RIVIAN CARGO COVER

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

Oct 31, 2024

For a long time I've wanted to get the cargo cover for my R1S because I liked the fact that it provides extra security for your cargo area and gives your trunk a nice and spacious look. Before I placed an order for mine, I looked it up on the Rivian Shop site because I wanted to see what it'd look like if I should get it and have it fixed.

I placed an order for it, and it definitely took a while for it to arrive, that's for sure, but hey! It's finally here, and I can't wait to get it fixed.

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For anyone who is thinking about getting the cargo cover, I'd encourage you to do so, as it'd keep your cargo area looking like a bookshelf, clean, and well organized. Heard it's pretty easy to set up and it's something you can easily do by yourself, which means I don't need to go to a service center to get it fixed as I can simply fix it myself at home, probably this weekend when I have the time to do so.