PAAK vs Card vs Key Fob -- what do you use?

[Administrator]

Added poll to the thread.

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[MidnightRivian]

Fob 100% of the time with me and when I need to physically push a button along with PaaK for proximity. This helps to unlock the vehicle as quick and reliably as possible.

I give my keycard to Valet or Rivian for service.

Haven’t used my launch edition wristband yet.

 

[SANZC02]

I use PAAK, wife uses key fob, we both carry key card as backups.

 

[WhidbeyIsland]

For those of you who use the Key Card... have you identified it in any way? (written your name on it, phone number or applied an address label, or some other type of identification..?

Has anyone punched a hole in the Key Card to attached a ring..? (if so, where?)

 

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

PaaK as primary. Fob as backup (in my pocket). Keycard as backup (in my wallet).

Don't really care what people use, just always make sure to have a backup. Too many threads about "PaaK sucks I'm selling my Rivian and getting a BMW/Audi/whatever blah blah." ?

 

[Tim-in-CA]

Fob -> app -> key card -> PAAK

 

[lefkonj]

PAAK 99% of the time, card key when valet. I would like a wristband but can't get one.

 

[AlexF]

PAAK normally. Key card in wallet as a backup. Wrist band as a backup if I am doing something outdoors and don't want carry my wallet.

 

[Rivdog]

PAAK. I’m in a rental while the Rivian is getting some bodywork and it absolutely sucks to have to use the fob again. PAAK has spoiled me pretty badly. The automatic locking and unlocking, along with turning off and on is a lot more convenient than I realized.

 

[R1Tom]

PAAK exclusively with keycard in wallet incase zombie apocalypse.

 

[DTown3011]

PaaK exclusively, except when I'm outdoors doing hard things like running, biking, etc. Then I tend to take the fob (smaller) and leave my phone in the truck with bluetooth off and airplane mode on. If I have my wallet, always a backup key card in there.

 

[Friar_J]

PAAK most of the time. I keep a key card in my wallet for backup. I have proximity unlock turned off at home so on my way out I usually unlock using the fob since it's hanging on the key rack by the door. That's easier than pulling our my phone and opening the Rivian app.

 

[Tim-in-CA]

One of the reasons I don't use PAAK on my Rivian as I have two vehicles with PAAK and when I walk into or near / above the garage, both vehicles wake up, unlock and unfold mirrors. Which makes it a PITA to get into either. I did set up PAAK for both, but denied BT access to the vehicles respective apps so I can utilize them as a backup to my other unlocking methods if need be.

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

Is it technically not feasible for them to implement real Apple Watch As Key? The slow and unreliable shortcuts just don't cut it.

 

[MIG]

Is it technically not feasible for them to implement real Apple Watch As Key? The slow and unreliable shortcuts just don't cut it.

It's "in development."

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