What do you want addressed in the next OTA update?

[RBR1S]

I don't use Amazon Music, so can't speak to that. But I will say that the sensitivity of Alexa to the "wake word" needs to be turned wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy down. Anything that even vaguely sounds like Alexa (she's been triggered by me saying Lexus, let us, Alex, excess, etc) sets her off, and it's really annoying

How about they allow other wake words, like Alexa at home does. You know Computer, Amazon, Ziggy. Or wait - how about Rivian.... or Truck. *kidding, talk about going off all the time*

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[RWerksman]

Another one:

• Customizable delay for the camera screen going away when shifting from R to D. Right now it's instant, which is not ideal. I would like to rely on the birds eye view to center myself in a parking space, etc.

 

[DJG]

Another one:

• Customizable delay for the camera screen going away when shifting from R to D. Right now it's instant, which is not ideal. I would like to rely on the birds eye view to center myself in a parking space, etc.

I noted this in mine, but more specifically said it should change the camera view to the front facing one, until you eclipse a set speed threshold and the screen goes away. I have to do a two point process when backing out of my garage (which is side facing) and need the front camera just as much as the reverse when doing it.

 

[Michaewh]

Similar to behavior when putting in reverse, cameras should show on screen when putting in drive from either P or R at slow speeds. My Audi does this, and it automatically goes away once you eclipse a certain speed (something like 5-10 mi/hr).

This, especially for when pulling into a parking spot, whether I'm facing a wall or another vehicle.

 

[Blueassassin]

Parts store from the app. Most parts have the QR code would be cool if you cold just scan that then go to order then part you need.

 

[jerseyff]

Access of all cameras individually.

No only this, but access to recent still images in the app from each camera. Not streaming video would reduce bandwidth, no reason we can have a frame available in the app for remote check-in!

 

[swhme]

I also wouldn’t mind a discrete prompt when opening the drivers door to leave the vehicle “running, while locked the keep it cool, inside. Without having to do so from the phone app.

100% I've requested an "errand mode" to keep the AC on until I get to my home address or the battery gets to 20%.

My air vents behave a bit strange, it appears they do not remain the same position I leave them in when I return to the car-despite the settings on the screen remaining the same.

Super annoying, happens to me, too. I really dislike the air vents in the truck, it's my biggest gripe with the hardware by far.

1) A middle setting for the suspension. Soft is a little too wallow-y for my taste, while Stiff is just plain uncomfortable over anything that isn't smooth road. So something in the middle would be welcome

I agree. I'd also like a more "floaty" mode for potholey streets. Even in soft, potholes hit hard.

 

[Max]

I want a better patch to take the power leak bellow 200Wh/day. Even if it is a deep sleep mode that takes 15 minutes to wake up, I want an off button that works. That is the main issue that could keep me from going through with the order.

 

[dduffey]

My air vents behave a bit strange, it appears they do not remain the same position I leave them in when I return to the car-despite the settings on the screen remaining the same.

Rivian support told me this is a known issue, so hoping for a software fix. In my case the driver's side vent always points to the window, no matter if I move it around. But I find it I turn the vent off and on a few times it starts working again.

I find the app not always responsive to try and precool as well, sometimes just stuck in "starting" stage or failing to turn on.

 

[John G.]

OTA that addresses Valet parking, if no one has suggested this so far?

 

[RivianXpress]

Cruise control max to 90

Presets for the HVAC vents.

Another trip Meter (Trip C)

Easy entry/ exit mode

Ability to view gear guard camera when driving

 

[nc10]

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It is a clear 5%, so there is a factor mis-set somewhere in the rpm-to-distance calculation. At 40mph it is a 2mph delta, at 60 it is 3mph...........my R1T is 'aging' 5% faster than it really is.

On the plus side the R1T is cutting a tenth or 2 on 0-60 time.................. (wondering if I could still do the math to calculate this "phantom" time increment.)

 

[srazz]

1. Cabin Overheat protection.
2. Leave AC on after exit
3. Hold the vents in the last position so I don't have to readjust every time. Or, remember position for me.
4. Soft or turn regen off on reverse.
5. Send destination from phone to nav.

 

[Mike Hunt]

1. Have one door unlocked and still be able to open the tailgate, retract t-cover

 

[srazz]

My list is getting fairly long........

I LOVE the truck. So please don't take any of my comments as a negative. Simply suggestions towards perfection. I believe in shard customer feedback. If the company is interested in it, then possibly it can be of some benefit to all of us. I sent Rivian an e-mail as well. Or if they read the forums, will post here as well.

I speak from having experienced multiple Tesla's over the past 8+ years and having the luxury of owning BOTH, the Rivian and Ford Lighting

Rivian is treading a similar path to Tesla in many ways. I was along for that ride nearly from the beginning and am happy to be along for the ride with Rivian through its beginning.

But, having experienced both the Ford and Rivian, combined with coming from a Tesla, the following is just a simple wish list of improvements I hope to see in the near future. Some, hopefully in the VERY near future.

