Rivian Drive Cam to the Rescue

Streaming and other functions without Rivian Connect+

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.

wildlife R1T

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Mar 15, 2025

Long story short. I went to Costco for some new tires. Parked my car and gave keycard to Costco. Their employee backed my car into some carts going to put the new tires on. Didn't say anything to me and I didn't notice at pickup. Got home, unloaded car and I noticed.

I freaked out at first because I thought the drive camera didn't catch it from what I saw on the dash. Took the SSD inside and plugged it into a computer, so happy to see all my drives labeled for me to export. I was also able to save the gear guard video showing the Costco employee walking to my car just before this happened.

Now I get to see what the Costco incident process looks like. Never a dull moment.

Rivian Drive Cam to the Rescue

wildlife R1T

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