Rivian rolling out 2024.27 update for R1S and R1T (1st and 2nd gen)

Rivian has released a 2024.27 software update for first and second-generation R1S and R1T electric vehicles. This over-the-air (OTA) update comes with various new changes and system improvements.

60-Day Trial of Connect+

You’re automatically enrolled in a 60-day Connect+ trial This upgrade unlocks the potential of your connected vehicle, with premium media app streaming and an in-vehicle hotspot available now, and video app streaming and Gear Guard live streaming available in future updates. Go to Settings > Upgrades on the center display to manage your upgrades, or use the Rivian mobile app. Before your trial expires, you can subscribe to keep Connect+ features active.

Apple Music Now Available in the Media App

Apple Music is now available in your vehicle! Go to the Media app, open the Apple Music app icon, and follow the prompts to sign in.

NOTES

• Dolby Atmos is available for select content and is enabled by default. To disable it, open the Apple Music app, choose your account icon in the upper right, and select Spatial Audio. You may experience changes in volume level when you switch between content formats. Enhancements to the Rivian audio experience will come in future updates.
• An active Apple Music subscription is required to use the Apple Music app in your vehicle. To get up to 3 free months of Apple Music, use the Rivian mobile app version 2.12.1 or later.

Audible Now Available in the Media App

In the Media app, you can now use Audible to listen to audiobooks and newsworthy podcasts! Open the Audible icon and follow the prompts to get started.

NOTES

• Dolby Atmos is available for select content. Open the Audible app, choose your account icon in the upper right, and select Spatial Audio to manage the Dolby Atmos setting.
• Audible Premium Plus gives you access to thousands of included audiobooks, podcasts, and Originals. Eligible customers get up to 2 months free of Audible Premium Plus. Offer details will be emailed to Rivian account owners.

Power Outlets Improvements

You can now choose to have power outlets turn on automatically when you enter the vehicle and turn off after you exit. Go to Energy > Outlets on the center display and select Auto. You can also:

• Use the timer in conjunction with the Auto option to keep the outlets on after you exit the vehicle (to help power your campsite, for example).
• Continue to use the timer by itself as you have in the past.

Additional Improvements

In Navigation, improved the display of charger discovery when zoomed pins are now more spread out instead of clustered together around the search location.

Infotainment

• Disabled the incoming call panel when the phone’s voice assistant connects via Bluetooth to the vehicle speaker and microphone.
• Added stars to the 3D cel-shaded night themes in Drive Modes and Camping.
• Fixed an issue that caused the driver display to show rear visual alerts when the vehicle is in Drive with the rear accessory mode enabled.
• Fixed an issue that caused 3D cel-shaded vehicle visualizations to show front bumper tow hooks on vehicles that don’t have them.
• Improved notifications of error states that prevent the switching of drive modes.

Wi-Fi connectivity

• If your vehicle is connected to a previously saved Wi-Fi network, it now maintains its connection even when you shift your vehicle out of Park.
• Now when your vehicle is near a Rivian Service Center or office, it automatically connects to the Rivian secure Wi-Fi network named Rivian Vehicles.
• Fixed an issue that turned off a previously active Wi-Fi hotspot after a vehicle restart.

Fixed an issue that caused the “Trailer Detected” notification to erroneously appear (due to water ingress) when the vehicle was in Drive.

Made an improvement to prevent time spoofing via the Network Time Protocol (NTP).

Fixed an issue that disabled Gear Guard videos and showed a “Media is Offline” message on the Gear Guard app on the center display.

Additional Changes for Second-Gen Vehicles

For Dual-Motor Standard vehicles, added a reminder notification in the center display to charge to 100% when you can to ensure optimal range estimation, charging speed, and regenerative braking.

Improved the consistency and performance of Adaptive Cruise Control and Highway Assist:

• Adjusted road speed on curves to increase comfort during Curve Speed Assist.
• Updated lane centering to enhance comfort during Highway Assist.
• Improved the availability of Highway Assist with fewer requests to take over.

Added the ability during Lane Change on Command (an automated lane change) to take over the steering wheel at any point. The vehicle automatically resumes Highway Assist after the lane change is complete.

Updated the rear roadside lighting behavior. When the tailgate is opened while roadside lighting is active, the rear light bar and rear turn signals stop flashing and the rear taillights illuminate.

Updated the charge port door to now automatically close if a charger is not plugged in within 3 minutes of the door opening.

Improved window calibration.

Added the ability to swiftly switch between profiles, ensuring that your preferred profile positions are promptly restored.

Wi-Fi connectivity

• If your vehicle is connected to a previously saved Wi-Fi network, it now maintains its connection even when you shift your vehicle out of Park.
• Now when your vehicle is near a Rivian Service Center or office, it automatically connects to the Rivian secure Wi-Fi network named Rivian Vehicles.
• Fixed an issue that turned off a previously active Wi-Fi hotspot after a vehicle restart.

For proximity locking, fixed an issue that prevented the at-home settings, Lock only and Off, from working properly.

Fixed an issue that caused the “Trailer Detected” notification to erroneously appear (due to water ingress) when the vehicle was in Drive.

The 2024.27 software update is rolling out in batches and will appear as over-the-air (OTA) for both Rivian R1S and R1T vehicles.

(source – Rivian)