R1S Subtrunk Fridge is Amazing

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 Mom

Active Wheeler

Mar 8, 2025

Just last week, I was able to add a subtrunk fridge to my R1S. It works perfectly off 12v as it cools off quick just in time for the farmers market or ice cream shop, and then once you are back home the fridge would shut off itself.

Having somisomi ice cream nice and fresh right after hours of adventure is freaking exquiste. It's a great accessory for camping, meet ups, picnics, birthday parties, etc.

Below are some really cool photos of the fridge right in my trunk