Rivian R1X: Could There be a Surprise in Store?

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.

Vincent

Active Wheeler

Feb 14, 2025

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Last night while surfing through the web, I stumbled on an article talking about the release of the R1X. Made me wonder if anyone has heard anything new about the potential release of the R1X.

Looking back, I think I remembered Rivian filed a pattent/tradmark for this back in June. Maybe the R1X might truly be a real thing and possibly even be coming "soon". I also cant believe that I just now noticed the teal quad accents are the same color as what has been used on the R3X. A link to the article is shared below.

https://insideevs.com/reviews/719528/rivian-r1x-specs-range-details-price/

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