Apple iOS Text/Messaging Integration

[chrengel]

Works fantastic for me. Use it all the time. You have to switch from Alexa to the Rivian assistant and allow a few settings on the phone but then it works like a champ. On par with Siri/Carplay

Probably just doesn't work with the 2026 vehicles

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[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

Did Tesla fix their "group chat" bug? I have a few friends and family members that have Model Y's. Whenever they respond to a group text from their Tesla, it used to only respond directly to the person that sent the last message instead of posting the response to the group thread.

It’s not possible, and not because of anything Tesla or Rivian has control over. It has to do with limitations of a Bluetooth protocol.

Google summary:
“ This is not a Rivian limitation, but a restriction of the Bluetooth protocol cars use to handle text messages, called MAP (Message Access Profile). Both iOS and Android strictly enforce this MAP limitation, which does not support group messaging. While group messages come through as notifications, you cannot natively respond to the group thread through the vehicle. Rivian is reportedly working with Apple and Google to find ways to bypass this natively in the future.”

 

[kapsjt]

When I go into all messages, from the Rivian, I cannot see any messages/texts UNLESS they were initiated from the Rivian. However, messages coming back as a response, still do not show up. It's like it's half working but I also don't get a notification mainly because it's not seeing anything coming back.

I have the same problem. I started a thread on this a few weeks ago and then gave up. Gen 2 RIS with an iphone 17. I can initiate messages from the Rivian, but incoming messages do not display. I had it in for service and they couldn't figure it out either. I have unpaired the phone and repaired. Multiple software and vehicle resets. Checked all the settings more times than I can count. Everything is configured correctly, but the incoming messages will not display. Very frustrating.

 

[chrengel]

I have the same problem. I started a thread on this a few weeks ago and then gave up. Gen 2 RIS with an iphone 17. I can initiate messages from the Rivian, but incoming messages do not display. I had it in for service and they couldn't figure it out either. I have unpaired the phone and repaired. Multiple software and vehicle resets. Checked all the settings more times than I can count. Everything is configured correctly, but the incoming messages will not display. Very frustrating.

Ditto...exactly the same here.

 

[slillie]

Did Tesla fix their "group chat" bug? I have a few friends and family members that have Model Y's. Whenever they respond to a group text from their Tesla, it used to only respond directly to the person that sent the last message instead of posting the response to the group thread.

Wrong forum for Tesla questions.

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

Wrong forum for Tesla questions.

I believe intent was to imply Tesla solved what Rivian hasn’t. Which is factually false. The technical impediment is Bluetooth protocol. As irritating as it can be, it’s expected to see references to Tesla often because the company has been in business longer and sold more cars. For many, it’s their only or primary point of reference for anything EV.

 

[Irish76]

I am on the 2026.15.30 update and have never been able to get text messages to appear on my screen. I have all the settings enabled on my R1S and on my phone, have reset my R1S and phone, have tried everything and there is absolutely NO integration with my iOS with regards to texting/messages. Has anyone gotten this to work?

You know the message notification only displays on the driver screen (left lower quadrant), and you have to hit the right paddle of the left steering wheel switch to get the message to display and be read out loud on the main (center) screen, right? It certainly wasn’t obvious to me at first…

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