Wristband Key "coming soon" to Adventure Shop

[zymolysis]

Was taking my car in for service and read somewhere (either on this forum or reddit) that if you ask the service center they may sell you a wristband key. I asked and they said sure (i don't have the car back yet or the key in hand, truck is still still being worked on at the service center, but they added it to the work order). YMMV.

Did they charge you $60 to program it so that the wrist band would work, or was the labor for something else?

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[Ozmt]

I am going to poke some fun at myself now. I 100% prefer android products and went looking for some current information to utterly refute Commodore's info from way back in 2019.

Unfortunately for me all I did find completely supports it.
https://www.statista.com/topics/4762/smartwatches/#topicOverview

According to this, Apple owns more than 50% of the smart watch market, seems like a logical place to start developing to me.

Other non linked stats do support the idea that when Rivian goes more global they absolutely will also need android support, particularly in Europe where Apple market share is weaker. But as Commodore has continually said, biggest bang for your initial development is clearly IOS.

For me, the fact that they're are more than 100 android sales for every iPhone should be enough to push for Android.

 

[teddyang]

Did they charge you $60 to program it so that the wrist band would work, or was the labor for something else?

The $60 was to program it.

 

[Autolycus]

For me, the fact that they're are more than 100 android sales for every iPhone should be enough to push for Android.

Not saying Android support shouldn't also happen, but your 100:1 stat is a) extremely questionable and b) irrelevant to Rivian even if it's accurate. Rivian is currently in 2 markets: The US and Canada. iPhone sales outnumber Android phone sales in those 2 markets, and Apple Watch sales have an even bigger lead.

 

[Ozmt]

Not saying Android support shouldn't also happen, but your 100:1 stat is a) extremely questionable and b) irrelevant to Rivian even if it's accurate. Rivian is currently in 2 markets: The US and Canada. iPhone sales outnumber Android phone sales in those 2 markets, and Apple Watch sales have an even bigger lead.

To say iphone sales in North America are more than android is totally false. Very easy to verify on Google. Same with 100 to 1 sales worldwide. Most likely due to the amount of lower priced phones and tablets

 

[CommodoreAmiga]

To say iphone sales in North America are more than android is totally false. Very easy to verify on Google. Same with 100 to 1 sales worldwide. Most likely due to the amount of lower priced phones and tablets

You don't see the irony, here?

 

[Hankenstein]

To say iphone sales in North America are more than android is totally false. Very easy to verify on Google. Same with 100 to 1 sales worldwide. Most likely due to the amount of lower priced phones and tablets

No actually. You are completely wrong as of June 2022 according to Financial Times which seems reputable

https://www.engadget.com/iphone-overtakes-android-us-market-share-223251196.html

And remember I am on your side and totally agree that Android should be included in the development process but factually you are wrong. Don't f-up the rest of us on this side of the argument by saying stupid stuff.

 

[Ozmt]

I lieterally included links to the numbers


I'm not talking about individual users. I'm talking about total sales numbers. You can't say "android sells more phones than iOS therefore..." Android sells more when you include low-end devices and third-world countries. There are people in poor financial states who have brand new iOS devices in their pockets, of course. That isn't the point.


I posted the link! Did you bother to look at it? (Rhetorical question -- obviously you didn't).

I know you posted links. However, I can make up data and post a link fi that data,
I did my own research and your numbers don't jive with data available online. However, I'll not doubt the veracity that Apple users defend Apple (and tesla lovers do the same)
Android, being open architecture, is much easier to deal with and get on the play store. If you've ever tried to put an app in the Apple site, the red tape and approval levels are mine boggling.
All that being said, I believe iOS will be first to get the attention, maybe because of the sheer volume of squeaky wheels

 

[ElGuapo]

FWIW OP, the “coming soon” you show is from the Rivian App pre-car delivery which also shows functions/options only on the R1T. My point is, the app guides haven’t even been updated for S, so I don’t think they’re paying attention to the wristband photo.

Side note on topic. Apple Watch as key would be great, but ultimately, I always have my phone on me in pocket, backpack, etc so not sure why there’s so much focus on away to unlock from one’s wrist.

 

[Dblackwood72]

If Rivian will support a watch, I hope that it can be used with watches other than just Apple. I admittedly use an iPhone, but Apple monopolizing the UI interface to EVERYTHING will not be good for consumers. (On a separate note, that's also why I have zero interest in CarPlay and much prefer that Rivian continue to hone their own capabilities.)

For what it's worth... one of the guy's at my service center said Apple Watch integration is in the works. Not sure how or why he would have that info.

 

[Robin]

Have you tried your ankle?

 

[schalliol]

Been ages here. Has anyone heard about making it available

 

[ssbmx90]

There’s a wrist band….?

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

Been ages here. Has anyone heard about making it available

If you don’t see it in the Gear Shop and don’t see any announcements on Rivian’s social platforms and no one has talked about it since a thread that is over a year old, then it hasn’t happened. And no one knows. Might as well be picking tonight’s Powerball numbers. Been ages since they spoke of Apple Watch As Key also. Can’t possibly take this long to develop and deploy. I’d just assume it’s been binned or shelved indefinitely for sake of other priorities: R2 and new software suite for the entire brand. “Promises are made to be broken”.

Same with so many other issues they don't speak of, like improving service capacity/expansion. Basic observation/psychology: If they have positive things to say, they will comment. If not, they'd rather not say. Hence the silence.

And if new owners are still seeing that content about the wristband, which was already outdated by second year of production/deliveries, Rivian's customer comms is poorly managed in some respects. That one is an example. Typical start-up issue, decisions change faster than some parts of the company can keep track of (accidentally or willingly).

Some people have had luck buying the bands from Rivian. Others have been told "no". Open a service ticket for it and try your luck. Or, just keep your eyes open for one in all the usual online commerce sites. Be vigilant for scams (and outrageous asking prices). IMO, PAAK is decent enough now, that I don't see it as a worthwhile pursuit. Then again, I don't do aquatic sports either.

 

[schalliol]

I bought one from someone on Facebook who didn’t use their LE vehicle (which coincidentally was delivered after my AE).

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