Rivian vehicles will get Pet Mode for the HVAC system and it could arrive as soon as the OTA update due in August 2022
Pet Mode Confirmed For Future Rivian Software Update
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Considering that this is mostly a special HVAC setting I'm actually quite surprised it didn't come sooner. Sure seems like one of the easier things they could have done among all.
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Rivian just posted this about pet mode, with pics of doggos (and a cat in Rivians.
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Pets have a way of bringing people together. Nathaniel Gallinger, Sr. System Architecture Engineer, discovered just how much while working on Rivian’s new Pet Comfort setting. It’s a feature that allows owners to set the cabin temperature while away and display the information to people passing by to reassure them that pets are staying cool inside. “When it comes to pets, everyone had an idea they wanted to share. I started a channel with five people in it to start the collaboration process and it grew to over one hundred employees weighing in on their pet experiences,” he says.
Nate came to Rivian with a background as a firmware engineer but wanted to apply his experience to feature development among cross-functional teams. He bridges perspectives from software engineering, design, brand and executive stakeholders to ensure the features we dream about making come to life in real-time. Pet Comfort was created in a little over six weeks in response to customers asking for it. Nate says it demonstrates how teams can work quickly, with many people coming together to make it possible. “It was a moment that seemed to help refine how we work together. At first we thought it would be a simple change, but it ended up being a much more intricate execution, involving several departments.”
Feature ideas can come from anywhere. Nate says they are often proposed as a collaborative solution from different parts of the company and then prioritized by the Vehicle User Experience team. As a former engineer, Nate tries to ensure engineer feedback and perspectives are advocated for throughout the design process. Thanks to Nate for managing the effort and to the design and engineering teams who created a setting that customers were eager to have for their most loyal companions.
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Pets have a way of bringing people together. Nathaniel Gallinger, Sr. System Architecture Engineer, discovered just how much while working on Rivian’s new Pet Comfort setting. It’s a feature that allows owners to set the cabin temperature while away and display the information to people passing by to reassure them that pets are staying cool inside. “When it comes to pets, everyone had an idea they wanted to share. I started a channel with five people in it to start the collaboration process and it grew to over one hundred employees weighing in on their pet experiences,” he says.
Nate came to Rivian with a background as a firmware engineer but wanted to apply his experience to feature development among cross-functional teams. He bridges perspectives from software engineering, design, brand and executive stakeholders to ensure the features we dream about making come to life in real-time. Pet Comfort was created in a little over six weeks in response to customers asking for it. Nate says it demonstrates how teams can work quickly, with many people coming together to make it possible. “It was a moment that seemed to help refine how we work together. At first we thought it would be a simple change, but it ended up being a much more intricate execution, involving several departments.”
Feature ideas can come from anywhere. Nate says they are often proposed as a collaborative solution from different parts of the company and then prioritized by the Vehicle User Experience team. As a former engineer, Nate tries to ensure engineer feedback and perspectives are advocated for throughout the design process. Thanks to Nate for managing the effort and to the design and engineering teams who created a setting that customers were eager to have for their most loyal companions.
If you’re interested in a technology career where code impacts physical spaces and experiences, get to know our current openings: rivn.co/-careers
According to the linked document dog mode will be in release 2022.23.03. My R1T is on 2022.19.03 with no new updates available. So it looks like the PR is being pushed prior to the software. My 2 dogs can't wait for this releaseRivian just posted this about pet mode, with pics of doggos (and a cat in Rivians.
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. My wife and I have been running errands together. One of us stays behind to keep the cabin cool. I've been tempted to carry around an extra couple of concrete blocks in the gear tunnel so I could put them on the passenger seat when I'm on my own with the dogs. It seems if that weight sensor is tripped and doors are not locked - the a/c stays on.
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Here's a new-ish article from Rivian that talks about Pet Mode
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SOFTWARE SPOTLIGHT: PET COMFORT
Unleashing a new creature feature for the R1T and R1S.
Our most recent software update includes a feature built specifically for traveling with the furrier members of your family.
To activate Pet Comfort, press the paw icon in the upper right corner of the main climate control screen before you leave your vehicle. If your Rivian has more than 50 miles of range and is in Park, you’ll be able to set a temperature between 68 and 74 degrees Fahrenheit, which the vehicle will maintain while you’re gone. If no temperature is set, your R1T or R1S will automatically keep a cabin temperature of 72 degrees. Once Pet Comfort is engaged, our Gear Guard character will also pop up in the center display with a reassuring message to let passersby know your loyal companion is safe and comfortable inside. Pet Comfort is only designed for your pets. Never leave a child unattended in the vehicle.
https://stories.rivian.com/software...=en-us&utm_audience=ga&mcrid=#section-3054395
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https://stories.rivian.com/software...=en-us&utm_audience=ga&mcrid=#section-3049447
As one of the most customer-requested features, Pet Comfort is the latest example of how software updates can continually improve not just the R1 driving experience, but numerous safety and convenience features as well. With each software update, we will continue to add new capabilities, evolve our UI and enhance our existing features.
Here's what you need to know about Pet Comfort.
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https://stories.rivian.com/software...=en-us&utm_audience=ga&mcrid=#section-3062338
What it does
Maintains a consistent temperature in the R1S and R1T cabin to keep your pets comfy and safe while you’re away from the vehicle.
