InstaCrates Organizer: The perfect accessory for grocery shopping

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

Dec 9, 2024

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I know I’m not the first to discover these and share how perfect they are for Rivians, but I’m oddly satisfied with these collapsible InstaCrates.

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They're are great for grocery runs and getting stuff organized, and they’re not expensive at all.

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With these in your trunk or frunk, you're rest assured that your groceries won't fall over and spill all over your trunk or frunk, leaving a mess.

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Best part is, they're collapsible and can easily be arranged on top of each other with ease. One of my favorite accessory so far, probably because I do go grocery shopping quite often haha. This is no doubt the best way to keep your shopping bags well organized.

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