Rivian Assistant is here!! (Update: not quite yet) (Update 2: it's here!!)

[tate16t]

release notes for the app do not mention the assistant. App update is about delivery option of new vehicles.

I saw that. We’ll need to see what the vehicle update contains, if we get one this month.

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[Mousetrap]

Update: this afternoon, the Rivian Assistant was gone again.

It was a fun preview while it lasted. Anytime that integrated with other services (Spotify/maps) didn't seem to be 100% working yet, but the rest was responsive and slick. I can't wait to get it for real!

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

Update: this afternoon, the Rivian Assistant was gone again.

It was a fun preview while it lasted. Anytime that integrated with other services (Spotify/maps) didn't seem to be 100% working yet, but the rest was responsive and slick. I can't wait to get it for real!

They saw your thread here and Reddit.

 

[Mousetrap]

They saw your thread here and Reddit.

Likely. Reddit wasn't me, I haven't seen it there... It's okay, it'll come out when it comes out and it'll be awesome. Can't wait!

 

[bigreedlfk]

From a data privacy perspective, I really like the idea of an independent AI only for the vehicle. Even if it is based on a public model, I think they said it will work off-line, so likely the only data sharing will be when the model needs updates from Rivian servers.

I really hate the idea of my vehicle linking to Gemini or another public AI service. I might be OK with Grok in a Tesla, since it is already part of the Tesla ecosystem, but Rivian's disconnected solution is superior IMO. In fact, this alone makes me want to stay with Rivian for all my future vehicles.

Can't wait to see how they improve the R1 in the Gen3!!!

AI privacy is worth thinking about, but keep it in perspective. The chatbot is probably the least of your worries compared to the social media app you’ve had open since 2012, or your car, which is already harvesting your location, driving habits, and behavioral data with security practices far less mature than any of the major AI providers.

All AIs aren’t created equal either. Anthropic and Google (surprisingly) have consistently prioritized trust, privacy, security more than OpenAI, which is still light years ahead of the Chinese companies who I’d still trust more than TwitterAI, that admittedly prioritizes engagement over accuracy/safety. Given the amount of personal data your car stores to a company that is built around increasing engagement is a compromise I’d never make. There are lots of easy things to do to protect your privacy but none of it matters if you do business with companies that you don’t trust.

I like what Rivian has said about its privacy and ethics and they are right that it’s easier to design security from day 1 rather than retro it in later (like legacy car companies are having to do). But it’s one of many inherent risks in trusting a new company.

I kind of go with ”can’t be worse than Tesla that admits they don’t care or Ford/GM/Toyota that are having to prioritize tech debt with innovation.

 

[RivianTrackr]

Rivian Assistant is coming soon but not ready just yet.

 

[NeverFollow]

I just came back from a service loaner with my phone as a key. Rivian just rolled out this feature. They will set your phone up with an invite so you can use it as a key now.

I got a loaner recently from Tesla, and when you seat in the car there was a QR code on the screen.
You just go to the QR code link using your phone and your account. Seems even simpler.

 

[tragicmonkey049]

I hope this does a sufficient amount of its processes on board the vehicle. Gemini on my (Samsung S25) Android phone appears unable to do many simple things without an internet connection. (Cannot play/pause Spotify; cannot read last text message; etc.) Even the things it *can* do are frustrating because of an inexplicable lag time. I don't understand why this is - what's going on in that little Gemini brain??

"Hey, internet! User TragicMonkey049 just asked me what time it is! Lower his credit score, add this to his dossier and upvalue the sale of his personal information on the dark web! And ... what time *is* it, anyway?
"Internet?
"Hellooo ... internet?
"Ugh, fine. I'll just tell him what time this phone says it is.
"Oh, never mind, he gave up and bought a Timex."

 

[Mousetrap]

I hope this does a sufficient amount of its processes on board the vehicle. Gemini on my (Samsung S25) Android phone appears unable to do many simple things without an internet connection. (Cannot play/pause Spotify; cannot read last text message; etc.) Even the things it *can* do are frustrating because of an inexplicable lag time. I don't understand why this is - what's going on in that little Gemini brain??

"Hey, internet! User TragicMonkey049 just asked me what time it is! Lower his credit score, add this to his dossier and upvalue the sale of his personal information on the dark web! And ... what time *is* it, anyway?
"Internet?
"Hellooo ... internet?
"Ugh, fine. I'll just tell him what time this phone says it is.
"Oh, never mind, he gave up and bought a Timex."

Come join me in Pixel-land - it's responsive and great. The water is fine, jump on in!

 

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

Rivian Assistant is coming soon but not ready just yet.

Sooo, can you tell us if it still has Amazon music? Or is that a trade secret?

I liked the convenience of "Alexa, play such-and-such artist" so much, I subscribed to it. Or maybe it was all the incessant Taylor Swift commercials nagging me to subscribe.

 

[zefram47]

One of the things I'm hoping for is the ability to change vehicle settings buried in the settings menu like being able to turn on/off the Lane Keep Assist (LKA). The LKA is a bit overly aggressive, but I leave it on as a minor guardrail if I have to interact with the center screen when highway assist (HWA) isn't available. On a canyon road LKA is far too intrusive and just fights me constantly, so I usually turn it off. But it's kind of unsafe to navigate down through to the Driver Assistance menu to toggle LKA while on the move. If Rivian Assistant can do that, I'll be thrilled...as it'll also mean it can do a great number of other things that could also be useful.

 

[Yellow Buddy]

Sooo, can you tell us if it still has Amazon music? Or is that a trade secret?

I liked the convenience of "Alexa, play such-and-such artist" so much, I subscribed to it. Or maybe it was all the incessant Taylor Swift commercials nagging me to subscribe.

I would hope you can either set the default music app or tell the RA to play it on _____.

On that note, is it even activated with “Alexa” anymore? Or will it be another wake word?

 

[Mousetrap]

I would hope you can either set the default music app or tell the RA to play it on _____.

On that note, is it even activated with “Alexa” anymore? Or will it be another wake word?

Optional wake words of "Hey Rivian" or "Okay Rivian" (alternately, the same button press you use now)

 

[Hawkjody]

Rivian Assistant is coming soon but not ready just yet.

Jose,

What is coming next ? and when ? its been 5 weeks since the last update.

 

[mkhuffman]

Jose,

What is coming next ? and when ? its been 5 weeks since the last update.

Thursday.

I don't actually believe that, but why not? Either this Thursday or next, we will have a new OTA update. There. Feel better?

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