2025 R1S Gen 2 with Stealth ("Satin?") PPF and Uniden R9w Install

wildlife R1T · 2025-04-03T14:11:49+00:00

I have previously used the streaming capability back when it first came out as well as the hotspot since before Connect+ was a thing. I am trying to get the streaming working again but it seems to have been hidden fully behind the paywall. (Not looking to argue the merits of that system here) I recall after Connect+ came out being able to still use the Hotspot while tethering with my phone, and losing it isn't a big deal other than needing to update my wife's wifi, but I think I remember needing to be on the Hotspot to do casting. My question is, did Rivian remove both of these features to fully behind the connect+ paywall? I thought that if you used phone tethering or if you were connected to WIFI you could use most all of the usual streaming like features of the Rivian? If anyone can recommend how to stream while using tethering I'm sure myself and others without Connect+ would appreciate it.

Rivian Blue

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Feb 20, 2025

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Jane cked up her 1st Rivian after a few years of "other" electric brands and she was super thrilled to be joining the Rivian family. She got the tri-motor max R1S which has been wonderful for her and her family on all fronts - checking all of the boxes except a nice brown leather interior.

She carried out some changes like a new PPF installation which I was interested in - most obvious in the pics is a PPF "satin" install from a local shop on top of her el cap granite color, as well as her first non-window mounted radar detector + laser shifter with a Uniden R9w setup. Some other fun after market upgrades she carried out included LinerX floor mats, Abstract Ocean storage bins, floor jack pucks, and orange silicon hook covers as well as an ev sportsline MagSafe charger puck setup.

From the way she has her R1S set up, I think she's more than ready for the great adventures ahead.