Is Alexa+ Coming to 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

Amazon is launching it's new Alexa+ this month which from all I've read online about it, it promises to be a genuinely smart digital assistant that can remember you and follow you seamlessly across devices etc.

I can't say whether it is coming to the Rivian and whether it will be included in connect+ or will need a separate Amazon subscription.

I'm saying this because the Amazon site clearly says that it's free for now, then available free to Prime members or for $20/mo for non Prime members. Rivian is not listed as one of the places it will (at least initially) be available. So fingers crossed until then.

Is Alexa+ Coming to Rivian?

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