Smart Watch as a Key?

[Deleted member 7028]

Does anyone know if there any plans to add the Rivian App to smart watches so they can be assigned as a "key"?

Or alternatively, is there any way to add the RFID key to a watch? I key through my RFID scanner at work using my Apple Watch, so it seems reasonable that the capability exists. Does anyone know if there's anything special about the NFC/RFID protocols of the key card or wristband that prevent the use of a smartwatch as an RFID key?

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[R1Tkc]

That would be awesome if they allowed this, but I don’t think they would since it would probably lower sales for their wristband.

 

[Deleted member 7028]

the wristband isn't available except as a gift for launch edition preorders, as far as I know. Am I missing something?

 

[888tom888]

anything to avoid carrying that ginormous key fob. love the wrist band when i go hiking. would love apple watch app. cant even get carplay so not holding my breath

 

[godfodder0901]

the wristband isn't available except as a gift for launch edition preorders, as far as I know. Am I missing something?

It should be available in the Gear Shop at some point s00n....

 

[connoisseurr]

I have Apple HomeKey for my home, and let me tell you, using a watch to unlock the doors is great. I'd really appreciate a similar experience for Rivian.

I was thinking about this yesterday actually - with the release of Matter, and Rivian's OS being built on-top of Android Automotive, it would be cool to see some sort of home automation ecosystem integration.

 

[usofrob]

I saw a video a couple years ago of someone using some solvent to dissolve the Tesla key card to reveal the electronics. It was basically a tiny chip attached to a loop of wire. Once removed, it could be put just about anywhere. I think someone put it under their skin so that could use their hand to unlock there car. On my Tesla the phone app is basically 100% reliable, except when the phone itself is dead or with issues. So, I always keep the key card in my wallet anyway.

 

[Deleted member 7028]

It should be available in the Gear Shop at some point s00n....

anything to avoid carrying that ginormous key fob. love the wrist band when i go hiking. would love apple watch app. cant even get carplay so not holding my breath

Do you know if anyone has tried to clone the RFID/NFC keycards? If it's possible, then writing it to another device could be possible, though clearly a security risk.

 

[godfodder0901]

Do you know if anyone has tried to clone the RFID/NFC keycards? If it's possible, then writing it to another device could be possible, though clearly a security risk.

No. They are encrypted. Very similar to the NFC used in credit cards.

 

[connoisseurr]

Do you know if anyone has tried to clone the RFID/NFC keycards? If it's possible, then writing it to another device could be possible, though clearly a security risk.

I tried with Flipper zero. No dice.

 

[ORFynder]

I believe this request was recently added on official Rivian Roadmap for future development

 

[AllInev]

That would be awesome if they allowed this, but I don’t think they would since it would probably lower sales for their wristband.

Pretty sure this will happen. Just a matter of priorities and time.

 

[Singletracker]

I’d love to be able to use my Apple Watch as a key, as I, more often than not, am not carrying my phone. The watch as a key is THE perfect solution. Forget the bracelet. Forget the key fob. Forget the phone. The watch is all of them in one.

 

[Ladiver]

How about for Garmin watches. Rivian is an “Adventure Vehicle” and what would an adventurer wear? A Garmin watch of course.

 

[Donald Stanfield]

How about for Garmin watches. Rivian is an “Adventure Vehicle” and what would an adventurer wear? A Garmin watch of course.

If it works with the RFID then it would work with Garmin. I believe the Garmin also has NFC because they have Garmin pay.

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