Tri-zone Climate

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

Nov 8, 2024

The Tri-Zone climate feature is a feature offered by the 2024.35 Rivian software update, which offers three distinct climate zones: driver seat, front passenger seat, and rear passenger seat.

Each is customizable, making every trip more comfortable. This software update comes with functions such as being able to manage the temperature settings separately for all three zones using the controls panel on the center display.

You can also view and adjust the temperature setting for the rear zone through the rear display. My personal favorite feature, though, is being able to heat the rear seats from the vent controls panel by simply selecting the graphic of the seat you want to heat.