# Rivian R2 gets live Pet Cam in update, AI assistant, and more

> Rivian is rolling out Pet Cam, a new feature in software update 2026. 36 that lets R2 owners check on a pet left in the vehicle through a live video feed in the Rivian app. It’s exclusive to the R2.

- **Source:** [Electrek](https://electrek.co/2026/10/07/rivian-r2-pet-cam-software-update-2026-36/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac665d780d19992b7ccbcf3)
- **Published:** 2026-10-07
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #nintendo-switch #ai
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6ac665d780d19992b7ccbcf3

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