Native SiriusXM Rivian App sounds way better than over Bluetooth

[Jccoryell]

Legacy auto added streaming from attached devices when media storage shifted to digital, decades ago? with emergence of MP3, as a way of staying relevant to changing consumer needs/habits. Internet connected cars weren't a thing then. Ask yourself, in recent times, how often are you outside of cell coverage to not have access to the internet? Satellite reception isn't without limitations either; weather can affect it. My argument for allowing streaming from attached devices (and greater customization of sound quality) in the Rivians is that it could be a means to placate those who keep saying the audio system sounds terrible—i.e. allow them the most amount of control and audio sampling rate they dare to rip and store on their attached device.

My regular 315 mile run between LI and ADK has a 90 mile stretch between Lake George and Lake Placid that has zero data service. It would be nice to have something to listen to. I don't understand why Rivian doesn't grasp that being an adventure company that encourages people to use their products in the back country. Additionally, I tell visitors to use the satellite GPS instead of Waze/Apple/Google Maps because they stop working and the cell phone won't work to call for directions. People are way too dependent on newer technologies when many times the older technologies work better.

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[boosted20v]

I second that. Who wants to skip a song in 30 second clips? Makes absolutely no sense.

I third this. even when you use the music player when the map screen is up it doesn't scroll through favorites, just the nest song. I want the steering wheel button to scroll favorites. My guess is it's a limitation of the app based functionality rather than native as you can't do this on a phone either.

 

[kozak79]

I third this. even when you use the music player when the map screen is up it doesn't scroll through favorites, just the nest song. I want the steering wheel button to scroll favorites. My guess is it's a limitation of the app based functionality rather than native as you can't do this on a phone either.

That's they way the iPhone app works as well. I'm guessing Rivian had to follow suit.

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