1. When Alexa speaks, it doesn't mute or lower the radio volume, as it does for phone or navigation. Thus, can't hear what she says if the radio is on. - "Fairly Urgent"

2. Navigation: Need "Way Points" in Navigation. Elon Musk stubbornly held out on these for the first 8 years before finally releasing them to the Tesla. Such a necessary thing for those that use their vehicles for more than just commuting to and from work. Feels like another dated Tesla playbook item that Tesla corrected, Hoping Rivian does as well and hopefully VERY SOON as it's an item desperately needed by anyone using their vehicles "for work" rather than just commuting to and from work. "Urgent"

2a: Navigation needs to be focused on GPS rather than defaulting first to cell signal. Get me directions first, then worry about adding traffic. Right now, it so desperately wants to search for cell service first, delaying the driving instructions by a LONG time, several minutes if no cell service. Again, directions first based on GPS data, then connect to cell service if available to provide traffic conditions. "VERY URGENT"​

3. No passive key fob? Really? Most $20,000 cars have this. Not all of us live with our phone at our hips. Key fob absolutely needs to auto unlock and lock the doors and allow you to drive without having to push the buttons. Another dated Tesla playbook item from the Model 3. One of the reasons I hated that car. Tesla again, corrected this issue and now offers passive key fobs for the Model 3/Y. Already did for the S&X. "Extremely Urgent"

4. Charging levels. Rivian gives you three choices. Almost every other EV allows you to set a specific charge level. The difference between 70% and 85% and 100% is pretty large. Should be able to set the percentage to an individual number anywhere in between. 70% is rarely enough. 85% often times is, but is still shy for many of my use cases. Being able to to 90% would be great. Often times, 80% is a good number too. A simple slider to the percentage the user needs would be perfect. "Not so urgent, but would be very useful"

5. Can't stop charging from the Rivian app. Maybe from the wall charger app (if you purchased the wall charger), but should be able to do this using the Truck app. "Fairly Urgent"

5a. Also can't change the charging level from the app. I've been charging to around 90% as that works best for me. Instead of being able to charge to 100%, then change the setting from the app, I have to go out to the truck to do it. #5 would be the better solution. #6 would be a secondary solution as well. "Not so urgent, but would be very useful"​

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5b. JUST DISCOVERED THIS, app needs to send charging notifications to you. When charge is completed. More importantly, if a charging session has been interrupted and vehicle stopped charging. I had this happen on my Tesla commonly and it does with the Rivian too, when the home AC kicks on, there's a power surge that EV's don't like. The Tesla would reset itself about 4 times before it stopped charging. It notified me of each interruption and more importantly, when it stopped charging. I'd then have to go unplug and plug back in. Just discovered the Rivian stopped charging. Expected to go out to a fully charged truck and it was far from it as it experienced one of the power surges and shut off. Had no clue since the app doesn't send notifications. "VERY URGENT".​

6. Need to allow for more UI (icon location) configuration. Plenty of space on the bottom row to add icons. Again, as Tesla has done, should be able to put your most commonly used items in that row so they're just one touch away, rather than multiple taps via sub-menu's. "Not so urgent, but would be very useful"

7. Need to allow more items to be displayed on the driver instrument cluster. Like the Tesla, should be able to display trip data, among other things. "Not so urgent, but would be very useful"

8. When leaving passive lock/unlock off at home (using phone as the key), the door handles stay open with the handle lights on 100% of the time. The lights should turn off. "Fairly Urgent"

9. App should have controls to open the Frunk, gear tunnel doors, tailgate, tonneau cover, windows. "Fairly Urgent"

9a. App should also allow for horn to be honked. Lights flashed. Allow it to be remotely started. "Fairly Urgent"​

10. Homelink to open garage door should be one touch away. Two steps is too many. Have to open homelink, then select "home" (or whatever you name it). The option to place the preferred on the main screen and just one-touch away would be much better. "Not so urgent, but would be very useful"

10a. Homelink, would be nice if it had the GPS based system that Tesla does, to automatically open/close the garage door when pulling up or leaving. "Not so urgent, but would be very useful"​

11. Not all that important, but of note: Even the Ford has some entertainment items in its UI. Not bad to have when sitting for an hour at a charger. Would be nice if Rivian added something. Tesla has gone a bit extreme and not necessary, but a few, even basic sort of games or other items would be nice. Ford added 4 or 5 to it. A video function wouldn't be bad either. (Youtube app maybe? Or Netflix or Hulu?

12. Not sure if this can be fixed via software. Depends if there are sensors built in or not. If not, then this one is both, software and hardware. Like the Tesla Falcon Wing doors on the Model X, the tailgate and frunk should have sensors to insure that the space is clear for these to open. I fear I'm accidentally going to hit the tailgate button and it's going to slam into the metal framing on my garage door and dent and/or scratch it.

OK, I'll stop there for now. Only a week into this thing. Some of the above I consider urgent. Other's are luxuries that would be nice. Many would help in making the truck DRIVER FRIENDLY. This was one of the big turnoffs of the Model 3 for me and why I went back to the pre-refresh Model S. Then Tesla incorporated 100% screen function into the refreshed Model S, more so than the Model 3. It's the primary reason, for the first time in 8 years, I no longer own a Tesla.

User friendliness is where I prefer the Ford as it has hard buttons for each instinctive use that you can feel, rather than having to look away to find these items on a screen. I get that's the way they wanted to go and that's fine, but at least improve the UI to make it as user friendly as possible. Especially for those like me that use their vehicle for work and are in and out of it 10+ times a day.

"I fear I'm accidentally going to hit the tailgate button and it's going to slam into the metal framing on my garage door and dent and/or scratch it." Mine as well. I'm afraid I'm going to accidentally tap the wrong button and drop the tailgate on the tongue jack. :-/

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