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Rivian R2 Adds Pet Cam to Lockscreens With 2026.36 Update
Rivian's 2026.36 software update adds Pet Cam to the R2, a feature that shows pets on the phone's lockscreen. According to the company, Pet Cam uses the R2's high-definition RGB cabin camera and offers two modes: Live Stream, which sends real-time footage through the Rivian app, and another that takes cabin snapshots at intervals and updates the lockscreen. Timestamps include the latest cabin temperature reading. Anyone inside the car can end the stream from the central display.…
- Pet Cam uses the R2's high-definition RGB cabin camera.
- Live Stream sends real-time video; an occupant can end it.
🔎 Why it matters: With 2026.36, the R2 adds Pet Cam, an extension of Pet Mode that older Rivian models already had. It brings live cabin-camera streaming to the phone, a feature Tesla has offered with Dog Mode since 2019.
📈 Upside: Owners can turn on Pet Mode remotely, without having to do it before walking away from the car.
📉 Risk: Not applicable.
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