Thoughts on Rivian Controlling Its Infotainment System

Rivian Blue · 2025-04-30T14:22:57+00:00

I can't really tell if it was the latest update that caused this issue with my Rivian R1S. A few days after I updated my Rivian software to the latest version, my R1S locked and unlocked every time I passed by the garage, which was kind of strange at first. I looked for the proximity lock setting for my home address, but it was missing from the menu. It was like the truck doesn’t recognize my house anymore. The constant noise from the locks was disruptive when my husband was working in the garage, and I was concerned I’d need to contact service before we eventually found a solution that worked. So, we removed our home address from the navigation system, re-entered it, and performed a soft reset. Then, I toggled the proximity lock setting off and back on. Within seconds, the full menu reappeared, including the home lock option. It’s been functioning normally since then, with no random locking. If anyone’s R1S is having this issue, try these steps. I hope this helps others avoid the trouble I experienced.

Rivian Blue

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Wednesday at 10:30 AM

I’ve been thinking about Rivian’s choice to avoid Google or Apple’s infotainment systems, and it feels like a smart move, even if it’s not perfect yet. Letting those tech giants control the connection between Rivian and us drivers could be risky. They’re huge companies with tons of power—imagine them slapping high fees on Rivian to use their software or adding ads and subscriptions for features we expect for free. If something goes wrong, we’d likely blame Rivian, not them, and that could hurt Rivian’s reputation.

It reminds me of how Microsoft dominates PC makers, controlling the user experience while the manufacturers get pushed to the sidelines. Rivian avoiding this keeps them in charge of our experience, even if it takes time to get it right.

Right now, Rivian’s own infotainment system isn’t flawless, but I think building their own is the way to go. It lets them control the whole experience and focus on making us happy without depending on Google or Apple. If they relied on those companies, Rivian might have to pour money into meeting their demands instead of improving their own tech. Some folks mention practical reasons, like how Apple CarPlay or Android Auto might not support Rivian’s unique features or could be a hassle to integrate. But the bigger picture is about staying independent.

By owning their system, Rivian can keep working toward a setup that’s perfect for us, without tech giants calling the shots. Personally, I think it’s a bold choice and a bold move. One that says they're not scared to go into the future, learning and growing along the way.

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