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Rivian R2 Owners Can Now Put A Live Pet Cam On Their Phone's Lockscreen

Keep an eye on your furry, feathered or scaly friends when you leave the car.

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Rivian's latest software update is one many pet parents will be very pleased to see. Following the latest 2026.36 update, R2 vehicle models will have the option to put a Pet Cam on your phone's lock screen in case you need to step away from the car while your critter is still inside. This feature leverages the high-definition interior camera in R2 models to show the vehicle's interior in the Rivian app. You'll be able to see a full livestream if you don't want to miss a minute of whatever your pet gets up to, or just see a regularly refreshed snapshot in the app dashboard or on your lock screen for a quick check. The Pet Cam can be stopped with a tap on the vehicle's main display.

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