Youtube Video: Rivian R1S Gen 2 Review of OEM Chilewich and All-weather Floor Mats

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 Blue

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Feb 24, 2025

For those of you who like to keep the interiors (and exteriors) of your vehicles squeaky clean, you can check out this y
Youtube video on a review of the OEM Chilewich All-Weather mats.

Shortly after taking delivery of his 2025 R1S Dual Large he got to seeking out a set of all-weather mats to get through the rest of a snowy and mucky NJ winter.

He's had varying degrees of success with Weathertech and Kagu mats, a good experience with 3W Liners mats (not yet available for Gen 2) and various OEM mats.

In the video below, they're taking a look at the factory Chilewich mats and replacing them with the Rivian All-Weather Mats fresh from the Gear shop. A nice watch I'd recommend for Rivian owners.