Is Rivian Autonomy+ Worth $20/Month for Just Two Features?

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.

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Yesterday at 12:52 PM

I wanted to post this to get a few opinions from others. It looks like the Autonomy+ trial will be ending soon. As far as I know, the only two features exclusive to Autonomy+ (and not included in the standard autonomy package) are Lane Change on Command and hands-free driving on select highways.

Where I live, hands-free driving seems kind of limited. Not sure how it is for others. But either way, if Rivian does start charging for Autonomy+, some people are speculating it could be around $20 per month. Nothing official has been announced yet, but if that ends up being the price, would you pay for just these two features?

Do you think Autonomy+ is worth paying for, or should these features be included? It would be nice if Rivian could add more features to make it worth it.

Is Rivian Autonomy+ Worth $20/Month for Just Two Features?

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