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In Pictures: Rivian R2 update adds live Pet Cam, AI assistant; R1 models get remote Pet Mode

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In Pictures: Rivian R2 update adds live Pet Cam, AI assistant; R1 models get remote Pet Mode

Pickup truck parked outdoors with a dog beside a premium crate against a scenic backdrop.

Rivian's 2026.36 update brings cabin-camera monitoring to pet-friendly EVs like the R2.

Photo by Impact Dog Crates on Pexels

In Pictures: Rivian R2 update adds live Pet Cam, AI assistant; R1 models get remote Pet Mode

Truck carrying a durable dog crate in a scenic mountain setting.

Pet Cam lets R2 owners check on their animals remotely through the Rivian app.

Photo by Impact Dog Crates on Pexels

In Pictures: Rivian R2 update adds live Pet Cam, AI assistant; R1 models get remote Pet Mode

Siberian Husky sitting in a crate on a futuristic vehicle with a lake backdrop.

The live cabin feed arrives exclusively on the R2, four months after its launch.

Photo by Impact Dog Crates on Pexels

In Pictures: Rivian R2 update adds live Pet Cam, AI assistant; R1 models get remote Pet Mode

Parking lot filled with cars, people, and dogs on a bright day.

R1T and R1S owners gain remote Pet Mode controls in the same software release.

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In Pictures: Rivian R2 update adds live Pet Cam, AI assistant; R1 models get remote Pet Mode

Sleek metal dog crate beside a truck in a studio.

Rivian Assistant also reaches the R2 as part of update 2026.36.

Photo by Impact Dog Crates on Pexels

In Pictures: Rivian R2 update adds live Pet Cam, AI assistant; R1 models get remote Pet Mode

Siberian Husky resting on a crate next to a futuristic truck with an LED backdrop.

The update deepens Rivian's push into pet-friendly vehicle software.

Photo by Impact Dog Crates on Pexels

In Pictures: Rivian R2 update adds live Pet Cam, AI assistant; R1 models get remote Pet Mode

Three dogs standing on an abandoned car in a rural field with tall grass.

Owners can now keep watch over pets left briefly in the cabin.

Photo by Jean Paul Montanaro on Pexels

In Pictures: Rivian R2 update adds live Pet Cam, AI assistant; R1 models get remote Pet Mode

Close-up of an electric vehicle charging port on a black car.

The over-the-air release rolls out across Rivian's R2, R1T, and R1S lineups.

Photo by Vitali Adutskevich on Pexels

In Pictures: Rivian R2 update adds live Pet Cam, AI assistant; R1 models get remote Pet Mode

White and black compact electric car charging at a public power station.

Pet Cam and Pet Mode headline a feature-packed software update for Rivian owners.

Photo by Timothy Huliselan on Pexels

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