Debris in my R1S Frunk: A reoccurring cleaning issue

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 Mom

Active Wheeler

Dec 17, 2024

I do vehicle at home, mostly during weekends to be precise, when I've got a free day. It's one of my favorite ways of spending my day. Although one little issue I do encounter is trying to keep this area in my frunk from getting debris buildup.

Some leaves keep naturally making their way into these gaps from opening up the frunk. With the frunk area having such a large "bowl" above it where the wiper blades are, I don't know how I'd avoid build up of leaves and such other than to sweep that out every time before opening.

I don't know if this is just peculiar to me or someone else has experienced such before. It's not a major issue actually but it could be frustrating sometimes, especially if it keeps occuring.