No USB Power and No Radio on my R1S

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.

RoseR1S

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Mar 10, 2025

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New to me 2025 R1S. No power to usb ports under the armrest and the FM radio won’t connect. Tried hard and soft resets.

All the other outlets work. Just the two in the arm rest are dead. First service opening was 3 months away but they did expedite the mobile repair for next Tuesday. It’s unfortunate but is what it is I guess.