EV charging at Tesla-session Taken Over by Rivian

Streaming and other functions without Rivian Connect+

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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Mar 4, 2025

I have had this happen 3 times in the space of 2 weeks. I start a charging session and session gets taken over by Rivian app at the higher non-member rate.

I have sent info to Rivian. Session was started with the Tesla app, I did not use navigation to reach the charging station. Tesla app gets interrupted and Rivian continues the session at the higher rate.

Rivian responded by asking me if I plugged in before I activated with the Tesla app. They further said that I would need to start the session in the Tesla app and then plug in. Someone said if i should plug in first, then the Rivian authentication will almost certainly occur before I get things going in the Tesla app.

With these suggestions, I think I would only let things go through Rivian from now on.

EV charging at Tesla-session Taken Over by Rivian

Rivian Blue

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