Charger Filter Issue in Rivian App: I Think It Needs a Fix

Rivian Mom · 2025-05-15T14:45:12+00:00

I've been using my phone's hotspot for months, and my Rivian connects to it automatically to run TuneIn and Spotify through the built-in apps on the main display. To be clear, this wasn’t Bluetooth streaming but actual phone data, and the apps worked perfectly without any issues. In Monday for the first time, I saw a Connect+ message pop up, even though the truck was linked to my phone’s data. I can still stream from my phone using Bluetooth, but the sound quality and user experience weren’t as good. This issue started between over-the-air software updates, though it might be tied to a specific date in the system. I tried a soft reset, but nothing changed. Has anyone heard if Rivian changed their policy on this? I remember Connect+ used to mention it provided "data" for streaming apps, suggesting you could use your own data instead. Now, it seems like you need Connect+ just to access the apps at all. I was surprised they allowed phone hotspots to work before, so this might be a deliberate change. I’m okay with paying for Connect+ if this isn’t just a temporary glitch. Any insights would be appreciated.

Rivian Blue

Member

May 7, 2025

I hadn’t thought much about the Rivian app’s charger filter until recently, but it’s starting to get a bit frustrating. In version 3.0 on my iPhone, I can’t select all charging speeds at once—I have to pick them one by one. It’s tiring when I’m in a hurry and just need to find any charger, regardless of speed.

I don’t know if this is new or if I just overlooked it before, but it’s not the greatest setup. A simple option to show all nearby chargers would make things so much easier. It’s surprising Rivian hasn’t made this more user-friendly, and I hope they fix it soon.

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