Getting Started with Auto-Mate
Auto-Mate is a small wireless adapter ("Auto-Mate Remote") that plugs into either one of your Rivian®'s center-console USB port and lets your phone control the infotainment touchscreen automatically — executing sequences of taps based on triggers such as location, speed, and when you connect to the remote.
What's in the Box
- Auto-Mate Remote (USB-C adapter)
- USB-C cable
You will also need:
- An Android or iOs phone
- The EV Auto-Mate app
Step 1 — Install the App
If you have already registered for an account, please log in now to download the app, otherwise please register for an account here:
https://evplay.io/user/automate/register.php
iPhone users: Follow the instructions to install TestFlight (if you don't have it already) and install the app.
Android users: After creating an account, please email me (alex@evplay.net) so I can provide install instructions.
Both: Follow the instructions for both versions once you log in.
During first launch the app will request Bluetooth and Location permissions. Both are required — Bluetooth to communicate with the Auto-Mate remote and Location for GPS-based automations.
Step 2 — Plug In the Auto-Mate Remote
Plug the Auto-Mate Remote into either one of the USB ports inside your center console.
Step 3 — Pair Your Phone
Once the device is plugged into a USB port, launch the app and press Connect at the bottom of the screen (if it isn't attempting to Auto-Connect). On most phones it should pair automatically. You may have to confirm the pair once or twice. If for some reason it does not connect:
- Locate the small button with the red dot (the other unmarked button is a reset button) on the Auto-Mate Remote
- Hold it for 3 seconds — the LED will blink green rapidly to indicate pairing mode
- Open the EV Auto-Mate app and tap Connect
- Accept the Bluetooth pairing prompt(s) on your phone
Once paired, future connections will happen automatically — you will never need to press the button again unless you switch phones.
Tip: Pairing mode times out after about 30 seconds. If the app doesn't connect in time, hold the pair button again.
Step 4 — Verify the Connection
When connected, the app's home screen shows a green Connected status.
To confirm everything is working, go the Record Sequences and click the arrow buttons — you should see the cursor move on your infotainment screen.
You're Ready!
See the full User Guide topic for detailed instructions on each feature.