your Account”...

Last weekend, I helped my friend put a switch in their truck. They own a 2023 Rivian Quad and wanted to check out how others set up their switches before picking a spot. I told them I use magnets for mine, and they liked that idea. I also suggested going with a wireless RF switch so they...

Sometime back, I purchased some basic brackets I tried using in the back of my Rivian, but they were too clunky and kept getting in the way. Looking to find a better fix, I figured out a new way to keep things tidy and out of sight. With a few patched-up ideas here and there, I came up with a...

I left my Rivian parked for about 2 days with Gear Guard turned on in a busy area. When I returned, Apple Music was completely broken. I tried multiple resets, but none of them worked. I was just wondering if anyone else has seen weird issues with their Rivian recently. I reached out to...

Last year, I first noticed this problem with my Rivian. At first, I thought it was a minor issue and booked a service appointment. I couldn’t get it checked until early this year. The service team couldn’t find or recreate the issue, even though I showed them a timestamped photo. The problem...

On Saturday, my Rivian R1S required an "approve driving" before I could start the vehicle. I found it completely strange given my phone unlocks the car without issues, but driving wasn’t allowed until I scan a QR code to get a one-time PIN. I wasn't sure why it happened or how to fix it. I...

Some owners have been complaining about how their Rivian’s door makes creaking or rattling sounds. Luckily, there’s a simple fix for that. All you have to do is take some felt and place it between the metal door frame and the leather interior panel. This should quiet things down a lot. For a...