Just a few weeks after rolling out the Rivian Digital Key update, which helped tremendously with proximity-based features, Rivian has doubled down and is rolling out a new dedicated Apple Watch app. The Apple Watch update was designed as an extension of the Rivian iPhone app, giving you all the most usesdfeatures right on your wrist. It has customizable quick controls, glanceable vehicle status, and support for digital key functionality (depending on your vehicle generation). I got some early access to the app, so here is what you should know.
Rivian Apple Watch App
I was curious to see how Rivian was going to implement all of their digital controls into a much smaller display on the Apple Watch. The app provides access to several essential vehicle controls and has been nicely optimized for the smaller Apple Watch display. From your watch, you can:
Lock or unlock doors
Vent windows
Sound the alarm
Adjust cabin temperature
Set a target state of charge using the Digital Crown
The app lets you customize up to four quick controls, so you can have quick access to your most used actions. The app also has dedicated pages for certain controls and features. You can use your digital crown to scroll between them all. You get dedicated pages for climate control, battery & range information, Gear Guard access, and Rivian location data. All of these elements mirror the iPhone app, so it stays easy to navigate and is familiar to all Rivian owners.
My experience
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