Update 2026.36.40. Can’t wear sunglasses anymore.
I have to say, I’m really disappointed with the latest update, particularly the changes to Autonomous+.
The fact that you can no longer wear sunglasses while using the autonomous driving feature is a huge step backward. This is especially frustrating for those of us who live in very sunny states like Colorado, Florida, Arizona, California, etc. Sunglasses aren’t exactly an optional accessory when you’re driving in bright sunlight for a good portion of the year.
I understand the importance of driver monitoring and making sure the system can verify that the driver is attentive, but completely disabling the feature simply because someone is wearing sunglasses seems like an unnecessarily restrictive solution.
One of the reasons I was excited about Autonomous+ was the convenience and flexibility it offered. Having to take my sunglasses off every time I want to use it defeats a significant part of that convenience.
Hopefully Rivian can find a better solution, whether that’s improved eye/face tracking through sunglasses or another method of verifying driver attention. I really hope this gets addressed in a future update because, as it stands, this is a pretty disappointing change.