Rivian App: Charge Port Shortcut

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

New member

Mar 18, 2025

I have come across several people complaining about wanting an app feature that could enable owners to open and close their charge port doors.

Well goodnews for everyone cause after the .06 update, charge Port open/close functionality is now available in iOS shortcuts app.

Personally, I think it's a welcome development as this would not just make it easier for people to be able to open and close their charge port doors, but also it would help to prevent it from damage.

Let's say someone who is having a not so good day and wanted to open his port door, he might use force and at that, would end up causing damage to his charge port door. But with this newly introduced feature, he wouldn't need to do anything other than to plug in the charger.