Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I got early access to Rivian’s brand-new Apple Watch Companion App — and here’s everything you can do with it.
In this video, I walk through the full feature set of Rivian’s new Apple Watch integration, including remote vehicle controls, lock/unlock functionality, climate access, vehicle status updates, and how it compares to using the Rivian mobile app on your phone.
As someone who’s covered Rivian for years and driven their vehicles in multiple conditions, this is one of the more practical software updates we’ve seen — especially for R1T and R1S owners who want faster, more convenient access to their vehicle.
In this hands-on demo, I cover:
• How the Apple Watch app pairs with your Rivian
• What controls are available directly from your wrist
• Locking/unlocking and frunk/trunk access
• Climate and vehicle status features
• Speed and responsiveness
Rivian continues to lean into OTA updates and ecosystem expansion — and this feels like another step toward tighter Apple integration for owners already living in that world.
Let me know what you think — would you use the Rivian Apple Watch app daily?
If you enjoy deep dives into EV tech, Rivian updates, and real-world testing, make sure to subscribe to Electrek.
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Check out my coinciding article on Electrek: electrek.co/2026/02/19/rivians-new-apple-watch-companion-app-video
#Rivian #AppleWatch #EVTech #R1T #R1S
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I got early access to Rivian’s brand-new Apple Watch Companion App — and here’s everything you can do with it.
In this video, I walk through the full feature set of Rivian’s new Apple Watch integration, including remote vehicle controls, lock/unlock functionality, climate access, vehicle status updates, and how it compares to using the Rivian mobile app on your phone.
As someone who’s covered Rivian for years and driven their vehicles in multiple conditions, this is one of the more practical software updates we’ve seen — especially for R1T and R1S owners who want faster, more convenient access to their vehicle.
In this hands-on demo, I cover:
• How the Apple Watch app pairs with your Rivian
• What controls are available directly from your wrist
• Locking/unlocking and frunk/trunk access
• Climate and vehicle status features
• Speed and responsiveness
Rivian continues to lean into OTA updates and ecosystem expansion — and this feels like another step toward tighter Apple integration for owners already living in that world.
Let me know what you think — would you use the Rivian Apple Watch app daily?
If you enjoy deep dives into EV tech, Rivian updates, and real-world testing, make sure to subscribe to Electrek.
Follow me: X.com/SCOOTERDOLL
Check out my coinciding article on Electrek: electrek.co/2026/02/19/rivians-new-apple-watch-companion-app-video
#Rivian #AppleWatch #EVTech #R1T #R1S
Music from #Uppbeat
uppbeat.io/t/tobias-voigt/sweet-summer
License code: WWAZWK8C1OERGHLL
FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links: 9to5mac.com/about/#affiliate
