R1S Setup: USB-C Female Output for hardwiring into car fusebox

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 24, 2025

My husband recently got me the iphone 16 pro and so I've been looking at getting someone to build a custom dash mounted MagSafe charging solution for my R1S. Which has got me searching for a hardwired (12V + GND) module or converter which offers a female USB-C output, at least that's what the build would require from the little research I made.

This module or converter would need to accept 12V input, and will be wired directly to an IGNITION ON power source in my car (fusebox tap). I've found many options that offer: USB-C male output, a super long cable (typically for something like a radar detector or dashcam, or USB-A female. While some of these can be used with some sort of gender bender, my preference would be a module/converter with a USB-C female output (on-board or very short lead), and the 12V + GND input.

Other options I've found are buck boards that have USB-C input and different options for outputs. I would love to know if anyone has any ideas that I could consider for this solution. Thank you.

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