Tip For 3rd Row Vents

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.

Rivian Mom

Active Wheeler

Nov 26, 2024

Over the weekend, I did some testing on the 3rd row and the vents. I noticed that the third row vents do not automatically come on unless a seat belt is detected.

Car seats latched? No automatic vents.

Seats down? No automatic vents.

So I designed and 3D printed the dummy seatbelts pictured. These engage the 3rd row vents in every situation automatically!

I even put them in, positioned the seatbelt buckle flush, and then lowered the 3rd row. Vents were on!

This will work best for kids in car seats and pets in the trunk. Hopefully this helps someone.

P.S. The car goes to sleep with them plugged in.

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