One of the reasons (not the only reason) I decided on a Lightning over a Rivian was CarPlay. It doesn't take very much for auto makers to included CarPlay/Android Auto into their systems so the consumer has a CHOICE of what they want to use. You prefer the Rivian system, that's great. If CarPlay was on your Rivian, at no point do you ever need to launch it and you can carry on as you are today. However for those of us who prefer CarPlay, Rivian has decided to not provide that simple and well loved feature. At this point, if an automaker is not including CarPlay/Android Auto, it is a conscious decision with motives that only suit themselves. Trust me, they are not doing it for your own good as per GM made statements. Hopefully. these companies (ie. Rivian, Tesla, GM...) gain more than they lose because crazy people such as myself that make that as part of their purchasing decision do exist.
I get it. But the argument for CarPlay (for me) isn’t about what’s better… it’s about what’s missing. Apple Music will be a good addition, but I have a few other apps like Audible, Overcast, Zoom / Teams… I’d like just a way to get at the CarPlay interface for them, as they aren’t likely to be a priority for Rivian or those app makers to integrate natively.
I prefer Waze over Rivian’s navigation BUT I would really like Audible integration. Shouldn’t be too difficult since they’ve already got Alexa integration.
I have my music on my phone. I don't have or want Spotify or another streaming services for music, and I listen to a lot of audiobooks through the Libby App. How will that work without CarPlay? Why not let me have the choice?
One of the reasons (not the only reason) I decided on a Lightning over a Rivian was CarPlay. It doesn't take very much for auto makers to included CarPlay/Android Auto into their systems so the consumer has a CHOICE of what they want to use. You prefer the Rivian system, that's great. If CarPlay was on your Rivian, at no point do you ever need to launch it and you can carry on as you are today. However for those of us who prefer CarPlay, Rivian has decided to not provide that simple and well loved feature. At this point, if an automaker is not including CarPlay/Android Auto, it is a conscious decision with motives that only suit themselves. Trust me, they are not doing it for your own good as per GM made statements. Hopefully. these companies (ie. Rivian, Tesla, GM...) gain more than they lose because crazy people such as myself that make that as part of their purchasing decision do exist.
lol you knew you were gonna get people fired up saying you don’t miss Apple car play 😂
I get it. But the argument for CarPlay (for me) isn’t about what’s better… it’s about what’s missing. Apple Music will be a good addition, but I have a few other apps like Audible, Overcast, Zoom / Teams… I’d like just a way to get at the CarPlay interface for them, as they aren’t likely to be a priority for Rivian or those app makers to integrate natively.
Waze is better by far than Rivian's navigation. Nobody would argue that, right? And Rivian severely limits your music apps.
I prefer Waze over Rivian’s navigation BUT I would really like Audible integration. Shouldn’t be too difficult since they’ve already got Alexa integration.
I have my music on my phone. I don't have or want Spotify or another streaming services for music, and I listen to a lot of audiobooks through the Libby App. How will that work without CarPlay? Why not let me have the choice?
This makes me really look forward to that R2!
hi ,friend ,Can we collaborate on a Rivian accessories video?
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