Two modes of entry is better than none.

[Johnus]

Just disable Bluetooth. It locks. ?

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[SwampNut]

So who wants to do an experiment? Let your phone battery get really low and put it into your Rivian and leave it there (maybe watching a movie) until it dies and see if the Rivian locks when it no longer detects a phone. Inquiring minds want to know...

I did an iOS update ... WHILE DRIVING. I'm *THAT* kind of moron. It complained. It didn't lock when I walked away during the update. Do I recommend this? Hell no. Would I do it again? Of course, I'm retarded.

 

[KBabione]

@SwampNut - I can always plan on smiling when I read one of your self-deprecating posts. Thanks for not taking yourself too seriously! I spend a lot of time on this forum and enjoy learning and smiling.

This post reminded me that I had to reboot my phone while driving not long ago. The Rivian complained and pointed out that no key was present but the complaint went away when my phone started back up. But would it have automatically locked if I had been parked? I don't think so. Maybe I'll go out and try that today - I'm away from home so I've eliminated that variable.

 

[Eeyore]

Anyone found a good "hide a key" contraption for the card? Or a good, secure spot to hide it?
I guess if you told us, then people from this forum could steal your Riv, but what are the chances of that?!?

How about this post: #28

 

[amcg3]

Key fob is very reliable, of course the battery would also die but always have my phone with me and keycard in my wallet.

 

[KBabione]

Key fob is very reliable, of course the battery would also die but always have my phone with me and keycard in my wallet.

And a spare fob battery in the center console...

 

[Johnus]

Gen 2 key fob also has NFC which does not require battery to function.

 

[SwampNut]

Yesterday I tested a thought. I did an Apple walkie-talkie chat with the wife while in a store, no phone, using my Watch. I asked her to unlock the truck, which of course, she can do. This let me retrieve the NFC card that we keep at the bottom of the center console.

Tesla allows the other person to remote-start the car. This meant that I could also do it with my iPad, or other devices. It's an excellent backup.

 

[godfodder0901]

Key fob also has NFC which does not require battery to function.

I don't know about Gen 2, but this is 100% false for Gen 1.

 

[Seano]

@SwampNut - I can always plan on smiling when I read one of your self-deprecating posts. Thanks for not taking yourself too seriously! I spend a lot of time on this forum and enjoy learning and smiling.

This post reminded me that I had to reboot my phone while driving not long ago. The Rivian complained and pointed out that no key was present but the complaint went away when my phone started back up. But would it have automatically locked if I had been parked? I don't think so. Maybe I'll go out and try that today - I'm away from home so I've eliminated that variable.

Won’t auto lock if you are parked - unless you have it time out to lock.

I’ve sat in mine parked and flipped the app over to check something on our other Rivian. Mine complains if I try to put in drive (without reselecting mine), but everything else is as is

 

[Johnus]

I don't know about Gen 2, but this is 100% false for Gen 1.

Sorry, edited my post for clarity. I was specifically talking about the Gen 2 key fob.

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