Got this update while outside Rivian service center today. Interestingly, it downloaded on the drive home, I thought updates only downloaded on wifi, no?
A brief update on a Carplay option that seems to work well.
I purchased a Kindle Fire 8 plus, installed AutoKit, connected the wireless adapter, and used a couple of suction mounts to mount the kindle under the center console vent. It all works and the audio quality on the phone and media...
I'm in the same place. It's definitely a bluetooth compatibility issue between the unit and Rivian, I tried this CarlinKit A1 Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto Dongle with an android tablet to see if that would work and it worked flawlessly, so the Rivian can make it work, just need a compatible...
So, interestingly enough, I tested the Roadtrip unit with Android Auto also and am seeing the same issue with the audio quality for a call. So, it's definitely something between the Roadtrip unit's BT and the Rivian's BT.
On the lack of support for Carplay and Android Auto, I see both sides...
Thanks, though I was really hoping there was a new FW to try :)
My gut tells me this is a BT stack thing though, I'm going to test a spare Android phone I have to see if that has any diff results.
I got a Roadtrip unit today and installed it. I did it a little differently though, see pictures. I didn't love having it block any of my view and it's within easy reach where I installed it Need to see if the adhesive on the base will hold, if not, I can screw in place.
I am having...
Also done!
I included some more photos of the wiring under the cover. A few suggestions that may help the next person:
1) The cover is difficult to pop out, even with a plastic pry bar but what worked for me was doing each corner a bit, then moving to the next one.
2) the cover is actually in...
Overall very happy with fit, driving experience, delivery experience, and internal quality.
Missing spare wheel on delivery, it may have been confusion at the delivery center as the delivery guy stated he was told we did not order a spare. Showed him the purchase agreement where it shows as...