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https://stories.rivian.com/software...=en-us&utm_audience=ga&mcrid=#section-3049450
What it does to the vehicle
In addition to deactivating the cabin movement sensor and temporarily blocking any over-the-air software updates, Pet Comfort uses the center display to let anyone passing by know the feature is active. Once a driver exits the R1T or R1S and closes all the doors, our animated Gear Guard character pops up with a message announcing that your pet is safe and comfortable. The screen also displays the current cabin temperature along with the set point. Opening any door will disable the center display message, but the feature will re-enable once all doors have been closed as long as it’s still on and no one is in the driver’s seat.
Owners can check the current status of the Pet Comfort feature via the Rivian mobile app and will receive notifications when it turns off, if the vehicle range becomes critically low or if the cabin temperature gets too hot. The feature will run until the battery is completely depleted or the driver turns it off.
https://stories.rivian.com/software...=en-us&utm_audience=ga&mcrid=#section-3060471
When to use it
Whenever you need to briefly leave your pet inside the vehicle when the outside temperature is uncomfortably hot or cold. Pet Comfort can be turned on by pressing the paw icon again in the main climate control screen. You can also deactivate it by turning off climate controls entirely, turning on defrost or defog, turning on heated seats, or exiting Park.
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https://stories.rivian.com/software...=en-us&utm_audience=ga&mcrid=#section-3060462
When not to use it
If your R1 range is below 50 miles, you won’t be able to use the feature until you’ve recharged. Pet Comfort is only designed for your pets. Never leave a child unattended in the vehicle.
https://stories.rivian.com/software...=en-us&utm_audience=ga&mcrid=#section-3060464
![A photo in this story]()
https://stories.rivian.com/software...=en-us&utm_audience=ga&mcrid=#section-3060472
Read the full details of this software update by clicking here for R1S and here for R1T.
Software Spotlight: Pet Comfort - Rivian Stories
Our most recent software update includes a feature built specifically for traveling with the furrier members of your family. To activate Pet Comfort, press the paw icon in the upper right corner of the main climate control screen before you leave your vehicle. If your Rivian has more than 50...
stories.rivian.com
Unleashing a new creature feature for the R1T and R1S.
Our most recent software update includes a feature built specifically for traveling with the furrier members of your family.
To activate Pet Comfort, press the paw icon in the upper right corner of the main climate control screen before you leave your vehicle. If your Rivian has more than 50 miles of range and is in Park, you’ll be able to set a temperature between 68 and 74 degrees Fahrenheit, which the vehicle will maintain while you’re gone. If no temperature is set, your R1T or R1S will automatically keep a cabin temperature of 72 degrees. Once Pet Comfort is engaged, our Gear Guard character will also pop up in the center display with a reassuring message to let passersby know your loyal companion is safe and comfortable inside. Pet Comfort is only designed for your pets. Never leave a child unattended in the vehicle.
https://stories.rivian.com/software...=en-us&utm_audience=ga&mcrid=#section-3054395
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https://stories.rivian.com/software...=en-us&utm_audience=ga&mcrid=#section-3049447
As one of the most customer-requested features, Pet Comfort is the latest example of how software updates can continually improve not just the R1 driving experience, but numerous safety and convenience features as well. With each software update, we will continue to add new capabilities, evolve our UI and enhance our existing features.
Here's what you need to know about Pet Comfort.
.jpg?auto=webp)
.jpg?auto=webp)
.jpg?auto=webp)
https://stories.rivian.com/software...=en-us&utm_audience=ga&mcrid=#section-3062338
What it does
Maintains a consistent temperature in the R1S and R1T cabin to keep your pets comfy and safe while you’re away from the vehicle.
.jpg?auto=webp)
.jpg?auto=webp)
.jpg?auto=webp)
https://stories.rivian.com/software...=en-us&utm_audience=ga&mcrid=#section-3049450
What it does to the vehicle
In addition to deactivating the cabin movement sensor and temporarily blocking any over-the-air software updates, Pet Comfort uses the center display to let anyone passing by know the feature is active. Once a driver exits the R1T or R1S and closes all the doors, our animated Gear Guard character pops up with a message announcing that your pet is safe and comfortable. The screen also displays the current cabin temperature along with the set point. Opening any door will disable the center display message, but the feature will re-enable once all doors have been closed as long as it’s still on and no one is in the driver’s seat.
Owners can check the current status of the Pet Comfort feature via the Rivian mobile app and will receive notifications when it turns off, if the vehicle range becomes critically low or if the cabin temperature gets too hot. The feature will run until the battery is completely depleted or the driver turns it off.
https://stories.rivian.com/software...=en-us&utm_audience=ga&mcrid=#section-3060471
When to use it
Whenever you need to briefly leave your pet inside the vehicle when the outside temperature is uncomfortably hot or cold. Pet Comfort can be turned on by pressing the paw icon again in the main climate control screen. You can also deactivate it by turning off climate controls entirely, turning on defrost or defog, turning on heated seats, or exiting Park.
.jpg?auto=webp)
https://stories.rivian.com/software...=en-us&utm_audience=ga&mcrid=#section-3060462
When not to use it
If your R1 range is below 50 miles, you won’t be able to use the feature until you’ve recharged. Pet Comfort is only designed for your pets. Never leave a child unattended in the vehicle.
https://stories.rivian.com/software...=en-us&utm_audience=ga&mcrid=#section-3060464
.jpg?auto=webp)
https://stories.rivian.com/software...=en-us&utm_audience=ga&mcrid=#section-3060472
Read the full details of this software update by clicking here for R1S and here for R1T.
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